Ever stood in a store, holding a bar of soap and a sigh, wondering how basic hygiene got so expensive? Yeah, same. But Shoprite might actually be onto something.
They’ve rolled out a new R5 Essentials range, and it includes 16 different toiletries and hygiene products, each priced at just R5.
No promo codes. No “only with a card” catch. Just a fiver.
Shoprite’s R5 toiletries
According to Shoprite, the R5 line covers real-deal basics (not travel-sized trickery).
Here’s what you can pick up for a R5 coin:
- Toothpaste
- Sanitary pads
- Bath soap
- Roll-on
- Petroleum jelly
- Body lotion
- And a few other staples
They’re all under Shoprite’s private label, Homegrown, and available nationwide.
So… Why R5?
Because hygiene shouldn’t be a luxury.
Shoprite says they launched this line in response to the cost-of-living crisis. They crunched the numbers and figured out how to make essential hygiene items accessible for everyone, especially lower-income households.
It’s not a one-week special either. This range is permanent.
Where to find it
The new R5 Essentials line is available at Shoprite, Checkers, and Usave stores across South Africa.
If you’ve got a R20 note in your wallet, you could walk out with soap, lotion, pads, and roll-on.
In a time where toothpaste can cost more than lunch, R5 for basic hygiene is a big deal.
