South Africa is truly a unique country. We are a rainbow nation filled with a plethora of cultures and traditions but these are not the only things we have a variety of. We are also well-known for some particularly shocking happenings or down-right South African occurrences you won’t see anywhere else.
So join us in noting some surprisingly entertaining and undoubtedly South African moments:
Our traffic officers display another level of dedication while our motorists will do anything to avoid paying a fine.
When you really don’t want that ticket ??? #OnlyInSouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/gGLB3I0Db1
— Harry P (@You_Go_BOSS) September 17, 2019
Anything is a delivery van if you’re brave enough in South Africa.
Fastest delivery “van” I’ve ever seen!!#onlyinsouthafrica pic.twitter.com/xshUd98qnX
— Guy McDonald (@GuyMcDonald) September 18, 2019
If you mess up, just improvise – no one will notice.
This, comrades, is how our tax money is being used. ? #OnlyInSouthAfrica #WednesdayThoughts pic.twitter.com/yJKTRdHXN0
— Briefly – South African News (@brieflyza) September 11, 2019
We toyi-toyi so much, stores are starting to sell combos for convenience.
Hebana. ? #OnlyInSouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/B72qRUfQ06
— Briefly – South African News (@brieflyza) September 9, 2019
We are one with nature, even while we’re on the loo.
A very odd experience… view of ostriches if you don’t close the door!??! This was at the back of a li’l shop by the roadside in the Karoo. #OnlyinSouthAfrica ? ? pic.twitter.com/e4dWrpGmgM
— ???Zasu???? (@Zasu_Z) September 3, 2019
You can never be too careful when parking your car.
Crime in South Africa got us like… #OnlyInSouthAfrica ? pic.twitter.com/6Wa9aKx7gM
— Briefly – South African News (@brieflyza) August 28, 2019
Our healthcare may not be the best but at least we have options.
Hebana? #OnlyInSouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/qj35D7Sdan
— Briefly – South African News (@brieflyza) August 26, 2019
Our signage is always on point.
South Africans please explain this image? #onlyinsouthafrica pic.twitter.com/Di7HPRdNP3
— Danny Biko (@iam_DannyBiko) July 27, 2019
Our homeless people are always thinking of new ways to get appeal to the public.
Haibo, this guy is too clever. ??#OnlyInSouthAfrica #ThursdayThoughts pic.twitter.com/yUkDlMkrWM
— Briefly – South African News (@brieflyza) July 4, 2019
We’re not afraid of a little cold weather.
#OnlyInSouthAfrica #SouthAfrica #WinterIsHere #PoesCold pic.twitter.com/E7zknU1Z3L
— ??J?O?N?O?♥️ (@JonoJono92) July 1, 2019
As a nation, we have a knack for signage.
#Priceless ???? @CyrilRamaphosa do u mean “Together” or “Tougher” where is @piersmorgan when u need him. #SpellCheck #NationalElections #OnlyinSouthAfrica @MYANC #AdvertisingGoneWrong pic.twitter.com/YZUpIE8bhp
— Grant Pringle (@GrantPringle) April 17, 2019
Our public transport may not be up to standard, but we are resourceful.
#OnlyInSouthAfrica ?? https://t.co/IbOkdQjlio
— Jl (@jeanlouis241) March 5, 2019
We like to mix it up a little, especially when it comes to birthday cakes.
When happy birthday is just too mainstream.. #happybornday #pnp #onlyinsouthafrica #cake #thisjusthappend pic.twitter.com/PJLdoxdDn7
— MarizkaE (@MarizkaER) February 20, 2019
There’s always an opportunity to strike up business.
#OnlyInSouthAfrica
Business opportunist https://t.co/nX4ivlQ0OT— P I E R R E™ (@PierreDuPlooy_) January 22, 2019
Christmas the South African way.
Father Christmas SA Style…you’ve got to love this country! #onlyinsouthafrica pic.twitter.com/4bKA92yIH0
— BDK Attorneys (@BDKattorneys) December 26, 2018
We make our own rules of the road.
#onlyinsouthafrica pic.twitter.com/BWEmFrdItj
— Neal Collins (@nealcol) November 20, 2018
Forget zebra crossings.
Ever wonder why #Americans think we have Lion’s and other wild animals roaming the streets of #SA? This is why!? #OnlyInSouthAfrica #MakeWayForTheWild #SouthAfrica #Mzansi pic.twitter.com/3VK2gqoFBh
— Briefly – South African News (@brieflyza) October 23, 2018
We never waste a good opportunity.
What kind of looting is this? ? https://t.co/XnqDSwbmNu
— Mizraim (@miz_ra_im) September 26, 2019
Our resourcefulness knows no bounds.
There’s nothing we can’t transport.
Can someone please explain? ?#OnlyInSouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/NpcdWun0dm
— Zero2Turbo.com (@Zero2Turbo) May 2, 2018
Pictures: Twitter