“Same Price as a Lambo”: SA Stunned As Teen Arrives in Multi-Million-Rand Tractor at Matric Dance

“Same Price as a Lambo”: SA Stunned As Teen Arrives in Multi-Million-Rand Tractor at Matric Dance

  • A matriculant ditched the idea of arriving in grand cars at her matric ball and opted for a multi-million-rand tractor
  • The youngster, who hopped off the green, black, and yellow tractor, wore a beautiful flowy dress and added sneakers for extra comfort
  • Several South African members of the online community took to the teen's comment section to admire her confidence and applaud her for taking a unique approach regarding her transportation to the event
People were stunned to see a girl arrive at her matric dance in a tractor.
The internet loved that a learner showed up to her matric ball in a multi-million-rand tractor. Images: Daniel Lozano Gonzalez, matrixnis
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An Afrikaner teen, who is no stranger to farm life, pulled out all the stops and showed up to her matric dance in a multi-million-rand tractor. She impressed many South Africans with her confidence.

The pupil named Leandri uploaded a video on her TikTok account on 9 August, 2025. She showed the massive John Deere 8R 280 tractor that transported her to a ramp on a big open field. The vehicle has a price range between R5 million and R7 million.

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After hopping off the tractor, the teen, wearing a flowy dress and comfortable sneakers, made her way to the makeshift runway and strutted her stuff.

Mzansi impressed with tractor arrival

While several local members of the online community admired the teen's sense of style and confidence, others could not help but rave over the vehicle Leandri used for her matric dance entrance.

Teenagers smiling at a phone.
Many people applauded the learner's confidence for arriving at a matric dance in a tractor. Image: Imgorthand
Source: Getty Images

Referring to a few luxury cars, @craigco3 stated with a laugh:

"The same price as a Lambo, Ferrari, and a Roller altogether. If you know, you know."

@bee9407 proudly said to Leandri:

"You are a beautiful example of self-confidence, girl. You go, queen. Beyond stunning, and a very nice tractor."

@flower_child231 found the clip amusing and wrote:

"She definitely had the most expensive wheels of the night there. I love it, go girl."

A curious and impressed @sjien03 shared in the comments:

"Free State? Swellendam? What school is that? I think you look really smart. The sneakers are amazing, especially with the tractor."

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@charleneford94 also loved the footwear, writing:

"I love the ride, but I love the shoes even more! They look beautiful and yet comfortable. No sore feet. I hope your evening was amazing."

An emotional @marijkemeyer added in the comment section:

"I don't know you. This is the first time I've seen your TikTok, but I have tears in my eyes. Your confidence is so beautiful. It's nice to see a girl who is herself and doesn't change herself for 2025. Wow!"

Take a look at the TikTok video below:

3 Other stories about matric ball entrances

  • In another article, Briefly News reported that a matric dance couple showed up in Takealot boxes at their venue. The internet applauded and cracked jokes at their creativity.
  • Looking like a prince and a princess, two teens showed themselves arriving in a construction site truck to their special event. Their unique entrance caught many people's attention.
  • A Mpumalanga pupil entertained the masses when he used donkeys and a cart to transport himself to his matric dance venue.

Source: Briefly News

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Jade Rhode (Human Interest 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. After her studies, she worked as an editorial intern for BONA Magazine, contributing to both print and online. To get in touch with Jade, email jade.rhode@briefly.co.za