Engen Petrol Attendants Playing Rugby With Kids in Video Move South Africa

Engen Petrol Attendants Playing Rugby With Kids in Video Move South Africa

  • Some petrol attendants working at Engen shared a wholesome moment with a group of children
  • The Engen workers went the extra mile to entertain the kids who found themselves at their petrol station
  • People were touched by the garage employees who patiently entertained the children who wanted some company

A group of petrol attendants in a video became viral sensations. The men shared a cute moment with the kids, who were brushing up on their rugby skills.

Engen petrol attendants play with children
Engen petrol attendants who played with a rugby ball with children went viral. Image: Koot Prinsloo
Source: Facebook

People were touched by the heartwarming interaction between petrol station workers and children. Online users were raving about the kids' interaction with the petrol attendants.

In a video shared on Facebook by Koot Prinsloo, a group of children was playing with some petrol attendants. The group were playfully tossing a rugby ball around. The workers at Engen cheerfully engaged the children in a friendly rugby game.

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South Africa amused by petrol attendants

Many people thought that the workers at Engen were friendly for entertaining the kids. Netizens reflected on the reputation petrol attendants have as the most cheerful in the nation. South Africans often share heartwarming stories of petrol attendants who brightened their day. Despite their stellar reputation, petrol attendants earn R43.61 per hour on average or R7 000 per month. Their salary can go up with tipping, which has grown as part of the culture at the garage, according to Top Auto. Sadly, South Africans are not the biggest tippers, as most do not carry cash. A survey by Glassdoor indicated that petrol attendants can make up to R750 in tips.

Petrol attendants are low-income earners in South Africa
Petrol attendants are low-income earners in South Africa, even with their good reputation. Image: Buzbuzzer
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Peeps admired the sweet moment between the children and the petrol attendants, raving that it was a uniquely South African moment. Watch the video of the Egen workers playing with the kids below:

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Anthony Rochford commented:

"It's the small things that make me love SA."

Marco Dyer wrote:

"Truly one of the best garages ever with the best staff."

Willie Riechert said:

"Nice to see positive things on the internet."

Kurt Koening commented:

"The sport that thrives when no colour, creed or statuses are used as a measurement. Long will we be champions!"

Alwyn Tasja Ferreira added:

"Petrol attendants are probably the happiest people in the world ❤️❤️❤️."

Dave Harty gushed:

"And the too-cute little girl walks across the game, checking her timing without concern, knowing exactly how this works."

Julian Cloete was touched:

"That is special indeed. Exactly how SA should be for all of us."

Xola Lhanker Bollotti was amazed:

"Is there a vibe check when you apply to be a petrol attendant because those guys 👌🏾all the time."

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Rutendo Masasi (Weekend Entertainment and Human Interest editor) Rue Masasi is a Human Interest and Entertainment writer at Briefly News who graduated with a BA (Hons) in English from Rhodes University in 2018. Rue also has 3 years of experience in journalism and over four years of experience as an online ESL teacher. She has also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her via email: rutendo.masasi@briefly.co.za