SA petrol attendant shows off her new car
A heartwarming video of a South African petrol attendant celebrating the purchase of her new car has taken social media by storm, but not without stirring some controversy.
In the viral clip, @potlako.pheladi is seen at a car dealership, visibly emotional and still wearing her work uniform as she kneels in front of her brand-new red VW Polo GTI.
Smiling broadly, she bows her head in prayer, clearly overcome with gratitude and excitement.
The touching moment drew widespread attention, with many praising her achievement and hard work.
However, not everyone reacted with the same enthusiasm, as some online users questioned how she was able to afford the vehicle.
While one comment read, “Petrol car attendants get close to 10k/month excluding overtime. Never think you’re better than them because they are humble. I’m very happy for all of them out there,” others were more skeptical.
One user said, “Her manager won’t be happy about this,” while another added, “I’m not saying anything, but I know a petrol attendant that was involved in card fraud… I’m not saying she might also be doing that.”
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— ChrisExcel (@ChrisExcel102) May 23, 2025
