Chaos at Nathi Mthethwa's Funeral
A TikTok video from Nathi Mthethwa's funeral shows mourners rushing for food, sparking outrage and debate about poverty, hunger, and social dignity in South Africa.
South Africans reacted with a mix of disbelief and sadness after witnessing mourners scramble for food at a high-profile funeral.
- A video posted by TikTok user @thobekakakhumalo on 12 October 2025 captured unexpected scenes from the funeral of former Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa.
- The clip drew over 7,000 likes and more than 3,000 comments, as South Africans reacted to the crowd seen rushing for food and drinks meant for guests.
The chaotic footage showed mourners walking away with several food packs and multiple beverages each, leading to a heated debate online.
Author's summary: Chaos erupts at funeral over food.