“Violating POPI Act”: Glass Pots Stir Laughter and Privacy Talk in Mzansi
- A viral video featured a man reviewing transparent glass pots, calling them a violation of the POPI Act and sparking laughter
- The unusual blend of kitchenware and privacy law attracted massive engagement, turning a simple product review into a meme moment
- South Africans enjoyed the absurdity, using the post to discuss how privacy laws intersect with daily life
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South Africans responded with humour and curiosity when a peculiar review of clear glass pots invoked the POPI Act and turned viral.
Source: TikTok
A video by @ecks_vese posted on 12 October 2025 quickly went viral after it featured a man reviewing transparent glass pots and describing them as violating the POPI Act. The clip shows him reacting to clear pots through which one can see the contents inside. He joked that the pots don’t give food any privacy, hinting at the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act. The video’s mix of humour, law reference, and odd product made it irresistibly shareable.
The video cleverly mixes kitchenware with privacy law, creating an unexpected but playful twist. South Africa’s POPI Act is all about protecting personal, digital, and bodily data, with serious consequences for misuse. But in this case, the clip was just a lighthearted moment, meant purely for Mzansi-style sarcasm and laughs.
Transparent glass pots spark controversy
The video’s virality was inevitable, posted by user @ecks_ves, millions found it witty, absurd, or thought-provoking. The 116,000+ likes and 1,700+ comments attest to how this odd review captured attention. People debated whether the man was genuinely serious or satirical in his mention of POPI. Some users joked about whether a see-through pot violates their right to food privacy, while others speculated whether he was poking fun at overreach in regulation. The share rate was high, as users passed it to friends, citing it as funny, clever, or strange. The momentum fostered more commentary, memes, and replays across social media.
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Reactions ranged from outright laughter to tongue-in-cheek legal critique. Many viewed it as harmless fun, enjoying how a mundane kitchen item became a viral law gag. Some users saw it as a clever prompt to reflect on how privacy laws pervade everyday life. Overall, South Africans embraced the post as a humorous highlight, blending everyday absurdity with a dash of data consciousness.
Source: TikTok
Mzansi reacted to the video of stylish pots
Mk commented:
“Transparency cooking. 😭😹”
Joy said:
“No more answering the question: ‘What’s for dinner?’ 😂”
Wendz wrote:
“Someone tell James from Muvhango we found the pots. 😭😭”
Chopper494 added:
“No more privacy for pap. 😭😭”
Nero said:
“How am I supposed to bang the spoon on the pot. 😆”
J teased
“‘How far is the food?’ You can see for yourself, though. 💁”
Taneil Tyler laughed:
“POPI Act for the food. 🤣😂 Dead.”
Andisiwe Wawie Ntaba joined in:
“Lol, did you just say there’s no POPI Act for the food? 🤣🤣”
Check out the TikTok video below:
3 other Briefly News stories related to food
- The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has been hit with a R5 million fine by the Information Regulator for failure to follow POPIA.
- The Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) was set to come into effect on 1 July, and businesses rushed to be compliant before it was implemented.
- The Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) reportedly came into full effect from 1 July 2021, and the news went viral.
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