TikTok Clip Showcases South African Woman Fighting Off Purse Snatcher in Bold Encounter
- A TikTok video captured a brave woman defending herself against a street thief, showcasing her fearless fight for life
- Netizens praised the courageous lady for her unwavering bravery, with the comments reflecting admiration for her actions amid calls for similar empowerment in the face of daily challenges
- The incident sparked a nationwide conversation on self-defence, resonating with personal stories of resilience and determination shared by fellow South Africans on social media
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With a background in South African socio-economic crime analysis at Isolezwe, Phumelele Nxumalo remains dedicated to comprehensive crime reporting at Briefly News.
SOUTH AFRICA - One woman's face-off was captured on video and her bravery had South Africans impressed. A video shared by @coolstorybru_ on TikTok shows a woman walking on the pavement when suddenly a thief approaches her trying to grab her purse. The lady fends off her attacker by putting up a fight for her life.
Lady bliksems her attacker on video
The video shared by TikTokker @coolstoriesguy_ garnered more than 30K likes and was widely shared across the platform.
Have a look below:
Commenting on the post by the TikTokker, netizens were singing the lady's praises for her unwavering courage.
This is what some had to say:
siyabonga_23 said:
"This is why we're world champions. In SA you got to fight for your life every day."Bored in Africa joked:
"She got her loadshedding frustrations out on him."Miss Edible commented:
"We are just gatvol, I always have a weapon and walk around waiting for someone to try me."Destiny_Grim_Reaper remarked:
"Lesson, we all need to start doing this. We will take our country back, first the car, now this, brilliant!"Maria Cape Town shared this sad story:
"I was hijacked in front of my kids' school. I also had to put up a fight to be able to get out of the car. You go girl. So proud!"Jock McGhee recommended:
"Some of the blokes should learn something from her!"Lezle B said:
"Well done, sister, they'll think twice next time."charmainebecker remarked:
"Well done, girl, you're a big hero to all ladies."Woman bitten by aggressive seal on video
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