“Quantum Physics”: SA Wonders How a Quantum Landed on Top of a House
- A TikTok user shared a bizarre video showing a Toyota Quantum taxi balanced with its front end on a house roof and back end on the ground
- The viral clip received over 43,000 reactions and 400,000 views as South Africans tried to work out the impossible positioning of the vehicle
- Mzansi found humour in the situation, with many joking that only "quantum physics" could explain how the taxi ended up performing like an aeroplane
- Briefly News spoke to medical expert Jayshri Ranagasamy regarding what a person's first action should be after being involved in an accident
Source: TikTok
A young TikTok user shared a mind-boggling video on 14 September 2025 that had South Africans scratching their heads in disbelief. The clip shows a Toyota Quantum taxi in the most impossible position: with its front end resting on someone's house roof and its back end still touching the ground, creating a slanted angle that defied all logic.
The video shared on the TikTok page @mr_nice_ff.store captured crowds of people gathered around the scene, all trying to figure out how on earth the taxi managed to get into such a bizarre position. With no clear explanation for how the vehicle ended up balancing on the homeowner's roof, the clip quickly went viral across social media platforms.
Source: TikTok
Mzansi reacts with quantum jokes
The footage racked up an impressive 43,000 reactions, over 400,000 views, and thousands of comments from South Africans who were equally puzzled by what they were seeing. Many viewers were left wondering if they were looking at some sort of magic trick or if physics had somehow stopped working.
@Weli☆ simply wrote:
"Quantum physics 🧍🏽♂️?"
@_Syf3n commented:
"And then someone said quantum physics..."
@onazie1 expressed their confusion:
"I have so many questions 😳 What the helly 😳"
@tkodahhustler012 joked:
"Toyota Airways🛫"
@Peace_Kgotso laughed:
"You can't park the car there 😭😭"
@Lihle added:
"Quantum physics turned into aerodynamics for a bit there. I hope that answered most of the questions."
@khutamo_Seatile asked:
"I have so many questions 😂 But the first one is how did the driver get off 🤣🤣🤣"
What causes drivers to lose control
According to experts at Steven G. Lawley, several factors can cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles on South African roads. Rainy weather makes roads slick and dangerous, particularly during our heavy summer downpours. Poor road conditions like potholes, which are common across Mzansi, can easily cause vehicles to skid or lose grip.
Speeding remains a major problem, especially around curves and corners where drivers struggle to maintain control. Mechanical failures such as brake problems or tyre blowouts can instantly put drivers in dangerous situations. Driving under the influence also significantly increases the risk of losing control, as impaired drivers cannot respond properly to unexpected situations on the road.
Speaking to Briefly News writer, Nerissa Naidoo, medical expert Jayshri Rangasamy discussed what a person's first action should be after they've been involved in an accident and are conscious. She said:
"If a person has an accident and is still conscious, calling emergency services immediately is essential to get help. They should try to stay calm and assess their condition for any injuries. They should avoid moving if they suspect serious harm, especially to the head, neck, or spine. Ensuring safety is crucial; therefore, if in a dangerous location and able to move, they should get to a safer spot. If possible, they can assist others involved and document the scene, but only if it’s safe to do so and without causing harm. Monitoring for symptoms like dizziness or shock is also important while waiting for help to arrive."
View the TikTok post below:
3 Other vehicle stories in the news
- Briefly News recently reported on five children who died in Pietermaritzburg after a taxi crashed into a daycare centre, but the exact cause of the brake failure remains under investigation.
- Another taxi accident occurred in Imbali the very next day, leaving several school children injured in the same area where the deadly crash had happened just 24 hours earlier.
- A runaway truck lost control on the N3 highway and crashed into multiple vehicles before bursting into flames, but the full details of what caused the driver to lose control have not been revealed.
Source: Briefly News
Nerissa Naidoo (Human Interest Editor) Nerissa Naidoo is a writer and editor with seven years of experience. Currently, she is a human interest writer at Briefly News and joined the publication in 2024. She began her career contributing to Morning Lazziness and later joined Featherpen.org. As a TUW ghostwriter, she focused on non-fiction, while her editorial roles at National Today and Entail.ai honed her skills in content accuracy and expert-driven editing. You can reach her at nerissa.naidoo@briefly.co.za
Jayshri Rangasamy (Medical Scientist - Pharmacologist - Clinical Team Lead) Jayshri Rangasamy, Fortrea's Clinical Operations Delivery Leader, oversees the company's Clinical Team. She has extensive experience in both infectious diseases (tuberculosis, Ebola, COVID-19) and non-infectious diseases (cardiovascular, endocrinology, and gastroenterology), as well as oncology (lung cancer, hematologic malignancies). Rangasamy, who holds a MS and BS in Pharmacology and Human Physiology from the University of Pretoria, is an advocate for empathetic leadership. She's also a certified Latin and ballroom dancer.
