"SARS": South Africans Debate Which Government Systems Works Best
- TikTok video asked South Africans to name one government system that works as it should
- The comment section quickly turned into a roast, with SARS emerging as the clear crowd favourite
- South Africans flooded the post with sarcastic answers that revealed deep frustration with local institutions
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A TikTok video posted on 5 October 2026 posed a deceptively simple question TO South Africans. The content creator asked anyone name a single system in the country that works exactly as it should.
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The creator filmed a selfie-style video indoors, reading out a tweet and its replies while reacting with dry, sarcastic amusement. He threw out two examples of his own to get things going: Home Affairs when it comes to issuing death certificates, and the police when they are looking for you specifically. He said,
"SAPS is useless until they come for you."
The comment section under @itsgdr3's post erupted, and one institution dominated: the South African Revenue Service. Commenters gleefully pointed out that SARS never seems to miss a beat when money is owed. Watch the video that sparked the debate:
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South Africans in the comments had plenty to add:
@Phoka.Matlotli wrote:
"SARS when you become successful"
@Bloody Bleksem Mgabadeli said:
"SARS."
@Thabang Pendu added:
"ANC, 2 hours before voting"
@Dewald joked:
"Loadshedding schedules"
@Skadoodle noted:
"SABC when you owe them money for a TV licence 🪪"
@AutoCog commented:
"SARS, literally one of the best and most advanced tax systems in the world. Rakes in the money fast and efficient enough to disappear elsewhere"
@Mosehla Tonny quipped:
"Traffic police when you don't have a cold drink."
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