LISTEN: Which sweets are better: USA or RSA?

LISTEN: Which sweets are better: USA or RSA?

On 31 October, aka Halloween, we are ready to determine which sweets or 'candy' are the tastiest!

Bowls of candy placed on a table
Bowls of candy placed on a table/Pexels

Halloween is a popular holiday, mainly celebrated in the United States of America.

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While it isn't a big deal outside of the US, other countries also enjoy being part of the fun.

In South Africa, there's no trick or treating, but Halloween gives you a reason to dress up, have a party, and finally convince your partner to watch that horror movie.

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One major part of Halloween is trick-or-treating and candy.

We call it sweets here in SA, but for everyone with a sweet tooth, US candy always seems to be on another level.

They have a crazy variety of sweets, but one thing most people can agree on is that their chocolate is lacking.

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If you manage to find some US sweets in local stores, they are costly compared to SA products.

In true Drive show fashion, we took the opportunity to taste-test and compare U.S. sweets against their South African counterparts.

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Is it worth spending our money on expensive treats?

Listen below to find out:

Tune in to 'The Drive with Rob & Roz', on weekdays from 16:00 – 19:00. Stream the show live here or download our mobile app here.

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