As Dezemba draws nearer, Covivi is still a reality, but South Africans are dancing their blues away.
The newest song to hit the trend list this week is John Vuli Gate. And judging by its popularity, it's quickly taking over from the Jerusalema dance.
But will it take over the ultimate and classic crowned gem, Sister Bethina, as some internet users predicted? Only time will tell.
A group of girls, dressed in short black attire and heels, set the internet ablaze with their shaking touché moves to the song, which sparked off a nationwide challenge.
Their video was posted on TikTok and quickly made its way to other social media platforms.
According to Twitter users, the dance requires a healthy bottom and men should avoid it. It's also much less complicated than the Jerusalema steps.
It's so easy that even gogos are jumping on it.
The artist behind the song is Mapara A Jazz, consisting of duo Mano Nephawe and Leonard Malatji from Mamelodi, Pretoria.
In one day the group, who feature Ntosh Gazi and Colano on the song, received more than 70 000 new followers on their account.
"Got on TV and am receiving inboxes and e-mails from big brands already. Things can turn around real quick," said the duo.
Even Amapiano kings, Kabza De Small and Maphorisa have given the song a thumbs up.
The group explained via their Twitter account that the oneline song was taken from the 2005 local film, Tsotsi, starring Presley Chweneyagae and Terry Pheto. It basically means, John open the gate.
Nambitha Mpulwana plays Pumla in the film, and frantically yells to her husband, John (Rapulana Seiphemo), to open the gate via the intercom. But she still gets shot by Tsotsi.
The lyrics also set off a debate on what the word stocko means. Most agree that it means a beautiful female with zero brains. Used in context: "I organised a stocko for the house party."
A term, some say, will soon replace slay queen.
