- Former Idols South Africa Mthokozisi Ndaba is on a quest to find the female traffic officer he encountered earlier this week
- Ndaba created a stir online this week as he attempted to sing his way out of receiving a traffic violation
- Fans and celebrity colleagues praised the traffic officer’s singing ability in Ndaba’s social media post
Well-known South African artist Mthokozisi Ndaba is attempting to locate the traffic officer who issued him a citation.
The musician, who gained recognition alongside the Qwabe twins on the Mzansi Magic TV series, was recorded singing with the officer in a video.
The DStv program Idols SA, which recently made a comeback, featured Ndaba, who was a runner-up in the contest.
On his Instagram account , the singer posted a video showing the officer issuing him a ticket on Tuesday, 21 October 2025.
On Wednesday, 22 October 2025, the former Idols SA participant shared on his Instagram that he is looking for the traffic officer.
He captioned his post: “Please help us find the female traffic cop who gave me a ticket on Monday. I just pray and hope that she’ll agree to be part of this tune. 083 655 1529.”
In the footage, Ndaba is seen pleading with the female traffic officer not to issue him a ticket while he sings, and she responds with her own singing.
South Africans respond to the singer’s appeal
Virginia.madisha remarked:
“This is such a beautiful story, Mtho. Please update us on the progress of finding her.”
Bliss.xhoko added:
“I love the fact that this ticket was issued with laughter and communal joy😂.”
Cookingwithzanele commented:
“Oh, so the female traffic police can be nice in another gender😂 Ok! They are so mad at us, we are just watching😂 beautiful voice to a girl😍🔥.”
Matloualice1 responded:
“Wow, she has a beautiful, strong voice 😍.”
Skeem Saam actress Hellen__bright responded:
“I love my country😂.”
Nwabisamm remarked:
“In the midst of all that’s going wrong in our country, we still find a reason to smile. We’re a resilient nation🇿🇦💜.”
Magatsheni_smams replied:
“She can actually sing 😂😂😂😂👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️.”
Pat_mahlangu expressed:
“Her voice is powerful. You make a good duo😅.”
Khanyi0412 noted:
“First seeing a person who enjoys a ticket😂.”
Tutupuoane stated:
“I need a single from these 2 asap. The vocals are 🔥🔥🔥🔥.”
Advocate_nkala commented:
“Her voice alone would make me pay. 😭😂.”
Iamfafaa_sa said:
“Lol, how crazy is it that the lady writing the ticket is my cousin?😂😂😂😂😂.”
Thato_seloane noted:
“Our traffic police are the best,🙌 they will give a fine and wish you well.”
Zashamashaba remarked:
“I watched this an unreasonable number of times! What a beautiful voice🔥🔥🔥.”
Mr_lkaay commented:
“Her voice 🔥🔥🔥 dishing out chills whilst hurting you with a ticket 😂.”
