What started as a tiny R5 disagreement exploded into full-blown drama at the busy Musika market in Cape Town, leaving shoppers shocked and phones recording. Witnesses say a tete accused her muroora of “short-changing” her during a quick transaction. Voices were raised, insults flew—and within seconds, the argument turned physical.
Traders abandoned stalls, customers scattered, and a loud crowd gathered as the pair shoved and grabbed each other in broad daylight. Vendors tried to separate them while others screamed, “It’s just R5!”—but the damage was already done. By the time security intervened, videos were already circulating on social media, with many asking how such a small amount could spark such a public meltdown.
Online reactions have been ruthless and hilarious in equal measure. “Inflation is real—R5 is now a battlefield,” joked one user, while another warned that family feuds and money never mix. One thing is certain: Musika’s R5 fight has become the latest Cape Town street saga—and the internet can’t stop watching. ??
