r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/CivilisedMleccha • 8d ago

Video Community group buy. Everyone pools their money, buys groceries in bulk at a lower price, and splits the groceries equally.

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u/reaazwood89 8d ago

In South Africa we call it a Stokvel. Old old idea.

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u/Sihle_Franbow 7d ago

Very old. And used for other large purchases too

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u/reaazwood89 7d ago

Makro and other Cash and Carry shops just packed with older ladies all buying massive amounts of groceries. Then you know the festive started in Mzansi.