"This Is Amazing": SA Fascinated As Herd of Eland Stops Traffic and Jumps Over White Line

• A calm wildlife crossing transformed an ordinary road into a moment of shared wonder for passing motorists
• The sighting highlighted the beauty of South Africa’s conservation spaces as they exist in real time, not behind fences or screens
• What captivated viewers most was the quiet respect shown between people and nature, with drivers waiting patiently and allowing the moment to unfold

Traffic stopped, and engines switched off as nature took centre stage, reminding everyone who truly has the right of way.

A rare wildlife encounter shared by SANParks - Table Mountain National Park on 30 December 2025 left South Africans fascinated after a herd of eland stopped traffic in Cape Town. The video showed motorists parked along the road as the animals calmly crossed and even jumped over the white line. The sighting occurred at the Cape of Good Hope and was captured by Shagon Charles, who shared the footage.

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South Africa’s national parks are known for unexpected wildlife encounters, but seeing large antelope move freely near roads is still rare. Eland are the largest antelope species, and sightings like this highlight the importance of conservation areas where animals can roam safely. SANParks described it as a roadblock people did not mind, highlighting the beauty of the moment.

Nature reminds motorists who rules

Such moments remind the public of the delicate balance between urban development and natural habitats, especially in popular tourist areas like Cape Town. The video spread widely because it captured a peaceful interaction between humans and wildlife. Viewers were amazed by how calm the animals appeared and how respectfully motorists responded. The scene felt almost unreal, offering a pause from daily stress and routine.

Many people expressed awe and pride in South Africa’s natural beauty. Others said the moment reminded them why protecting wildlife matters. The response reflected appreciation rather than shock, with viewers embracing the rare sight.

Here’s what Mzansi said

Lorna Lawrence wrote:

"Much better than the ostriches that chased our car once!"

Marguerite Winton wrote:

"That’s incredible. I’ve been in that part of the park hundreds of times because I live close by, and I’ve seen the odd eland but never anything like this."

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Tani Pretorius wrote:

"Why are they appearing and disappearing in a blur? AI?"

Leanie Wessels wrote:

"Just the southern hemisphere Father Christmas rendition returning to their home after Christmas duties, lol."

Jaco Nieman Dallas wrote:

"I love how some try to jump over the white line."

Mbexcellent Mthiyane wrote:

"That taxi would’ve shown them who owned the road."

Chantal Carstens-Luyt wrote:

"I've never seen the herd with so many at one time. How absolutely magnificent. Thank you for sharing!"

Marco van der Westhuizen wrote:

"I could be stuck in that roadblock for hours and not once get high blood pressure!"

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3 Other Briefly News stories about animal road blocks

• At Kruger National Park, a lion halted traffic, and visitors couldn’t resist capturing and sharing online, sparking safety concerns.
• A video of a man’s unexpected interaction with a wild animal sparked intense reactions and discussion online.
• A content creator who chose to use her car during a safari drive damaged her vehicle when a lion broke a piece of it.

Source: Briefly News