“Common Sense Left the Chat”: Women Attempt First Braai Without Men and Mzansi Can’t Stop Laughing

• A TikTok user posted a women-only braai attempt, which led to the wors burning on the outside while the inside stayed frozen
• The group of women placed frozen wors directly on a charcoal fire, and the results left Mzansi divided and sparked laughter
• Many TikTok users said the braai fail was not about the absence of men, but more about not using basic cooking sense

South Africans were amused after a women-only braai attempt went viral on TikTok, as frozen wors cooked straight on hot coals caused laughter, debates, and plenty of online reactions.

When TikTok user @dr.brigitta posted a video on 14 September 2025, she didn’t expect it to go viral so quickly. Within just one day, the clip garnered over 32,000 likes and more than 5,000 comments, with netizens sharing their thoughts on the unusual braai attempt. She captioned the post with:

“First braai attempt without males."

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In the video, a group of women gathered around a braai stand, eager to prepare meat on their own for the first time. Instead of thawing their wors beforehand, they placed the frozen meat directly onto the hot charcoal fire. The result was a burnt outer layer while the inside remained completely raw and frozen.

Frozen wors leaves TikTok divided

TikTok viewers wasted no time weighing in. Many were left in stitches, calling the clip one of the funniest braai mishaps they had seen. Others pointed out that the failure had nothing to do with men being absent, but rather with not applying basic cooking sense. Several users even asked why the group didn’t simply defrost or thaw the meat before tossing it onto the coals.

Despite the criticism, the video entertained thousands and sparked plenty of conversation. Some netizens defended the women, saying that trying and failing is part of learning, while others suggested that next time they use a microwave or hot water to soften the wors first. Whether people found it hilarious or frustrating, one thing is certain: the video added to South Africa’s endless collection of viral braai stories.

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Here's what netizens had to say

Samke M wrote:

“A simple YouTube or TikTok video on how to braai + meat temperature before braai'ng could've easily resolved this.”

It can’t be Tshepo 🇿🇦 commented:

“Put what on the braai stand?”

NKOSIKINGSA said:

“Then I must take her surname.”

Shenge wrote:

“Anidingi amadoda nidinga ingqondo nje kuphela. 😌”

Phokojoe wa Plasi commented:

“Problem is that you called it a ‘boros’.”

Sbu Maseko423 said:

“The fire. The packaging. The frozen meat. The man you need is Jesus. 😔”

Joe Martha Puth commented:

“How's it burnt, frozen and still in the package?”

Simphiwe Xhegs Manti said:

“1. At home, do you not defrost the meat before cooking it? 2. How do you braai whilst the 'boros' is still in its package? 3. Before cooking in public, you first cook at home. The same applies to braaing. Definitely not taking their surnames. ✋🏼🙂‍↔”

Check out the TikTok video below:

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3 other Briefly News stories about braai

• A South African man showcased an uncommon yet convenient braai method using his car engine.
• Denise Boucher, a South African woman living in South Carolina, United States, shared that she and her family enjoyed braai broodjies.
• A South African woman enjoying ribs at a public braai had her meal dramatically stolen by a bird of prey.

Source: Briefly News