Phara Pushes Expensive Sonar Machine on Road. A phara was filmed pushing a sonar machine along the road, sparking shock and humour in Mzansi
The video highlighted expensive medical equipment in unusual hands and raised questions about drug abuse South Africans on social media reacted with jokes, disbelief, and discussions about addiction and social issues
A viral clip of a phara pushing a medical sonar machine left South Africans laughing, shocked, and talking about drug abuse, stolen equipment, and the strange realities of urban life.
A viral video left Mzansi baffled as a phara was seen pushing what looked like a medical sonar machine along a road. TikTok page @marshallbowela posted the video on 7 February 2026. The clip sparked questions about how the device ended up there and highlighted the ongoing issues of drug abuse in South Africa.
A phara, a person struggling with drug addiction, was seen pushing a large sonar scanning machine typically used by obstetricians and gynaecologists. Viewers immediately questioned where the device came from and where it was being taken. Pharas sometimes sell or move valuable items to fund their addiction.
@marshallbowelaSonar available at low cost♬ ha.a man tloyo Jeso – DMP
Sonar machine spotted in unusual hands
Sonar machines are expensive medical equipment. In South Africa, even a basic ultrasound machine can cost tens of thousands of rand. Hospitals and clinics rely on them for prenatal scans and diagnostics. Seeing one pushed along the street by a phara highlighted the contrast between essential medical use and misuse or loss due to social issues. Drug abuse remains a serious concern in South Africa. The South African Community Epidemiology Network on Drug Use reports high rates of substance misuse, often linked to poverty and unemployment.