Woolworths responds to R100 Go-Slo snacks on ‘website’
Mzansi’s favourite retailer Woolworths aka Woolies rubbishes social media reports that it is selling Go-Slo snacks.
WOOLWORTHS: ‘IT DOES NOT BELONG TO US’
Social media user @Zweli_Thixo took to X on Wednesday, 22 May to share a screenshot of a fake Woolworths website that sells Go-Slo’s snacks.
“Someone stop Tyla, I think she’s trying to ruin our economy, these were cheap snacks for us.”
The website reveals that one packet of Go-Slo’s is sold for R99.99 while one Apple much ice lollie is sold for R16.99 each.
Another social media user @GrettamuambaG asked the retailer: “@WOOLWORTHS_SA, any reason why we buying snacks for R99.99?”
The retailer responded: “Hi Gretta, thanks for reaching out to us. This is a fake website; it does not belong to us.”
MORE SOUTH AFRICANS REACT TO FAKE WEBSITE
@Zweli_Thixo: “After seeing the comments, I want some WOOLIES X TYLA We are ready.”
@TheRealSmomoh: “They better stop her ASAP before we boycott her.”
@sthedoingthings: “Tyla is putting the products out there.”
@Matema_: “It’s time to find new snacks.”
@Ke_Arturo: “Please touch black label my dear Tyla.”
@VinDollar016: ” she is saving … She doesn’t want to overspend.”
@BafanaSurprise: “Bro you’ve got to be kidding, this can’t be the truth.”
@that_x_oh_: “This can’t be real, R100 for Go-Slo’s?”
TYLA: GO-SLO SNACKS IN MUSIC VIDEO
The Citizen reports that Tyla‘s new music video had South Africans concerned over the price of Go-Slo’s snacks going up.
South Africans feared that the price might increase after the musician endorsed the brand in her music video.
The popular snacks that come in a variety of flavours are mostly sold in foreign-owned tuck shops.
Go-Slo snacks are currently sold between R7 and R10, according to the publication.
The South African reached out to Woolworths South Africa for a comment, who were not available at the time of publishing this article.
Fake Woolworths website. Image via X @Zweli_Thixo