A South African TikToker has shared his hilarious advice on how to survive December’s festivities on a budget of just R300.
CAN YOU SURVIVE DECEMBER WITH THIS ‘HACK’?
On TikTok, spoof account The People’s Engineer shared “proof” of how South Africans could still enjoy December with a budget of R300.
The “edutainment” account called on its followers to identify “danger” dates like public holidays, 16 December, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve.
The TikToker claimed that South Africans could spend R100 per day. He hilariously went on to practise “Mzansi math”, revealing how this was possible.
“On the 1st of January, you will release that you survived,” he joked.
@engineer.ntuli How to survive December with only R300 💸🤑 3 big days, 1 tiny budget with 5 laws of survival Mathematically proven🧠💡 #Decembersurvival #mathshumour #edutainment #mathseasy ♬ original sound – The People’s Engineer
BOOZY FESTIVE SEASON
According to official stats, South Africans spent almost R8 billion in December 2024, just on booze.
The transactions took place in the week between Christmas and the New Year.
Food, entertainment, clothing, and self-care were also high up on the list of festive season splurges.
