SA Debates Whether Woolies Is Affordable or Not After a Hun’s Total Spendings on Snacks

SA Debates Whether Woolies Is Affordable or Not After a Hun’s Total Spendings on Snacks

  • A South African lady caused quite a debate online after sharing her sweet grocery experience at Woolworths
  • Onti was amazed that people found the store to be expensive after sharing her total spending on everyday snacks
  • The comments section of her viral post turned into a conversation of a thread of 212 comments 

South Africans have always believed Woolworths to be the Beyoncè of all stores in the country.

Lady causes debate on TikTok
Mzansi shared their opposing views on Woolworths food prices. Image: @onti_bm
Source: TikTok

Some parents label their children as “Woolworths babies” to mark their eliteness among other kids.

South Africans debate whether Woolworths is expensive or not

Onti had Mzansi talking after she realised that food at Woolworths is actually affordable. The hun was amazed by how she did not break the bank after she bought a trolley filled with goodies.

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She visited one of the Woolies branches in Menlyn Park, Johannesburg and bought 14 items for under R500:

  • 6 x Packets of chips (on special)
  • 3 x Juices (on special)
  • 1 x Packet of marshmallows 
  • 1 x Muesli 
  • 2 x Biscuits 
  • 1 x Chocolate 

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Onti only paid R450 for her items, including Woolworths branded carrier bags.

Watch the TikTok video below:

Mzansi reacts to lady’s Woolworths shopping experience

SA debates about Woolies food prices
SA debated on whether or not Woolies was an affordable store. Image: @onti_bm
Source: TikTok

Social media users could not decide whether Woolies was affordable or not and created a thread of opposing comments:

@Olwethu. M explained:

“Exactly! Woolworths is not half as bad as they make it out to be. The real danger is Spar and Pick n Pay. They’re so expensive for no reason.”

@Banana shared:

“Inexpensive? At Makro, that 500 would get you double what you got.”

@Faith Ramabopo decided:

“Snacks should include the cake.”

@Lala Kethobile 🇧🇼 asked:

“You call this cheap?”

@comments620 commented:

“R500 for me should buy food that will last for the month, like eggs, meat, veggies, and cleaning stuff, not sweets.”

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Chuma Nontsele (Human Interest Editor) Chuma Nontsele is a human interest journalist for Briefly News. Nontsele holds a Diploma in Journalism and started her career working at Daily Maverick as a News reporter. Later, she ventured into lifestyle and entertainment. You can reach her at chuma.nontsele@briefly.co.za