"Umjolo Is a Humiliation Ritual": SA Jokes as Woman Stands Defiantly in Front of Taxi in Video

• A woman was captured standing resolutely in front of a moving taxi in South Africa in a viral video that sparked a lot of social media jokes and reactions
• The incident has been linked to relationship issues, with many users poking fun at the concept of "umjolo" and sharing humorous comments and memes about the clip
• Despite the humour, several people have warned about the risks of standing in front of a moving car, and others have made assumptions about the woman's intentions

A bizarre yet humorous video has gone viral in South Africa, showing a woman standing defiantly in front of a moving taxi, sparking widespread jokes about relationships, popularly known as "umjolo."

In the clip, the lady can be seen refusing to move from the road as the taxi approaches. Despite the potential danger, she stood her ground, arms at her side, as the confused driver attempted to navigate the situation. Onlookers were shocked as they stared at the unusual scene.

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Eventually, another person intervened, walking up to the woman and pulling her away from the vehicle, ending the standoff. While the motive behind her bold action remains unclear, the video that was posted by @mahlodimoremi on 11 September 2025 on TikTok quickly found its way onto social media platforms, where it was met with a flood of reactions and jokes.

South Africans immediately linked the incident to umjolo issues, with one saying the following in the comments section.

"Umjolo is a humiliation ritual, yoh."

Memes and captions flooded timelines, with users suggesting that love troubles were likely behind the woman’s daring move, and her antics amused the online community.

Despite the humour, others cautioned against such behaviour, noting the danger of standing in front of a moving vehicle. Still, the lighthearted online commentary overshadowed the seriousness of the act, with many focusing instead on the comedic side.

The TikTok user @mahlodimoremi's clip continues to circulate widely, cementing itself as yet another moment where South Africans used humour to process a shocking incident.

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South Africans were entertained as they flooded the comments section to share their thoughts, saying:

Dee said:

"Mjolo is not for the weak yazi."

Naava added:

"Another day to remind you ladies that love yourself, please choose yourself."

TheRealMotase expressed:

"I can never love someone to this point. I'm sorry."

Ngokoana Malaka replied:

"I believe there’s a heartbreaking story behind this video."

Nono Entle Sekgoka shared:

"This could only be when he is not paying maintenance for the kids, eseng mojolo. Le tseba stress of a single mom askies cic."

Gamedze🇿🇦 stated:

"Umjolo turns them into handbrakes; that's technology."

Penny Queen, The Empress commented:

"My pride would never allow me xem."

Watch the video:

4 Briefly News taxi drama stories

• South African viewers were both amused and alarmed by the dramatic incident that played out in the middle of a busy road in Mzansi.
• A heated argument between two women in a Johannesburg taxi has captured the attention of many online users.
• A taxi driver's clever revenge on arguing passengers sparks online laughter on social media.
• South Africans weighed in on a man's handling of a woman in a heated taxi seat argument.

Source: Briefly News