“What if South Africa Is Heaven?: ”Springboks Supporter’s Braai-Themed Haka Leaves SA in Stitches
- A South African man performed a hilarious braai-themed haka wearing a Springbok shirt at a lapa gathering on 6 September 2026
- He swapped traditional Māori words for local favourites like wors, sosaties, and brannewyn, sending his friends into hysterics
- The TikTok clip went viral, with South Africans saying it perfectly captured the country's one-of-a-kind sense of humour
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Source: TikTok
A South African man decided the All Blacks had no monopoly on the haka and put his own braai-flavoured spin on it. Dressed proudly in a Springbok shirt, he delivered a full-energy chant at what appears to be a lapa gathering, swapping out traditional Māori phrases for some very South African essentials: wors, sosaties, fleisie, and brannewyn.
The clip, posted by TikTok user @urgirlfriendloll on 6 September 2026, shows the man going all out, stamping, gesturing, and building to a dramatic climax that ends with a call for brandy and beer before he takes a well-earned sip. His friends, cheering him on in the background, were completely gone with laughter by the final line.
SA braai culture takes on the haka
The video tapped into something deeply familiar for South Africans: the ability to find humour in everyday life, especially when it involves a braai. The combination of a Springbok jersey, a thatched lapa, and a chant celebrating the country's most beloved foods and drinks struck a chord with viewers who felt the clip was equal parts comedy and cultural pride.
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Watch the braai haka that has Mzansi crying with laughter in the TikTok clip below:
Mzansi reacts to the viral clip
The clip is a reminder that when it comes to turning everyday moments into comedy gold, South Africans need very little equipment — just a braai, a Springbok jersey, and the right crowd. South Africans flooded the comments section to share their delight:
@user3306595325381 wrote:
"Love the energy 💚💚."
@noomai asked:
"What if South Africa is heaven 😂?"
@Chrystal Williams said:
"Dit bly net hier dit gaan nêrens." (This stays right here; it's going nowhere.)
@Damion added:
"🏆 Die World Cup bly net hier 🏆💚." (The World Cup stays right here.)
@Mandy laughed:
"Ek het geweet daai is my coloured sisters wat him so cheer 😂." (I knew those were my coloured sisters cheering him on.)
@Zee closed it out with:
"Originally and proudly South African 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦."
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