WATCH: Bakkie repeatedly slams into vehicle to get out of parking
Video footage of the incident has gone viral, creating a buzz among South Africans.
A video circulating on social media has gone viral after capturing a tense altercation between the driver of a white bakkie and a group of men at a petrol station in South Africa.
Breakfast with Martin Bester also saw the video and shared a few opinions about the incident.
The footage shows what appears to be a heated confrontation unfolding in a parking area at an Engen garage in Stanger Manor.
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In the clip, a small Ashok Leyland Dost bakkie can be seen repeatedly reversing into a parked Volkswagen Golf 5 GTI, seemingly in an attempt to create space to exit the parking bay.
Woodmead Engen Garage! What can you do in such a situation? pic.twitter.com/gW2aPptGYX
— Man’s NOT Barry Roux (@AdvoBarryRoux) February 23, 2026
As the driver continues to reverse into the GTI, several men rush towards the bakkie. The situation quickly escalates, with individuals seen hitting the driver through the open window and striking the vehicle as it moves back and forth.
Despite the crowd surrounding the vehicle, the driver persists, repeatedly reversing until enough space is created behind him.
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Eventually, the bakkie manages to break free from the tight parking spot.
However, as the driver attempts to speed off, one man runs alongside the moving vehicle and throws a punch through the open window, appearing to strike the driver before the bakkie accelerates away.
It remains unclear what led to the confrontation or whether any injuries were sustained.
The clip has sparked widespread debate online, with social media users weighing in on who may have been at fault and whether the situation could have been handled differently.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether any cases have been opened in connection with the incident.
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