Celebrate the VAT freeze with a braai this weekend...
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's decision to freeze the VAT means your braai budget just got a little less squeezed for future weekends.
While you'll still want to shop around for the best deals on meat, drinks, and charcoal, this news is a welcome break for braai lovers across South Africa.
Despite the likelihood of rain dampening outdoor plans for some this weekend, braai enthusiasts can still enjoy indoors.
To help you save money, The South African website compared the prices of key braai items at Checkers, Shoprite, Pick n Pay, and Woolworths.
Our price comparison reveals that Shoprite is currently the most budget-friendly option for braai essentials, while Woolworths remains the most expensive. Pick n Pay and Checkers fall somewhere in between, offering competitive prices on select items. Product Checkers Shoprite Pick n Pay Woolworths Traditional Boerewors (per kg) R99.99 R92.99 R109.99 R159.99 Lamb Braai Chops (per kg) R179.99 R162.99 R179.99 R229.00 250g Garlic Bread R39.99 R19.99 R39.99 R59.99 4kg Charcoal R79.99 R79.99 R69.99 R104.99 Baked Beans (can) R17.99 R17.99 R16.99 R25.99 Firelighters R39.99 R29.99 R37.99 R29.99 KWV Five-Year-Old Brandy (750ml) R229.99 R229.99 R229.99 R229.99 Savanna Light Cider (6x330ml) R124.99 R124.99 R124.99 R124.99 Castle Lite Bottles (6x330ml) R94.99 R94.99 R94.99 R89.99 Coca-Cola No Sugar (1.5L) R15.99 R15.99 R21.99 R19.99 Total Cost R923.90 R869.90 R926.90 R1 074.91 *Please note prices are subject to change and were accurate at the time of publishing
If you're looking to save the most money, Shoprite comes out on top with a total of R869.90 for all the listed braai essentials. Checkers follows closely behind at R923.90, while Pick n Pay is slightly higher at R926.90. Woolworths is the most expensive at R1,074.91.
If you're looking to stock up on more essentials, Shoprite also offers some of the lowest prices on cooking oil to complement your braai.
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