“Work Doesn’t Feel Like Work”: Afrikaner Boss and Domestic Worker’s Fun Banter Goes Viral

• A Johannesburg content creator shared a video of a playful employer named Justin constantly annoying his domestic worker
• The hilarious clips show the boss acting like a mischievous child, disturbing his worker as she hangs laundry
• Thousands reacted, saying they wish they had such a fun and relaxed relationship with their bosses

A Johannesburg man has warmed hearts across South Africa after sharing a video of a playful relationship between an Afrikaner man and his domestic worker that breaks all traditional employer-employee boundaries.

Content creator @De Savior TV, who shares fun videos about interesting happenings in South Africa on his Facebook page, posted the viral clips in mid-July that have everyone talking about workplace relationships.

The video was shared with the caption:

"Work doesn't feel like work with a boss like this!"

The hilarious footage shows Justin, the employer, constantly disturbing his domestic worker, whom he affectionately calls "Chomi." In one scene, he bothers her while she's hanging laundry on the line, causing clothes to fall down. His playful antics lead to her getting frustrated and telling him "voetsek" with a mixture of annoyance and affection that only comes from a close relationship.

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The video continues with more scenes of Justin acting like a mischievous child trying to get his worker's attention. He puts his arm around her shoulder, claiming he needs to show her something, but she just wants to focus on her work. Their back-and-forth exchange of "voetsek" and playful arguments creates the kind of authentic workplace dynamic that South Africans rarely see between employers and domestic workers.

Mzansi reacts to the friendly relationship

The heartwarming workplace dynamic attracted thousands of comments from viewers who loved the relationship.

@leratodipele joked:

"Trump will have a cardiac arrest after seeing this video 😂😂🤣"

@gciniweyaa suggested:

"Maybe she raised him."

@lineahgunhidzirai commented:

"Justin is growing fast, 95 he was still in pampers, now wadelela chomi who used to remove those pampers 😂😂😂"

@qiqamcilongo noted:

"Only in RSA do we know that this is a good sign of affection😄"

@winfrenamugumya related:

"😂😂😂Just like how my little brother disturbs me. I always box him, but he doesn't listen 😂. Oh gosh, these little boys 😂"

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@johnnygoestojoburg laughed:

"That 'voertsek' was personal 🤣🤣🤣"

@shishigal shared:

"These two remind me of a Coloured guy who works HR and the cleaning lady where I work... They are always at each other's throats 😂🤣... They are like Tom and Jerry... we laugh the whole day at work🤣."

Building better workplace relationships matters

According to Skill Path, having a good relationship with your boss makes work more enjoyable and creates opportunities for growth. Strong workplace relationships require trust and open communication from both sides. When employers treat their workers with respect and create a comfortable environment, it improves morale, productivity, and overall job satisfaction.

The video shows how breaking down traditional power structures can create a family-like atmosphere where work feels less stressful. Justin's playful approach shows that bosses who invest in personal relationships with their employees often get better results than those who maintain strict professional boundaries.

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Watch the Facebook reel below:

3 Other stories about domestic workers

• Briefly News recently reported on a woman offering R7,000 salary and excellent benefits but struggling to find reliable domestic workers, sparking heated debates about what makes employees stay loyal.
• Popular content creator Malcolm Wentzel and Sis Thembi went viral after swapping roles completely, with her becoming the boss while he took on domestic duties in a hilarious promotional stunt.
• A stay-at-home mom shared her unique home rules for maintaining a positive relationship with her domestic worker, earning praise for demonstrating mutual respect and understanding.

Source: Briefly News