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Passenger’s ‘Voetsek’ Outburst on UK Train Amuses Mzansi in TikTok Video: “Strangers Felt That”

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 2:44 PM by Trisha Pillay 2 min read

In a hilarious and unexpected moment on a UK train, a woman engaged in a phone argument suddenly exclaimed "Voetsek!"
This South African term, often used to express irritation or dismissal, took fellow passengers by surprise in Europe
Mzansi couldn't contain their laughter at the lady's phone outburst, a typical day in South Africa but quite a surprise for those in the United Kingdom

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Woman caught screaming in UK. — A passenger was recorded screaming on her phone on a train in the UK. Images: @augie.david/Getty Images
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A recent TikTok video captured an amusing incident on a UK train that has left Mzansi hosing themselves.

Voetsek video trends

In the video, a woman, apparently engaged in a heated phone argument, unexpectedly screamed, "Voetsek!". The clip was posted by TikTok user @augie.david and showed how the passengers reacted to the lady's actions.

The passengers' reactions were stunned, with some visibly bothered by the woman's outburst. The video quickly gained popularity on TikTok, with many South Africans finding humour in this unexpected overseas encounter. The lady is seen visibly annoyed by the conversation she was having on the phone.

Mzansi finished by TikTok video

This light-hearted moment showcases the unique South African culture. People flocked to the comment section to share their opinions:

@Dee commented:

"Lmao abantu bami Laba."

@habibi shared:

"Nah the fact that in other countries random civilians can just say 'hang up' o bua le mang??!"

@user4418618663736 joked:

"She sent that voetsek from the bottom of her heart, even strangers who dunno what it means felt it."

@mariebiscuits advised:

"Sir... if you knew the danger of voetsek, you will keep very quiet... Especially after the jesis too."

@Advocate of Self Love commented:

"It’s the courage of saying hang up after that futsek. I’d be quiet like a sleeping child."

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