Would you pay R200 for an enamel mug? Cotton On cup sparks storm

Retailer Cotton On has the social media streets in a mess after a screenshot of stores selling an enamel mug for R200 went viral.

The mug, which looks like ones many of us grew up with in our homes, comes in several colours with a matching bowl and plate for an additional R399.

It sparked an outcry online when social media users pointed out a similar cup could be bought from other retailers for as little as R10, and R15 for a bowl and R18 for a plate.

Shoprite sells the mugs for R10, the bowls for R15 and the plates for R18. (Shoprite)

The mugs at West Pack Lifestyle sell for between R10 and R11. (West Pack Lifestyle)

The products appeared to have later been removed from Cotton On's website. The company has not yet released a statement in response to the outcry over the prices. Any update will be included once received.

Social media was flooded with reaction to the prices:

My childhood abuser is very expensive mos. This thing used to burn my lips to come nice pic.twitter.com/T9U4STrkNk
— 🇿🇦Mark Boikanyo🇿🇦 (@mark_boikanyo) May 23, 2023

Cotton On is not a South African brand. We get the same merchandise that a few other countries get. Possibly, those enamel mugs (& other crockery) don't have the same triggers or associations for Aussies😌.

Also pricing...exchange rate.
— KakistocracyCitizen (@SueFay1) May 23, 2023

My lower lip is turning reddish 😭 is it because of it?
— 🇿🇦Biggest Flex ~ Im Xhosa (@BigFlex30) May 23, 2023

Is this the cup they say it shall overflow in the Bible Psalm 23:5-6?
— Vho Elon Masakhane (@VendaVendor) May 23, 2023

I cup ka Gogo ? It is not even that Inkomishi which had Bishop Modise's face which was given to Pastor Khandela. 😂😂😂😂. Even those cups which drink umfundisi kphela ekhaya don't cost this much
— Netshiavha NI- Duke of Lake Fundudzi (@Netshiavha4) May 23, 2023