Tuckshop Talk: The saving grace treats from back in the day
Updated | By Stacey & J Sbu
The yummiest foods that will forever have a place in our hearts...

It's break time and there's only one snack that can truly satisfy your craving.
We all know what it's like to take a liking towards one snack and no matter what else you have, nothing will compare.
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As we age, these treats evolve, yet the ones we had in school will always have a special place in our hearts.
Share your favourite below:
From specialty popcorn to Chappies, our ECR listeners have shared all.
Here is the ultimate list of South African snacks that would save us during break:
- Ghostpops
- Melkysies- frozen yogurt treat
- Vetkoek & mince
- Chomp
- Snowball
- Foxy nacks
- Coke
- Ice lollies
- Mague
- Biltong
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As we read this list, we are already salivating and eagerly waiting to try all of these out. If you haven't had each one of these proudly SA treats, you must!
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