“When Did the Economy Get This Bad”: Gent Crashes Out Over Price of Sour Worms, Leaving SA Outraged

• A South African man's shocked reaction to the high price of sour worms has sparked a conversation about the rising cost of living in Mzansi
• The video has resonated with many viewers, who are sharing their thoughts on the unaffordable prices of everyday items and the impact on their lives
• The clip continues to gain traction online, with netizens debating whether R86 for sour worms is justifiable or outrageous

Mzansi social media users were left buzzing after a gent shared his shock at the jaw-dropping price of a packet of sour worms.

Over the past year, many South Africans have been voicing concerns over the increasing prices of everyday items from basic groceries to treats once considered affordable. Social media has become a popular platform for people to share their disbelief and find humour in the situation, and this gentleman did just that.

Gent reacts to sour worms' price in SA grocery store

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The young man who goes by the TikTok handle @garfieldzar was visibly stunned as he expressed his thoughts on the treat.

@garfieldzar revealed that sour worms were priced at R89 in a South African grocery store. In the clip that was posted on 4 August 2025 on the video-sharing app, he expressed the following:

"Who do these people think they are, charging R86 for sour worms? At this point, it has to be a joke because there’s no way someone, anywhere in the world, is paying R86 for sour worms!"

He went on to add that it was first Pringles, then Nutella, all priced at ridiculous amounts, and now sour worms seem to be following suit.

"When is it gonna end? Who is paying for this? Like, seriously, who is paying R86 to put something this small in their mouth? So, you're telling me that with a R200 note, I can only get two bags of these sour worms? What can these sour worms do? Solve world hunger?" @garfieldzar added.

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The young content creator called out the grocery store and urged them to start charging normal prices for food.

"When did the economy get this bad," he shared.

The humorous reaction quickly struck a chord with South Africans, many of whom took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the rising cost of snacks.

"Nah, that’s crazyyy," one person commented.

Some viewers speculated that the high price could be due to imported branding or premium packaging, while others simply saw it as another reflection of the country’s cost-of-living crisis.

While @garfieldzar’s exaggerated collapse may have been in jest, his video highlighted a sentiment that many in Mzansi share that even the smallest indulgences now come with a hefty price tag.

The clip continues to gain traction online, with netizens debating whether R86 for sour worms is justifiable or simply outrageous. For now, one thing is certain, in South Africa, even sweets can spark a nationwide conversation.

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SA weighs in on the rising cost of living in Mzansi

People in South Africa were unimpressed as they took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the rising cost of living in Mzansi.

Blazeship said:

"Ya, we're cooked, gang."

Big back added:

"Why, just why this government can't be that broke?"

Angie Statton replied:

"That is absolutely insane."

She wrote:

"These prices are getting out of hand, Lord, have mercy."

User commented:

"Poor people are gonna struggle getting bread in 2045."

Illy shared:

"I can buy actual food and a Coke with R86 where I live."

People complaining about costs in SA

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• SA defended an uncle's modest car purchase that meant the world to him, though what financial experts revealed about buying second-hand cars during tough times surprised many buyers.
• A woman's viral Pringles price reveal stirred outrage across South Africa, but the real reason behind the shocking cost increase had economists worried about what's coming next.

Source: Briefly News