The Drama Kings and Queens of 2024: 4 South Africans Who Went Viral for Their Rude Behaviour

The Drama Kings and Queens of 2024: 4 South Africans Who Went Viral for Their Rude Behaviour

  • While 2024 can be remembered for a few wonderful moments, it was also a year of rude behaviour
  • Some South Africans became internet famous after lashing out and causing a scene in public
  • Briefly News put together four stories from 2024 that had people shaking their heads after watching disrespectful drama kings and queens
South Africans showed their rude behaviour on camera.
In 2024, a few South Africans were caught showing their nasty side on camera. Images: Nhlanhla Lux Official, BMW G8x Performance Group
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While everyone has bad days, treating others disrespectfully or with hostility is no excuse. Interestingly, some South Africans found themselves pushed into the spotlight of internet fame for their shockingly rude behaviour captured on camera.

South Africans with bad attitudes

From explosive public meltdowns to controversial comments, Briefly News listed four stories of South Africans getting the title of Drama King and Queen for their rude behaviour.

A frightful flight

A FlySafair flight from Durban to Cape Town on Boxing Day turned chaotic when an alleged intoxicated passenger, Nobuntu Mkhize, hurled racial slurs and got aggressive with flight attendants.

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Kirby Gordon, FlySafair's Chief Marketing Officer, condemned the woman's behaviour and confirmed she would be banned from future flights.

McDonald's order gone wrong

A viral TikTok video showed DJ Sabastian Dark confronting a McDonald's cashier over a disputed order. The man claimed to pay R1 000 and treated the cashier to a meal, but was charged extra for items he didn't authorise.

Sabastian then explained the incident on his TikTok account and urged customers to verify their receipts.

Outbursts at Chicken Licken

A local man caused a scene at Chicken Licken in Johannesburg after he was told he couldn't bring outside drinks, including his bottle of water, into the restaurant. The man's intensity left many people astonished.

Man tears petrol attendant apart

A South African man faced backlash after a viral TikTok video showed him verbally abusing a petrol attendant who clamped his car for allegedly parking on private property.

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The furious motorist insulted the petrol attendant, suggesting he get a "proper job," sparking widespread criticism online.

Cashier and customer exchange heated words

In another story, Briefly News reported footage of a heated exchange between an upset customer and a cashier after the man lashed out about the incorrect change and the store's poor food quality.

South Africans debated the fiery moment and voiced their opinions about who was wrong in the argument.

Source: Briefly News

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Jade Rhode (Editor) Jade Rhode is a Human Interest Reporter who joined the Briefly News team in April 2024. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhodes University, majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics. Before pursuing her tertiary education, Jade worked as a freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News, telling the tales of the community. After her studies, Jade worked as an editorial intern for BONA Magazine, contributing to both print and online. To get in touch with Jade, please email jade.rhode@briefly.co.za