“Abandoned the Sokkie”: SA Enjoys Afrikaner Patron’s Comical Shaky Dance Moves

• An Instagram user, Akeano Smith, shared the moment an Afrikaner man danced to his heart's content at a restaurant
• The jovial dancer shook his body as he busted out his moves, not caring about the onlookers who surrounded him
• South Africans on the internet enjoyed the viral video and joked in the comment section of the post
• Akeano shared with Briefly News more details about what went down at the Mexican restaurant

A viral video of an Afrikaner man dancing at a restaurant has captured South Africa’s attention, sparking laughter and pride across social media.

Instagram user Akeano Smith uploaded the fun moment on his account on 17 July, 2025, putting Tyla's latest single Is It over the original audio. The grey-haired man took centre stage, shaking his body while holding a glass of beer in his hand.

Akeano told Briefly News that the festivities took place at a restaurant called Mexican Grill on 31 May, 2025, after patrons ordered a round of shots. This led to the restaurant playing the 2004 song Gasolina by the Puerto Rican artist Daddy Yankee.

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The unidentified man didn't seem to have a care in the world as he busted his moves with a smile in front of staff members and customers.

Health benefits of dancing

According to the health publication Better Health Channel's website, there is a list of physical and mental benefits when it comes to dancing, be it jazz, ballet, square dancing, or even pole dancing.

Below are a few of the benefits:

• Muscle tone and strength improvement
• Better social skills
• Increased physical confidence
• Weight management
• Better coordination, flexibility and agility
• Mental functioning improvement
• Stronger bones and a reduced risk of osteoporosis
• Improved condition of the heart and lungs
• Greater self-esteem and self-confidence
• Improved general and psychological well-being

SA loves Afrikaner's dance moves

The viral video, which was posted on other social media platforms, entertained South Africans, who felt it was a proud 'no DNA, just RSA' moment. Radio personality Khutso Theledi even gave the clip a like.

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@yearoftheparkrun shared with a laugh:

"Oom Jan has abandoned the sokkie sokkie for the twerkie twerkie. Man, I love my countrymen."

@yasminm9s loved the video and humorously said:

"Yes, Uncle, show them how to shake."

@janine.zuerker wrote in the comment section:

"This vibe, it‘s just pure love to live nowhere else. Lekker!"

Proudly South African @besterrb told the online community:

"We are just next-level awesome. No other country can vibe like us."

@zanele_posh had their eyes on another patron. They added a fire emoji to their message and pointed out:

"The one doing the vosho at the back."

@molleloa17 stated under the post:

"This is the beautiful Rainbow Nation. I love my people."

Take a look at the Instagram post below:

3 Other stories about dancing South Africans

• In another article, Briefly News reported that CCTV footage caught a Tops employee from Ladismith vibing to an Afrikaans song. The clip showed how music brings joy, even during working hours.
• An Afrikaner farmer working in the United States captivated local audiences when he participated in the Magumba challenge that has gone viral on TikTok.
• A Zulu woman shared herself sokkie dancing with an Afrikaans gentleman. The duo twisted and turned as they danced to the popular Afrikaans song Lemoene.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News