In an article that went viral on Tuesday, South Africans were left shocked at the price of a 2kg box of Bakers Choice Assorted biscuits at Pick n Pay.
The price tag of R369.99 left Mzansi gobsmacked.
It turns out that’s not even close to the most you’ll pay for the popular festive season gift.
Nor is it the cheapest …
As reported by The South African website, social media user @_NMabasoshared a picture of a 2kg box of Bakers Choice Assorted biscuits.
The biscuits have long been a common choice of gift and favourite snack for many South Africans during the festive season, weddings and birthdays.
The box contains many popular biscuits not found elsewhere, such as the strawberry wheel, red wrapper, pink wafer, Eet-Sum-Mor and lemon creams.
We did some digging and here’s how much you can expect to pay for the same box at supermarkets and retail stores in South Africa:
| Checkers | R279.99 |
| Shoprite | R289.99 |
| Takealot | R449.00 |
| Makro | R292.25 |
| Pick n Pay | R369.99 |
| Woolworths | Don’t be silly! |
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REACTIONS TO BISCUITS PRICE
@OlifantJNR: “They can eat them on their own, we will buy flour and bake our own and or support small businesses ekasi.”
@BlondieThamaga: “Choice assorted thinks we’re our ancestors.”
@mphobenni: “Nah it’s their ways. Black Friday is nearing, so on Black Friday specials, they will say 30%/40% off. You’ll say they’re cheap, not knowing that they still made more profit.”
@Ntsoanef: “I always thought these were going for R50. So much money for refined carbs, excessive salt and sugar? Glad I’m not the target market.”
@ToniMutlanyana: “Buy your family a freshly baked bucket of cookies from your local bakery. Me and my family haven’t bought choice assorted in years; it’s become way too expensive.”
@porshe418: “No man. This is wild. I need Nara to share a recipe of these asap.”
@MagabaSana: “Black bakers it’s your time to shine let’s support Sis Nozuko or MaZet because wth? lol Hayi bo.”
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