“Insensitive”: South Africans Call Out Teenagers for Drenching Courier Driver With Water in Video

• While on duty, a group of teenagers soaked a courier driver with water, and the entire incident was recorded on video
• The video has sparked mixed reactions online, with some criticising the teenagers' actions as disrespectful and others viewing it as a harmless prank
• The incident has raised questions about the limits of pranks and their potential impact on others, particularly those in professions like courier work who face challenging conditions

Bathong! A courier driver was left drenched while on duty after a group of teenagers threw water at him.

The incident was captured on video, which showcased the man on his motorbike as several people poured or splashed water over him while he was busy doing his job.

The courier worker, dressed in his uniform and helmet, can be seen trying to steady his bike as the water is thrown from different directions. Laughter can be heard in the background as the teenagers continue the act, leaving the man visibly uncomfortable and wet while still holding on tight to his bike.

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MDN News, which shared the video on X on 2 September 2025, has since circulated online, drawing mixed reactions. Some viewers criticised the teenagers, calling their actions disrespectful to someone working hard to earn a living. While others argued that it was just a harmless prank, many felt the group had crossed a line.

Courier workers in South Africa often face tough conditions, including long hours, traffic risks, and harsh weather.

It remains unclear where the incident took place, but the video continues to spark debate over how far pranks should go before they become inconsiderate or harmful. For the courier driver, what may have been a joke for others turned into a moment of public embarrassment during his working day.

SA reacts to teenagers soaking courier guy with water

The online community took to the comments section to express their thoughts on the teenagers' actions, saying:

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NevondoRi said:

"If you're from ekasi, you know you won’t pass without getting wet. He went there knowing it very well, unless he is a foreigner."

Kevin O'Pablito wrote:

"Yet we have to subsidise them so they can get cheaper clean water. This culture of waste has to end."

SuccessfulVillageGirl expressed:

"I would be very mad."

Nathaniel cracked a joke, saying:

"He’s being cooled down."

Lassy Laden commented:

"He seems to be enjoying it."

Thee_BigMoss replied:

"This is our culture as black people; we have always welcomed spring like this. Those who are against it are the same people who were brainwashed to stop following their cultural practices."

Mansa Musa BotziMarcus stated:

"Insensitive, useless people. Abusing someone for fun, and they think this is a good idea."

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• A content creator shared a funny video clip of school children pulling off the viral 'pause challenge' prank on their unsuspecting teacher.
• A Pretoria man shared a hilarious video of a skeleton prank at a drive-thru that had staff members running away in fear.

Source: Briefly News