"Did It Knock": South African Woman Leaves Mzansi Intrigued by China’s Delivery System

• A South African woman shared her experience with China's futuristic delivery system, where her KFC order was delivered by a robot
• The robot was able to navigate apartment complexes, enter elevators, and stop on the correct floor to deliver the meal, showcasing advanced technological capabilities
• The video sparked interest and debate among South Africans online, with some praising China's technological advancements and others expressing concerns about the system's feasibility in South Africa due to theft and vandalism

A South African woman has taken to social media to share her amazement after experiencing China’s futuristic delivery system.

In a video that has since left many intrigued, she revealed how her Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) order was delivered by a robot, a service that has become part of daily life in several Chinese cities.

SA woman shows off China’s delivery system

Just like many woman who goes by the TikTok handle @brelle075, expected the usual human delivery rider after placing her order, but instead, her food arrived via a sleek, self-operating robot designed to navigate apartment complexes with ease.

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She revealed in her comments section how the robot was able to enter the elevator, open the lift doors, and stop on the correct floor before making its way directly to her apartment door.

Once it arrived, the robot notified her of the delivery, and all she had to do was open the compartment to collect her meal.

@brelle075's video sparked interest among South Africans online, with many expressing disbelief and excitement at the concept. Some praised China’s technological advancements, while others joked that such a system would not survive in Mzansi due to theft and vandalism.

China has been at the forefront of integrating robotics and artificial intelligence into everyday services, including retail and food delivery. The use of delivery robots has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, as companies explored safer, contactless ways of serving customers.

For the South African woman @brelle075, the experience was more than just about getting her KFC meal; it was a glimpse into the future of convenience. The clip went viral, and it was published on 19 August 2025 on TikTok.

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Watch the video below:

Mzansi is intrigued by the China delivery system

South Africans were impressed by the Chinese delivery system as they took to the comments section to express their thoughts.

Thabelo said:

"Here in South Africa 🇿🇦, we don't play it may be hijacked and they're gonna do it that KFC."

MaZwide added:

"Haaaa, not in South Africa ingahamba ingabe isabuya ne order lakho ungalitholanga."

Dudu Dee Mthembu wrote:

"You've made it in life....yoooo wena."

Faithmas was impressed:

"Now, that's living sisters!"

Londiwe Zulu0 replied:

"Knowing myself, I'd walk it out."

Samke Ndebele commented:

"Kungamele belenze likwazi ukulwa la SA incase it get hijacked phela thina singathatha endleleni leyo KFC."

Sithembiledodo asked:

"Did it knock?"

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Source: Briefly News