"She's Literally Her": SA TikTokker Resembles MaNtuli from 'Skeem Saam' in Video

"She's Literally Her": SA TikTokker Resembles MaNtuli from 'Skeem Saam' in Video

  • A South African TikToker @lovealways.lukho went viral after viewers flooded her comment section comparing her to a Skeem Saam character
  • The creator filmed a lighthearted selfie-style response on 15 October after the comparisons began picking up traction online
  • South Africans in the comments were divided, with some insisting the resemblance was undeniable while others claimed they couldn't see it at all

A South African TikToker known as @lovealways.lukho became the talk of the comment section after viewers began comparing her to MaNtuli. She went viral for her uncanny resemblance to the beloved character from the popular SABC1 soapie Skeem Saam.

A South African was dubbed MaNtuli's lookalike
A South African was dubbed MaNtuli's lookalike in a viral video. Image: @OfficialSkeemSaam
Source: TikTok

The creator filmed a casual indoor selfie-style video on 15 October, reacting to the flood of comments insisting she was a dead ringer for the fictional character. Seated against a couch, she addressed her audience in a playful, humorous tone, seemingly amused but also a little disbelieving about the comparison.

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The video by @lovealways.lukho quickly caught fire, with viewers weighing in on both sides of the debate. Some could not believe others were missing the obvious likeness, while others were completely unconvinced until they scrolled through the comments. Watch Lukho's reaction to the Skeem Saam comparisons:

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Mzansi reacts to the Skeem Saam lookalike

South Africans had plenty to say in the comments:

@Thandazile said:

"I didn't see it until I got here"

@pmz wrote:

"No way, it's really her!"

@thithaaa_☀️ shared:

"I couldn't see it!! It's really you, sis, just sitting there."

@LeboMhs_882 added:

"I say she looks like Mr Q."

@Linna♥️ asked:

"Why are we the only ones seeing it? She's literally her, especially with the sunglasses on."

@camagutsotsa wrote:

"Sis, you two look alike, and you seem strict; I'm scared to even comment. Forgive me for your things. It's my first time."

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Rutendo Masasi (Weekend Entertainment and Human Interest editor) Rue Masasi is a Human Interest and Entertainment writer at Briefly News who graduated with a BA (Hons) in English from Rhodes University in 2018. Rue also has 4 years of experience in journalism and over four years of experience as an online ESL teacher. She has also passed a set of training courses by Google News Initiative. You can reach her via email: rutendo.masasi@briefly.co.za