“Love This So Much:” Johannesburg Woman’s 4-Month Grocery Haul Restock Impresses Mzansi
- A Johannesburg woman has amazed social media users by sharing that her bulk grocery shopping lasts her and her family for four months before needing a restock
- She shared a video of her shopping trip to Makro, showcasing her trolley filled with essentials and revealing how much she spent on her latest haul
- The post has gone viral, sparking discussions about budgeting, bulk buying, and making groceries stretch in tough economic times, with many praising the woman's discipline and organisation
- Briefly News spoke to financial expert Fulufhelani Mashapha about how families can effectively implement bulk buying strategies to stretch their grocery budgets, especially in challenging economic times
A Johannesburg woman has impressed Mzansi social media users by revealing that her bulk grocery shopping lasted for her and her family for four months before needing a restock.
Source: TikTok
She took to her social media account under the handle @thandomakhubu, where she explained in a video shared on 17 June 2025 on TikTok that her last grocery haul was done in February, and it lasted all the way until June.
This time around, @thandomakhubu said she was shopping not only for herself but also for her mother.
“This time, our previous groceries pushed us to four months. Our previous bulk buy was in February; it’s June now, and it’s time for a restock,” she captioned the clip.
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Filming her shopping trip at Makro, she showcased her trolley filled with essentials. Items included trays of eggs, a variety of cereals, toiletries, and other household staples. Taking to her comments, she revealed that in February she spent R4.5, and this time around she spent R6.1.
Viewers could see just how much she stocked up to ensure the purchases would last several months.
The post has since gone viral, sparking discussions among South Africans about budgeting, bulk buying, and how to make groceries stretch in tough economic times. Many praised @thandomakhubu for her discipline and organisation, while others admitted that they struggled to make groceries last even a single month.
Some users asked for tips on how she managed to stretch her supplies for such a long period, while others applauded her decision to include her mother in the shop, calling it a touching gesture of family support.
Expert tips on bulk buying to stretch grocery budgets
While speaking to Briefly News, financial expert Fulufhelani Mashapha shared how people can effectively implement bulk buying strategies to stretch their grocery budgets during challenging economic times by saying:
"Families can make bulk buying work by focusing on non-perishable essentials such as rice, maize meal, canned goods, and cleaning products. The key is to plan ahead, compare prices, and purchase only what you know will be used."
The expert added:
"When done intentionally, bulk buying not only reduces store visits and limits impulse spending but also stretches the grocery budget during tough times. Setting aside savings throughout the year to take advantage of December bulk specials can further help families maximise value and stock up for the months ahead."
SA reacts to woman's 4-month bulk grocery restock
The online community took to the comments section to express their thoughts, saying:
Snangcobo said:
"Love these so much."
Felicity Kambule wrote:
"Bulk buying is so clutch!"
Buhle Dlamini expressed:
"Makro is definitely the girl she thinks she is."
To which the woman responded by saying:
"Me too! I wish three months could come every second week!"
Watch the video below:
Source: TikTok
People showcasing their cheap grocery hauls
- Briefly News previously reported that one young babe in Mzansi sparked widespread interest with her latest video, where she flaunted her back-to-the-shelf grocery haul.
- One South African lady showed off everything she got from Makro in a TikTok video making rounds online.
- A woman in South Africa showed off her broke student mini-grocery haul in a TikTok video, which has gone viral.
- A young university student has caught the eye of many South Africans online by sharing his R400 grocery haul, breaking down each item to show how he makes the most of a tight budget
Source: Briefly News
Johana Mukandila (Human Interest Editor) Johana Tshidibi Mukandila has been a Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News since 2023. She has over four years of experience as a multimedia journalist. Johana holds a national diploma in journalism from the Cape Peninsula University Of Technology (2023). She has worked at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, PAICTA, BONA Magazine and Albella Music Production. She is currently furthering her education in journalism at the CPUT. She has passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. Reach her at johana.mukandila@briefly.co.za
Fulufhelani Mashapha (Author and Actuarial Analyst) Fulufhelani Mashapha is a qualified actuarial analyst and author of 'Mind Your Cents'. She is also a One Young World Ambassador and Personal Finance Youtuber focusing on budgets, debt, savings, insurance and investments.
