WATCH: Operator responds to viral video of car seemingly clamped for R14.40 in unpaid parking fee

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Vicky Stark

19 January 2026 | 10:19

"It just looked absolutely ridiculous because you saw the clamp and then saw it was for R14,40,” says content creator Christina Streicher.

WATCH: Operator responds to viral video of car seemingly clamped for R14.40 in unpaid parking fee

A recently posted video on TikTok showed a vehicle in Cape Town with its one wheel clamped, apparently over outstanding parking fees.

CapeTalk's Lester Kiewit spoke to Christina Streicher, who posted the video. He also asked Street Parking Solutions, which manages the paid-for parking for the City of Cape Town, for a reply.

Streicher explained why she posted the video on social media: “We were parking in Sea Point Main Road, and we happened to walk past the car. It just looked absolutely ridiculous because you saw the clamp and then saw it was for R14,40.

"A lot of people say it's because they keep track of repeat offenders, and then they hold that record, and then they’ll clamp you eventually. But ja, none of us really know.”

And what were some of the responses that stood out for her on the video that she posted?

"A lot of people obviously say it’s a bit of an extreme measure to take, but other people also said, 'Just pay the money, as easy as that, you know how long you’re going to be out'. So, there’s quite a divide in what people think about it."

Street Parking Solutions responds

"Cape Town runs a pay and display system in managed parking areas across the metropole from 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays, and 8 am to 1 pm on Saturdays. Motorists are asked to pay for the duration of their stay, and payment can be made easily with cash, a card, or SnapScan through the parking marshal.

We’d also like to clarify the situation shown in the TikTok video. The amount of R14.40 mentioned online wasn’t an accurate reflection of the vehicle’s outstanding fees. The car had a CEM licence plate, which means it was from out of town, and unfortunately, it already had several unpaid parking sessions on record. On the day in question, no payment was made between 8 am and 4.30 pm, which came to R172.80.

"Under the City of Cape Town’s Parking By-law, vehicles with outstanding payments may be clamped, and in this case, the clamp was applied because of the accumulated unpaid fees.

"If a motorist ever misses a payment or thinks something may have gone wrong, they’re welcome to email or call us. We’re always happy to send a secure payment link, update their record, and make sure everything is in order so that clamping can be avoided in future. We really encourage motorists to settle parking fees as they go — it helps keep bays turning over fairly and ensures everyone has access to parking when they need it."

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To listen to Streicher's full discussion with Kiewit, use the audio player below:

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