“Not Impressed”: South African Woman’s Chocolate Pap Recipe Sparks Debate, Mzansi Reacts

• A young woman in South Africa created a unique version of pap by mixing it with chocolate flavours, all for her boyfriend
• The cook's creative dish, which she served with unexpected pairings like steak and stew, sparked a mixed reaction online, with some people praising her innovation and others expressing their dislikes
• The video showcasing the chocolate pap recipe went viral on social media, generating thousands of views, likes, and comments

Yoh! Pap in South Africa cannot catch a break. It continues to make headlines on the internet over individuals' methods of recreating their culinary dish from the traditional staple.

A young woman in Mzansi has taken the traditional staple to a whole new level by creating a chocolate version of pap, leaving social media buzzing over the unusual yet mouth-watering twist.

A video that she posted on Facebook on 1 August 2025 shows the woman, who goes by the handle Happy Ness sharing, how the idea came about. She explained that she had recently prepared sour pap for her boyfriend, which he enjoyed so much that he requested something sweeter for the next meal. Wanting to surprise him, she decided to experiment with chocolate flavours.

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In the clip, she can be seen preparing a pot of pap, but instead of serving it the traditional way, she mixed in butter, sugar, and a generous scoop of Milo cream. The result was a smooth, rich, chocolate-infused pap.

However, the surprises didn’t end there. The creative cooker took things a step further by serving the chocolate pap alongside an unexpected combination, such as atchaar, stew, and steak. The fusion of sweet and savoury flavours sparked curiosity among viewers and some frustration with one person saying the following in the comments.

"May anyone help me get a lawyer? We need to sue this one, ngeke."

Responses online were mixed, with some praising her for thinking outside the box, while others admitted they were not quite ready to pair chocolate pap with meaty dishes.

The video went viral, gathering loads of views along with thousands of likes and comments. Happy Ness’s bold experiment proved that Mzansi’s love for pap knows no limits and that creativity in the kitchen can sometimes lead to unexpected and delicious results.

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Watch the video below:

SA chimes in on the chocolate pap debate

People in South Africa took to the comments section to share their thoughts, saying:

Peter Mavhurah said:

"I'm the boyfriend, and I'm not impressed with her meals. Please help!"

Zwivhuya Twinny Gadisi added:

"Haven’t recovered from the okra rice, now it's chocolate pap. Yohh."

Kholokoane Letsaba wrote:

"Chocolate and beef, and atchaar together? Girl, are you and your man okay?"

Fumi Falo commented:

"Lol, I'm still shocked that you and your boyfriend are still alive, I mean, the nonsense you cook every day with confidence to post on social media..lol ai."

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Source: Briefly News