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Track gold & the rand free: gettraderadar.com Mzansi Kitchen and Prices follows food prices in South Africa: the monthly food basket, staple prices and what is changing at the till. We pair the numbers with simple budget recipes that stretch every rand. Prices come from the sources listed in each caption. Track gold, the rand and the markets free with TradeRadar at gettraderadar.com (analysis, not advice).

20/10/2026

Do you check expiry dates on tinned food before you buy? Comment YES or NO below. 🥫

NCC issues 167 compliance notices to retailers after inspections across four provinces

• The National Consumer Commission issued 167 compliance notices to suppliers and retailers found to be in contravention of the Consumer Protection Act, after inspections between April and September 2026.
• The inspections covered Gauteng, Limpopo, Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga. One Shoprite Checkers in Gauteng received notice 153 over canned goods with no labelling, damaged packaging or past their expiry dates.
• The NCC says a compliance notice is an early step in enforcement. A supplier that does not comply may be referred to the National Consumer Tribunal.

Sources:
• BusinessTech (20 Oct 2026): https://businesstech.co.za/news/trending/880616/shoprite-checkers-and-other-retailers-nailed-in-six-month-crackdown-in-south-africa/

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19/10/2026

Have you noticed milk prices changing at your shop? Comment YES or NO 🥛

Dairy farmers warn milk prices could rise in the long term

• Samilco's chief executive André van Heerden says Lactalis reduced the price it pays producers by 70 cents per litre, or roughly 10%.
• He says farmers face rising fuel, energy and other production costs, and that many are running at a loss.
• He says large-scale dairy closures could eventually mean higher prices and more imports; Samilco has taken its concerns to the Competition Commission.

Sources:
• BusinessTech (19 Oct 2026): https://businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/880392/warning-to-people-buying-milk-off-the-shelves-in-south-africa/

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17/10/2026

Which do you find easier to cut down on at home: buying less or storing food better? Comment 1 for Buying less, 2 for Storing better.

🗑️ About one-third of the world's food is thrown away. Here is where it happens

• Global food waste amounts to 931 million tonnes annually (about 121 kg per person).
• 61 percent comes from households, 26 percent from food service and 13 percent from retail.
• Wasted food amounts to 3.3 billion tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions annually.
• In 2022 nations agreed to reduce food waste by 50% by the year 2030.

Sources:
• Wikipedia (accessed 17 Oct 2026): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_waste

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17/10/2026

How would you rate morogo as a part of South African food, out of 10? Rate it out of 10 in the comments.

🥬 Morogo, or African spinach, is a traditional South African dish. Here is what it contains

• Morogo is described as a traditional South African dish and forms an important part of the staple diet in rural communities.
• Morogo leaves have a protein content of up to 36%.
• The plants contain vitamin A and vitamin C, and the vitamin content depends on the age of the plant and the method of preparation.
• The name covers a group of at least three different dark green leafy vegetables found throughout Southern Africa.

Sources:
• Wikipedia (accessed 17 Oct 2026): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morogo

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17/10/2026

Have you ever eaten bobotie, whether home-made or from a restaurant? Comment YES or NO.

🍽️ Bobotie: spiced mince with an egg topping, and where it comes from

• Bobotie is a South African dish of spiced minced meat baked with an egg-based topping.
• It has been known in the Cape of Good Hope since the 17th century, when it was made with a mixture of mutton and pork.
• Today it is much more likely to be made with beef or lamb, although pork can also be used.
• A recipe book published in 1933 by C. Louis Leipoldt calls for finely minced meat, breadcrumbs, milk, onions and butter, with a curry sauce.

Sources:
• Wikipedia (accessed 17 Oct 2026): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobotie

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16/10/2026

How do you like your pap: soft and runny, or stiff and firm? Comment 1 for Soft and runny, 2 for Stiff and firm.

🌽 Pap, ugali, sadza, nsima: one maize staple, many names

• Pap is a type of corn meal made from maize flour, eaten in several African countries including South Africa.
• It is cooked in boiling water or milk until it reaches a stiff or firm dough-like consistency.
• Maize was introduced to Africa from the Americas between the 16th and 17th centuries.
• It is relatively inexpensive and easy to make, and in 2017 it was added to the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Sources:
• Wikipedia (accessed 16 Oct 2026): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pap_(food)

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16/10/2026

How would you rate pap with stewed meat gravy out of 10? Rate it out of 10 in the comments.

🍖 Pap, braai and biltong: where does the South African plate come from?

• The Khoisan foraged over 300 species of edible food plants, such as the rooibos shrub legume.
• A typical meal in a Bantu-speaking South African household is pap with a flavorful stewed meat gravy.
• Braai is a social event where South Africans gather to cook meat over an open fire, and biltong is an air dried, seasoned meat.
• The Cape Malay community and Indian South Africans added to the country's food.

Sources:
• Wikipedia (accessed 16 Oct 2026): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_cuisine

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13/10/2026

Do you usually check the sugar on a food label before buying? Comment YES or NO.

🔍 How do you spot sugar on a food label? The NHS explains

• The NHS says the reference intake for total sugars is 90g a day, which includes 30g of free sugars.
• The 'of which sugars' figure on a label covers sugars from all sources, including milk, fruit and vegetables.
• Plain yoghurt may contain as much as 8g per serving, all from milk. An apple might contain around 11g of total sugar.
• The ingredients list starts with the ingredient there is most of, so sugar near the top suggests the food is likely high in free sugars.

Sources:
• NHS (accessed 13 Oct 2026): https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/food-types/how-does-sugar-in-our-diet-affect-our-health/

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13/10/2026

After 30 years of growth at Boxer, which matters more to you in a shop? Comment 1 for Low prices, 2 for Close to home.

🛒 Boxer is getting a new CEO after 30 years

• CEO Marek Masojada will retire in February 2027 after more than 30 years with Boxer
• Justin Galloway will formally take over on 1 March 2027
• Boxer grew from five stores into a 600-store operation
• Interim turnover rose 6.3% to R24.1 billion

Sources:
• BusinessTech (12 Oct 2026): https://businesstech.co.za/news/business/879274/end-of-an-era-for-boxer-after-30-years/

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12/10/2026

Out of 10, how would you rate Boxer's plan to open 60 new stores this year? Rate it out of 10 in the comments.

🛒 Boxer has hit 600 stores and says it is on track to open 60 new ones this year

• Boxer's turnover rose 6.3% to R24.1 billion in the 26 weeks ended 30 August 2026, and its trading profit rose 8.1% to R1 billion.
• It reached 600 stores after opening 24 in six months: nine superstores and 15 liquor stores.
• As at 30 September 2026, Boxer had opened 32 new stores year-to-date and says it is on track to open 60 for the full year.
• Its CEO says it is mindful of elevated oil and diesel prices and uncertainty around food inflation.

Sources:
• BusinessTech (12 Oct 2026): https://businesstech.co.za/news/business/879264/pick-n-pays-golden-child-opening-60-new-stores-in-south-africa/

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