SA Outraged by Teens’ Behaviour at the V&A Waterfront to Celebrate the End of Exam Season

• South Africans were not happy with how teenagers conducted themselves at the V&A Waterfront 
• The youngsters filled up malls around Cape Town last weekend, but one group took things a bit too far
• Social media users shared their thoughts on one of the now-viral videos on TikTok and created a thread of comments 

High schoolers in Cape Town made plans to celebrate the end of exam season, but they received a lot of backlash.

South Africans pointed out that teens were mostly high schoolers and were on their worst behaviour.

SA outraged by teens taking over V&A Waterfront 

The V&A Waterfront is one of Cape Town’s most prestigious shopping centres. A lot of tourists and celebrities prefer to reside within the vicinity when they visit the city.

There are numerous attraction sites like Table Mountain and the harbour, which always excite local and internet visitors. The nature of the area is always calm and quiet.

A group of students who wanted to celebrate the end of their exam season and finish off the second term of the year made plans to visit the shopping centre. Other visitors were outraged by the large number of teens racing in the passageway, creating a chaotic scene.

Most people were so amazed that they filmed the horrific scenes and posted them online. Two girls fought while the rest continued to cause disruption.

South Africans were not happy with the teens’ behaviour and shamed them on numerous videos in the comments section. People worried about what the youngsters would do next since the schools aren’t even closed yet.

Watch the TikTok video below:

SA reacts to teens causing chaos at V&A Waterfront 

Social media users shared their thoughts in a thread of comments:

@𝒲𝒾𝓁𝓁ℴ𝓌 𝓇ℴ𝓈ℯ🫧 shared:

“That girl with the skirt and the white top was fighting with a girl named Zahra Titus.”

@Anonymous pointed out:

“The Waterfront now is becoming like that Cape Flats.”

@Alijoseph said:

“Exams are over and they all failed maths lit.”

@Leigh St Clair realised:

“We can never have nice things.”

@ran 🍜 was not pleased:

“What in the ghetto?”

@Riaan Dawood highlighted:

“Kids messing with their future at a high level. Parents and authority step up. This is not a good rep for Cape Town and SA.”

@Number_37😎 was disappointed:

“Adults are fighting for a better life and a peaceful world meanwhile our children are moving in a different direction.”

@Juanita commented:

“The Waterfront like Town Centre. I’m so glad I don't do Waterfront anymore, now it has become bad.”

School holidays: Places to Visit in Cape Town

The South African school calendar for Term 2 in 2025 runs from 8 April to 27 June. Learners will officially enjoy a mid-term break from 30 June to 21 July, providing a 3-week holiday. Term 3 begins on 22 July and will end on 26 September.

Cape Town offers many activities to keep children entertained during the school holidays. Here are some top destinations and events to consider:

1. Bluey’s Big Play

From 26 June to 6 July 2025, the beloved characters Bluey and Bingo will take the stage with live performances at the Artscape Theatre Centre.

2. Zip Zap Circus: Chasing Dreams

This production offers a blend of acrobatics and storytelling at the Zip Zap Dome on 12-13 and 19-20 July.

3. Freedom Adventure Park

This indoor park is located at Canal Walk and has activities like ninja obstacle courses, trampolines, and zip lines.

4. Two Oceans Aquarium

Located at the V&A Waterfront, the aquarium has exhibits of marine life from both the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.

5. Cape Town Science Centre

In Observatory is an interactive centre that offers over 250 exhibits, including hands-on displays and science shows for kids of all ages.

3 More school-related stories by Briefly News 

• A clip that featured a young man from the Eastern Cape who explained to production why he dropped out of school in Grade two trended on TikTok.
• South Africans were concerned about the safety of scholars amid the busy back-to-school preparations.
• A South African lady who did well academically was significantly inspired by her high school teacher, who fueled her ambitions.

Updated by Hilary Sekgota, Human Interest HOD at Briefly News.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News