Lying on CV Backfires as Man Is Asked To Speak Afrikaans in Viral Video, Leaving Mzansi in Stitches
- A hilarious video went viral showing a man's awkward office moment after a white lie on his CV came back to haunt him
- He was humorously caught out when asked to explain his absence in Afrikaans and made his attempts comical to viewers
- The relatable workplace blunder resonated widely, with many South Africans admitting to similar résumé white lies
South Africans were highly amused by a viral TikTok video in which a man's exaggerated Afrikaans fluency on his CV led to a hilarious and relatable office predicament.
Source: TikTok
A TikTok video posted by user @phepishiroyen has left South Africans laughing out loud after he shared a hilarious moment in the office where a white lie on his CV came back to haunt him. In the viral clip, the man admits that he had claimed to be fluent in Afrikaans on his résumé, a fib he never expected to be tested on. Unfortunately for him, that day came when he was asked to explain in Afrikaans where he had been the previous Friday.
With the camera rolling, he attempted to piece together an Afrikaans explanation while visibly struggling, stammering, and fumbling through the few phrases he knew. The video’s caption reads:
“On my CV I said I speak fluent Afrikaans, and I was caught up having to explain my absence on this other Friday.”
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His tone, posture, and expressions in the video made the moment even more comical. He sits awkwardly in the office, nervously trying to explain his absence while clearly biting his tongue, both literally and figuratively.
Relatable workplace blunder goes viral on TikTok
Mzansi couldn’t get enough of the relatable and humorous content. Many viewers flooded the comments, admitting they’ve also lied in their CVs with language skills or computer programs they barely understand.
The video resonated with many South Africans who’ve experienced similar situations at work or during job interviews. Whether it’s pretending to be fluent in Excel or claiming to have basic French, it’s a moment of truth that often ends in embarrassment, and, in this case, hilarity.
Commenters praised him for his bravery in owning up to the situation and still finding the humour in it. Some joked that at least he tried to speak Afrikaans instead of freezing completely, while others suggested this is why honesty is always the best policy.
TikTok continues to be a space where everyday moments become viral gems, and this video is a perfect example of how real-life blunders can bring people together through laughter. In a world where job competition is fierce, Phepishi's clip is a light-hearted reminder to be careful what you write on your CV, because one day, you just might be asked to prove it.
Source: TikTok
Mzansi reacted to the video
One user wrote:
"He's fetching the Afrikaans words every time he moves forward. 🤣🤣🤣"
Spoekie commented:
"He is using all the Afrikaans words he knows!"
Brenda Tlhalogang wrote:
"Kwanzima bandla lapho. I Afrikaans iya fetchwa. 😂"
Motso Phiri wrote:
"This reminds me of the essay I presented in Matric. 😂😂 I left my Afrikaans teacher speechless. 😶"
Cath commented:
"Did I hear 'gebergtes?' 🤣🤣🤣"
Dinah wrote:
"Language: 0%. Understanding: 100%. 😂😂😂😂"
Henna Penna commented:
"Not you rounding Afrikaans off to the nearest 10. 😂😂😂"
Tlhogi wrote:
"Ek het niks verstaan nie. 😩😩😩"
Thando X commented:
"Afrikaans unprepared speech."
Johanna Diedericks-Booysen wrote:
"Luister, luister. I still don't know what was said, and ek het geluister. 😁"
Tommy commented:
"South Africa is a Grade 12C. 😂"
Merle wrote:
"I am in pain. 🤦🏽🤣 Listening to him struggling."
SkgauzaM commented:
"If the boss doesn't understand, then he always had a personal vendetta against you. I mean that straight and forward. 🤣🤣🤣🤣"
Check out the TikTok video below
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- A man imagined how an American speaking Afrikaans would sound, and his video was a hit with South Africans.
- A South African woman asked her Australian husband to flirt with her by speaking Afrikaans, and it went viral on social media.
- A charming video featuring two Afrikaans-speaking siblings engaging in a cute argument entirely in isiZulu sparked widespread joy.
Updated by Hilary Sekgota, Human Interest HOD at Briefly News.
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