"I Love This Place": 2 Shoppers Bag R29k Worth of Groceries in Spar’s Viral Trolley Dash, SA Reacts

• Two customers won R29,000 worth of groceries in a thrilling trolley dash at Spar, sparking excitement on social media
• The dash saw the participants racing through the aisles to grab as many items as possible before time ran out, showcasing quick thinking and strategy
• The win has resonated with many South Africans, who are struggling with the rising cost of living and food prices, and are hoping for more opportunities like this

Two shoppers in South Africa recently bagged an incredible R29,000 worth of groceries during a thrilling trolley dash at Spar, leaving social media buzzing with excitement.

The dash, which has become a popular promotional event at various retailers, saw the lucky participants racing through the aisles to grab as many items as possible before time ran out.

R29k trolley dash at Spar in video

In the viral video that was shared by a TikTok user @supersparouteniqua, a man and a woman can be seen confidently steering their trolley down the store's aisles, filling it with high-value essentials and household products. From bulk groceries to premium items, the man and woman appeared to have a strategy in mind, ensuring every second counted.

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Onlookers could be heard cheering and running around the aisle with the rest of the crowd in the shop as the trolley quickly piled up with goods, drawing attention to the massive savings they were securing.

The total value of the haul came to an astonishing R29,000, which was split between the two, where one received R24k trolley dashes and R5k trolley dashes, which sparked mixed reactions online. Some South Africans praised his quick thinking and celebrated his win, while others jokingly commented on what they would have grabbed if given the same opportunity.

Trolley dashes have long been used as marketing promotions, giving customers the chance to walk away with groceries worth thousands for free. With the rising cost of living and food prices in South Africa, this particular win resonated deeply with many, who said they could only dream of such a massive shopping spree, especially in this current economic climate.

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The R29k trolley dash has since gone viral since it was posted on 24 August 2025, with many hoping the retailer will host more opportunities like this in the future.

Watch the video below:

SA reacts to R29k trolley dash

South Africans flooded the comments section, sharing their thoughts, saying:

Jessicaford said:

"Haaibo. Is this also at the liquor store?"

Ilsea added:

"I firmly believe this is the best Spar ever!"

Jody Stoffels wrote:

"Indeed, the best spar. See you later."

Sisonke M stated:

"Why is everyone on their way? Also, what is the second guy putting in his trolley? He only took powder, no meat?"

Phumelelo Clinton commented:

"Straight to the butcher to grab a beef leg."

Faith Leander replied:

"I love this place."

More stories on the trolley dash

• Briefly News reported that one woman left people envious after winning a trolley dash. The lady got to have her field day at Pick'n Pay without spending a dime.
• One lucky lady took to TikTok to showcase how she won the trolley dash in Makro, and the video went viral.
• A lucky woman in Kroonstad, Free State, filled her trolley with groceries to her heart's content. However, the way she did it concerned many internet users.

Source: Briefly News