"Let's Take Him There": Learner Asking for Matric Dance Donations Met With Spirit of Ubuntu
- A South African matric student stood on the street holding a sign with his phone number, asking strangers to help him attend his matric dance
- The TikTok video went viral on 23 August 2026, sparking fierce debate about whether the boy's plea was appropriate
- South Africans flooded the comments with offers of cash, free makeup, a V-Class vehicle and full sponsorships for the young man
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A matric student in South Africa stopped strangers on the street to ask for help getting to his matric dance. He stood in his school uniform, holding a handwritten sign that read "Matric Dance Donations" alongside his cellphone number.
Source: TikTok
The video, posted on 23 August 2026, quickly spread across the platform and divided viewers. Some questioned why a learner would resort to public fundraising for a school social event. Others saw something entirely different: a young man who refused to let his circumstances write him off.
The backlash was swift, but so was the support for the video by TikToker @vuyisa.sigonyela. Many South Africans pushed back hard against those criticising the boy, pointing out that he showed up neat, in uniform, and took initiative rather than sitting back and doing nothing. Donations and offers began pouring in. Watch the video that got Mzansi talking:
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Ubuntu in the Comments Section
@Lerato Sebaya🌺 wrote:
"That kid is going to the dance, we are taking him. Everyone with weird comments shift."
@L.S NKOANA LUXURY SHUTTLE🔥🔥 said:
"I wanna offer him my V-Class."
@andrea_vxs shared:
"Just sent R200 through Capitec app using his number. Hope he has the best time at matric dance."
@Fifi Chaz❤️ commented:
"When is the matric dance? I would like to assist as well. For those with negative comments, pls with all due respect, just scroll. Thank you. Young man, you will attend your MD."
@lea_leia3🇿🇦 said:
"Some of the comments are truly disgusting and bitter!! Let this boy be!!"
@Langelihle Tasha asked:
"Y'all donate to Big Brother people but a kid suddenly its wrong?"
@Sammy🤍 wrote:
"I would like to pay for all his expenses one night away on night of his MD with a date and will gladly sponsor her dress and makeup ❤️ Please can he get in touch with me or how do I reach him?"
Other Briefly News stories about matric dances
- Grade 12 learners took a Quantum taxi for their grand entrance to their matric dance, sparked widespread fascination online.
- A matric dance black carpet entrance took place against a stunning mountain backdrop on 7 August 2026.
- A matric student in Lenasia took to the streets with a sign seeking donations for her matric dance.
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