SA Taxi Drivers Dress Up as Women While Shopping for Sanitary Pads at Shoprite

SA Taxi Drivers Dress Up as Women While Shopping for Sanitary Pads at Shoprite

  • South Africans were entertained this week after taxi drivers celebrated Women’s Month with a bit of a twist
  • The humorous Mzansi men dressed up as women and shopped at Shoprite, where they stunned many people
  • Social media users were floored by their outfits and attitudes after watching a now-viral TikTok video

South African taxi drivers entertained many after they decided to end Women’s Month with a bang and transform themselves.

Taxi drivers cross dress
SA taxi drivers went viral on TikTok after dressing up as women. Image: @MARCO LONGARI/AFP
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A number of them dressed up as Mzansi ladies across the country to celebrate women. A group of them was found at Shoprite two days ago, shopping for sanitary pads.

The taxi drivers drowned themselves in makeup and wore wigs to bring out their feminine side. People at the grocery store were amused by how well the men pulled off each look.

SA taxi drivers transform into Mzansi ladies to celebrate Women’s Month

Taxi drivers are often known as violent, masculine men. A number of the across South Africa proved the stereotype to be a bit off since they explored their feminine sides.

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They dedicated the last few days of August to celebrate South African ladies and Women’s Month. A woman on TikTok, Portia Mabunda, spotted a group of taxi drivers dressed as women at a Shoprite store.

The men shopped for sanitary pads that they later donated. All of them passed as Mzansi ladies as they painted their faces with colourful makeup and wore trendy outfits.

People at the store were highly entertained as that was a side to taxi drivers they never dreamed of seeing. Porsh said:

“Our taxi drivers are closing off Women’s Month.”

SA wowed by taxi drivers dress as women to celebrate Women’s Month

Social media users were highly entertained by the goofy men and shared their thoughts in a thread of comments:

Taxi drivers shop for sanitary pads
SA taxi drivers entertained Mzansi with how they celebrated Women's Month. Image: @MARCO LONGARI/AFP
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@ngobeni_sharon said:

“Housewives of Taxi Association.”

@Vilia Kay🥰 commented:

“It's so good to see that we have men who have a positive mindset about women, power to that.”

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@thatso /☆\wrote:

“Look at how happy they are. The power of a weave, handbags, and nails. Shine, ladies.”

@JABULUK5533 explained:

“That's beautiful. I so wish the creator of this content could organise a conference for them (from all provinces)to teach others the importance of loving and caring for all women and girl children in our country.”

@Msilawempisi on Safari pointed out:

“The little they are holding in their hands may seem very small, but to those who will receive it will mean a lot.”

@🎀 M E L I S S A🍯🐝 suggested:

“This is beautiful, bathong. Can we have this done every year in August all over South Africa?”

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Chuma Nontsele (Human Interest Editor) Chuma Nontsele is a human interest journalist for Briefly News (joined in 2024). Nontsele holds a Diploma in Journalism and started her career working at Daily Maverick as a news reporter. Later, she ventured into lifestyle and entertainment. Chuma has 3 years of experience as a journalist. You can reach her at chuma.nontsele@briefly.co.za

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