“Those Dancing Owe Him”: 3 Men Enjoy Vibes at the Funeral of a Mashonisa, SA in Stitches

• A video of three men in a celebratory mood at a funeral instead of mourning caught serious attention online due to its humorous nature
• The clip, shared on TikTok, shows the gents jamming to church trumpets and music while others were deeply mourning at the cemetery
• Social media users couldn’t stop laughing, with many joking that the men were relieved they no longer had to pay off their mashonisa loans
• Briefly News asked deacon Ditsego Morupe to weigh in on celebrations at burials and evolving mourning culture

A funeral at a local cemetery turned unexpectedly cheerful when three guys were seen vibing hard during the service.

The video, shared by TikTok user @tuladiesafrika, showed the trio fully immersed in the gospel trumpet music, hands raised high, laughing, and exchanging brotherly handshakes in what looked more like a celebration than mourning.

The men turn a funeral into a celebration

The video takes place during the burial of an alleged loan shark named Dragon, where most people around the graveyard are visibly grieving, but not these three gents. They are posted up, smiling and looking like they’re at a Sunday groove, while trumpets blare in the background. It's a full-on vibe; gospel music, rhythm, and all.

One of the guys even throws up his hand like he’s praising, but the joy on their faces tells a different story. The contrast is wild, on one side, people are sad-looking, while on the other, there are handshakes and wide grins.

Dancing at a funeral

We at Briefly News spoke with Deacon Ditsego Morupe about the three men celebrating with smiles, dancing, and handshakes during a funeral. We asked him if the celebration at the funeral was inappropriate. He responded:

"It depends on intent. Grief shows up differently for each person. Joy can come from relief, closure, or even spiritual peace. However, if it makes others feel dishonoured or hurt, it should be reconsidered."

The deceased was allegedly a mashonisa. We asked the deacon if it were possible that the men were happy that their debt had died with the deceased. He shared:

"It’s possible. These days, anything is possible. As believers, we should be careful not to celebrate someone's death, no matter the history. Gratitude for freedom must not become a mockery."

When asked what advice he would give to believers when they come across such videos. The deacon said:

"Respond with grace, not assumptions. Whether it's unusual mourning or unorthodox preaching, we should ask ourselves. Am I reacting in love or judgment? Not everything is ours to correct, but everything is ours to observe and care."

Mzansi debates the gent's behaviour

The clip gained massive views, likes, and comments from social media users who were in stitches. Many commented, saying that the men probably owed the deceased, and now they were finally free, which explained the celebration. Some viewers shared they'd act the same if their loan sharks passed before they could pay them.

Others, however, gave a funny warning, saying receipts don't die, and joked that the loan shark might show up in dreams with an invoice, and some said the family would collect on the money on behalf of the deceased.

User @Makhuvha-khuvha said:

"😂🤣 Those who are laughing, I'm going to claim the money on behalf of the late."

User @Raphael added:

"The sad thing is that these guys will continue the cycle of debt by finding another mashonisa."

User @Pidoza the big shared:

"The one who's dancing is the one who owes mashonisa; he's now happy because there's no more skoloto (debt)."

User @MizK@_26 commented:

"Those three owed mashonisa🤣 O tsamaile ba so mo patele (he passed before they could pay him)💯🤣. They are so relieved 💯💯."

User @answer_mashego said:

"His son is side-eying you, knowing very well he’s going to check your names in the debtor's book after 💀."

User @_forbid_ added:

"Those dancing owe him 😂😂."

Watch the TikTok video below:

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• A woman went from bride to widow the same day after her husband was shot while returning to the wedding reception venue after dropping off relatives who were at the wedding.
• A woman discovered that her husband, whom she buried 12 years ago, was married and living in another country with his new family, shocking social media users.
• A pastor proposed to a widow at her husband's funeral, infront of her family, her late husband's family, and his church congregation.

Source: Briefly News