Video of Kasi "Chopper" on TikTok Has South Africans Loving the Country Even More: “I’m Never Leaving Mzansi”

• A helicopter in a township caught the attention of TikTokkers as it literally drove through the streets
• Many on the socials bowed down to the creativity and ingenuity of the person who designed the flightless "chopper"
• Many are showing love for the country, praising the uniqueness of Mzansi's citizens

Helicopters are normally found in the skies, but one kasi version was found driving around, much to the surprise of netizens!

The shiny black "helicopter" has virtual tongues wagging and peeps rolling on the floor with laughter.

Copter seen in hood passing by

In dipuomashigo841's clip, the helicopter car is seen driving through an unidentified township.

A closer look reveals that a grinning young boy was the lucky passenger being chauffered in the kasi chopper.

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As it drives away, the little boy looks back at the camera, evidently pleased with his unforgettable experience.

Watch the video here:

Chopper creator told Briefly News how and why chopper was made

Briefly News reached out to Cornelius Nzapheza, who designed and built the helicopter.

He explained to Briefly News that it took him seven months to design and build the chopper.

Nzapheza, who has a side hustle in which he rents out jumping castles and the chopper, said:

"I used steel rods, corrugated iron, old computers and radios, as well as car parts to design the helicopter.

"It can accommodate four children, and I designed it in a way that it looks like the kids are driving it, whereas I'm the one driving it.

"I used to generators to make it move, and I'm hoping to get it to fly soon.

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"I designed it because of my deep love for kids and for making them laugh and smile," he said.

Mzansi reacted wholesomely to the chopper that was deployed on the streets, with some not getting over the marvellous contraption.

Creativity of chopper's creator given round of applause

Odi couldn't believe that people were just passing by. He said:

"The way people are casually strolling and not shocked. I'd never get used to seeing this."

Zeldastar11 called on the army to take note. She commented:

"The army of South Africa must take tips here..."

Dakalo Tahula showed love for living in Satafrika. He added:

"I'll never leave this country!"

William gave props to the person who built the helicopter from scratch. He pointed out:

"Our generation is slowly advancing in terms of creativity."

Matimba Makhubele took his hat off for being proudly South African. He joined in:

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"I really love this country surely!"

SMC Smart Sniper said that the chopper should take to the skies. He remarked:

"We see that it drives. Now let's get the propeller spinning!"

Man fakes his own death, peeps not pleased

In a recent story, Briefly News reported that a TikTokker wanted to teach his family a lesson and arrived at his own funeral in a helicopter.

David Baerten faked his own death and only his wife and kids were in on it. The Belgian man arrived at his funeral and took many who were present by surprise.

The hoax did not go down well with netizens, who called him out for being insensitive.

Source: Briefly News