{"id":33246,"date":"2026-06-20T11:31:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T11:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=33246"},"modified":"2026-06-20T11:31:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T11:31:27","slug":"jonasi-sparks-debate-fans-weigh-in-on-the-polygamist-casts-viral-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/jonasi-sparks-debate-fans-weigh-in-on-the-polygamist-casts-viral-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Jonasi Sparks Debate: Fans Weigh In on ‘The Polygamist’ Cast’s Viral Video"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The dramatic conclusion of one of television’s least liked characters, Jonasi Gomora<\/a>, has been met with great amusement online. Following the surprising finale of the popular series The Polygamist<\/i>, a viral video featuring the cast celebrating in a distinctly South African manner has set social media abuzz.<\/p>\n

In a clip shared on 17 June 2026, cast members were seen joyfully singing a traditional song together.<\/p>\n

As Jonasi Gomora (played by Sdumo Mtshali) was widely disliked, fans humorously suggested that this gathering was a celebration of his demise. His absence fueled comments on X (previously Twitter), as users referred to the event as “Jonasi’s after-tears.”<\/p>\n

In South Africa, it is customary for mourners to convene at the deceased’s home post-funeral for an “after-tears.” Unlike the somber funeral, these events are filled with food, drink, and lively music as friends and family come together to remember the deceased.<\/p>\n

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Viewers joked that the cast of ‘The Polygamist’ gathered in celebration after Jonasi Gomora’s death. Image: sdumo.mtshali
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Jonasi’s character met a tragic fate when he contracted HIV from an affair orchestrated by his enraged wife, Joyce, who arranged for the woman to infect him as a lesson.<\/p>\n

Viewers found humor in the sight of Jonasi’s two rivals, Joyce and Matipa, coming together. The pair, who spent the series at odds, were seen with cheerful expressions while singing side by side. Fans took to social media, commenting that the only event capable of uniting these warring spouses was their husband’s death.<\/p>\n

This video surfaced amid The Polygamist<\/i>‘s success, which has catapulted the local drama onto the global stage. The show has sparked discussions among social media users and Hollywood personalities alike, including Taraji P. Henson and daytime talk host Sherri Shepherd, who have both expressed admiration for the unpredictable narratives, demonstrating that the world of Jonasi has reached an international audience.<\/p>\n

Watch The Polygamist <\/i>cast’s video <\/a>below.<\/p>\n

Social media reacts to “after tears” video<\/h2>\n

marothiselaelo joked:<\/p>\n

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“Just look how nice it is now that Jonasi is six feet under.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

MokgadiMokgotho commented on Joyce and Matipa:<\/p>\n

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“I thought they hated each other, turns out they were just pretending.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

ernestmac54 queried:<\/p>\n

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“Is Jonasi the problem? Cause look at how they are vibrant and breaking into song without him.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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After tears kaJonas pic.twitter.com\/p6FZSKfKjG<\/a><\/p>— \ud83c\udf80Tholak\u0117l\u0117\ud83c\udf80 (@MkhwanaziTl) June 18, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>