GREATER TZANEEN MUNUCIPALITY EMPLOYEE MOSHIKARO MOAGI GOES VIRAL WITH JHB

Moshikaro Moagi, a building inspector at the Greater Tzaneen Municipality, has become an overnight social media sensation after undertaking a daring and humorous challenge. Following Kaizer Chiefs' crushing 4-0 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Black Label Quarterfinal clash at FNB Stadium on Saturday night, Moagi made good on his pledge to walk from Johannesburg to Tzaneen.

Before the game, Moagi had posted a photo of himself holding a placard reading, “If Sundowns beat us tonight I will walk from JHB to Tzaneen.” When the final whistle blew, and Kaizer Chiefs suffered a heavy loss, social media platforms erupted with demands for Moagi to fulfill his promise. True to his word, Moagi hit the road, sharing videos and pictures of his journey along the N1, accompanied by a fellow Chiefs supporter. The stunt quickly captured the imagination of social media users on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, with Moagi’s posts going viral.

Comments and shares flooded in, as people admired his dedication and humor in facing the daunting challenge. The buzz didn’t stop there; mainstream media soon picked up the story, further amplifying his fame. Radio 2000 tweeted about Moagi’s trek, while Newsroom Africa conducted an interview with him, giving viewers a glimpse into his unique journey. Local radio stations Thobela FM and Energy FM also joined in, featuring Moagi on their programs. Adding to the excitement, renowned musician Master KG joined the online conversation, commending Moagi for his commitment and promising him tickets to the Homecoming Festival on December 24.