Recently, a patron shared a photo of bottled water on social media, warning South Africans not to drink water at the restaurant.
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Patron warns South Africans: 'Do not drink this water'
patron reveal The post states that bottled water is not free and will be charged to your bill without warning.
@Mandrajivindava: “Do not drink this water. I’ll pay you R1000,” he said.
South African woman @SandraBhebhe shared: “I almost fainted when she saw R62 on the bill for this water.'' When the waitress greeted us at the door, she said, “You look very tired, please give me water.'' Can I give it to you?”
She added that she agreed because she thought the water was free and she wouldn't be charged for it.
@SandraBhebhe also revealed that she thought tap water came in a fancy bottle and never thought to pay for water.
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Social media reacts to R1000 water post
@uWanda50: “I paid R150 for two bottles at the Cape Town Waterfront and when I saw it on my bill I took the empty bottles with me.”
@fistorolla: “You shouldn't have paid. She should have asked you: 'Do you prefer still or sparkling?' And that's where you decide.” ”
@uWanda50: “Those bottles were branded glass bottles. I guess that's why they didn't want me to take them.”
@LadyApidge: “It happened to me and my best friend. What a terrible experience.”
@draculalani: “When I had to buy about 3 bottles of this at Zai, I wanted to cry.”
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