Helium balloons, a crate of eggs, breast milk and a braai stand are some of the items South Africans have left behind in Uber vehicles.

The e-hailing taxi service released its fourth annual lost & found index on Thursday.

The index revealed that forgetful South Africans were not only leaving behind cellphones and wallets but plasma TV sets and wigs.

Durban and Johannesburg tied for the number one spot of most forgetful city. Cape Town and Port Elizabeth followed closely behind.

The 10 most commonly forgotten items in Ubers in SA:

1. Phone or camera
2. Keys
3. Wallet or purse
4. Headphones or speaker
5. Backpack, bag, folders, box, luggage
6. Clothing
7. Glasses
8. Vape
9. Water bottle
10. Umbrella

    The 20 most unique lost items:

1. Braai stand
2. Skateboard
3. Scanner
4. Weaves, wig, hair piece
5. Plasma TV
6. X-rays
7. Asthma pump and medication
8. Cooler box
9. Groceries
10. Perfume
11. Grinding machine
12. Wheelchair paddles
13. 100-piece cutlery set
14. Bible
15. Baby car set and play mat
16. Helium balloons
17. Alcohol
18. Ps4 controller
19. Breast pump and breast milk
20. Crate of eggs