“O Batla Raf”: Johannesburg Guy in a Wheelchair Navigates Peak Traffic Like a Pro, SA Stunned

“O Batla Raf”: Johannesburg Guy in a Wheelchair Navigates Peak Traffic Like a Pro, SA Stunned

  • A man was spotted rolling through peak traffic in his wheelchair, following road rules like a pro
  • The video was posted on TikTok and amassed a million views as Mzansi people watched in awe
  • Viewers loved his carefree attitude, with some joking that his ride is a smart choice given the sky-high prices of cars these days
Mzansi was amused by a wheelchair been driven in Midrand
A guy was spotted riding a wheelchair in traffic. Image: Stock photo/Getty and @hiltoncele/TikTok
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There’s never a dull moment in South Africa, and a recent viral TikTok video is proof of just that!

Navigating JHB traffic

A man in a wheelchair was spotted cruising through peak traffic, and the clip shows him handling the hustle and bustle in Johannesburg like a pro.

Complete with side mirrors, the guy rolled through traffic as if his wheelchair was a proper vehicle. He was following all the road rules and turning heads while doing it.

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Traffic video goes viral

The video, posted by @hiltoncele, racked up one million views as TikTokkers watched the guy confidently navigate the traffic.

Watch the video below:

Mzansi weighs in on wheelchair guy

Mzansi had a lot to say about the guy’s bold traffic moves. Some viewers joked about his bravery and carefree attitude.

See the comments below:

@SAPS asked:

"Singam' tholaphi lo mlisa?"

@ntokozosibaya mentioned:

"He gave up on life a long time ago. 😂😂"

@ngwenyabunandibeyise posted:

"I'm here for the braking system. 😂😂😂😂"

@annah_band commented:

"O batla RAF? 😩"

@ZintleRamano highlighted:

"And he respects the rules of the road, 10/10."

@tshepoharrison1 suggested:

"Please 🙏 advise him about safety. Reflectors are very important."

@Mahlatse added:

"Johnny English wheelchair scene in Cars 2."

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@Linky_Link_22 said:

"The things we see in Midrand. 🤣🤣🤣"

@SoléiVenter

"Joke aside that's flippen clever and he has more respect for road rules then some of us, me included. 😭"

Man shares life before becoming wheelchair bound

In another article, Briefly News reported that a man took to his TikTok account and shared his life story from being able to walk on his two feet to being wheelchair-bound.

The man revealed in a picture post that he was a landscaper specialising in pavement establishment and lawn and plant installation.

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Hilary Sekgota (Deputy Human Interest HOD) Hilary Sekgota is the Head of Desk for Evening and Weekend content at Briefly News. She completed a BA in Communication Science from Unisa in 2018 and a Diploma in Journalism from Varsity College in 2010. She also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Hilary joined the Briefly News team in 2022 and started her journalism career at Tshwane Sun. She has 12 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za

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