“Wow, Good Job:” Man’s 5-Minute Trolley Dash Worth R7,521 Leaves South Africans Stunned

“Wow, Good Job:” Man’s 5-Minute Trolley Dash Worth R7,521 Leaves South Africans Stunned

  • A shopper’s fast-paced five-minute dash through a mall store quickly drew national attention as his overflowing trolley stunned onlookers
  • The energetic moment sparked cheers from staff and viewers as it turned into a wholesome display of joy, generosity and community spirit
  • The viral clip left Mzansi buzzing, with many praising the feel-good gesture and reacting with humour, admiration and excitement online

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A South African shopper has become an online sensation after completing a high-energy five-minute trolley dash that racked up an impressive R7,521 bill, far exceeding the original R5,000 limit.

A man impressed South Africans with his performance on the five-minute trolley dash.
A man was offered a five-minute trolley dash that wowed South Africans. Image: @bigmankg
Source: TikTok

The thrilling moment, captured on video and shared by @bigmankg on 24 November 2025, left staff and viewers cheering as the man swept through the aisles with speed, strategy and unfiltered excitement.

The challenge that took place in Soshanguve Mall began when the content creator @bigmankg offered the shopper a R5,000 trolley dash. What followed was a whirlwind run through the store as the eager participant wasted no time grabbing high-value essentials and household favourites.

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He headed straight for the fridges, loading his trolley with various meats before moving swiftly to spices, toiletry items, soaps, toilet paper, washing powder and other necessities. Not stopping there, he added tech and kitchen appliances, including the coveted air fryer.

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As the trolley piled higher and higher, items began toppling off due to the sheer volume of goods. Store employees, visibly amused and excited, gathered around to cheer him on. Many clapped, recorded the moment and celebrated the shopper’s infectious joy as he raced against the clock.

When the timer ended, the final tally reached R7,521, well over the intended limit, and the TikTok user @bigmankg expressed the following:

"Let’s see if this card accepts this, bro."

Still, the moment remained wholesome and celebratory, with the content creator approving the total and the shopper nearly bursting with emotion.

"I’m very happy, I’m so excited. Very, very… the happiness got me," said the shopper.

The TikTok user @bigmankg also surprised the staff by handing out cash as a thank-you gesture, adding to the feel-good nature of the event.

The shopper also ended by expressing gratitude and sharing a sweet personal note:

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"Yeah, eish, my girlfriend is gonna be very happy, you know. She’s been wanting that air fryer for a long time. Thank you very much."

The heartwarming trolley dash went viral on social media, gathering many views, along with thousands of likes and comments.

A man was given a five-minute trolley dash that left South Africans in awe.
A man taking part in the trolley dash at Soshanguve Mall went viral. Image: @bigmankg
Source: TikTok

SA is impressed by the man's trolley dash performance

The online community flooded the comments section, praising the man and cracking jokes, while some shared what they would have grabbed, saying:

Chris. P Bacon said:

"Bro isn't fast enough for my liking."

Sisanda added:

"I love this guy, he makes people happy🥹❤️."

Catalia expressed:

"You're the best Keegan🙏God Bless you."

Vibe check commented:

"Bro really changing people's lives, you love to see it ❤️."

Shandu Ndaba replied:

"Good Job, Kay Gee."

User simply said:

"Wow."

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Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

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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

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