Today marks National Doughnut Day in the United States, but the likes of Uber South Africa also see cause for celebration.
Across the Atlantic, the UberEATS division is today hosting promotions in Cape Town and Johannesburg, focussing on delivering those sweet treats with holes at their centre to its users.
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In Johannesburg, the company has partnered with Krispy Kreme.
“We’ve teamed up with Krispy Kreme to deliver their most sought after doughnuts. With a tap of your UberEATS app, 12 Krispy Kreme Original Glazed doughnuts could be yours for R12. Enter the code KKEATS to get these delivered free of charge,” Uber writes on its blog.
Joburg, get your 12 @KrispyKreme_ZA doughnuts for R12 delivered through #UberEATS, today only! https://t.co/QpewIA1iSq #KKEATS pic.twitter.com/BaBdN7d734
— Uber South Africa (@Uber_RSA) June 2, 2017
While in Cape Town, users can get confectionery from My Sugar and Coimbra Bakery.
“Enter the code EATSTREAT and request 2 delicious doughnuts from local bakeries My Sugar or Coimbra Bakery – While stocks last, donut miss out!” it adds.
Cape Town, get ready to celebrate #NationalDonutDay with #UberEATS! Get the sweet deets here: https://t.co/qqm2Aiz8mB #EATSTREAT pic.twitter.com/KDfzcmOvFm
— Uber South Africa (@Uber_RSA) June 2, 2017
If you’re one to read the “fine print”, Uber outlines a few stipulations. For one, the company does explain that only a “limited number” of doughnuts will be offered to users each hour to “manage demand”. Additionally, it has also reminded users that the deal is only available in “selected areas of Cape Town and Johannesburg”.
But even with these pointers noted, some users are having issues accessing the deal in Johannesburg.
App told me to try again at 11. Done that and still nothing
Uber eats is failing us with these doughnuts! — Cynthia (@Cynth_ck) June 2, 2017
It’s says come back at come back before 10… says sold out for 10 and 11??? WTF! talk about false advertising #fail @wendyknowler pic.twitter.com/obyyePR4ye
— Leanne (@Miss_Lea_T) June 2, 2017
I ordered paid and now order cancelled how?????
— Meez
(@Myllzi) June 2, 2017
Sold out how? It’s only 9!
— #SpringFiesta2017 (@R3konsyl) June 2, 2017
Been trying since before 9… not giving any option just grey out for the order?? Not saying sold out either????
— Leanne (@Miss_Lea_T) June 2, 2017
And some users can’t believe that Durban has been left out in the cold once again.
Haw what about Durban
— nonhle cele (@Beutifull808) June 2, 2017
@kriyaG when is #UberEATS coming to Durban? ???
— Futhi Msimang (@fmsimang) June 2, 2017
Cape Town’s promo is set to begin at 2pm Friday.
