Treated like a thief - Consumer Complaint for PEP STORES

I went to pep in greenfields, East London on the 14tg of December to purchase some goods there. As I went to the clothing section a lady (a clerk who worked there) came and stood there. I know that practice since I worked retail so it didn't bother me. I was done and decided to pay for my things. When I decided to leave the lady at the door shouted can I search your bag (hand bag) not plastic bag. I felt like a thief being watched and being checked. I was there the ay before but I had to leave in a rush since I had the car keys and my mom was on her way back to the car with groceries and I couldn't wait in the line so I put the clothes back. I however been going to the pep for a long time. I don't think I'll step foot there again.