Man on R40 Highway Sits on Road in TikTok Video Worries South Africa
- A video shared on social media shows a man who put himself in grave danger on a main road
- The clip shared on X showed someone putting their life at risk by making their way onto a big, busy road
- South Africans were disturbed by the video showing a man who appeared to have chosen to get settled in a dangerous place
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A video shared on TikTok showed someone who appeared to be happy risking his well-being. The man on a large road went viral.
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The video of the man left South Africans with questions. The guy looked calm despite being in grave danger.
In a video by @pmcafrica, a man was seated on a busy highway. The man was reportedly seated on the R40. Cars drove by the man who could make himself comefortable in the middle of the road. R40 is a notorious highway, a provincial road.
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South Africa stunned by man
Many people had questions about why the man was sitting on a highway. In South Africa, it is illegal to be on a highway on foot. Watch the video of the man who put himself in danger on a dangerous road by clicking here.
@Galaxy_Keyboard commented:
"This is terrible because he probably wants to die but God is delaying him."
@yangamessi added:
"Eish this land is not for the weak, it’s either you make it or you are left behind."
@DR_carter_SAwa stunned:
"That spot is so dangerous. It’s hard to even stop."
@MasonDoLindor remarked:
"Men go through a lot, bro. Nobody wanna save men."
@MalumePancakes_ was moved:
"Tell bro I got him whatever he needs."
@RirhaSA said:
"This life comes with exhausting challenges."
@AuntyScoobyDoo noticed:
"No one is stopping the car and talk to him, and the one who took this video. "
@Omni91463347 speculated why no one stopped:
"This is a dangerous hotspot, hence the guys are not stopping, which is still a shame."
@spy_shop_sa said:
"R40 is where they throw bricks/rocks at windscreens and the same common thugs will rob your corpse!"
@Unsilenced_Men advised others who may be struggling:
"Don't suffer in silence until it's too late. There is no shame in asking for help."
@Sanele_NS added:
"Let’s be kind to each other. It’s tough out there."
@Gcina_Ntsonga said:
"He must be going through something. Cos it’s not just a highway, it’s the most dangerous highway you’ll ever drive on."
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