Bongani Fassie, a well-known reality TV personality and performer, caught the attention of South Africans and his online followers this week during his appearance on SABC.
Previously, he created a buzz on social media when he launched a reality show titled Finding Bongani.
The hip-hop artist attracted significant attention when he celebrated his late mother’s birthday, the iconic Brenda Fassie, with a heartfelt heavenly birthday tribute.
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, social media user BabHlabisa shared his thoughts on a video of Fassie posted on his X account.
“Y’all watching channel 404? Bongani Fassie performing. SABC must respect us, what is this?” he asked.
Reactions to Fassie’s performance
@Mungomani commented:
“I am sure it’s AI, because hai khona (no way).”
@tNaxe23 responded:
“That Kung-Fu kick ended me.”
@Uyphiwo added:
“Art is always open to interpretation.”
@__T_touch replied:
“The sad part is that he’s only getting the platform because ingane ka Brenda, (because it’s Brenda’s son). But talent-wise akunalutho (he’s got nothing) shame.”
@CryptGod reacted:
“I sound ngathi si stereo sango 1976.”
@ThaboMahlanguT said:
“W*f, it’s good to have connections.”
@MlindeSimp93013 suggested:
“We need a Bongani Fassie and Andile Mpisane performance.”
@JustForTwees remarked:
“He reminds me of Andile Mpisane.”
@nkulichana_ wrote:
“I see everything else. But guys, why was he on the floor?”
@KaraboNotMoroka remarked:
“It must be a prank.”
@Mavkaveli mentioned:
“I’m so embarrassed on his behalf, w*f is this grown man doing?”
@tiyi_dambuza noted:
“The moment he put the mic down, I knew it’s about to go down.”
@m_kobene wrote:
“Brenda, what have you done and left us with?”
@STwashu reacted:
“The whole interview was cringeworthy… was he high on something? Oh, Nkosi, the performance was worse.”
@EllMasinga said:
“Ngimane ngashintsha channel ekseni. I was asking myself, like, who did he get to give him that interview slot! Really.”
@UminathiZulu commented:
“Dr Malinga has competition.”
@SakhileMoleshe expressed:
“I am just happy to see him enjoying himself. I think teens need to see this… this is what freedom looks like.”
@tNaxe23 replied:
“True, but at his age, he shouldn’t be doing his own stunts; he could’ve pulled a hamstring or slipped and fallen?”
@Allan_2801 wrote:
“Hayi maaan staaap.”
@tNaxe23 added:
“I am so sorry, so so sorry.”
