South African Man Stuck with R18 300 Restaurant Bill After Friends Ditch Him (VIDEO)
‘They invited me and left’: SA man settles friends’ R18 300 bill, tips waiter R1664

A South African man, Mduduzi Mdladla, shared on TikTok how he was left with a massive R18 300 bill after his friends invited him to a restaurant and abandoned him.
The shocking incident has sparked online conversations about loyalty and friendship.
Mdladla revealed that his friends had already ordered food when he arrived with his girlfriend, who only ordered a hot chocolate.
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As the night went on, his friends left one by one, leaving him and his girlfriend behind. Eventually, Mdladla was stuck with the hefty bill, which included a R1 664.60 tip for the waiter.
In his TikTok video, Mdladla expressed his frustration, calling out his friends—some of whom are well-known celebrities—for their behavior.
Table 74 your bill has arrived..thoughts pic.twitter.com/2hE2zdGyvo
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He explained that he was unaware you could request a separate bill when dining out with friends and felt obligated to settle the entire amount to avoid the waiter being held responsible.
The viral story has struck a chord with many, leading to discussions about dining etiquette and fairness when going out with friends.
Yes especially if it’s a crowd
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Exactly bro
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Lol yes that’s true
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