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It’s easy to get lost in translation in a country with 11 official languages. That’s what makes funny sign spotting in South Africa a very close second to wildlife spotting.

We’ve put together a collection of some of the most unusual road signs, that are guaranteed to catch your attention.

1. We’re pretty sure that’s not what baboons look like

https://twitter.com/russelmukondwa/status/228120889881923584/photo/1

2. Sometimes, we get our lefts and rights mixed up

https://twitter.com/RedNovember82/status/344369210157301760/photo/1

3. One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor

https://twitter.com/dau_19018/status/492304384563613696/photo/1

4. And you wonder why they never visit

https://twitter.com/jalfurther/status/603301062808829952/photo/1

5. Basically, strap in!

https://twitter.com/GvanOnselen/status/298399949383684099/photo/1

6. Cape Town and chill

https://twitter.com/WiseWally/status/503915729234976769/photo/1

7. All 1 metre squared of it

https://twitter.com/TravelGround/status/441882964906217473/photo/1

8. And now we’re all tempted to throw a rock

https://twitter.com/hermi362/status/421168977189298176/photo/1

9. Only in South Africa

10. Yup

https://twitter.com/EmilWerner/status/423488574395535360/photo/1

11.Cow racing?

https://twitter.com/FASTSIGNS2012/status/538357471895887872/photo/1

12. Your guess is as good as ours

https://twitter.com/FarazJaka/status/401288317607899136/photo/1

13. The cutest road sign you’ll see in South Africa

https://twitter.com/GoToSouthAfrica/status/498009543318978560/photo/1

14. Spotted in Cape Town

https://twitter.com/myMpango/status/596998180845281280/photo/1

15. Upcycling at its best

https://twitter.com/staceyshiflett/status/437770948063019008/photo/1

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About the author

Cassie McClementsA Social Media Specialist who has recently moved back to London after spending the last couple of years working Down Under. Obsessed with Instagram, loves a good cuppa and is always planning her next travel adventure.

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