🧐 You Won’t Believe These 5 Things That Are Totally Legal in South Africa!
From flamethrowers to cousin weddings — here are five jaw-dropping things you can legally do in Mzansi 🇿🇦. Some will shock you, some might amuse you — but they're all true!
🔥 1️⃣ Marrying Your Cousin
Yes, really. In South Africa, it’s completely legal to marry your first cousin. While society might side-eye you and drop a “Yoh, that’s weird!”, the law doesn’t see a problem.
“Your family tree is starting to look like a circle, bro.”
👣 2️⃣ Driving Without Shoes
Many people believe it’s illegal to drive barefoot — but that’s a total myth! As long as you’re fully in control of your car, you can legally drive with no shoes, with flip-flops, or even in just your socks. No law mandates footwear while driving in South Africa.
“Imagine being pulled over and the cop says ‘Where’s your tekkies?’”
🍻 3️⃣ Drinking in Public… In Some Places
While it’s illegal to drink alcohol openly in most public places, some towns and events have no by-law against it. This means, depending on the municipality or occasion, you could legally crack a cold one on the street.
“So you’re telling me I got arrested in Cape Town but I’m a free man in Parys?”
Note: Always check local laws — rules vary from place to place.
🔥 4️⃣ Owning a Flamethrower
As wild as it sounds, flamethrowers aren’t classified as firearms under South African law — meaning there’s no specific ban on owning one. If you wanted to braai boerewors with a mini dragon, you technically could.
“Bathong! That guy’s braai can melt street poles.”
🩲 5️⃣ Selling Used Underwear Online
Believe it or not, there’s no law against selling your worn underwear online — as long as you’re honest and follow platform rules. Yes, somewhere out there, people are turning their dirty laundry into a side hustle.
“Sies… but if it makes money, I guess?”
🎯 Final Word
South Africa’s legal system has its quirks, and these five facts prove it. From family weddings to flamethrowers, Mzansi’s laws are sometimes stranger than fiction.
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