Checkout The only way to beat the Capitac ATM line in South Africa

This viral video humorously captures a man using an exaggerated limp and crutch to skip Capitec’s infamous long ATM queues in a South African mall, with a child hilariously mimicking him, driving 6700+ likes and 629k views in under 24 hours.

Capitec Bank, serving over 20 million clients, grapples with persistent queue delays from high cash withdrawal demand—averaging 70% of transactions—despite expansions like 15,000+ ATMs and partnerships to share networks, as noted in 2024 reports.

Replies mix laughter at the ingenuity with unease over mocking disabilities, echoing South Africa’s social media debates on balancing everyday frustrations with respect for marginalized groups.