The supermarkets cater for different socio-economic groups, there is no one better than the other, it all depends on your income and socio-economic status

@ipostsongs5305

8 ай бұрын

Remember, the metric for this video was price, so "best" means better price.

@martinmbokazi8372

8 ай бұрын

@@ipostsongs5305 A person on a high socio-economic status might see a high price best for him/her whereas a person on a lower socio-economic status might see a high price out of reach for him/her. It still comes down to my original point

@bandile21

8 ай бұрын

Spar is the most expensive and it’s trash

@natashamaggott

8 ай бұрын

Like shoprite I wouldn’t get fresh produce and meat there- only other non perishables

@ipostsongs5305

8 ай бұрын

I think you're missing the point @@martinmbokazi8372

Great video guys - it's like you guys lived in SA for a long, long time - the way you carry yourself and talk 😎 Regarding the supermarkets, it basically works like this - in the 1st 2 weeks of the month you shop at Checkers - you still got some money in the bank and want some nice groceries. Next week of the month before payday, you shop at the normal Spars/Shoprite/Local supermarkets trying to survive and make your rands stretch till payday. And then the final week of the month is payday week, you got that paper so it's all about living your best life now and treating yourself, so you shop at Woolworths 🤣🤣

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂 This is hilarious

@ipostsongs5305

8 ай бұрын

yes🤣 I used to do woolies for a minute (in the beginning of the month) but now I only go for very specific items, like ice cream, cake, juice, baked bread, the chicken etc. otherwise checkers for life.

@southafricaismyhome814

8 ай бұрын

@@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE When Black Singer come sing in Southafrica you can buy your tickets there in Checkers food store 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

@bilkees8151

8 ай бұрын

😂

@flowhannesburg1912

7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 perfect!!

What I really like about Woolworths, is that it also raises the standards of other shops in their vicinity. I once lived in a suburb where the PnP and Checkers were sort of OK ....then Woolworths opened up their store, and all of a sudden Checkers and PnP revamped their stores and upped the quality of the fresh produce etc. I've been around a while so I can remember that our best fresh produce were exported to Europe, and the excuse was that South Africans were not willing to pay for quality. Then Woolworths opened up their food stores and proofed everyone wrong. Younger people might not realize how big a game changer Woolworths Foodstores were in this sector. But thanks to business visionaries like Raymond Ackerman and Whitey Basson, we also got the Hyper- and Hipermarkets for affordabe quality food stuffs. The business heroes in this country don't really get celebrated that much, but were true pioneers in what they were doing and contributing to all South Africans' quality of life.

@mazibukomail

8 ай бұрын

Give us a break guy.

@nozibuzematwa8689

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing🌻

@_theerealnono_7694

8 ай бұрын

True.

Always lovely to see our country through the eyes of tourists.

Woolworths is a bit pricey than most South African supermarket chains It's more like Wholefoods in the US or Mark & Spencer in the UK

Spar is generally more expensive than Checkers and Pick n Pay. No eggs on the shelves could also mean the eggs are bought out and not a shortage. Remember we’ve just had a long weekend. All in all we have amazing grocery shops compared to most countries.

@Ntombi_Red

8 ай бұрын

There were no eggs at Checkers Rustenburg waterfall mall, something must be up

@nickmatyida77

8 ай бұрын

@@Ntombi_Red bird flu outbreak last month led to many chickens put down on the farms. Thats the reason

@ipostsongs5305

8 ай бұрын

overall yes

@aniedav7075

8 ай бұрын

No eggs in New Zealand either ... I think the chickens are on to us! : )))))

@_theerealnono_7694

8 ай бұрын

Bird flu.

We just got back yesterday! We had a great time. We were shopping in the clothing section of Woolworths and noticed the grocery store in the back! My girls got a kick out of that! They said it reminded them of Target in the US where you can get food and clothes in the same store. Now they say they have no need to go back to the US because they get everything they miss when we visit South Africa. Thanks for all your posts about S. A (and everywhere!).

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Yea we didn’t know there is a Woolworths food in SA either

So awesome you choose South Africa, we returned from Australia 8 years ago and still love living here. I just wanted to let you know which you may already know there is great children's play area behind the SuoerSpar at Broadacres. It would be somewhere nice to take your daughter. There is a lovely plant nursery there as well.😊

Due to the avian flu that is currently affecting chicken farms all over the country, eggs have been taken off the shelves for health reasons. I have no idea why Spar and other stores continue to stock eggs.

@EbagamAfrica

8 ай бұрын

Robust supply chains, they got preference on restocking...Pick and Pay still have eggs (24 though).

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Yes, we have heard about that

My mom and I LOVE Spar! My dad and wife love Checkers. Nobody in our family/friends likes Pick n Pay.

Spar is my go to place for groceries cause they have the freshest and best quality stuff like yummy fruits, veggies and more and also have a great variety of products from local favourites to cool international brands so whatever you're craving they have it. And their prices are awesome plus they have deals that help you save money without compromising quality and they're also open late so shopping there is super easy. 👌🏽😊💖

@marynadewet4634

8 ай бұрын

Love the prepared food they sell ...its ike a home away from home. They are in a league of their own in terms of what their bakeries and food service counters offer!!!

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

For sure thanks for the comment

I love the shooing experience in Checkers hyper. And I love the top quality in Woolworth

Woolworths is the best when it comes to overall experience - their stores are consistent (unlike spar), they have a neutral smell (unlike spar or checkers) and their staff are generally friendlier. The fruit is crazy expensive at Woolies. I would recommend your local indie store for Fruit, veg and meat, like Impala in Northcliff - they are amazing!

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation

We shop at all of these stores. Depending on whatever sales are being offered. We are spoilt for choice in SA but yes my favourite store is Woolies. In Durban especially in Indian areas we have shops where goods are even more cheaper so we get extra savings to stretch that rand.

@bilkees8151

8 ай бұрын

Same in Cape Town. I honestly wish that other ppl knew that some local stores outprice the big supermarkets! 😊

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info

Welcome in our beautiful country. I'm enjoying the South African content.

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy our content

😅You guys are on the supermarket run and yeah, Checkers for me too but Woolies when I feel like treating myself.

The price comparison is spot on, spar and checkers most of the items are sourced locally, woolies some of their products are sourced from outside, you find labels like Israel on woolies products, but woolies is original south African brand, but i do shop in all, you must go to spar and try out fresh banana bread,

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation

When you don't see an item such as eggs in this case, don't assume they're out of stock. Just ask one of the workers there wearing a uniform because they sometimes keep the same item in two different locations. You can get one group of eggs in front while the other at the back or middle.

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

I did ask and they said that’s all they had at the moment

@bilkees8151

8 ай бұрын

Also, many supermarkets have a separate store in the back to restock shelves.

@_theerealnono_7694

8 ай бұрын

Bird flu, that's why.

Great video! Keep posting stuff about Africa!😊

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

You are 7 min away from house. I frequently shop in that SPAR and Woolworths right next to it.

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

That’s cool

SHALOM FAM !!! I BE TOO EXCITED WHEN I SEE YALL POSTED 😁.. ONE LOVE FAM YAH BLESS !

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Peace and blessings fam.

Hi. I would like you to know that Woolie's produce is all organic and the best of the best. It is mostly sold there and that's why you pay for the quality.😊

Checkers is typically slightly cheaper than Spar on most items with some exceptions. Pick 'n Pay is also decent, probably my 3rd pick after Woolworths and Spar.

Great work brother keep up the good 👍😊🎉

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Woolworths is the most expensive shop, and yes, they have quality food. I prefer going to spar or checkers. Spar rolls are best 😋

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

We might have to check out those rolls

@chrysiedontknow

8 ай бұрын

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE yes they are good 👍

Next you got to review the big box stores like macro ! And ramdom shops like westpak. Or pharmacies like dischem and clicks. I go in for one things and come out with a trolley full 😅

Can't wait to find out what city y'all are moving to

Great info 👍🏽👍🏽

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

There is a severe case of bird flu going around the country at the moment hence why there is a shortage of eggs. Chicken meat, over time, is also going to become scarcer.

The eggs are out of stock due to a disease outbreak that we're experiencing currently under chickens specifically..very sad how the farmers have been affected

I love super spars . They have the best bakeries. Lol.bit nothing beats anything from woolies

Pick n Pay Hyper and Foodlover's markert should have made the list.

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Maybe next time

honestly, my preference is the I like woolies the best, mostly because I’m used to their food since my school tuckshop is woolies (I’m not lying it’s actually crazy)

Great content

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Thank you

Try Impala Fruit for your fruit and vegetables in Beyers Naude. Next door is Impala Meat.

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Thank you

I feel like this is comparing apples to oranges maybe pick and pay, checkers and spar would be better. Woolies is in a league of its own

@sykewtf9820

8 ай бұрын

broooo😩Woolies is unmatched, they should have put "Woolies wannabe" Pick N Pay in the place of Woolies.

Thanks 👍😊

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

No problem 😊

I guess where you based you will find a Shoprite Supermarket aswell. The there will be a Makro aswell wholesaler aswell. So a variety to shop at. Pick n Pay aswell. Overall you need to shop around for the best prices indeed, get more for your buck

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info!

Checkers Hyper is the one

Free-range eggs are expensive compared to eggs from chickens kept in cages ect! Shoprite,Boxer and Usave is cheaper!

When it comes to low prices, either Spar or Checkers, depending on what products you buy, but for quality, Woolworths is definitely the way to go. In my experience, Spar and Checkers Fresh produce don't last very long, and you end up spending more because you have to throw the food out and go back to buy more. I usually buy toiletries, cleaning products, and pantry food from either Checkers or Spar, but all my meat, fruit, vegetables, salad stuff, among other things get purchased at Woolworths, including the fresh fruit and vegetables for our birds. We probably spend around R5000 a week at these two stores, combined. Woolworths is more pricy, but definitely worth it. Yet, I have found that occasionally, some Woolworths products can be cheaper than Checkers or Spar, and Woolworths do have a lot of specials every week.

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for informing us

There is Superspar, Spar, and Kwikpasr(superspar is the expensive one) and there's Chackers and Chackers Hyper. You left Shoprite, that is most popular supermarket (chackers is under shoprite)

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info

Shalom family ... Love the content ... Please next time compare other day to day produce like ... Pap, mogodu and Chicken feet and the same store for us regular people who are grinding this thing called life hahaha ... Can't wait for the next video

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@_theerealnono_7694

8 ай бұрын

I doubt they'd even know how to cook or even like that. They're generally comparing for their US audience.

The eggs are a problem everywhere. Apparently they are expensive for them to stock. Potatoes like wise

You forgot Pick n Pay. You could also try Food Lovers Market.

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

We’ve actually been to both

In the 90s PnP used to be the standard bearer but now Checkers has improved in leaps and bounds. Spar has always been Spar. The fall of PnP (I mean QualiSave) is quite sad to be honest.

which editing software do you guys recommend for a new user, or anyone on the comment section please help a brother out.

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Wondershare filmora is very user friendly. It’s what we started with.

yup pretty much

5L water was like R19.99 a couple months ago everywhere. Inflation or price gauging.😢

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

😳😳

much love from Kenya❤

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

❤️

When you go to durban you need to visit the Indian MArket and try Durban style bunnies and Samoosas

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation

You missed pic 'n pay. It's another huge one

All three are ridiculously expensive. Checkers seems to be as pricey as Woolies if not pricier on certain products. Shoprite is the cheapest and I get most of what I need there. Whatever they do not stock that i need I'll get somewhere else.

As a South African those prices makes me wince when I compare them to 10 years ago LOL Great content.

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Thank you

you missed pick 'n pay, would've been interesting to see their pricing since I shopped there in years. I think the spar has different pricing structure depending on which spar it is, so a superspar would be cheaper than spar, kwik spar and spar express and there's a lot more spar stores than superspar so just be careful of that.

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Next time!

There is Avian flu in South Africa at the moment and you cannot find eggs anywhere.... stock up!!

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Wow that’s crazy

Woolworths is considered as where the rich people go

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Woolies is the best, bro.

It’s true, there’s currently a shortage of chicken and eggs, there’s a bird flu outbreak

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

That’s crazy

Woolworth still, exit ..love from uk

You forgot Pickn Pay which will be a bit less than checkers Hyper...

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, maybe next time

I prefer Checkers generally even their produce. Woolies produce is prettier but Checkers is tastier. Best produce is from the hawkers on the prad though.😅 For chicken, meat and fish, the local fisheries and butchers are best. Just find the one you like the most and stick to them. They will learn how you like your things cut/prepared and will give that extra personal touch. In a pinch, Woolies for chicken/meat. Nowhere but a fisheries for fish.

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Good to know!

You look more like Kaelin from Edwards Family

Honestly Spar is the most expensive, trust me. Woolies is more like a Whole Foods but they have good deals. Checkers is by far the best

There is an egg shortsge right now

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Good to know

Woolworths quality is better. And free range can't be compared to other eggs and chicken. Free range us always mire expensive. Free range means the chickens aren't raised in those compact chicken house.. they csn roam free etc

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

True

Checkers champions of freshness! 💯🔥💪

You should also make the Xtra savings card😣😭

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Yes we need one

@bilkees8151

8 ай бұрын

​@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE you do it right at the till/checkout.

All our chickens died of bird flu

Pick n Pay ?

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Maybe next time

Woolworths has quality food...

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

True

Pick n pay ?

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Next time

PnP?,Shoprite?

You guys didn’t go to Pick n Pay

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Maybe next time

The cheapest is shopbright but its real ghetto 😅

@KB-ny5nl

8 ай бұрын

Shoprite

@MegaNanoT

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂 Shopbright

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

😂😂

Woolworth is quality compare to all

Lmao yes there is an egg shortage in South Africa at the moment due to avian flu

Checkers>>>Woolies>>>Spar

Don’t go to Shoprite okay guys 😅 leave it for us locals 😂 it’s rough.

@natashamaggott

8 ай бұрын

Shoprite is Checkers’ ghetto sister. Same company but cater for survival.

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Woolworths is expensive, I prefer checkers.

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

True

Chicken flu. No eggs or chicken SA

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

😳😳😳

Shalawam Yashar’al How did you and your family obtain free citizenship in Africa? I need some help with applying for free citizenship to Cameroon. I would be considered a Black American diaspora. Can you assist me or point me in the right direction?

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, we don’t know much about Cameroon

@SpeakDaTruth7

8 ай бұрын

@@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE thank you for replying back. I wonder how hard is it to obtain dual citizenship in South Africa? Any idea?

I want to visit South Africa 😢

@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE

8 ай бұрын

You should

All the south african corporate food chains, pay slave wages and hardly any tax in relation to thier earnings. There is also a lot of price collusion. They stock with big foreign companies that have bought out most of our beloved local brands. Please try Support smaller family owned businesses and street vendors. Picknpay, checkers(shoprite) and Woolworths all existed during apartheid and just carried on after 1994.... Still all white owned. The ANC government has done very little to change the socio-ecomomic circumstances of most South Africans. Financially, most south Africans are much worse off than they were 30 years ago, the infrastructure is crumbling. We all have to start voting with our money. We should have a massive street food culture, but permits will not be given if it effects a nearby restaurant that only caters to the wealthy. Be careful, south Africa might be moving towards what you are trying to move away from. Don't fall in the trap. Cape Town is also catering to foreigners with dollars, euros and pounds, so rentals and property prices in Cape Town have gone through the roof and completely out of reach of the average South African. Please enjoy our beautiful country, but please don't tell folks at home "it's so cheap here" because it really isn't for us. Love your content though and all the very very best ❤️