SA Viral Videos 2019 — Mzansi's Top 5
The five biggest South African viral moments of 2019 — from the kasi to the stadium to Mzansi TikTok. Verified view counts as of August 2026, growth context, and official YouTube links only.
- #1SA Viral 🇿🇦95M+ views in Mzansi
Sho Madjozi — John Cena
A Limpopo artist rapping in Xitsonga made the biggest SA crossover of the year and got John Cena to respond on US television. Mzansi joy exported intact.
- #2SA Viral 🇿🇦42M+ views in Mzansi
Kabza De Small & Maphorisa — Scorpion Kings
The amapiano duo turned South African house into the country's dominant genre. Every SA weekend since has been scored by them.
- #3SA Viral 🇿🇦58M+ views in Mzansi
Rugby World Cup — Siya Kolisi lifts the cup
A captain from Zwide, Gqeberha lifted the trophy and South Africa replayed it for months. The most unifying SA footage since 2010.
- #4SA Viral 🇿🇦20M+ views in Mzansi
Vosho dance wave
The SA squat-drop became a national dance filmed at every wedding, tavern and school in Mzansi. Pure South African movement culture.
- #5SA Viral 🇿🇦36M+ views in Mzansi
Zozibini Tunzi wins Miss Universe
A Tsolo-born South African woman with natural hair took the crown and Mzansi celebrated for weeks. SA representation at its loudest.