Cyril Ramaphosa took part in a viral TikTok dance challenge to Tyler’s hit song water

South Africa’s president was in the Western Cape attending the presidential youth engagement at Belle Hall Sports Complex

Cyril Ramaphosa dances to Tyla’s Water

The official Presidency of South Africa posted a video on X of Cyril Ramaphosa taking part in the water challenge. To close the event dedicated to the youth, Cyril ramaphosa did the Water Challenge.

The dance is based on the song by Tyler, who recently won a Grammy award for her viral song. Cyril Ramaphosa was with three others who wholeheartedly did the dance that was a hit on tiktok. Watch the video below:

Cyril ramaphosa water dance leave South Africa divided

Most netizens complained about the video, arguing that there were bigger issues to address. X users in South Africa vented about unemployment, student debt and more, saying no politician should be dancing.

@NalediChirwa was amazed:

This man found youth unemployment at 43% and it’s now at 58% and he has the audacity to twerk. What a useless man.

@bysosa_ complained:

“People are asking for donations towards their fees cause Nsfas excluded them financially, but nah your president is twerking , carefree. South Africa is vibes mos.”

@Busisiwe_Mng exclaimed:

“Students are in debts NiBusy ngomsanganano eyy.”

@MissManjo encouraged people to vote:

“Meanwhile, the country has an ACTUAL water crisis, and they are busy twerking. THIS IS WHY YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. WE NEED A GVT THAT TAKES US SERIOUSLY!

Tyla’s takeover explained

The song the president danced to became a hit in 2023. Tyla has steadily ridden the wave all the way to the Grammy Awards, where she made history as South Africa’s youngest nominated and the youngest Grammy winner.

Tyla is also the first to win an award in the category established especially for Africa.