10 Reasons South Africans Are Simply the Best (and a Little Bit Crazy)

When you think about it, South Africans aren't that special.
We’re just a bunch of fun-loving, biltong-chewing, braai-obsessed legends who know how to make the best of anything.

But... if you had to dig a little deeper, you’d find a few things that make us truly one of a kind:

1. We believe braais are a food group.
Rain, hail, wind, or load shedding – there will be fire.

2. We can hold an entire conversation using just the word "shame."
Happy shame. Sad shame. Cute shame. Eish, shame.

3. We take sport VERY seriously.
And by sport, we mean ALL sport. If you breathe near a ball, we support you.

4. We think tomato sauce belongs on everything.
Chips, wors rolls, eggs, and sometimes even just... more tomato sauce.

5. We understand that biltong isn't just a snack – it’s a way of life.
You can’t be grumpy with a mouth full of biltong.

6. We can braai absolutely anything.
Meat? Obvious. Bread? Easy. Marshmallows? Of course. Whole pineapple? Challenge accepted.

7. We measure distance in time, not kilometers.
“It’s close-close, just 20 minutes down the road.” (Spoiler: It's 47km.)

8. We see a good queue and we join it.
There must be something worthwhile at the end, né?

9. We know the true value of Mrs Balls Chutney.
There are wars, and then there’s fighting over the last spoon of chutney.

10. We always find a reason to celebrate.
Got a new job? Braai. Lost your job? Braai. Birthday? Braai. Tuesday? Also braai.

At the end of the day, being South African is about being resilient, warm, a little bit cheeky — and always ready for a good laugh (and a second helping).

Stay lekker! 🇿🇦
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