“Veronica Is a Star”: Woman Goes on a Mission To Get R30 Woolworths Meal, SA Impressed
Woman Masters Budget Lunch Challenge at Woolworths—Spends Only R26!
A savvy shopper took on the challenge of buying a satisfying lunch at Woolworths for under R30—and succeeded with smart choices! She documented her thrifty shopping trip in a TikTok video, inspiring social media users with her budgeting brilliance.
The R30 Lunch Mission
TikTok user @veronica_be_the1 shared her journey, starting with a determined trip to Woolworths. Instead of splurging on pricey sandwiches (over R40) or Prego rolls (R50+), she stuck to her goal:
- 1 crusty roll – R8.99
- 2 chicken strips – R6.85 each
- 1 banana (priced at R31.99/kg)
Though tempted by juices and cold drinks, she opted for free coffee at work instead. At checkout, her total came to just R26.04—well under budget!
Back at work, she assembled her chicken roll, paired it with coffee and the banana, and enjoyed her meal. (Her only note? The roll was a bit dry, but still hit the spot.)
Social Media Goes Wild for Her Budgeting Skills
Viewers were amazed by her frugal win, flooding the comments with praise:
- @Zulu: “Veronica is a star, guys—nobody can convince me otherwise!”
- @Zetz99: “Not bad, you did well!”
- @bonikroberts: “If I did this for lunch and dinner, my monthly groceries would be under R1,500. You’re amazing!”
- @user3039317710848: “At this point, I need you to teach financial literacy classes!”
Many joked that she should “run the economy” given her next-level money skills. Others compared her to another budgeting TikTok star, Olive, proving her influence.
Watch the Video
Catch her savvy shopping in action on TikTok.
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Source: Briefly News