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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 1 MIN

The Joyride presents, The Ballad of Mel & Peet.

from The Joyride · host OFM

According to multiple reports, Mel & Peet Viljoen, a South African couple who moved to the US, have been arrested! The couple allegedly stole more than $5,300 (R87,000) worth of groceries using a “ticket-switching” scheme, scanning cheap seasoning packets while bagging expensive goods. So we, along with some help from some AI friends, decided to tell their story, in a very creative way while also giving you some advice.

According to multiple reports, Mel & Peet Viljoen, a South African couple who moved to the US, have been arrested! The couple allegedly stole more than $5,300 (R87,000) worth of groceries using a “ticket-switching” scheme, scanning cheap seasoning packets while bagging expensive goods. So we, along with some help from some AI friends, decided to tell their story, in a very creative way while also giving you some advice.

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According to multiple reports, Mel & Peet Viljoen, a South African couple who moved to the US, have been arrested! The couple allegedly stole more than $5,300 (R87,000) worth of groceries using a “ticket-switching” scheme, scanning cheap seasoning...

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