WATCH | Russians, Afrikaans and saluting a 'bru': 6 quirky moments from the election campaigns

But guys, this election campaign has been the most.

EFF leader Julius Malema
EFF leader Julius Malema (MultimediaLIVE)

South African politicians have been grafting hard for months to make sure that they canvas enough votes come election day on May 8. 

But just as serious topics like state capture, corruption and the economy were the focus, there were also moments that got Mzansi giggling.

From Russians, to attempts to speak Afrikaans and saluting a 'bru' while on a door-to-door campaign, our politicians have done the most.

Tongue twisters, long explanations and conspiracy theories, this is Mzansi after all.



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