They tried. They failed. And in the age of Twitter, customers have not been shy to mouth off about South African companies' epic advertising blunders.
From blatant racism to horny puppies, manicures with a side of misogyny and ruining the self-esteem of little boys named Steve... these 6 companies caught customers' attention in all the wrong ways this past year.
Top of the list is SA singer and recovering alcoholic PJ Powers who was unhappy when a local supermarket chain used name to sell liquor.
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