"Extreme Dance Mode": SA Man Dances Barefoot in Flooded Street During Hailstorm, Video Stuns Mzansi

• A South African man was filmed dancing shirtless on a flooded street in the middle of a heavy nighttime hailstorm
• The TikTok clip posted by @kortess.sa on 29 September 2026 quickly went viral for its pure, carefree energy
• South Africans in the comments could not decide whether to be impressed or terrified for him

A South African man decided that a raging hailstorm was the perfect dancefloor. The video, posted on 29 September 2026 by TikToker @kortess.sa, shows the man standing shirtless and barefoot in a street that had completely flooded outside a block of apartment buildings.

With hail hammering down and water rising around his feet, he danced like nobody was watching. Online users were amused by the man's energetic display.

The clip by @kortess.sa was filmed outdoors on a handheld phone, capturing the full force of the storm around him. What made it impossible to scroll past was the sheer joy on display. Despite the extreme weather, he was fully in his element. Watch the clip that has South Africans talking:

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SA stunned by dance in hail

South Africans online were split between admiring his fearless energy and genuinely fearing for his safety. Lightning, hail and a flooded street are not exactly the ideal conditions for an impromptu performance, but that did not seem to cross his mind for even a second. Whether this was a spiritual cleanse, a spontaneous outburst of joy, or simply a man who loves rain more than most, Mzansi could not stop watching.

@Lebo Rampedi said:

"Again I say South Africa needs a dance movie."

LOVERBOY added:

"Bro went into extreme dance mode 🤣"

@Tshepiso🤍 wrote:

"Yhoo hypeman/cameraman? 😭🔥"

@inDrive South Africa joked:

"The vibes are 10/10, but that trip to the GP is definitely loading. We'll get your ride ready! 🤣💚"

@queenofhustlerss added:

"He just cleaned his energy; those who are spiritual know 🥰. Well done, kortes"

@Boitshepo asked:

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Other Briefly News stories about severe weather warnings

• Popular local weather tracker "The Weather Hooligan" posted a dramatic satellite image depicting a dense cloud band slicing across Gauteng and Limpopo while neighbouring regions enjoyed completely clear skies.
• The South African Weather Service (SAWS) released an urgent advisory forecasting severe atmospheric instability, large hail, damaging winds, and localised flooding across Gauteng, Limpopo, North West, Mpumalanga, Free State, and Northern Cape.
• A second wave of extreme post-monsoon weather hit Nepal's mountain regions, triggering a massive landslide at Lete in the Mustang district and a fatal avalanche at the Himlung Himal base camp.

Source: Briefly News