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R5 bargains! JHB store is revolutionising basic food shopping

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Gcwalisa is an isiZulu word which means to fill up or to refill. It is also the name of a retail outlet based in Alexandra in the north of Johannesburg. Gcwalisa uses a weigh-and-pay trading model, allowing consumers to buy a selection of basic foodstuffs for as little as R5.

22 Aug 2022 2AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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