"This is Strange": Live Cow Seemingly Spotted at Chicken Licken Leaves South Africans in Disbelief

"This is Strange": Live Cow Seemingly Spotted at Chicken Licken Leaves South Africans in Disbelief

  • A cow surprised Chicken Licken customers after walking into the restaurant, leaving everyone in disbelief and laughter
  • The short video became a viral favourite as Mzansi turned the hilarious sight into a wave of jokes and memes
  • People couldn’t stop laughing at the bizarre but funny incident that proved how unpredictable South Africa can be

South Africans couldn’t believe their eyes after a cow appeared inside a Chicken Licken, turning an ordinary day into one of the funniest viral moments online.

A funny South African moment captured as fast-food chaos unfolded
A live cow was seen inside a Chicken Licken restaurant, shocking staff and customers. Image: Pixabay, Chicken Licken
Source: UGC

A hilarious TikTok video posted by @newsnexussa on 2 November 2025 had South Africans cracking up after a live cow was seen wandering inside a Chicken Licken branch. The short clip showed the confused animal inside the fast-food restaurant while staff members frantically tried to chase it out. The sight alone was enough to leave people speechless, a cow inside a Chicken Licken fast food franchise. It was one of those moments that felt straight out of a comedy skit, yet it actually happened. Within a few seconds, viewers could see the chaos as workers struggled to control the situation, while onlookers tried not to burst into laughter.

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While no one could confirm how the cow ended up there, the video raised questions about whether it had escaped from a nearby farm or was simply lost. What made the video even funnier was how calm the cow appeared amid the commotion, as if it had just stopped by for a quick meal. People online joked that the animal perhaps wanted to be a meal, while others turned the scene into countless memes. The incident became yet another reminder of how unpredictable daily life in Mzansi can be, where even a lunch run can turn into a viral moment.

Funny fast food chaos trended

The video, posted by user @newsnexussa, quickly made rounds online, gaining over 10,000 likes and 200 comments in just a single day. South Africans didn’t waste time jumping into the comments section with jokes and puns. Some said only in South Africa could such a thing happen, while others shared their own funny experiences from fast-food spots.

The mix of disbelief and humour kept the post trending as more people reshared it for a laugh. Despite the confusion, most viewers agreed it was a harmless, funny moment that reminded everyone to find joy in random things. The cow, the chaos, and the laughter, it was pure South African gold.

A TikTok screenshot showed the viral clip that left Mzansi laughing about the unexpected visitor
A trending moment from Chicken Licken’s hilarious cow encounter. Image: @newsnexussa
Source: TikTok

Mzansi reacted to the video

Bless Mabunda commented:

“I just know Chicken Licken is already cooking a wild advert based on this. 😂”

T-Casinova said:

“South Africa is the most random country. 😔😭”

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Simphiwe Macingwane commented:

“Ifika kanjani inkomo e-town? 🤔”

Nickii said:

“Chicken Licken can use this for marketing purposes. 😂😂😂”

0125793264_molf commented:

“It’s a sign that Chicken Licken must start selling beef ribs now, not just chicken. 🤣🤣”

Brett said:

“He probably got lost while looking for Steers! 😂”

Amo commented:

“Chicken Licken is hard launching soul sista ya beef. 😭😭”

Check out the TikTok video below:

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Gloria Masia (Human interest editor) Gloria Masia is a Human Interest Writer at Briefly News. She holds a Diploma in Public Relations from UNISA and a Diploma in Journalism from Rosebank College. With over six years of experience, Gloria has worked in digital marketing, online TV production, and radio. Email:gloria.masia@briefly.co.za

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