- A TikTok video showcasing an impressive R200 grocery haul from Spar has gone viral, featuring eight items typically considered expensive.
- Lutho Mcinga's TikTok post left many South Africans skeptical, questioning the authenticity of her claim after watching her impressive shopping spree.
- Netizens flooded the comments section with disbelief, demanding proof in the form of a receipt to verify her honesty.
Hey there, South Africa! A local TikTok sensation named Lutho Mcinga just dropped a bombshell that’s got the whole nation buzzing. She claims to have walked out of Spar with eight essential groceries for just R200. Now, that’s some serious shopping savvy we all need to hear about.

Let’s face it—grocery shopping in South Africa these days feels like taking out a second mortgage. Prices keep climbing, and our wallets are feeling the pinch. But Lutho Mcinga came in like a budgeting superhero, proving that it’s still possible to stretch your rand further than you’d think.
Mzansi Left Speechless by This Woman's R200 Grocery Shopping Spree
In today’s economy, food costs are skyrocketing, leaving many South Africans scrambling to make ends meet. So, when Lutho Mcinga uploaded her TikTok video showing off her impressive R200 grocery haul, jaws dropped across the country. How on earth did she manage to snag eight items for such a steal? Let’s break it down.
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Her basket included cereal, a pack of six yogurts, two trays of sausages, a tray of red meat, a bag of pasta, rice, and a two-liter bottle of Oros. Individually, these items could easily add up to far more than R200. But somehow, Mcinga cracked the code and brought them all home without breaking the bank.
She captioned her TikTok post with a simple yet powerful message: “What R200 got me at Spar. This month’s grocery groceries.” It’s not just about the savings; it’s about inspiring others to rethink their approach to grocery shopping.
“What R200 got me at Spar. This month’s grocery groceries.”
Watch the viral TikTok video below to see her amazing shopping haul for yourself:
South Africa Reacts to the R200 Grocery Challenge
The internet loves nothing more than a good debate, and this TikTok did not disappoint. Social media users couldn’t help but chime in with their thoughts on Lutho Mcinga’s grocery haul. Here’s what they had to say:
@esihle&soso🎀 wasn’t buying it:
“No way, which Spar is this? Never.”
@Lungelo came to her defense:
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“She’s telling the truth, guys; I was with her.”
@philasande_piction offered an alternative:
“R80 at Boxer for all that.”
@Carryn Hart broke it down:
“The first four items were already 200.”
@Hope Makhoba was intrigued:
“Which Spar is this? It’s so affordable. I’m definitely saving the video.”
@Blessing Sepuru couldn’t resist a joke:
“You meant R20 000, girl.”
@user1283538305516 knows Spar well:
“No way, girl, I work at Spar.”
@Paula Nkabinde raised a valid concern:
“Did you check the expiration dates, kodwa?”
@malati expressed gratitude:
“That Spar saved us this month.”
Spar Investigates Allegations of Expired Food Products
While Lutho Mcinga’s TikTok has sparked conversations about savvy shopping, Spar itself is under scrutiny for other reasons. Recently, images of allegedly expired food products stored in unsanitary conditions surfaced online, putting the supermarket chain in the hot seat.
The photos, reportedly taken at a Spar store on Main Reef Road in Randfontein, show expired meats and other goods kept in questionable hygiene conditions. Retail workers and concerned citizens alike have shared similar stories, shedding light on alleged practices within the store. In response, Spar has confirmed to Briefly News that they are aware of the situation and are actively investigating the matter.
