Novelty Sweets

"These sweets are nothing short of perfection! Fresh, flavourful, and beautifully packaged. I'll be ordering again."

"The home of sweets where the kid in me drools over the various flavours, mouth-watering and very tantalising."

"I have yet to meet a person who tried these delicious sweets and not like them. I don't have a favourite because I love them all. They are perfect for piñatas, party pack fillers, breath mints ( cause they smell amazing too). You could also just have them in a jar on your desk at work. Decorative and tasty. I always have a few in my bag."

"These sweets are absolutely amazing, I've always been eating these since childhood, Loving all the flavours, still same original, lovely taste, especially loving the blue Bubblegum one, always have some on me everywhere I go. THANKS!"

"The Peach Apricot just reminds me of childhood memories, absolutely love these would highly recommend!!"

"Best sweets ever. I love the Mebos. Flavours for every taste bud."

"The Original Novelty Sweets are the best! ❤️ Absolutely delicious, delicious to the point where 1 packet of sweets isn't enough 😋 I'd recommend The Original Novelty Sweets to the world!!! 😋❤️ These sweets deserve ♾️ rating!" 🌟 #NOVELTYSWEETSTOTHEWORLD!! 🍬❤️🔥

"Now I can be like my nana in church who took out one of these sweets while the word is given not caring about how loud the wrapper is 😂 These aren’t just sweets. It’s unlocks an old memory every time you have one."

"Always a fun experience! Taste is unbeatable and amazing customer service. Also loving the packaging as well."

"The best ever, wish I can give more than 5 Stars. These are always my go to sweets."

"These candies are all tasty and my whole family loves them. Don't buy ordinary buy The Original Novelty Sweets. Awesome to put in mugs to gift friends or someone in hospital."

"This is the best sweets I have ever had and will recommend it to everyone I know. I just want to order this over and over again."

"The most tastiest sweets I have ever had in my life, they are honestly the absolute best!"

This sweet reminds me when I was a kid it is awesome 👌 love it ❤️ and the different flavors super cool 😎 This sweets is definitely a 5+ rating" 😋

"So absolutely delicious. My Mum’s favorite are the Mebos flavour & now the entire family is riding her vibe."

"I grew up with these sweets.. my mom always bought the Mebos and I loved them then and still love them now!"

"My all-time favourite" ❤️🥰😍

🍬 "Ain’t no sweet like a Novelty Sweet, Hard candy drops that can’t be beat! Crunch or suck, they’re always fun, A burst of flavor for everyone! Wrapped up neat in colors so bright, Each little drop is pure delight. So if you’re craving a classic treat, This is the place that can’t be beat!" 💖🍭

"I love the orange Mebos ones. They are so tasty and juicy. Most important I love that they are so affordable."

"I remember trying the Mebos flavour as a kid. The most delicious sweets with a tang. Then discovered more amazing flavours. Over 20 years later and it's still a must have in our home" ❤️

"I love my snacks and these sweeties are perfect for my snack drawer and that late night craving."

"Love your sweets however the Mebos flavour is the OG of them all and its my favourite flavour" 😍

"I absolutely love Mebos. And I've heard these are the best...tried it once and loved it. Would sure love to try again and share with my husband and kids."

"Sweet, Tangy, and everything I require in a perfect sweet jar for work. My work is incomplete without a jar of The Original Novelty Sweets."

"Your sweets are DIVINE ❤️ it"

"My favourite! Absolutely delicious with such a refreshing taste especially Sour Apple."

"It tastes like my childhood... Every single one is another sweet piece of nostalgia and the best memories of our childhood."

"The best sweet flavourful sweets ever. Crazy about The Original Novelty Sweets" 😋

"Just love these amazing tangy sweets, a friend got me a pack and Wow I just want to try more! Price is amazing."

"Wonderful, delicious product, Mebos with no added sugar and all the original ingredients so you can divulge in it any time of day without feeling guilty."

"The absolute best sweets ever!! Just makes my days better."

"The best. Look nowhere else."

"These were absolutely delicious 😋 I think I'm addicted now" ☺

"Mebos is the OG. Childhood memories"

"Absolutely delicious... I want my own box, that I don't have to share." 🤭

"The best sweets I've had, amazing mouth-watering flavours."

"Love these sweets, it's the only sweet that hasn't changed over time, it's the best you'll ever have."

"Best nostalgic reminder of my childhood ever! Flavours are still hitting the spot and the Mebos is by far the all time favourite!!! They never last more than a week."

"Best memories ever"

"Definitely get your money's worth for the amount of sweets you get. Sweets are of great quality and flavour. It is impeccable, every one like a party in your mouth." 😁😋

"Well, what is there to say other than in the last 30 years The Original Novelty Sweets just keep surprising us, with great flavours, not like our politicians." 😉

"My must have in my bag for church on Sunday."

"Absolutely mouth-watering!"

"The delicious flavours explode in your mouth. It's not just my children's favourites, it's mine too!"

"Tasty and even though I can share I may not want to it's so good LOL love the variety and just great moments with the family while we have a nibble break."

"Awesome assortment at super sweet prices" 🍭💜

"Just love these. Original and tasty. Craving more."

"These are legit some of THE best sweets to eat!!! I’m not a fan of hard sweets usually but this is the exception!! Lemon is my absolute favourite 🤩 But I’m being real, these are amazing!"

"Mebos the ultimate 😍😍😍 So nostalgic!! Brings back so many childhood memories. Just love it!"

"Original, kept simple and packed with taste. Yummy." 🤤

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ "yummy yummy, want more in my tummy" 😋

"These are my Favvvvvvvvvvvourite 🥳🥳 I've been looking for them since the past 3yrs uff I love these sweetsss especially the Apricot flavour it's my absolute favourite." 😍😍

"Yummilicious, luv these, tried most flavours, they are Superb delicious and my absolute favorites."

"Real flavourful, real happiness. Just love the sweets and flavors. My kids go crazy when they see them in the sweets bottle."

👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌 "Perfect Delicious"

"Top grade sweets, All-time favourites."

"Best sweet ever, Delicious. Never gets outdated. Everyone's favourite plus varieties. Yummy." 😋

"The Original Novelty Sweets are truly amazing. The taste is impeccable, every one like a party in your mouth. The packaging is so stylish and it looks truly beautiful as a gift. I would 100% recommend them to anyone."

"The BEST EVER. my mom bought this for us as kids. Now I buy it for my boys (but I eat majority 😂) we simply love it."

"Wow. Tried it once and it was WOW. DELICIOUS. Will definitely get it again and again and again......."

"Absolutely yum yum in my tum!! Flavor perfection and addictive for sure… even got to hide them from myself hehe"

"It's like a heaven in your mouth."

"These are the best ever. So flavourful and juicy"

"Haven't tasted yet. But the package looks very attractive and you have amazing selection of flavours. I have no doubt that I will not be disappointed when I do try your products."

"You can never go wrong with these sweet packs. My son loves them for his school lunches. Best snack ever made."

"I just love the proudly South African goodies. Yummy" 😋 😋 😋

"The best candy ever. The orange Mebos is my absolute favourite."

"Fruitful with a lasting flavour."

"The most tasty sweets ever."

"Outstanding quality and oh so delish! AND ..... addictive. My dentist is not loving me right now. The flavour .... it feels like I'm cheating on all the other candy out there. Believe me, this is oh so good. Just try it once. I love them all how am I supposed to pick a fav?! Love the competitions too. Hope to one day. Keep up the sweet work."

"Best sweeties. Good variety. There's a flavour for everyone."

"Childhood memories in every one of these!! Love them."

"Every child's best friend. Tasty treats with a different flavour. Definitely worth buying."

"Mebos 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 amazing"

"My kids love this product, and amazing quality."

"Absolutely love the taste, it's one of those products that you can't only choose one favorite because all of them are delicious."

"The Mebos is the best. I can finish a packet all alone."

"Best "novelty" in my candy cupboards!"

"Bringing back childhood memories. Tasty and bursting with flavour."

"Simply brings out all the childhood memories in every delicious 😋 candy flavour!!"

"The Original Novelty Sweets best flavours in the world!!!! Love it.... Always put a smile on my face... Thanks to The Original Novelty Sweets."

"During my pregnancy this was the only thing I could have to help with nausea after eating or even getting in the car. I really loved it all still do!!!"

"Crazy wicked tastes. Sends you into a new dimension." 😋

"The best and freshest sweeties ever!!!"

"The flavours are amazing I'm obsessed." 😍😍😍

"Best candy ever"

"The Original Novelty Sweets bring pure joy in every bite! Each treat is a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Fun, delicious, and full of magic—every sweet is a smile waiting to happen!"

"My family loves The Original Novelty Sweets, it doesn't last long in my house.Their favourites are Mebos, Apricot, Sour Apple and Passion Fruit. They are taken with to school, madrassa and work (the big kids). Totally the best."

"Absolutely love The Original Novelty Sweets, Peach Apricot is my all time fav go to for that tangy sweet sour kick."

"A vegan-friendly delight! Perfect for sharing (or not - no judgment!), they’re a fun, colourful pick-me-up. Only downside? You might devour the bag too fast!" 😂

"I didn't think I was a sweets person, till I ate The Original Novelty Sweets. The Watermelon and Apricot flavours are addictive I feel like a child again! Can't get enough."

"Best!!! Nothing compares to an Original Mebos Novelty Sweet..😋! Absolutely love it...great for any occasion, and to be taken anywhere! These help me get through pregnancy sickness as well. Put that pack down that you have, and grab a pack of The Original Novelty Sweets!!"

"Best of the best" 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

"I absolutely love it. It is the best."

"These sweets are so nostalgic. They remind me of my childhood. What sweet memories they bring. I absolutely love them."

"The best Mebos sweet there is.. gives you that tingly wiggly feeling at the back of your mouth.. ooh I love it. Kids favourite flavour is the light blue Bubblegumish flavour. Hits the right spot all the time."

"Delicious and tasty. A delightful treat EVERY time! Always a hand or two full in my handbag!" 🤭🤫😋

"Mebos have been satisfying my pregnancy 😌 craving Absolutely tasty." 😋

"Tasted the sweets for the first time was quite surprised with the sour and tangy flavour."

"Best filling sweeties Always have them ready in my carry bag."

"Best in the West. Candy queen right here."

"Quality and I love the tang."

"I like the taste of this candy they are so yum 😋 Sour Apple is my favourite any day."

"This brand definitely serves on flavour and never disappoints. They meant it when they added 'Original' to the name because it certainly is. The flavours are phenomenal and lingers in your mouth long after you have done consuming a sweet. I highly recommend this brand to anyone & everyone."

"Most authentic Mebos around. Tastes like my childhood." 💗

"Absolutely scrumptious"

"Soooo juicy and flavourful!! Love it "

"Delicious and quality sweets that we look forward to always. My kids are totally in love with these candies."

"They used to be my mom's favourite and she passed over her obsession to us, me and my kids."

"Great delicious 😋 and always a pleasure to eat especially the chocolate and caramel."

"Don't really eat too much sweets but when you eat one of yours, can't stop leaves a taste in your mouth that makes you want more, love it."

"Just love these sweets. Best table seating idea is to do it with sweets, as everybody just LOVE sweets. No other place than The Original Novelty Sweets to let your ideas flow!!! So many flavours to choose from. I call it "melt-aways"

"The best sweets! All the flavours are good but my favourite is Apricot and Pineapple."

"Delicious sweets ever!! Can't wait to taste more!!" 😍❤️❤️

"Absolutely amazing sweets.. The Original Novelty Sweets have been around for years and it has been truly the best I've ever had. Bubblegum flavour is tops!!!"

"A brand of sweets that's always upheld a high quality of flavour and price." 👌🏻

"These sweets are very good. My all time favourite is Mebos, followed by Apricot. They bring back a lot of memories."

"Absolutely love The Original Novelty Sweets. Bursts with flavor and brings back childhood memories. I love the Cola and Mebos flavour."

"A favourite in our home. Always carry them in my handbag and we have a stash in the car."

I haven't tasted yet but it looks delicious with the different flavours and i have to try some soon 😋

"Absolutely love the Liquorice flavour, my go to for a nice treat. Definitely recommend these yummy delicious sweets 🍬!!!"

"The Original Novelty Sweets has the sweetest, Yummylicious Flavours for anyone's taste buds. Value for money and my Number 1 choice for any Party Sweet Snack." 😍

"Always leaves me with the wonderful, nostalgic taste of my childhood. Best sweet that has stood the "taste of time"

"My favourite candies! Made with quality ingredients and extra care, just can’t find a better product at this price point."

"My favourite pregnancy snack was the Mebos with real dried fruit and Passion Fruit to date, just love the taste my lil one does to the retro bubblegum is just insane taste, real good would recommend The Original Novelty Sweets anytime."

"These are the best sweets 😋 I love them a lot and I recommend everyone in South Africa to try them out if you haven't yet."

"My absolute favourite! Since my childhood and definitely now!"

"The Sour Apple 🍏 and the Passion Fruit are my favourite and always carry them for sharing. It is a good sweet to keep in your bag for after a meal. The shop I purchase from in Cape Town has not stocked Passion Fruit for a while. They can be softened in the microwave and molded into flower petals for cake decoration."

"My kids are so in love with the Passion Fruit's flavour, whenever I ask what flavour they want its Passion Fruit..... Happy kids equal a happy mom."

"The most delicious flavours... my favourite is the Red Sour.. another favourite is the Fizzy Naartjie... and the best is that you can crook on your diet with the no-sugar added Mebos."

"The best sweets, so nostalgic, brings back good tasty memories."

"Super fruity and extremely delicious. My kids and I once we start we cannot stop, and that includes my 5 year old twins."

"These candies are absolute bliss! The perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors had me hooked from the first bite. The texture was spot on, not too hard or too soft. I've already ordered more - they're my new favorite treat!" 😋🍬

"I'm so in love with Pineapple and Passion Fruit flavours, they are so amazing just melts my heart away, I always hide them from my sister because they are too yummy to give away, they just make my days refreshed especially when going out, the taste is over the moon, I will continue buying them because it's hard to leave without them."

"The best tasting sweets. Once you open a pack, especially the Peanut Brittle, you can't stop. Absolutely addictive."

"When I was happy, The Original Novelty Sweets was there, when I was sad, The Original Novelty Sweets was there, when I was stressed, the Original Novelty Sweets was there. Through every aspect in my life, through every mood, through good times and bad, I always found comfort in your sweets. All unique flavours just right there for every occasion. I have nothing but the best memories of your sweets and will continue to cherish them."

"Absolutely love these sweets. It's a childhood favourite. The taste hasn't changed one bit. The Bubblegum is my favorite."

"Sweet Heaven. Tried and tested! The Original Novelty Sweets truly delivers. Their selection is AMAZING and the quality is top-notch 👌 If you're a sweet-lover like me, please don't hesitate to buy!"

"Absolutely Divine and brings back a lot of childhood memories ♥️ tastiest sweet and a staple in our home." ♥️

"Been a favourite since I was a child. Always brings back memories of my childhood (my gran used to sneak them into her handbag whenever she would visit someones house and bring them home for me). Tried every single flavour and loved all of them!"

"These are the best of the best. Liquorice being my favourite and my girls loving the Bubblegum flavours. I always keep a pack in my bag and we always make sure our candy containers never run out. Gifting these to family and friends makes me feel like a rich aunty."

"I've got such a sweet tooth, but get bored with the normal variety of sweet things, so I would love to try your brand!"

"Love love love these sweets ! 🍬 So nostalgic, my granny always had these in a bowl when we went to visit and we still love them to this day." 😍

"Super delicious, not to mention super nostalgic as well. The Original Novelty Sweets have been a fave throughout my life, so one pop and I'm taking a walk down memory lane."

"Literally these sweets are simply amazing. Enjoyed the liquorice and Mebos flavours. My family love them. Going to try the rest now."

"The absolute best treat to have on hand! In your house, car, office and even handbag! Perfect for those school lunch box treats, and those flavours, they take you to an experience like no other!"

"Simply delicious flavours that take you on a journey. The flavours last long after the sweet is gone. Love and enjoyed by thousands. Perfect for sharing so everyone can enjoy the experience."

"These sweets are my most favourite pregnancy craving; crushed on top of some vanilla ice cream! 😍 What a winner in the hard candy department."

"My favorite Candy to gift, receive and eat 😂 we absolutely love the Liquorice, Red Sour, Apricot and Bubblegum flavours. You’ll always find these stocked in my candy jars at home. They also featured at my 21st, my wedding, candy bar and hopefully soon at my baby shower!"

"Stole them from my moms bag and I've been hooked ever since....Let me tell you these are definitely a staple in my cupboards....my personal favourites are Watermelon, Red Sour, Fizzy Naartjie and Pineapple. Do yourself a favour and get a bag or two trust me on this one." 🙈

"Nothing else tastes this good, delicious."

"Yum, Yum, Yum. My partner and I love them so much that we have a pack in the car and one in my handbag. Yummy for at home or a family road trip! Our favorite is Fizzy Naartjie." 😍

"My favourite childhood sweets 🧡 Eat it to this day" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"What sets them apart is the creativity and originality. It’s clear that every treat has a story, a theme, and a whole lot of heart behind it. Whether you're looking for a quirky gift, a party showstopper, or just a hit of happiness, this place delivers."

"Absolutely in love with these sweets! So happy I came across them. My favourite is definitely the Watermelon, Red Sour and Blue Raspberry. Can’t wait to try the sugar free option!!! The Original Novelty Sweets are truly a staple in my kitchen cupboard <3"

"The very best service and the candy is so yum and reminds me of my grandparents."

"Attractive design retro. Fun flavours to choose from. Love it"

"The Original Novelty Sweets are the best I have only tried 2 flavours so far. Both divine. Would highly recommended."

"Myself & my kids are enjoying every flavour, so every week I buy a new flavour pack, but there is only 1 for me BUBBLEGUM sooo addictive."

"I got my Favourite pack of Apricot sweets topped up yesterday and then I see this website link on my Instagram reel, amazing product."

"Yum yum yum...tried the bubblegum and omw how delicious are these can wait to try the rest of your flavours.. highly recommended for any sweet lover lime me.... Yummylicious" 🍬🍬

"Best sweet ever"

"Best sweets hands down, the most amazing flavours!!!! Every party favourite or just to sneak away and enjoy to yourself, yes these are the those sweets we mamas be selfish with to indulge on our own!!!"

"If there’s one candy you’ll always find in my house, it’s The Original Novelty Sweets flavours; not to mention how pretty they look in my candy jars. We loved it so much, it was even on our wedding candy table! A must have, everytime we do a Candy restock!"

"Absolutely delicious sweets! 😍 I would much rather buy these than any other sweets!"

"Love love love sweets from The Original Novelty Sweets."

"The Bubblegum & Liquorice has my heart!" 😍

"Absolutely delicious. The one problem is that once you open one, you can't stop!!! You keep popping them into your mouth."

"I absolutely love the sweets. The sours and the liquorice is delicious. Makes me feel like a child again." 🤣💖

"I've loved The Original Novelty Sweets since forever. I don't have only 1 favourite but 3: The Pineapple, Bubblegum and Apricot. Would love to try more flavours since I don't find any other flavour easily here. This is an all-time favourite."

"After all these years it still tastes the same as to when my late mother bought us from the Apricot to the Mebos to the Liquorice and Pineapple. Can't stop buying these flavours, love it alot."

"Amazing flavourful, bursting tastebud experience, such divine quality sweets that never gets old."

"Any function is incomplete without these sweets. It's been the same great taste for years and I love them."

"Once you get started on the Cola and Liquorice flavours you will NOT stop. You are taken back to your childhood. My absolute favourite “bederfie”. Highly recommend!!!" :)

"The Original Novelty Sweets are like reading a captivating love story...you have to savor every moment. Just love them. Cannot decide on best flavour as all has their specific taste and honestly one is as good as the other."

"I'm literally obsessed with the Liquorice and Bubblegum hard candy! Their so so so delicious. I would definitely recommend it for anyone. Even my friends and family members love it. Great job to whomever the creator of these candies are" :)

"Absolutely flippen amazing, best goodies in my opinion, everyone MUST try."

"These sweets are so nostalgic to me it reminds me of my grandmother and eating them as a child and now whenever I come across them I must pick them up. Still as wonderfully flavourful as always. Love love love."

"My favourite stash in my handbag, in my drawer in school, in my sweet tray at home. Mebos, Red Sour and Bubblegum love love love." 😍😍😍

"The Original Novelty Sweets have been my favourite even before I knew the name of the sweets or the flavour I liked most, the orange sweet was simply the best!"

"I simply love The Original Novelty Sweets 16 Amazing Flavours to Choose from 🤤 My ultimate favourite since day 1 Mebos." 😍

"The best ever! Can't have enough and I always have one of these in my lunchbox, my favourite is the Blue Raspberry, Red Sour and Sour Apple."

"The Original Novelty Sweets is truly decadently crafted. Every flavor is truly amazing! Always the first sweet I grab at the candy shops. My favourite flavour is the Bubblegum flavour, Just Awesome!"

"Absolutely love The Original Novelty Sweets. Eating the Apricot flavor is so nostalgic, my granny always had it at her house 🙂 all the flavours are great!! It Really does satisfy those sweet & sour cravings."

"I love The Original Novelty Sweets. A joyful explosion of taste in your mouth. Wow!"

"I love the sweets from The Original Novelty Sweets. My favorite flavour is the Apricot one. I have 3 packs that I bought just recently. I've tried the Bubblegum one that is just so delicious." 😋

"The Original Novelty Sweets has a variety of uniquely delicious flavours and has a nostalgic appeal. Fizzy Naartjie is my favourite flavour."

"The Original Novelty Sweets = Lots of Childhood Memories with wonderful flavours, Watermelon, Red Sour, Pineapple!"

"I absolutely love the Watermelon and Sour Apple flavours it's AMAZING!! A must have in my kitchen cupboard and my bedside drawer!! The kids always want the bubblegum!!"

"The Apricot Flavour Sweet is just awesome, but I love all the flavors."

"You the best 😊🥰 It's my favourite sweets love them from when I was young." 🤩 😍😋

"The most mouthwatering, flavourful sweets! Always brings back Cape Town childhood memories!"

"The taste is what got me hooked. Love your sweeties." 😁

"I use to sell them at school, my school days memories." 😘😘

"Oh gosh I just love these."

"Absolutely the best treats cannot go wrong."

"The Original Novelty Mebos, the best variety you will find."

"Simply delicious, Butterscotch Cappuccino, Watermelon, Liquorice. Are a few that I have really loved. Will be keeping my cupboards stocked with the big variety you have. Simply the best."

"If you're looking for a treat that teases your taste buds in all the right ways, Novelty Mebos Sweets deliver the ultimate flavour punch. The perfect balance of sweet and tangy makes every bite a delightful surprise. They're bold, bright, and tantalizingly addictive — a true burst of fun in every mouthful. Whether you're indulging solo or sharing with friends, these sweets are bound to be your new favourite."

"I absolutely love these. They were my mom's favourite and she introduced me to them many years ago. She especially loved the mebos flavour. I would recommend anyone try them. And I hope the business sticks around for generations to come."

"Retro treats bring back sweet memories! The Original Novelty Sweets are a blast from the past, offering a colourful tasty selection and sure to put a smile on anyone's face."

"HIEP-HIEP Hooray!!! The Original Novelty Sweets are the best. Can I tell you what is my favourite? Of course not because all of them are just too yummy, yummy."

"Been enjoying these original flavors since 1994! Such an Amazing variety" ❤️

"Amazing...love the Lemon. The best. When the store ran out I kept on calling for days to see if stock arrived."

"The best sweets ever my favourite is the Bubblegum and the Mebos flavour 😍 and I love that there is so many flavours to choose from."

"Been enjoying them since childhood days. flavourful and yummm. Great variety and taste. Perfect treat for any day of the week!"

"Came across these delightful candies at a birthday party and they are such a hit. Definitely something I'm using for the candy addition to all future events and treats for my son. Definitely brings the wow factor to any pinata experience. Cola and Liquorice for my top faves with the Peanut Brittle."

"Love the Mebos, Sour Tamarind and Sour Apple."

"So so delicious 🤤 The Apricot and Liquorice bring back so many childhood memories 💛 I remember having these after school and I still love them, you can never get enough of these." 💛

"Mnandi sweets - for all ages." 😘

"One of my favourite brands of sweets it's filled with loads of flavour love the sweet and sourness makes the mouth water. Definitely recommend them to all my visitors when they come over and they taste how amazing these sweets are."

"Love them always carry them when I travel love the tangy flavor" 🌺🌺

"I loooove the MEBOS flavour and my kids love majority of the other flavours. It just takes one back to your childhood days. Best memories with lasting flavours" :-)

"It's a delightful treat that has captured my and my families heart we are sweet loverS The sweet has a fruity and tasty and very juicy. You can eat them anywhere anytime The flavours are to die for Lemon, Apricot and so on."

"The Mebos childhood memories and the best 👌🏻 Would love my kids to try them. Amazing other flavours Makes a lovely gift 🎁 It's an all time favourite" 😍

"The best sweets ever, no other sweet could compare my childhood fav and will still always love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰 My favorite will always be Mebos flavour 😍

"Deeeelicious!!! The Original Novelty Sweets is a part of my monthly shopping. My household always has Mebos and Apricot Novelty. Warning ⚠️ it is highly addictive so I've learned to curb myself! I would definitely recommend this to any and everyone."

"Makes you nostalgic for your childhood days. Best flavours, best memories" 👌

"Oh my word these sweets give me such awesome childhood memories especially the Mebos until now are my favorites. The Original Novelty Sweets are packed with flavour and are very addictive 😋 I'm totally going to stock them in my tuckshop."

"I absolutely love the Mebos sweets!!"

"Absolutely obsessed. Best flavour."

"They are hands down my all-time favourite treat! Every bite brings back memories of my childhood spent with my beloved grandparents who used to indulge in these sweets with me. The nostalgia is overwhelming as I can practically taste the love and joy that we shared whenever we enjoyed these delightful candies together. I am beyond ecstatic to have a taste of my childhood once again and savor every moment of enjoying these Butterscotch & Liquorice Novelty sweets."

"The name says it all "The Original Novelty Sweets" burst of amazing flavours with amazing memories. Our grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles used to buy these and was always in their homes, Mebos was always a must. Glad We can now finally create more memories from our childhood with our kids by them physically tasting something and not just being told about it.. These sweets are the best. The Original"

"The Sour Apple is my favourite by far! You can give this to me on my birthday or any day!!! My husband loves the Mebos!"

"Thank you for sweets everybody can enjoy. All delicious flavours. FYI even Mebos the no sugar added sweeties are very yummy!!"

"These are amazing!!!! Will keep these in pantry stock anytime."

"One of the best memories of childhood involve this sweet. Granny used to sneak it to us, my mom would hide them from us. But we always knew where to find them. Best childhood because of these."

"I just love the variety of the 'Build-a-Box' as you are in control of which sweets you want. My favourite one though has to be the Mebos one, it's sweet, tangy and is filled with flavour."

"The best sweets ever.. Especially the Mebos flavour.. Been my favourite since my childhood days. Still delicious and I love the soury flavour the Mebos sweets give off.. Recommend this to anyone looking for flavour and quality in a sweet brand.. Thank you The Original Novelty Sweets for sticking around for so long." ❤️😊😋

"These sweets are the best!! I remember my grandfather buying the orange ones as that flavor was his favourite, and till today when we go sweet shopping The Original Novelty Sweets is always in our trolley. 1 sweet brand that did not die out over the years."

"These are awesome... the best I've had. Perfect for snacks and the weekend get togethers with family. I haven't tried all the flavours yet but I'm slowly getting there."

"Absolute favourite sweet, full of long lasting flavour. Excellent quality. Always have The Original Novelty Sweets for that bursting flavours."

"The Original Novelty Sweets are the best! A great variety of flavour bursts in your mouth!"

"Your products are by far the best I've ever tried. I highly recommend you taste it if you haven't."

"Yummy Original Novelty Sweets, Mebos is my ultimate favourite and not to mention the Liquorice. If I had my way I would not share, but everyone loves it so no go. Sharing is caring." ❤️

"The best Peanut Brittle and Butterscotch Cappuccino ever."

"The most deliciously addictive sweets! My whole family loves the Apricot and the Bubblegum flavours. It's impossible to eat one at a time!" 🤤

"These sweets have been my entire childhood and more, I still get excited and buy a pack anytime I come across these."

"I remember this from my childhood and still going on with my kids . Especially when the old Uncles have them in their pockets 😆 I would love having them in my mouth the flavor and watching my tongue turn a different color." 😋

"Tasted the Liquorice flavour and I was hooked! All the flavors are AWESOME! Also a Mebos Vegan and diabetic friendly option. This is the golden path."

"Super yummy sweets.. I love all the sours and the OG Naartjie 😋 Lovely for guests, snacking and late night sweet cravings."

"I have always bought The Original Novelty Sweets as single items at our small store in our road until I went to go search where to get the packets cause I was hooked on these sweets. Now I buy a packet every 2nd day cause I just cannot have enough of all the flavours. Best sweets ever to have on any occasion and in your pocket to snack on." 🤩

"I have tasted only 1 flavour I found 1 sweet in my husbands car, eish to taste the rest from what I tasted it was definitely mouthwatering hoping to win to explore more flavours."

"Love these guys!!! Pure quality. Delicious."

"Thee best sweets! Bringing back the happiest childhood memories Nothing else can compare in flavour These sweets have earned their brand name - Novelty - for sure because no other comes close!"

"Absolutely love your sweets, the flavours are very Original. Also like the big selection. Something for every taste bud."

"I've tasted the Butterscotch Cappuccino sweet, they took me way back. Still the same taste."

"It's the most amazing sweets I have ever eaten. I would highly recommend The Original Novelty Sweets to my friends and family. You won't go wrong, believe when I say to you now."

"What a great selection of the yummiest goodies ever. I once had the opportunity to sample some of your delish offerings and I was hook, line and sinker hooked. Please open a branch in Durban / Umhlanga area."

"Most amazing sweets ever. Full of flavour. So many delicious flavours to choose from. Tantalize your taste buds with these delicious sweets. You won't be sorry."

"Love your store. Just wish you had a store in East London."

"The Original Novelty Sweets? All I can say is I love them, but especially the Bubblegum."

"The best pack of happiness filled with flavor." 💯

"This sweet brings back memories when i was a kid. Its the best sweet. I Always come back for more and more. Can already taste it on my tongue while typing this. You will never regret purchasing this and will always come back again buying several packs. My nieces and nephews always take my packs. Definitely getting extra packs next time for them."

"Honestly LOVE these sweets! Always a great pick-me-up after a long day and each sweet holds such great childhood memories!"

"The best sweets no-one can resist! Just absolutely love the Apricot and Fizzy Naartjie flavours, they are the best!" #noveltysweets

"A childhood favourite of mine. Fond memories of using my spending money on the Mebos flavour from the school tuckshop qs a little kid.. still a firm favourite in my house."

"Just the crinkle of the wrapper alone can create such excitement. These sweets always put me in a better mood, with just the right flavour for the moment. Apricot, sour tamarind and liquorice are must haves. Watermelon is quickly becoming a new favourite. It's not just a sweet, it's comfort when you need it and happiness that you want to share."

"If consistent was a sweet, it would be wrapped in the magic of this company’s treats! Seriously, it’s like they bottled up nostalgia and sprinkled it with sugar. Every bite tastes exactly like the first time I tried it—no surprises, no weird tweaks, just the same lovable flavor that makes your inner child do a happy dance. In a world full of limited editions and unnecessary changes, this place is the warm hug of the candy world. Reliable, delightful, and sweet in all the right ways. A standing ovation for never fixing what wasn’t broken! Seriously!" ❤️

"I love these sweets, it is still the best when I eat these sweets, it brings back old memories of the 70's."

"I just love this sweets my father use to buy us every Friday each one would get a pack of their favourite flavor. My favorite flavour is the Liquorice!!! It's packed with flavour I will not share it with anyone 😋 it's to nice, love it."

"These are out office staples.. there are always Novelty Sweets in our sweetie jar! Yumdelicious..."

"Nobody can say no to The Original Novelty Sweets Apricot & Peanut Brittle flavours 😋 They are rich in taste. Can eat them everyday with no change for another flavour."

"How good does every single flavour look, giving us a nostalgic feeling love this, can't wait to try these, definitely gonna spoil myself."

"Nothing beats the taste of The Original Novelty Sweets, they are still the best to me since from High school till today I haven't find any suitable and affordable replacement for these yummy sweets... If its not Novelty then its Nevertry for me."

"The best sweet ever they have been in our family for as long as I remember, my kids love love them too."

"Absolutely love the Mebos flavour. I can eat up a whole bag on my own. Like you can't wait to get to bite on those fruity pieces."

"The absolutely best candy ever, my favorite, I can eat them all day everyday" 😍❤️🍬

"While the assorted is a family staple at every family function, nothing beats the Peanut Brittle. I could finish the whole bag if left to my own devices! Absolutely nothing compares."

Absolutely love these sweets!! They are the best, when I was younger I would look forward to having them! Bubblegum is my favourite, would really like to taste the Butterscotch Cappuccino flavour!! ❤️😍

"The real OGs will know. These sweets has been apart of my childhood since a young age and still up until today I never leave a shop without a pack of these Novelty Sweets. I have been keeping the tradition alive with my kids. They love these just like their mom. Keep up the good work with creating amazing sweets and a lifetime of happiness to my family."

"Old school sweet vibes. These are so tangy. Have the best sweetness balance and great to store in your car or purse for nibbles."

"Love these old-fashioned sweets, you can really taste the fruit. Yummy delicious."

"Delicious flavours all found! Impressed by the variety of flavours available."

"These sweets are just amazing.. I would eat them any where any day anytime.. the have the fruitiest taste and so juicy.. my personal favourite is the Fizzy Naartjie flavour and my kids enjoy them too.. the best candy ever."

"The sweets are so tasty, the Cola and Bubblegum flavours are my favourite."

"These always remind me of my childhood. Absolutely love the Mebos sweeties and the wide variety is awesome!"

"These sweets are the best I've tasted in a candy, I simply cannot walk into a shop without looking for them. It's become a favourite of mine when shopping for sweets sometimes it's a struggle to find them but I search for them until I find a shop that stocks these lovelies. #thecandythatrocks any place, anytime" ❤️

"Delicious and such a variety."

"Definitely 5 stars for me, I have never tasted sweets so yummy before and I am a sweet tooth, these are Definitely a must try."

"I love these sweets and buy it often. My favorite one is the Mebos flavor."

"Honestly the tastiest.. flavourful sweets... my kids totally love the Bubblegum flavour.. have tried Watermelon and Cola.. Both were so good."

"My favorite childhood memory, these sweets are always fresh & such a variety to choose from. The flavors are just to lekker to describe. I'm 63yrs old & remember these Novelty sweets. All I can say is BEYOND DELICIOUS CANDY FROM HEAVEN."

"Absolutely Amazing!!! I love all the flavours but the Mebos and Watermelon are my favourite!!!!"

"My favourite is the Bubblegum.. Absolutely divine and love the flavour."

"Oh how I love these yummy Novelty Sweets. Absolutely melt in my mouth & I love that they don't leave the after taste. I prefer assorted coz I get enjoy all the flavours!"

"Absoutely delicious. Apricot is my favourite flavour. Closely followed by the lemon flavour and the passion fruit flavour."

"I love the Mebos sweets 😋 I always have them in my bag. It's delicious."

"The Mebos flavour is my absolute favourite l, these sweets are my go to and my jars always have to be filled with it. My dad as well as kids absolutely love it. You can never go wrong with The Original Novelty Sweets!!!" 🤤

"Love the different flavours and different types of sweets, I am a big fan of the fruit flavours."

"Best sweets ever nothing can beat The Original Novelty Sweets, they are the best sweets in the world. Love them."

"These are without a doubt the best hard candy available in South Africa. With a variety of flavours that don't disappoint!"

"The sweets from The Original Novelty Sweets are the best and my favourite flavours are Butterscotch and lemon and they come in a variety of flavours. The Bubblegums are divine 😋 My Boy and I love them. The sweets are not that hard and the prices are unbelievable" 😳

"The Original Novelty Sweets brings delight, A passion fruit candy, fruity and bright! Golden and tangy, a burst so sweet, A tropical treat that’s hard to beat. A swirl of sunshine, a chewy surprise, Melts on your tongue as flavours arise! One little bite and you'll surely agree, This candy’s pure magic, just wait and see!"

"I really love Assorted packs. The best of both worlds. All my faves in one pack. Sweetie Heaven. All the flavours are amazing, great package. Sweet and delicious. Amazing and incredible."

"A fusion of sweet and tart and a delicious mouthful of childhood Mebos memories! Also some Sweets with Zero-Added Sugar but all the taste - I love it!"

"I absolutely love the Mebos, Apricot and Peanut Brittle flavours.. Absolutely Devine."

"The flavour of The Original Novelty Sweets is unique, combining sweet, sour and salty. Most delicious sweets absolutely love their sweets!"

"They are deliciously, mouth-watering and so flavourful. It brings me childhood memories when my mom used to buy them as a reward."

"My child’s favourite, they are so delicious, delicate and delightful" 🌺🌷🌷

"The Mebos sweet is the best around and the other flavours always surprise you with how good they taste. Enjoyed these sweets growing up and now my kids are enjoying them also."

"I love your sweets so much, my absolute favourite is the Mebos Flavour. It's a must to have when me and my besties go on road trips..... Sharing our favourite sweets..... The Original One" ❤️

"These sweets remind me of my childhood - the Mebos one especially. I remember my grandparents and aunt handing these out and my cousins and friends introducing me to the other flavours. I absolutely LOVED them! Now whenever I get a chance to purchase some, I pop one in my mouth and it takes me back to my childhood 🧡 I will always love these sweets!! I have introduced many others to these sweets and will continue to do so. Nothing beats The Original Novelty Sweets!"

"The only sweets my children in the afternoon want to eat. Very delicious and make my day when I give it to them."

"Love all the flavours, its bursting with flavour, you can't get enough. Delicious and tasty, gotta love it 10/10."

"The sweets from The Original Novelty Sweets are the best and my favourite flavours are Butterscotch and Passion Fruit and they come in a variety of flavours. The Bubblegums are divine 😋 My kids and I love them."

"Mebos sweets are a nostalgic dream! These chewy, fruity treats transported me back to childhood. With a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, Mebos are a timeless classic that still delight both kids and adults!"

"I love snacking on The Original Novelty Sweets, from all the flavours that I have tasted, Mebos is my favourite. I highly recommend that you try my favourite."

"These sweets are absolutely delicious. I love the Mebos flavour. It reminds me of the sweets that I ate when I was young. Same excellent quality and taste."

"These sweets are very nice. My nieces and nephews absolutely love them especially the Mebos flavoured sweets."

"These Mebos sweets are absolutely delicious. Mouth-watering, bursting with flavour, with pieces of Mebos...Yum-Yum!!! Cannot wait to try all the other flavours !!!!"