Man Pranks Little Sister with Danone and Castor Oil: “Trust Issues Start Like This”
- A man pranked his little sister by mixing castor oil into a Danone, capturing her hilarious reaction on TikTok
- The video resonated with viewers familiar with castor oil's traditional use in many South African households
- Many South Africans online praised the clip for its authenticity, humour, and relatable sibling dynamics
South Africans were entertained by a TikTok video of a brother pranking his little sister with Danone and castor oil, a playful moment that many could relate to from childhood.

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A playful sibling prank has caught the attention of TikTok users across South Africa after a man tricked his younger sister with a yoghurt mix that included a dash of castor oil. The video, posted by user @mikephiri01, shows him opening a Danone, adding castor oil, stirring it, and calling his sister to eat it. The location of the video isn’t clear, but the hilarious reaction transcends geography.

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As soon as she smells the mixture, her suspicion grows, and she quickly tells him to try it first. The prank plays on a common experience in many African households, where castor oil is often given as a laxative. The sister’s reaction, a mix of disgust and amusement, highlights both the trust and the playful tension that often exists between siblings.
Castor oil moment brings memories
The video has racked up likes and comments from viewers who found the prank both relatable and funny. Many recalled similar childhood experiences where elders or older siblings used castor oil as a remedy or a deterrent, making the clip a nostalgic trip for those who grew up with these traditions. Others praised the lighthearted nature of the prank, noting it was harmless fun that brought laughter to the family moment.
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What stands out is the way the clip captures authentic family dynamics. There’s no script or forced humour, just a brother teasing his sister in a way that many can recognise from their own childhood homes. The combination of suspense, smell, and her hilarious reaction made the short video instantly entertaining.

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Castor oil has long been a medicinal staple in most South African households, often used as a laxative. Most netizens laughed at the harmless prank, claiming it brought back childhood memories of sibling dynamics.

Source: TikTok
Mzansi reacted to the video
MaSangweni wrote:
"Even today angiyidli ngenxa yalento. 💔"
MaSaNdINtUlI said:
"U Millie ngisho sekhulile ngeke aphaphame endlin yomfana engazaz fike kanje."
Bathinimatebese26 said:
"She's a smart girl. 😁😁😁"
The Voe Fam said:
"Deep down uGqebs uyayifuna. 😂😂"
Mr Adesin said:
"Gqebs knt uyixhosa."
Nhlakes Sibeko said:
"I always said she is very smart, idla kucala. 😁"
Luthandobophelo said:
"Cha, ucasula namike mese ekwala ngisho ithathwa uGqebs. 😏😏😏😏 Yaze yangicasula ingane."
Tapiwa Mpofu said:
"Skhatha oil. 😂😂"
Check out the TikTok video below:
3 Briefly News stories related to castor oil
- Mzansi experienced a blast from the past when a strict granny gave her grandkids some castor oil to drink.
- One young lady showed off how she drank an entire bottle of castor oil, and the clip went viral online.
- One South African young lady took to social media to showcase how she drank a bottle of castor oil.
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