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MPUMALANGA – In a twist more tangled than earphones in a pocket, Kimberley is extending an open invitation to the latest viral sensation in law enforcement. Move over Chuck Norris; there’s a new sheriff in town, and she’s bringing a black belt in justice to the streets.

The catalyst for this traffic turmoil-turned-Kung Fu comedy? A video went viral featuring a Mpumalanga traffic officer engaged in a heated exchange with a motorist. The verbal sparring quickly escalated to threats and challenges, providing the perfect recipe for Kimberley’s newest reality show: “Traffic Wars – Kung Fu Edition.”

The video captures the officer threatening to kick the defiant motorist, who responds with a dare, claiming he’s untouchable. As tensions rise, the officer, clearly unhappy about being recorded, vows to confiscate the motorist’s phone. But this motorist isn’t your average road warrior; he practically invites her to impound his car, all while maintaining an air of invincibility.

The showdown reaches its peak when the officer, frustrated by the ongoing recording, issues a threat of physical violence. “I am going to take that phone because you should not record me,” she declares, adding that she’ll impound the motorist’s car for good measure. The unyielding motorist remains undeterred, taunting the officer to take his phone as the exchange takes a personal turn with heated words thrown in both directions.

Now, the streets of Kimberley yearn for a traffic enforcer with ninja moves straight from the SABC 1 Kung Fu playbook. The call is loud and clear—Mayor Sonyoni, heed the plea. Transfer this kickboxing sensation to John Daka and Oliver Road, and let her unleash a wave of order through high kicks and swift punches.

In an unprecedented move, Chris Langford, Manager of Traffic Services at SPM, might just receive a special delivery—a SABC 1 Kung Fu mix tape, showcasing the best moves to supplement traffic enforcement. If your colleague is struggling to sit comfortably, it might be because he forgot to pay his traffic bribe. Nevertheless, lawlessness in Kimberley is about to face a formidable opponent—one with a black belt and a sense of humour.

As the city braces for a Kung Fu traffic revolution, one thing is for sure: if you want to submit an application to the Sol Plaatje Traffic Department, better brush up on those kickboxing skills. Kimberley’s streets are about to become the stage for a new kind of traffic dance—one where lawlessness pirouettes its way to fear. #KickItToSafety 🥋🚗😂

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