“This Is a Lie”: Mzansi in Disbelief As Lady Shows What R200 Grocery Haul Looks Like in South Africa

• A young woman showcased what R200 can get you for groceries in South Africa, which left people stunned
• The video sparked a massive buzz online and gained traction, gathering loads of views, likes, and comments
• People reacted with mixed feelings as they flocked to the comments section to express their thoughts
• Briefly News spoke to financial and homeownership advisor Andrea Carr about how inflation has impacted grocery prices in South Africa over the past few years and the best ways to plan a grocery budget to maximise savings

A lady in South Africa caused outrage among Mzansi netizens after she showcased her impressive R200 grocery haul on social media, which left peeps in shock.

R200 grocery has SA in disbelief

The hun who goes by the Facebook handle Happy Ness' post went viral online with many South Africans expressing disbelief at how much she managed to purchase for such a low price.

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In the video, the woman showcases her carefully selected grocery items which she claims she bought for R200 at Shoprite, which include a variety of different things such as spice, cake wheat flour, cheddar Clover cheese, green chill, spaghetti, a small packet of chicken, Smarties, garlic, milk, tomatoes and more.

Despite the rising cost of living, the lady's budget-friendly grocery haul appeared to be a bargain, leaving online users wondering how she managed to stretch her budget so effectively.

The video sparked a flurry of reactions in the comments, with many people praising the hun’s savvy shopping skills while others called her out for allegedly lying. Some expressed their astonishment at the sheer volume of groceries she was able to buy for R200, while others asked for tips on how they could achieve similar results at their local stores.

It also prompted a discussion about the state of the economy in South Africa, with some netizens lamenting how rising prices have made it more challenging to make ends meet. However, others celebrated the lady’s ability to navigate the high costs of living and find ways to save.

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Grocery budgeting tips amid inflation in SA

While speaking to Briefly News, financial and homeownership advisor Andrea Carr shared insight about inflation and how it has impacted grocery prices in South Africa over the past few years and the best ways to plan a grocery budget to maximise savings.

"Food inflation in South Africa has had a major impact, especially on low- and middle-income households, who spend a significant portion of their income on groceries," said Andrea.

Basic food items like maize meal, bread, cooking oil, and meat have become significantly more expensive, the financial expert advised households to "increase the cost if essentials."

"Switch to cheaper brands or bulk-buy essentials. Cut down on non-essential foods like snacks and soft drinks. Reduce protein intake by eating less meat and opting for cheaper sources like beans and eggs," she suggested.

The homeownership advisor explained how there is a strain on household budgets as families are spending a larger share of their income on food, leaving less for other expenses such as rent, transport, and school fees.

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"Debt levels are rising as some people turn to credit or loans to afford groceries. Savings and investments are taking a hit as people dip into their reserves to survive."

Increased food insecurity has led to many South Africans relying on food parcels, soup kitchens, and social grants.

"Malnutrition is rising, especially among children, as households buy fewer fresh fruits, vegetables, and proteins," she added.

How people are coping

"Shopping at cheaper stores (e.g., Boxer, Shoprite instead of Woolworths). Buying in bulk, using stokvels, or wholesale markets. Growing home gardens to supplement food supplies. Cooking simpler meals and avoiding takeaways."

Mzansi reacts with shock to woman's grocery haul

People in South Africa questioned the authenticity of the grocery haul, speculating whether it was a promotional stunt or if special discounts were involved. The post became a talking point across the country, with many debating how far a budget of R200 could go in today’s economic climate.

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Sue Hyman said:

"Never that cheese is at least R110."

Zoe Gray added:

"Yeah, no, that's is a lie. Even if you were using a saving card, 4 or 5 items of yours are already R200. There is no way. Not even the people working there get so many items for that amount not even with their discounts included."

Anneke Pieterse wrote:

"This is a lie, cheese alone is more than R120. She visited an other planet, not South Africa."

Anita Struwig expressed:

"Nonsense. The cheese is already more than a R100."

Lebogang Lebo commented:

"That is impossible, R200 with those items."

Emelda Otto shared:

"Please tell me where u do your shopping? I also wanna spend R200. With the cheese alone that's so expensive I don't know."

People show off their budget-friendly grocery haul

• Briefly News previously reported that a woman in Mzansi has taken to social media to showcase just how far R500 can go when it comes to grocery shopping in South Africa.
• One young babe in Mzansi sparked widespread interest with her latest video where she flaunted her back to res grocery haul.
• A young person showed others his groceries after shopping at Checkers. The student admitted that he did not have much money to work with.

Source: Briefly News