AI Shows Durban Without Corruption, SA Chimes In: “Not a Single Taxi in Sight”

• A TikTok user shared an AI version of what the city of Durban would look like if there were no corruption
• The five pictures showed the vibrant city centre and a water park filled with happy-looking AI residents
• Social media users in the post's comment section loved the look of the fictional Durban and thought about what the city used to be like before corruption

Have you ever wondered what Durban would look like if it weren't affected by corruption? An artificial intelligence (AI) depiction of a corruption-free city from ChatGPT made the rounds on the internet, taking locals down memory lane.

As with most cities in the country, corruption, unfortunately, thrives.

In July, 2025, DJ Warras made allegations that Durban police were involved in corrupt activities, such as being on the payroll of criminals and drug dealers. This is only one of many allegations the city faces.

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On 25 August, 2025, the TikTok account @031howzit uploaded five pictures showing a bright and clean version of the KwaZulu-Natal city. A water park and roads were filled with AI residents enjoying what the virtual Durban had to offer.

Mzansi impressed with AI depiction of Durban

Hundreds of local social media users gathered in the comment section to talk about corruption in the city, while others reminisced about what the city used to be like.

@dianerieder7 shared with the online community:

"It looked like this when I was growing up. We used to travel to Durban Spa every June holiday to escape the winter. It was awesome!"

A happy @privatelifeofplk said under the post:

"Not a single taxi in sight."

@reilly_wade stated in the comment section:

"I think we need to create a proper political party of only young people to really challenge these dead bodies we currently have in parliament."

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@deniczz.k told the online community:

"Well, it would also look like this if people picked up after themselves. If people had a culture of unity, not conflict."

@sizwe_mnyandu78 shared with the public:

"As a Durbanite, it pains me to see my city crumbling like this. Billions of rands wasted on Durban go to bus terminals that are not working, up until today."

@ladymbalin alleged in the comments:

"Ramaphosa hiding millions under his mattress was the day I realised we don't have a government, and we’re a lawless country!"

@lee984635 remarked under the post:

"The whole of South Africa would thrive if there were no corruption. Johannesburg would outshine the rest of the world. Imagine the number of jobs, a bigger middle class. For 30 years, we have seen a decline in our economy. In the next election, we need to vote out corruption."

Take a look at the TikTok video below:

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3 Other South African corruption stories

• In another article, Briefly News reported on an old, trending interview clip of Sizok'thola host Xolani Khumalo, who exposed the level of corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS).
• Popular social media star Lasizwe Dambuza was reportedly linked to a scandal involving R120 000 of government funds. South Africans reacted with humour and, surprisingly, admiration at the news.
• The office of Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba denied allegations that she granted irregular payments at the Mokgalakwena Municipality.

Source: Briefly News