Temu Order Gone Wrong: SA Woman Receives R64 Anti-Vibration Pads Instead of Washing Machine

Temu Order Gone Wrong: SA Woman Receives R64 Anti-Vibration Pads Instead of Washing Machine

  • A South African woman named Nontobeko shared a funny TikTok video comparing what she ordered on Temu to what she actually received
  • While happy with most items, like sweatpants and a handbag, she was disappointed with two things
  • South African viewers found the situation hilarious, calling out Nontobeko for not reading the product descriptions carefully

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A woman shared a funny TikTok video showing her recent Temu haul
A woman expected to get a washing machine in her recent Temu order. Image: @nontobeko057
Source: TikTok

A young SA woman was left defeated after sharing what she ordered from Temu and how two particular items left her unimpressed.

Woman shows what she order vs what she got

A TikTok video by Nontobeko (@nontobeko05) shows her sharing screenshots of several things she ordered versus the actual items. She ordered sweatpants, sneakers and a handbag which she all seemed to like.

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However, the same could be said when it came to her two last items. Nontobeko ordered anti-vibration pads for a washing machine for R64, thinking she would receive a washing machine. She also ordered a heat transfer iron-on sticker advertised on a sweater, thinking she'd receive the actual sweater in the image.

Watch her Temu haul in the video below:

SA calls out woman for expectations

Many netizens responded to the video with hilarious judgment, calling Nontobeko out for not reading the product details properly and expecting a washing machine from Temu for R64 or R23.

Entle❣ asked:

"R64 umshini wokwasha? (A washing machine for R64?)."

Gcinaphi Mnisi reacted:

"Kodwa kubhaliwe nje mtase ukuthi washing machine foot pads (But it is written that it is machine washing foot pads)."

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Mpho_0910 said:

"Kodwa nawe mntase umshini wokuwasha ngo R23 (But a washing machine for R23 sis)."

Lierndoh ❤ said:

"Elakho iphutha mama (It was your mistake mama)."

Andiswa responded:

"Inkinga anifundi (The problem is that you don't read)."

grvphic_chic reacted:

"Kodwa my sister????"

Prieskaar commented:

"Kodwa kubhaliwe ukuth sticker nje."

Woman unboxes stylish finds from Temu for just R200

In another story, Briefly News reported that a South African woman intrigued netizens and fashion lovers after sharing a video of her shopping experience on Temu.

A TikTok video shared by @salathiseothamagadla shows her showing off a package of her first order after shopping on the site.

In the clip, @salathiseothamagadla unpacks a wireless charger, jewellery, accessories, and a stylish handbag - all of which cost her R200 at a 96% discount.

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Nothando Mthembu (Senior editor) Nothando Mthembu is a senior multimedia journalist and editor. Nothando has over 5 years of work experience and has served several media houses including Caxton Local Newspapers. She has experience writing on human interest, environment, crime and social issues for community newspapers. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree and an Honours Degree in Media Studies from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, obtained in 2016 and 2017. Nothando has also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Email: nothando.mthembu@briefly.co.za