“You Closed the Challenge”: SA in Stitches Over Gent’s Hilarious ‘Siyakubongela Mzala’ Challenge
- A content creator posted a clip on 27 July 2026 doing his own version of the popular 'Siyakubongela Mzala' squat challenge
- The man stuffed clothes into his pants to mimic the king of squats' famous look before pulling off the move
- Viewers flooded the comments section, with some jokingly tagging Donald Trump about the 'terrible things' happening in SA
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A South African TikToker had the internet doubled over when he put his own spin on one of Mzansi's most beloved fitness trends. On 27 July 2026, TikTok account @ndlozman posted a clip of the "Siyakubongela Mzala" squat challenge, a movement inspired by the king of squats, a gym personality famous locally and internationally for his impressive workout and eye-catching physique.
SA can't get enough of the squat challenge
The twist? When @ndlozman turned around to reveal his version of the look, he had stuffed clothing into his pants to recreate the gym guru's signature shape before dropping into the squat. The "Siyakubongela Mzala" challenge has become a cultural moment in South Africa, drawing participants from all walks of life who want to take on the squat king's legendary routine. The man's version stood out not just for the padding, but the sheer audacity of attempting the move with a straight face.
Watch the TikTok clip that has Mzansi in stitches below:
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Mzansi reacts to the hilarious imitation
Some viewers jokingly suggested the clip was proof that South Africa's unity needed no explanation, while others called him out for not going low enough on the squat.
User @ruther wrote:
"South African black and white are the same WhatsApp group. Crazy nation."
User @Lungie said:
"I didn't expect the background 😭."
User @Sne Hlatsa added:
"Just RSA. No DNA needed"
User @lawrenzo42 called him out:
"Go down man, go down. You are cheating."
User @dinny.masem declared:
"You closed the challenge 😂."
User @Dumisani_012 noted:
"Dude, the only thing that's missing are the dreadlocks, then you good to go 😭"
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