"Lucky He's Still Alive": SA Man Appears to Get Struck by Lightning at Golf Range in TikTok Video

• A South African man was filmed at a golf driving range during a storm in what appeared to be a lightning strike
• The TikTok clip posted by @mzansidistrict quickly went viral, sparking debate about outdoor safety during thunderstorms
• South Africans flooded the comments with personal lightning strike stories and strong opinions about his risky decision

A South African man got more than he bargained for during a golf session when what appeared to be a lightning strike left him reeling on camera. The clip, posted by @mzansidistrict on TikTok in August 2026, shows the man at an outdoor driving range on an overcast day.

The avid golfer was mid-swing when he suddenly jolted and cried out, clearly shaken. The caption indicated that the man was struck by lightning.

The video spread rapidly across the platform. South Africans weighed in on the questionable decision to be outdoors with a metal club during a storm. Watch the lightning moment that has Mzansi talking:

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Mzansi discusses lightning clip

Some viewers were not convinced the strike was genuine.

NuttyNyz🇿🇦 pointed out:

"It was just static. If you were struck by lightning, you would not have had a chance to post the video."

Others used the moment to reflect on lessons from their upbringing. Humour_Lol wrote:

"As black people, I think we sometimes forget the teachings we were taught growing up by our elders because even if you have money, you can't tell me your grandparents or parents didn't teach you not to be outside in such weather, especially when there is lightning and thunder."

The Fixer🛠️🪛🗜️🧰🔩🎨 asked:

"Didn't we learn in school not to be in an open field in a lightning storm?"

Several commenters shared harrowing personal experiences. Kabelo Tshabalala wrote:

"It's lucky he's still alive. My mother died that very same moment. Her skin colour turned navy blue; she had blood coming out of her mouth in front of me. I was only 13 years old. Still today I'm hiding when there's lightning." Nomfundo Fufu also shared: "I was struck by lightning last December. I nearly died."

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Others kept it simple. Makhowane said:

"You will never be the same again."

thobani_1 perhaps asked the question on everyone's mind:

"Why are you busy playing golf during the storm?"

Briefly News stories about lightning strikes

• A sudden severe storm led to tragic lightning strikes at the Mphebatho Troop Festival held at the Dertig Sports Ground in the North West.
• Night-time video footage captured a rare and dramatic silent lightning storm illuminating the sky over the Eastern Cape as a strong cold front moved across the province.
• Viral footage filmed from a vehicle captured the alarming moment a man was struck by lightning on a foggy, rain-soaked course in Cincinnati.

Source: Briefly News