"Ke Sidechick": Groom Answers Phone Call During Wedding, Sparks Mixed Reactions Online
- A groom surprised guests by casually answering a phone call during his wedding ceremony, continuing the conversation as if it were just another day
- The unexpected moment, captured and shared on TikTok, quickly went viral, sparking laughter and debate online
- Social media users speculated that the groom might have been handling "last-minute lobola payments" or receiving marriage advice, adding humour to the special day
- Briefly News spoke to psychologist and relationship expert Penny Holburn, who touched on the negative impact of cheating
A groom surprised guests by casually answering a phone call during his wedding ceremony and continued the conversation as if it were just another day.
Source: TikTok
Groom chatting on phone during wedding
The unexpected moment was captured on camera and was shared on TikTok on June 16, 2025, under the handle @jayswart3.
@jayswart3's video has since gone viral on social media, sparking laughter and debate online. The incident took place at a traditional wedding ceremony, where the groom, dressed in matching African clothing with his partner, who was dancing while he sat on the chair.
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As the proceedings continued, the groom could be seen on the phone, talking. To make matters more amusing, he appeared completely unbothered as he spoke animatedly while guests watched in disbelief.
Some guests could be seen chuckling in the background, while others looked slightly confused by the groom’s nonchalant behaviour. The bride managed to keep her composure as she continued dancing while her man chatted on the phone.
Social media users quickly reacted to the clip, with many joking that the groom might have been finalising 'last-minute lobola payments' or receiving marriage advice. Others teased that this was a clear sign of how some men are always "on the clock," even on their big day.
While the reason behind the phone call remains unknown, the groom’s unusual act has added a humorous twist to what should have been a solemn moment. One thing is certain: this couple's special day will be remembered not just for their love, but for a phone call that stole the spotlight
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Expert discusses the negative impact of cheating
Penny Holburn, a psychotherapist and relationship specialist, told Briefly News that adultery is "devastating" for the partner who was cheated on unless there is an agreement that the marriage is open. The relationship expert continued by outlining the consequences of cheating on an individual basis:
"The pain and hurt generated are immense and hard to get past. The partner who cheated needs to stop cheating. There needs to be an understanding of why the cheating occurred. Since trust has been broken, it will take time and a lot of effort to rebuild the relationship. It can be done, but it is not easy, and rebuilding trust takes a long time," she said.
SA reacts with mixed emotions
People in Mzansi were divided over the young man's behaviour as they took to the comments section to share their thoughts, saying:
Praisy123 said:
"Obviously, the person a phonang ke sidechick to confirm gore vele vele wa nyala. o tla phounela ke mang coz everyone close to him ba tlile lenyalong."
Ntsoko's Events wrote:
"People and assumptions ai . What if is the friend calling asking for directions?"
Lulu Titanium Rikhotso expressed:
"Mara, even the board didn’t include uMr. Someone might be marrying herself."
Mama G shared"
"This is proof that not everyone you invite to your event loves you."
Gevaarlik10 stated:
"She saw him on someone’s status, now he has to explain."
Obeldefleur commented:
"Red Flags will always show!"
MS MMOHLALA replied:
"These days, a lot of men are hustlers running businesses on their own. You find out they called him about one of the businesses... You guys forget that after this 12-hour thing, there's still more to life, you will be demanding, and there are still bills to pay also."
Source: TikTok
Women who caught their men cheating
- Briefly News previously reported that a woman had the shock of her life after she found her boyfriend snuggled up in bed with his side chick, who was a friend.
- A woman's heart sank as she saw her boyfriend, hand-in-hand with another woman, strolling through the shopping mall.
- A woman in South Africa was seen in a TikTok video destroying her cheating boyfriend's iPhone.
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Source: Briefly News
Johana Mukandila (Human Interest Editor) Johana Tshidibi Mukandila has been a Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News since 2023. She has over four years of experience as a multimedia journalist. Johana holds a national diploma in journalism from the Cape Peninsula University Of Technology (2023). She has worked at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, PAICTA, BONA Magazine and Albella Music Production. She is currently furthering her education in journalism at the CPUT. She has passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. Reach her at johana.mukandila@briefly.co.za
Penny Holburn (Founder of Penny Holburn Coaching) Penny Holburn is a life, career and business coach running her own coaching business since 2010. She has spent 20 years as a consultant in psychological assessment, organisational development, personal and business change, leadership development, coaching and counselling. Penny has majors in psychology and industrial psychology and an MSc Cum Laude in psychology and has completed a Senior Management Development Programme through Wits Business School.
