“Not a Good Sign”: Polokwane Man Shows Guests Scattering As Fierce Winds Lift Up a Wedding Tent

• A Polokwane content creator shared dramatic footage showing wedding guests running for safety as strong winds destroyed their tent setup during the ceremony
• The viral video captured the moment glass doors flew off and the entire tent structure lifted into the air before crashing down
• Over 5,000 people reacted to the post as South Africans joked about ancestral disapproval of the marriage

A wedding celebration in Polokwane turned into chaos when fierce winds destroyed the tent setup, leaving guests scrambling for safety.

The dramatic moment was captured on video and shared by content creator @Bafana Badi Content on 14 September 2025, quickly going viral across social media platforms.

The footage shows the terrifying moment when strong winds began lifting the wedding tent, causing glass doors to blow off and the entire structure to rise into the air. Guests can be seen running away as the tent crashes down completely, while debris flies around the venue. Surprisingly, a smaller tent next to the destroyed one remained perfectly intact despite the severe wind that blew heavily.

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Some guests tried desperately to catch the flying tent while others stood around in panic, searching for their loved ones and avoiding the dangerous debris.

South Africans react to wedding disaster

The video gained massive attention online, collecting over 5,000 reactions and hundreds of comments from South Africans who were both shocked and amused by what they witnessed.

@NombuleloK sympathised:

"Eix, I feel sorry for the owner of the tent, shem. Hope there wasn't much damage, and no one was hurt😮"

@Ntheye_Kabandama suggested:

"Or he could have checked the weather on that day."

@Patrice_Motlolobetsi_Matsepe questioned:

"Tell me this is AI 💀"

@Nomthandazo_Thipe observed:

"And that small stretch tent decided to be still 🤭🤗"

@Raffick_Khan joked:

"Not a good sign to see for the marriage 🤣"

@M_Jessy_Masemola added:

"When they say 'some one must be turning in their grave' 😢😢😢"

How to secure tents against strong winds

According to the Skyline Tent Company, proper tent security requires several important steps to prevent disasters like this wedding incident. Choosing commercial-grade canopy tents with steel frames instead of plastic provides much better stability against severe weather conditions. Heavy-duty stakes and quality tie-outs help distribute wind pressure effectively across the tent structure.

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Positioning tents in areas with natural windbreaks like trees or buildings can significantly reduce direct wind exposure. Event hosts should always check weather forecasts and consider using concrete blocks or sandbags for additional anchoring. Regular inspection of tent components ensures all parts remain secure and functional, especially before important events like weddings.

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Source: Briefly News