SA stunned by R247 potatoes, R279 Choice Assorted biscuits prices

South Africans are paying R247 for 10kg potatoes and R279 for their favourite Christmas treat, Choice Assorted biscuits.

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HOW DID CHOICE ASSORTED BISCUITS GET TO R279?

The cost for a 10kg bag of potatoes has breached the R200 mark, currently trading at R247 while the 2kg Bakers Choice Assorted biscuit range is priced R279.

The continuous rise in food prices has strained South Africans as essential household items such as eggs, chicken, maize meal, flour experience high inflation rates.

South Africans are also concerned that they won’t be able to afford their favourite Choice Assorted biscuits this festive season as they have become the number one pick for the family during Christmas.

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REACTIONS TO HIGH POTATO, EGG, BISCUIT PRICES

@princegangaidzo: “You are nicely following the Zimbabwean footsteps. Sad.”

@desabahh: “They are not expensive. Rands is losing value against dollars. Thanks to BRICS.”

@Sihle_16: “Seeds are not that expensive. Potatoes, onions tomatoes, carrots, and peppers can grow in our backyards, in buckets or as pot plants too if you do not have enough land. We should plant these things to decrease the pressure. When did we get to R200 for a bag of potatoes?”

@siyanda_sibisii: “Who shops at Spar, though? Their prices have always been crazy even before inflation went up.”

@Promine77106284: “This is not fair at all; salary is not increasing, and unemployment rate is high, and this will lead to crime.”

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