TikTok Video Shows Young Woman Struggling to Carry Firewood on Her Head, Mzansi Netizens React With Laughter

• A video of a young woman struggling to carry firewood on her head has been doing the rounds on social media
• The footage shows the lady almost falling to the ground in an attempt to balance the logs on her head
• South African netizens were entertained by the clip and responded with funny commentary

Across Africa, women and girls often spend hours each day searching for firewood. Many leave their homes before sunrise to escape the heat of the midday sun.

They may walk for miles to find a few branches or roots to use as fuel, and it is a backbreaking and time-consuming task. However, it is essential for their family's survival.

Woman fails to carry firewood on head in hilarious TikTok video

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A video posted on TikTok shows a young woman struggling greatly to carry several long logs on top of her head, which almost sent her falling to the ground.

Watch the video below:

According to The African Gourmet, wood is a major source of energy in Africa, providing over 80% of the continent's energy needs. Woodfuels are essential for the nutrition of rural and urban households, and they are also used in food processing industries for baking, brewing, smoking, curing, and electricity production.

Amused South Africans react to the video of firewood with laughter

Read some of the comments below:

Nonozah84 said:

"Ngachaza ngifika ngathi cha emfuleni okunye zokwenza."

Missomuhle_sa wrote:

"Uzofunda khona lapho emzini."

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Lazy.mandy replied:

"Bhu phansi umakoti."

User1909555402225 wrote:

"Ngeke mina ngitheza ngemoto amanzi futhi nje angithwali."

Nombini Nofemela commented:

"Ngcono kuyekwe."

Anniedingi_ said:

"Bengiyaphi moyongcwele bengiyaphi weee."

Young makoti shares video embracing rural culture

In another story, Briefly News reported that in n a world where cultural traditions are sometimes overshadowed by modernity, a young woman proudly carried out her makoti duties in a rural village setting. The heartwarming TikTok video has gained attention online.

The captivating clip captures the essence of African traditions and values as the woman skillfully takes on various tasks, all while donning traditional attire and displaying profound respect for her elders.

The video begins with the young woman, Anelisiwe Nikithemba Tshangana, standing beside a big black pot set on the floor, emanating warmth from the crackling firewood beneath it. With a wooden spoon in hand, she stirs the meat simmering within.

Source: Briefly News