“Oh, I Love This:” Mzansi Raves Over SA Women Turning Heads in Thailand With Fearless Dance Moves

“Oh, I Love This:” Mzansi Raves Over SA Women Turning Heads in Thailand With Fearless Dance Moves

  • A group of South African women drew attention in Thailand with their confident and carefree dancing at a restaurant
  • The women's impromptu performance entertained fellow diners and showcased their vibrant personalities
  • The TikTok video of their dancing has sparked praise and admiration from social media users, highlighting the bold spirit of South African travellers abroad

Two South African women sparked a buzz online while on holiday in Thailand after confidently breaking into dance at what appeared to be a restaurant. The ladies, who seemed to have little to no social anxiety, entertained fellow diners as they showed off their moves in an open space between the tables.

A group of South African women showcased their fearless dance moves in Thailand.
A group of South African women brought fearless dance moves to the streets of Thailand in a TikTok video. Image: @phiwongxiki
Source: TikTok

In a video shared on social media by @phiwongxiki, the ladies can be seen laughing and moving in rhythm, clearly enjoying the moment. Diners seated around them looked on with smiles, some recording the impromptu performance on their phones. While some patrons continued eating, others appeared amused and clapped along.

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The women’s carefree display has been met with praise from social media users in South Africa. Many described their energy as refreshing, saying it was inspiring to see young women enjoying themselves freely in a foreign country.

Social media user @phiwongxiki's video, which was shared on TikTok on 26 August 2025, sparked conversations about how South Africans are often celebrated for their vibrant personalities and ability to bring fun into any space. For the women, the spotlight seems to have been less about performance and more about celebrating their holiday in the moment.

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Their fearless dancing in Thailand not only entertained onlookers but also highlighted the bold spirit of South African travellers abroad. With many calling the video “a vibe,” it’s clear the women left an impression far beyond the restaurant floor.

South Africans react to women dancing in Thailand

The online community took to the comments section to share their thoughts, saying:

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Sphe said:

"I love South Africans with everything in me bethuna andizenzi."

Phiwo Ngxiki expressed:

"Kanti why engandiniki le mic na??! Ama China ngomona."

Vuyolwethu stated:

"I love whatever is wrong with you."

To which they responded by saying:

"Ingathi sizalwa ngumntu omnye."

Siphesihle Simakade replied:

"Ndasendancuma ndedwa."

Vivy Mapota raved over the ladies, saying:

"Oh, I love this."

Watch the video below:

In Thailand, a group of South African women dazzled with their fearless dance moves.
South African girls had no social anxiety as they turned up in Thailand. Image: @phiwongxiki
Source: TikTok

3 Other stories about dancing

  • Briefly News reported that content creator Gogo Sgebengu hilariously participated in the Magumba challenge, which left Mzansi buzzing after a viral TikTok video showed a 60-year-old gogo taking on the popular gumba dance challenge.
  • She proved that age is no barrier to viral trends. A gogo's epic dance moves at a Spur birthday celebration amused many social media users, who also admired her lively spirit and infectious energy.
  • A touching video showed an appreciative gogo dancing after receiving a brand-new R357 000 car. The heartwarming post highlighted the importance of cherishing our elders.
  • A spirited gogo from Soweto proved that age is just a number when it comes to dancing! She certainly didn't hold back as she showcased her moves to R. Kelly's "Happy People," despite the artist's controversial past.

Source: Briefly News

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Johana Mukandila (Human Interest Editor) Johana Tshidibi Mukandila has been a Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News since 2023. She has over four years of experience as a multimedia journalist. Johana holds a national diploma in journalism from the Cape Peninsula University Of Technology (2023). She has worked at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, PAICTA, BONA Magazine and Albella Music Production. She is currently furthering her education in journalism at the CPUT. She has passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. Reach her at johana.mukandila@briefly.co.za