Characters

Meet the Characters

Every South African fits into one of these personality types. Which one are you?

Bakkie Guy

Bakkie Guy

If it doesn’t fit in a bakkie, it’s not worth having. Every journey is an adventure.

“I can fetch it with the bakkie.”

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Afrikaans Tannie

Afrikaans Tannie

Koeksisters, strong tea, and even stronger opinions. The backbone of every community.

“Ag, shame man.”

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Security Dad

Security Dad

Gates, beams, armed response, and a backup plan for the backup plan. Safety first, always.

“Is the gate closed?”

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Rugby Fanatic

Rugby Fanatic

Lives for the Springboks. Knows every player’s stats, jersey number, and hometown.

“BOKKE!”

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Durban Foodie

Durban Foodie

Lives for bunny chow, samoosas, and the perfect curry. Knows every restaurant within a 50km radius.

“You haven’t lived until you’ve tried…”

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WhatsApp Uncle

WhatsApp Uncle

Forwarding messages since 2012. If it’s not in a family group, it hasn’t happened.

“Forwarded from an Oom.”

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Load Shedding Survivor

Load Shedding Survivor

Born in the darkness, molded by it. Has a backup plan for every stage of load shedding.

“The lights are out again, hey.”

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Cape Town Hipster

Cape Town Hipster

Artisanal everything, craft beer connoisseur, and they knew about that band before they were famous.

“I knew about it before it was cool.”

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Jozi Hustler

Jozi Hustler

Always has a side hustle. If there’s money to be made, the Jozi Hustler has already figured out three ways to profit.

“I know a guy.”

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Braai Oom

Braai Oom

The undisputed master of the flames. Every braai needs an Oom who knows exactly when to flip the boerewors.

“I’ll handle the fire.”

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Not Sure Which One You Are?

Take the Personality Test to find out, or play through scenarios to discover your true South African character!

This content was researched and written with the assistance of AI tools, then reviewed and edited for accuracy and usefulness.

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