"The Timing is Off": DJ Maphorisa's Mom Mentions Serial Killers in FNB Stadium Prayer, SA Divided
- DJ Maphorisa's mother took the stage at FNB Stadium on 19 September, delivering an opening prayer to a packed crowd
- A clip of the prayer at Scorpion Kings 2026 went viral on TikTok after she referenced serial killers in her message about God's love
- The serial killer mention split Mzansi, with some defending the theological point and others left stunned by the timing
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DJ Maphorisa's mother became an unexpected talking point after footage of her delivering an opening prayer for Scorpion Kings at FNB Stadium went viral. The TikTok clip, posted by user @thomogoodwill, was filmed on 19 September at the iconic Johannesburg venue during the large-scale live event.
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The caption read: "DJ Maphorisa's Mom Live at FNB Stadium." Her prayer carried a spirited, religious and inspirational tone, but it was one specific line that caught everyone's attention: a reference to God loving even serial killers as part of a broader message about unconditional divine love.
The clip by @thomogoodwill spread as users debated whether the mention was theologically sound or simply a misstep in the moment. Some found the timing jarring as Maphorisa's mom seemed to be referencing the Ekurhuleni murders, which have sparked fears of a serial killer in South Africa. Watch the prayer that split Mzansi:
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SA debates Maphorisa's mom's prayer
The comments section reflected just how divided people were. Here is what Mzansi had to say:
@banda mahlatse asked:
"Did she say 'modimo o rata di serial killer s'? or my it me."
@Itumeleng P wrote:
"I get her point, but the serial killer part was off."
@Lebogang Manzini simply noted:
"The timing, the timing.😳"
@Posh Pouch Parade offered a theological counter:
"God hates the sin, not a person"
@Mandy wa iPhone 15.💕 gave the most detailed defence:
"Here's an honest thing people have to know: just because he's a serial killer doesn't mean God doesn't love him. God loves everyone, even you with your imperfections. He still loves you, and he forgives you for all your sins if you confess and turn away from them. Just because he kills people doesn't mean he's the son of the Devil, but he is still the son of God tempted by the Devil. Ngoba uyabulala akusho ukuthi uzo zondwa inkulunkulu, usithanda sonke ngoba singumfanekiso wakhe."
@Malose K M added:
"When she mentioned that God loves even serial killers, I don't think she was justifying their actions or saying that what they do is acceptable. I believe the message is about praying for their hearts to change 😭🙌🏻🙌🏻"
@iam__masentle pointed out:
"Bathong but she didn't say the serial killer or people who do bad will go unpunished.. she's talking about 'love'."
Other Briefly News stories about DJ Maphorisa
- Sitting down with MacG on Podcast and Chill, DJ Maphorisa addressed long-standing rumours surrounding his relationship with media personality Thuli Phongolo.
- During the same Podcast and Chill interview, DJ Maphorisa revealed how he intervened early in Kabza De Small's career to rescue him from an unfavourable record contract.
- Speaking during an interview on Apple Music, DJ Maphorisa praised Grammy winner Black Coffee as a foundational "godfather" figure who established the sonic direction for South African artists internationally.
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