Signs of South Africa... Chickens and Rocks??

Today, on a dusty back road to Pretoria, a sign beckoned to us. It rang out:”CHICKENS&ROCKS FOR SALE” My uncle looked at me in puzzlement, and we both burst out laughing. That was typical South Africa. But strangely enough its also what makes us amazing.

In the smaller farm towns the misspelling of signs, or strange signs are ten a plenty. Who  can forget the CHINEESE store in Fochville? Or the EGOLI CATTLE SHEEP CHICKEN GOAT? And of course, right in front of the mosque, “N.G kerk Moedergemeente” (a very traditional Methodist church).

These signs make us laugh, they make us sigh and even cringe. But these quirky little signs also give us a facet of uniqueness as a country. And even more important, they make us smile.

For that, owner of  “CHICKENS&ROCKS FOR SALE”, thank you sir.

One question though.

Why rocks?