“You’re Brave”: SA Reacts to Astron Petrol Attendant Dancing Next to Cash-in-Transit Vehicle
- A talented petrol attendant earned widespread recognition for his unique and entertaining customer service
- His impressive dance moves, captured on video and shared on TikTok, included performing next to a G4S cash-in-transit vehicle
- Social media reacted with astonishment and amusement, widely praising his bravery and fearless approach
- Briefly News spoke with Siphosethu Dapula, a seasoned Engen petrol attendant, about the viral dancing petrol attendant from Astron
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A young petrol attendant recently gained significant attention for his incredibly spirited customer service.
The video went viral after it was shared by @sihle_nkocy on TikTok, capturing positive views from users who were impressed by his daring performance.
The young Astron petrol attendant, recently honoured by his brand for his enthusiasm for entertaining customers through dancing while serving them, shared a compelling video. The clip captured him dancing next to a G4S cash-in-transit (CIT) armoured vehicle, which had stopped at his fuel station.
The petrol attendant's bold display
He performed the popular Umlamdo dance while holding onto the feared vehicle, known for sometimes attracting criminals and being a site of high tension. The man effortlessly executed the Magumba dance challenge, adding his distinctive charm to it in an impressive and captivating way.
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Adding fun to the work enviroment
We at Briefly News had the pleasure of speaking with Siphosethu Dapula, an Engen petrol attendant with over 10 years of experience, to get his perspective on the recent internet sensation.
The team asked the petrol attendant what his reaction was to seeing the man dancing next to the G4S truck. He responded:
"The video caught my eye. After more than 10 years working at different fuel stations, you see all sorts, but that was something else. To be dancing with that much energy, right next to a G4S car, that's bold. It certainly made me smile."
We asked if Siphosethu agrees with the masses who said it takes a certain kind of courage to perform freely in front of a cash-in-transit vehicle. He added:
"It absolutely does! Those G4S trucks carry a heavy presence. Most people, even we as attendants, keep our distance. So, for him to be dancing right there, doing the Magumba and Umlando moves, yes, that's brave. He wasn't letting anything stop his fun."
When asked if he's seen anything similar in his long career as a petrol attendant, Siphosethu said:
"In my time working on all these petrol stations, I've seen friendly faces and good services, of course. But someone dancing with that much flair and confidence, especially next to a G4S truck, no, I haven't seen anything quite like that. He's certainly one of a kind."
SA praises the petrol attendant's courage
The viral video garnered 6.4M views, 484K likes, and 10.8K comments from social media users who were entertained and stunned. Many called him brave and humorously noted that he 'walked through the shadow of death' by approaching the avoided armoured truck. Some users admitted they would never get close to such a vehicle, fearing that a heist gang might be nearby and that bullets could begin flying unexpectedly.
Others declared that he had won the Magumba dance challenge, adding that he understood the 'stashes of money' part in the song, making a playful connection to the large sums of cash the truck carries.
User @Bontle Modiselle said:
"O nale sebete shem (you are very brave)🔥."
User @Darlton M joked:
"Challenge closed. You walked through the valley of the shadow of death."
User @MalibutheMk1 teased:
"I will tell my future kids that this was the real Mandela, a brave man who risked his life for his people 🤣."
User @Victoria Mokoatle commented:
"The only person who understood the song and the challenge ... well-done 🥰."
User @kokie@foreverlivingFBO shared:
"You nailed it 🥰. But, do the challenge next to SBV🐗. I want to see something 🤣."
User @King Solomon said:
"No one would’ve ever believed you, bro 😂. You danced next to a G4S van and lived to tell the tale? That's the real prize! Close the challenge😂."
Watch the TikTok video below:
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Source: Briefly News
