Influencer Shows Shoprite Grocery Haul Under R400, Leaves Mzansi Impressed

• An influencer shared his grocery haul from Shoprite under R400, which included a surprising variety of meats and essentials
• The video gained thousands of likes, with viewers applauding his budgeting skills and saying they could learn from him
• His content sparked a wider conversation about food affordability and how far under R400 can still go in South Africa

South Africans applauded a TikTok influencer after he showed how he managed to buy a full grocery haul for under R400 at Shoprite.

South Africans are always on the lookout for ways to stretch their budgets, and a recent TikTok video proved just how far under R400 can go. Influencer @khutsomoseamedi posted a clip on 31 May 2025, showcasing his impressive grocery haul from Shoprite that totalled only R391.

The haul was far from basic. It included beef, pork, frozen potato chips, mixed veggies, mageu, chicken livers, chicken hearts, malana (chicken intestines), grillers, and even a chicken soup pack. For many viewers, seeing such a wide variety of items bought at that price point was nothing short of remarkable.

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The video quickly made waves online, pulling in over 3,000 likes and around 34 comments. Most of the feedback applauded Khutso’s shopping skills and his ability to budget wisely in a time when grocery prices continue to rise.

A grocery win on TikTok

In the comments section, many South Africans praised Shoprite for keeping its prices relatively affordable. Some were amazed at how much meat he managed to buy, while others said they’d be taking tips from him on their next grocery run.

Khutso’s content not only showed a savvy shopping moment but also sparked a conversation about food affordability. With the cost of living squeezing households across the country, his video offered a glimpse of hope, showing that, with the right approach, it is possible to feed a family on a tight budget.

While some jokingly said they needed him to do their groceries every month, others shared their own hacks for stretching cash at the supermarket. The lighthearted video turned into a small but powerful moment of relatability, highlighting how creative South Africans can be when it comes to surviving tough economic times.

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Mzansi reacts to the grocery haul

Star said:

"Yoh, you love Shoprite hai. 😭😭"

Empress said:

"Are you working, dear? Beautiful."

Thay said:

"Grozzery haul. 😅"

Lilly said:

"That's me, we eat malana."

Rosey Lee said:

"Affordable! ☺️☺️"

Pontshomajay said:

"Yoh the process of cleaning Malana. 😫😫🤚🏾"

leratoLee asked:

"How much was the chicken soup pack?"

Jessicamlotshwa7 said:

"It's worth it, oh."

Check out the TikTok video below:

3 Briefly News stories about grocery hauls

• A young university student showcases his R400 grocery haul, breaking down each item to highlight how he manages on a tight budget.
• A woman shared a TikTok video of her Shoprite grocery haul that cost just R340, catching the attention of viewers online.
• A woman shared her monthly Woolworths shopping trip, revealing that her usual grocery haul for her family of three now costs over R10,000.

Source: Briefly News