Fans of singer Tyla have praised her latest music video, which features popular local snacks like Go-Slo's and Apple Munch ice lollies.
However, some viewers expressed concern that retailers would capitalize on the newfound popularity and raise prices.
Screenshots circulating online purportedly showed Woolworths marking up these products significantly. A pack of Go-Slo's, which normally sells for around R150 for 12, was listed for R99.99 for just 100g. Apple Munch lollies, typically sold for R120 for 96 units, were allegedly being sold for R17 per piece.
"The Tyla effect," one user exclaimed, calling out the supposed price gouging. However, Woolworths quickly responded to the allegations, stating that the screenshots were from a fake website and did not represent their official pricing.
"This is a fake website," Woolworths tweeted. "It does not belong to us."
In the meantime, Tyla's music video for "Jump" continues to accumulate views on YouTube, with over 2 million already logged.