A viral AI-generated video showing South African President Cyril Ramaphosa dancing has sparked a national debate after it reached about 10 million views on social media platforms.
The video was created using artificial intelligence technology and shows Ramaphosa moving to music in a way that looks real but was not filmed in reality.
Many users found the clip entertaining and funny, while others raised concerns about respect for the office of the president and the ethical use of AI to create manipulated media.
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Didn’t know ramaphosa can dance like this 🤭 pic.twitter.com/Hy4JlkBXVl
— BraTokolloZA_ (@BraTokolloZA_) December 31, 2025
South Africans reacted strongly online, with some saying the video should be illegal or that it crosses a line, and others defending it as harmless humour or creative digital art.
The debate clearly highlights growing questions about how AI-generated content can influence public perception, fuel misinformation, or blur the line between comedy and disrespect.
