#BestOfTheWeek: From paying R495 for a pie to the possible return of the Chocolate Log

#BestOfTheWeek: From paying R495 for a pie to the possible return of the Chocolate Log

We take a look at Carol Ofori's best pieces from the week...

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We started off the week with a funny but real story of a Pick n Pay customer paying R495 for a steak and kidney pie. Of course it was a mistake and was rectified, but it got people talking about their experiences.

And in true spirit we saw you guys come to the party with sharing your experiences with us. It is more common than we thought it would be, many people have paid more or less for a product, and most of the time, they didn't return when it was less...

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Read more: SEE: "I didn't realise that I paid R495 for a steak and kidney pie!"

Then we found out that many people who have pension funds have not claimed from their funds. 

According to the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), the total amount of unclaimed pension funds in the South African retirement industry is sitting at R44.9-billion since the end of 2019, which leaves around 4.5-million beneficiaries who have not claimed their funds. 

We included the ways to find out if you are one of the people below. 

Read more: Do you have unclaimed pension funds? There's R44.9-billion worth in South Africa

Then we saw a humble attempt by Chocolate Log fans in bringing back their favourite. Which hasn't seemed to budge the people at Nestlé, who stand firm with their point of view in creating more innovative products. 

We are not sure about their contention in becoming more healthier, because as a brand, do we really look at Nestlé as a healthy brand?

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Read more: LOCAL: Are you a "Chocolate Log" fan? Did you sign the petition to bring it back?

A sad reality for a Durban family who are pleading for help when it comes to their eight-month-old baby girl, who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. 

She is in need of a bone marrow transplant and can you believe that only 30% of matches occur from family members? Which leaves her fate in the hands of a stranger. We have included all the ways that you can help, any help is appreciated. 

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Read more: Durban family's plea for help to bone marrow donors to save Baby Mahi's life

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