Cape Town Taxi Driver Leaves Passengers on the Roadside to Get KFC in Video, SA Reacts: "No Way"

• A humorous video has taken social media by storm, showcasing a taxi driver's unexpected pit stop to grab a meal at a roadside KFC in Cape Town
• The clip has sparked a mix of reactions, with some people joking about the driver's priorities and others relating to the craving for fried chicken
• The incident has become a lighthearted topic of discussion, highlighting the unique sense of humour and everyday stories that emerge in South Africa

Hebanna! A local taxi driver had Mzansi in stitches after a video surfaced showing him leaving his passengers to quickly grab a meal at a roadside Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC).

Taxi driver’s hilarious KFC pit stop in Cape Town

The clip of the funny moment, which took place in Cape Town, has been making the rounds on social media, shows the taxi parked along the side of a busy road. The driver can be seen in the distance, clutching a KFC takeaway, before running back across the road towards his vehicle.

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His passengers, still seated inside, appear to be waiting patiently for a sight that amused many South Africans.

Social media users could not resist sharing their reactions. Many joked about the driver’s priorities, while others admitted they understood the pull of a fried chicken craving.

"At least he was running hle, he has a sense of urgency, one person joked in the comments.

Some commenters pointed out the unusual nature of the situation, saying it was rare to see a taxi driver stop mid-route for personal errands. Others, however, found the incident lighthearted, calling it a “purely South African” moment that highlights the country’s unique sense of humour.

While the video that was shared by @mampinga_ntoyomntwana on TikTok on 7 August 2025 did not show whether the driver’s detour caused delays, it certainly provided plenty of entertainment online. For many, it was another reminder of how everyday life in Mzansi often produces the most unexpected and hilarious stories.

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Whether it was hunger or convenience that led to the pit stop, one thing is clear, the driver’s KFC run will be remembered as one of the more unusual taxi tales in Cape Town. And judging by the online reactions, his passengers likely had a story to tell when they finally reached their destination.

Take a look at the funny video below:

SA cracks jokes at the taxi driver's antics

People in South Africa were entertained by the taxi driver's amazing antics as they flocked to the comments section, expressing their thoughts.

Huzaifa Nana said:

"Ayyy, South Africa is amazing, you get solutions for everything."

MaMokgomotsi added:

"He knows his worth."

Missdollarsign expressed:

"At this point, you are tired coming from work and hungry then the KFC he bought makes everything worse."

Ole was amused, adding:

"This is so funny."

SandyB commented:

"Only in Cape Town... sometimes they ran to the shop for a Score / Monster Energy drink."

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Yanga stated:

"A man has to eat."

Wewe Sokoyi simply said:

"Nooo ways."

3 Briefly News articles about SA taxi drivers

• A Mzansi woman had one of the worst days when she arrived at work with dirty shoes because of a taxi.
• A Johannesburg driver shared a TikTok post commenting on a traffic encounter between a taxi and a Ford bakkie.
• A KwaZulu-Natal taxi driver gave his passengers a morning show after they complained about his driving.

Source: Briefly News