“It Was War”: Baboons Rob Woman’s KFC in Cape Town, Leaving SA in Stitches
- A troop of baboons in Cape Town stole a woman’s KFC meal after one opened her car door and snatched the package
- The woman tried to retrieve her food, but the baboon lashed out, forcing her to retreat and lock herself inside her car
- Cape Town TikToker Athini shared the chaotic encounter, and South Africans watching online could not stop laughing
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Source: TikTok
A Cape Town woman’s fast food run turned into an all-out animal ambush. TikToker @athini_mayekiso posted the video on 24 August 2026 with the caption “What a hectic day,” and South Africans quickly understood why.
In the footage, a baboon pulled open the passenger door of a parked car while the woman sat inside. It climbed in, grabbed her KFC bag, and bolted. When she stepped out of the vehicle to try to reclaim her meal, the baboon turned on her, forcing her to sprint back and lock herself inside.
The troop had already gathered nearby and wasted no time helping themselves to the stolen feast.
Cape Town’s baboon problem is very real
What happened to this woman is far from unusual in Cape Town. Baboons in the Cape Peninsula have long been known to raid vehicles, homes and picnic spots in search of food. According to SANParks, baboons are highly intelligent and have learnt to associate people and cars with food, making them bold and sometimes aggressive when they spot an opportunity.
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Chacma baboons, the species found in the Cape, are capable of opening car doors, unzipping bags and breaking into bins. Authorities and conservation bodies have repeatedly warned residents and visitors not to leave food visible in cars or to attempt to feed or confront the animals, as they can cause serious injury.
The City of Cape Town and CapeNature manage dedicated baboon ranger teams in areas like Kommetjie, Simon’s Town and Scarborough to monitor troop movements and reduce conflict between baboons and humans.
Watch the moment the baboons raided her car and helped themselves to her KFC:
Mzansi weighs in on the KFC heist
South Africans in the comments could not hold back:
@Nestle31za warned:
“Never ever fight them for food; they could do serious harm.”
@Lindo declared:
“It was war. 😂”
@Asandiswa Mzathu was stunned:
“They can open doors?”
@Boitu☆ kept it honest:
“It’s only funny because it’s not me. 🤩”
@naynay23days admitted:
“My problem is that I’d start beating them.”
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