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Made in Mzansi: Before Google, South Africa had Chappies

IOL · 19 October 2026 at 07:00

Made in Mzansi: Before Google, South Africa had Chappies

From bubblegum handed out as change at corner cafés to trivia-filled wrappers and schoolyard competitions, Chappies became far more than a sweet.

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