“Thembi’s Focus”: Sis Thembi Gets Roped Into Doing a Dance Video With a Dance Champion
- A young SA dance champion got Sis Thembi to join her in a dance challenge video
- The clip showed the pair dancing in a hallway, with Thembi following the young girl's choreography
- South Africans praised Thembi for her energy and dedication, with many celebrating the bond between her and the young dancer
- Briefly News spoke to dance expert Jayshri Rangasamy regarding TikTok dance challenges and why they are so popular
Source: TikTok
On 4 November 2025, sis Thembi made headlines again, but this time she was not just cooking, cleaning or chatting with her boss, Malcolm Wentzel. She was roped into doing a dance challenge with his daughter, and Thembi absolutely killed it. The video showed the domestic worker, who's become a beloved figure in South Africa because of her heartwarming relationship with Malcolm, dancing alongside a young SA dance champion, and the results were so impressive that the clip got over 260,000 views.
The video was posted with the caption:
"Thembi's focus is on point, we are getting there🤪"
The clip started with Thembi and the young girl standing in a wide hallway in their home. The young dancer kicked off the moves, and Thembi followed right behind her, matching the choreography step for step. It's unclear how long they practised, but Thembi kept up with the routine and got lots of praise for her effort and energy. The fact that she was willing to join in and have fun showed just how much she's loved by everyone around her.
Source: TikTok
Mzansi celebrates Thembi's moves
South Africans rushed to the comments to cheer Thembi on and celebrate the fun moment.
@jayglitch wrote:
"She was waiting for this part ❤"
@aaliyah shared:
"I can just tell you're her baby."
@ariella_2711 joked:
"Okay, wait, the background looks good. Gonna take those plans for my future house 😝😝💪"
@pink gushed:
"Yess wena, Thembi 😍😍"
@lan3_musiek said:
"Besties 🫶💃🏻💃🏻"
@big_mama_simzzz asked:
"Your dad is also on TikTok, right?"
@god_is_love cheered:
"Whoop 🙌🏼 🔥"
TikTok and dance challenges
According to experts on Mimiqit, dance challenges on TikTok have become a cultural and social revolution. The platform's algorithm-driven content discovery has created the perfect place for dance challenges to thrive. These challenges usually involve users performing a specific set of dance moves to a popular song.
People participate in these challenges following the latest trends, trying to go viral. People also love taking part in these challenges because they foster a sense of community and connection for everyone taking part in the challenge.
TikTok user @yadi_addison, known as Addison van der Merwe, is a dancer who has gained recognition for her urban hip-hop dance skills and has celebrated success in many dance competitions.
Speaking to Briefly News writer, Nerissa Naidoo, dance expert Jayshri Rangasamy discussed TikTok dance challenges and why they are so popular. She stated:
"TikTok dances are fascinating because they blend creativity, rhythm, and social connection in a way we’ve never seen before. What makes it even more interesting is how TikTok brings different cultures, styles, and personalities together. You’ll see hip-hop mixed with traditional steps, contemporary fused with street dance, and people of all ages joining in. It’s not just about dancing but about expression, identity and being part of a global moment. That’s what keeps it so exciting."
Watch the TikTok clip below:
More dance moves going viral
- Briefly News recently reported on American singer Ciara dancing to South African star Tyla's hit song in a trending clip.
- Bontle Modiselle showed people she's a dancer first when she appeared in a video at a workshop krumping, and the performance took people back.
- Three medical students had Mzansi in stitches after their attempt at an amapiano dance routine went viral.
Source: Briefly News
Nerissa Naidoo (Human Interest Editor) Nerissa Naidoo is a writer and editor with seven years of experience. Currently, she is a human interest writer at Briefly News and joined the publication in 2024. She began her career contributing to Morning Lazziness and later joined Featherpen.org. As a TUW ghostwriter, she focused on non-fiction, while her editorial roles at National Today and Entail.ai honed her skills in content accuracy and expert-driven editing. You can reach her at nerissa.naidoo@briefly.co.za
Jayshri Rangasamy (Medical Scientist - Pharmacologist - Clinical Team Lead) Jayshri Rangasamy, Fortrea's Clinical Operations Delivery Leader, oversees the company's Clinical Team. She has extensive experience in both infectious diseases (tuberculosis, Ebola, COVID-19) and non-infectious diseases (cardiovascular, endocrinology, and gastroenterology), as well as oncology (lung cancer, hematologic malignancies). Rangasamy, who holds a MS and BS in Pharmacology and Human Physiology from the University of Pretoria, is an advocate for empathetic leadership. She's also a certified Latin and ballroom dancer.
