“If I Could Give to My Kid, I Would”: SA Reacts to Luxury Cars at Stellenbosch University

• A video captured a series of luxury cars, which were claimed to be driven by students at a local university, sparking a conversation about wealth on campus
• The intriguing clip, shared on TikTok, showcased several high-end vehicles cruising the town's streets and parked in a university lot
• Social media users responded with a mix of admiration for the cars and scepticism about their owners, with many questioning whether the vehicles belonged to the students

A captivating video gave viewers a glimpse into a world of luxury at the Stellenbosch University campus, sparking a debate about student wealth.

The intriguing clip, shared on TikTok by @porschebaby, had many social media users admiring the cars while questioning the caption's claim.

The short clip showcased a series of high-end cars that the caption claimed were driven by students at Stellenbosch University. The video captured the sleek vehicles cruising along the streets of Stellenbosch, with one new Mercedes-Benz C-Class looking impressive as it sat parked in a campus lot.

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Stellies' high-end fleet

The footage also featured several luxury Porsche models, including a 911, a Porsche Boxster, and a Porsche Panamera, all adding to the narrative of extreme student wealth. While the clip's creator stated that the cars belonged to students, the video did not provide any definitive evidence. Nevertheless, the post sparked a wide-ranging conversation about the visible presence of wealth at one of South Africa's most prestigious universities.

A look at luxury car prices

The luxury cars seen in the video represent a significant amount of money. According to pricing data from Porsche South Africa and Cars.co.za (2025), a new Porsche 911 Carrera can start at around R2.6 million, while a Porsche Boxster can start from about R1.6 million. The price of a new Mercedes-Benz C-Class begins at over R1 million, and a Porsche Panamera can start at approximately R2.2 million. The combined value of these vehicles runs into several million rand, providing a stark financial backdrop to the discussion of student life.

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Mzansi debates about the cars

The clip had many commenters admiring the gorgeous rides on display. A large portion of viewers were sceptical and questioned how sure the creator was that the cars belonged to students, citing their high value.

Some users engaged in good-natured humour, sharing that if they had such expensive cars, they would give them to their children to show off at school. Others mentioned other universities where students drive similar cars.

User @kadooo

"How do you know that’s students?"

User @JouMaSê

"Well, if I could give one to my kid, I would also do it."

User @swagbyday

"All fun and games till I push up with my Nissan NP 200."

User @builtnotbehaved

"Daddy's money, a legend 🥰"

User @Hanré

"Come to Potchefstroom. U will be shocked to see what students drive there 😁."

User @Aydon

"Man, we don't wanna see this at least when I get home and take off my shoes from walking all day. It's more satisfying 😭."

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Watch the TikTok videos below:

3 Briefly News articles about students

• A male student shared a video showing his small business, which sells fries to fellow residents at his university accommodation. 
• A young student shared a candid video about her broken relationship with her father and stepmother, adding that he swore at her before telling her to get out of his life.
• A student mom walked to the stage to collect her academic qualification, holding her baby in her arms during her graduation.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News