"The Business Is Running Away": SA Cracks Jokes as Man Chases Runaway Chickens on Busy Road in Video

• A man was caught on video frantically chasing his chickens after they escaped from a trolley in the middle of a busy road
• The incident was captured on camera, showing the gent's determination to gather his livestock while motorists and bystanders watched the chaotic scene unfold
• The TikTok footage has gone viral, with social media users enjoying the humorous moment and praising the man's effort to ensure none of his chickens were lost or harmed

Bathong! One gent was going through it during a hilarious scene that left South Africans in stitches after the man was captured on video frantically chasing his chickens that had escaped from a trolley in the middle of a busy road.

In the clip that was shared by @sbulele28 on 5 September 2025, the man is seen pushing a trolley loaded with live chickens when, suddenly, several birds managed to wriggle free and scatter across the street. While some of the chickens remained in the trolley, others darted into the road, causing the gent to sprint after them in a desperate bid to gather his livestock.

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Motorists and bystanders could be seen watching the unusual chase unfold, with some slowing down to avoid hitting the runaway birds. The video quickly spread across social media, where users could not resist commenting on the man’s determination and the chaos caused by his feathered companions, with one person saying the following in the comments:

"The business is running away."

While many found the incident amusing, others applauded the man’s effort to ensure none of his chickens were lost or harmed in the commotion.

The video is another example of how ordinary moments in everyday life can easily turn into entertainment online. For many viewers, the sight of chickens scattering on a busy road while a man dashed after them was a reminder of the light-hearted humour often found in unexpected situations.

South Africans were amused as they continued to share and laugh at the clip, proving once again that nothing escapes Mzansi’s attention, not even runaway chickens.

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Mzansi is left in stitches by the runaway chickens

South Africans were left in stitches by the runaway chickens as they flooded the comment section with jokes and laughter, while some expressed their thoughts.

Hlehle cracked a joke, saying:

"Why did the chicken cross the road?"

Masenzwa added:

"Knowing myself, I would have helped the guys."

Phaedra Fihlani wrote:

"I swear people only know about ubuntu when it benefits them."

Jonathan Blade stated:

"He is hustling kodwa."

Lizy Wa Motloung commented:

"Guys, it's not funny, but it's funny."

Sphiwe Ngwenya replied:

"Why, guys, you don't help him."

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Source: Briefly News