Who needs a Weber when you’ve got a busted oven and the famed ingenuity of Capetonians? A TikTok video showcasing two locals turning an old stove into a fully functional braai has gone viral, sparking hilarity and admiration across Mzansi.
With TikTok user Daiy Abrahams‘s signature one liner – ‘Only in Cape Town, will you see such kak’ – playing as audio, this clip is the epitome of local innovation.
In the video, posted by @nakeznails139, the stove’s oven compartment is packed with burning charcoal, sizzling a spatchcock chicken to perfection. Not to be outdone, the top of the stove sports an extra oven rack, serving as a grill loaded with a mouthwatering assortment of braaivleis.
It’s a masterclass in boer maak ’n plan – or in this case, Capetonians make magic.
The clip has racked up over 107 000 likes, 28 000 shares, and a staggering 1 585 comments.
TikTokkers, unsurprisingly, couldn’t resist chiming in with their thoughts:
Byron James Lottering declared, ‘This isn’t kak, it’s brilliant,’ earning thousands of likes for the sentiment.
Meanwhile, @waarheid_maak_seer backed it up: ‘Only in Cape Town will you find geniuses like these. Ons maak ’n plan!’
For @thapi885, the video inspired daydreams of DIY glory: ‘Brilliant idea. Can’t wait for our stove to die ??.’
Bester Modise perfectly captured the moment with, ‘Me looking at our stove like… ?.’
And let’s not forget @Mayekiso, who gave a green thumbs-up to this creative recycling effort: ‘I thought you guys said “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”? ??♂️? This is brilliant ??.’
From backyard hacks to social media fame, Cape Town’s knack for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary continues to shine.
While some may call it kak, Capetonians call it culture. So, the next time your stove gives up the ghost, don’t despair – braai on!
Watch the full video here:
@nadznails139 #capetownsouthafrica?? #fyp #anythingispossible ♬ original sound – Daiy Abrahams TDM
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