“You Just Met Jesus”: KZN Friends Seek Blessings From a Man Resembling the “Jesus” Figure, SA Amused

“You Just Met Jesus”: KZN Friends Seek Blessings From a Man Resembling the “Jesus” Figure, SA Amused

  • A humorous video depicted three young men running after a man who resembled a religious figure on the side of a KZN road to ask for “immediate blessings”
  • The funny clip was shared on TikTok, where it garnered massive views and comments from an amused online community
  • Social media users were amused, joking that the trio's prayers may be answered and that the random sightings proved that Mzansi is full of life

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The Caucasian man was in a white robe and carrying a long stick
Three friends ran toward a man they called "Jesus" to ask for blessings. Image: @siniki.niki
Source: TikTok

A group of friends captured what they felt was a spiritual encounter with a man they associated with God on a busy KZN road, and the video became a viral hit, showcasing a moment of unexpected faith and chaos.

The clip, shared on TikTok by @siniki.niki, showed the three young men’s excitement, sparking a wave of amusement from viewers who loved their bold and fearless nature.

The scene, shot on the side of a road in KwaZulu-Natal, shows three young men running full speed toward a man walking slowly. The target of their pursuit was dressed in a long white robe, a white cloth wrapped around his head and neck, and carrying a stick, making him strongly resemble the “Jesus” figure.

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The three young men approached him, speaking over one another as they reached him, showering the surprised figure with praise, calling him “Man of God,” “Lord,” and “Father Lord.” They all urgently asked for brand-new blessings. One of the men was impressed by the man’s footwear, exclaiming that he was wearing Adidas sandals, noting the brand’s signature three stripes.

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Others mentioned a few places they saw the man in KZN
The trio's video left social media users amused and calling them confident. Image: @siniki.niki
Source: TikTok

SA reacts to the video of the KZN trio

The viral clip gained a massive 350K views, 24K likes, and over 900 comments from social media users who were entertained by the young men's funny, spontaneous behaviour. Many viewers said that being bored in Mzansi was simply a choice, referring to the endless source of humour found in the country.

Some humorously predicted the trio’s prayers would be answered quickly, as they had spoken directly to the “son of God.” Others, who were KZN locals, mentioned specific spots where they had seen the man walking around the province, adding to the general sense of amusement and local intrigue.

User @Akash Ramkelawan said:

"I saw this guy yesterday. I slowed down, thought my time was up."

User @shootDRVCO shared:

"He was studying in Darul Uloom College in Newcastle. I know him."

User @Austin Phillips teased:

"Guys, please get 'Jesus' a phone so he can get TikTok. We need the tea."

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User @Tshego shared:

"KZN must be declared as a country 🤣😂."

User @sewa said:

"You guys are going to be millionaires. You're blessed, you just met 'Jesus'."

User @C'Best joked:

"Really? No car, bicycle or donkey, at least while the followers are blessed with mansions, cars and riches in his name.😇 Uvela ngempatata yamaskandi (he's showing up with Maskhandi musicians' sandals)? Hayi rather ngiye Kwa Shembe (I'll gladly go to Shembe).

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  • A South African woman attended a church in South Korea and rejoiced by singing and dancing during the service despite being the only African in the building.

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Bongiwe Mati (Human Interest Editor) Bongiwe Mati is a Human Interest reporter who joined Briefly News in August 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Her journalism journey began in 2005 at the university newspaper. She later transitioned to marketing and sales at Leadership Magazine under Cape Media (2007-2009). In 2023, she joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant, contributing to digital and print platforms across current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. Bongiwe can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za