“Doing the Lord’s Work”: Teen Uses Dog Chase To Help Classmates Arrive at School Faster
- A South African teen’s TikTok showed a dog chasing students to help them get to school faster, going viral in two days
- The humorous stunt garnered over thousands of comments with viewers praising creativity and youthful energy
- The video highlighted ingenuity, nostalgia, and how playful solutions can make school routines entertaining
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South Africans shared laughs and related to the teen’s inventive approach to helping classmates arrive at school on time.
Source: TikTok
On 10 September 2025, a TikTok user @wesleymavhundla posted a TikTok that quickly captured attention across South Africa. The video, which amassed over 226,000 likes and more than 2,000 comments within two days, showed a teen dressed in school uniform launching a dog chase to motivate his fellow learners to run faster to school. In the humorous clip, the dog chased students who were walking to school, prompting laughter and excitement. Viewers were entertained by the unusual approach to helping classmates, while also praising the teen’s ingenuity.
The TikTok resonated widely because it combined humour with relatability. Netizens commented on the cleverness of using a dog to speed up school morning routines, with many sharing stories of their own playful school-day pranks. The video highlighted the creativity of South African students and the way youth often find amusing yet effective solutions to everyday challenges. Many viewers found the video nostalgic, recalling similar mischievous moments from their own school days.
Viral TikTok shows creative way South African students get to school
The clip also sparked discussion about motivation, teamwork, and safe ways to encourage punctuality. While some viewers jokingly debated the safety of using a dog, most focused on the lighthearted nature of the stunt. The teen’s prank became a viral sensation because it offered a unique combination of entertainment, relatability, and a reminder of youthful energy.
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Ultimately, the video showcased how social media can turn simple, funny moments into viral content. It was more than just a prank; it became a moment that connected thousands of viewers across South Africa through shared laughter and admiration for the teen’s creativity. The video reinforced the power of clever, relatable content in sparking widespread engagement online.
Source: TikTok
Mzansi reacted to the video
KaraboM wrote:
“Our country will not be changed by politicians. But by ordinary citizens like you who love South Africa.”
Nomnikelo14 said:
“Make sure in the afternoon as well, that they get home fast. Especially, those walking 2 by 2.”
Katli kat05 wrote:
“Please do that every day. Safety of our girls from being kidnapped.”
cocktail_hun1 commented:
“Can I please hire you to chase me to work like that every day?”
dolledupbykhanyi said:
“Where I stay there's a man who is always on the main road to help kids cross to school. By 7am he's there till 9am, and again 12pm till 4pm. Oh Bethune! I hope the little money he gets from car owners makes a difference in his life. Ngathi uYesu angakwenza kahle nawe.”
Thubelihle commented:
“Bobby udinga iWheel Alignment yini bandla?”
Sammy_Dec wrote:
“Am I the only one worried about how the dog is going back home so he won't be late?”
Amu Mavhulavhula commented:
“Please help my daughter get home on time. How much do you charge? She goes to the same school.”
NLEE_TSOTETSI wrote:
“As lazy as I am, I would make sure I wake up early the next morning so that I don't have to run.”
Check out the TikTok video below:
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