"Only in SA": Gent Fakes Birthday at Spur and Gets Special Treatment from Waitress, Mzansi Jokes
- A man left many people on the internet cracking up in laughter over his amusing antics, which were displayed in a video
- The guy who had lied at Spur that it was his birthday received special treatment from the waitress, which was shown in a clip
- South Africans were entertained by the footage and flocked to the comments section with jokes and laughter
One cheeky customer in Mzansi recently stirred laughter online after pretending it was his birthday at Spur and successfully scoring some special treatment from a friendly waitress.

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Man shows off Spur's birthday special treatment
The video, which was shared by a TikTok user @dat_one_duo, showcases a funny yet entertaining moment of the man being celebrated on his fake birthday.
The unidentified gent was caught on camera enthusiastically claiming it was his special day while dining at Spur, a popular family restaurant chain in South Africa. In true Spur tradition, the waitress rallied her colleagues and delivered a joyful birthday song, complete with clapping and cheering, much to the amusement of nearby diners.
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The man, who later admitted it wasn’t his birthday, wore a big smile throughout the performance and happily accepted the attention. The waitress went on to feed him ice cream, which left all his loved ones cheering him on.
His playful stunt didn’t go unnoticed on social media, where users were left in stitches.
Spur’s birthday tradition has long been a fan favourite, with many South Africans fondly recalling childhood celebrations at the restaurant. The video, now circulating on TikTok and other platforms, has racked up thousands of views and likes.
Though some felt the prank was harmless fun, others debated whether it was fair to the staff, who go out of their way to celebrate real customers' birthdays. Still, many applauded the waitress’s energy and commitment, saying she brought true joy to the moment.
Watch the funny video below:
SA is amused by the man's antics at Spur

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The online community was entertained as they took to the comments section, cracking jokes while some shared their thoughts.
Baddie said:
"I bet it only happens in South Africa."
C.O.G wrote:
"And even fed by a beautiful lady, a combo."
Kings Court was amused, adding:
"Only in South Africa."
Coco shared:
"This is at Middleburg. I did the same. I mean, the ice cream was so nice, though."
Lemmecook expressed:
"Now imagine if they start shaking for IDs."
Tiego commented:
"My mom did this once."

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Other Spur stories that had Mzansi talking
- Briefly News recently reported on a plus-sized man's challenging experience at Spur that turned heartwarming when a thoughtful waitress stepped in to help him find comfortable seating.
- From serving tables to serving justice, a former Spur waitress's inspiring journey captured SA's hearts. Her story of determination proves that with dedication, career dreams can come true.
- A woman's nostalgic TikTok about faking special days at Spur resonated with thousands of South Africans who admitted to the same childhood prank.
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