“Double Celebration”: Kaizer Chiefs Fan Carries Team T-Shirt to UKZN Graduation Stage, SA Amused

• A UKZN student graduating with flair had the entire graduation hall on its feet after celebrating his academic win and Kaizer Chiefs' victory
• During the graduation walk, he proudly revealed his team's T-shirt, in celebration of their Nedbank win, and his clip was shared on TikTok
• The clip went viral, with social media users hyping him up and saying both wins meant the world after his team's 10-year dry spell
• Briefly News spoke to Kuhle Dlamini, a Kaizer Chiefs superfan, about the pride supporters have in their team's Nedbank Cup win

One KZN graduate turned his walk across the stage into a double celebration for his degree and his favourite soccer team.

His clip was shared on TikTok by @ukzn_official, the university’s official account, leaving online users vibing hard with the moment and showing mad love.

Kaizer Chiefs fan owns the graduation stage

As the young man stepped up to the stage, he casually pulled out his Kaizer Chiefs shirt like a true fan and flexed with pride. The hall went wild. Everyone cheered as he repped the black and yellow while flashing the biggest smile. This was a double celebration as his team bagged the Nedbank Cup championship just in time for his graduation, after 10 years without a trophy.

Watch the TikTok video below:

A celebration that doesn't end

Briefly News spoke with Amakhosi with die-hard fan Kuhle Dlamini, to talk about the team's awojen spirit by their recent and the fans' loyalty.

We asked the man what flexing a Kaizer Chiefs jersey during such an important moment as the graduation tells us about the power of football in South African Culture. He said:

"Soccer isn’t just a sport in South Africa. It’s emotional, it’s political, it’s cultural. When the Chiefs win, it gives people hope. It unites people from different backgrounds. That graduate showed how deep the connection goes."

Some social media users said Kaizer Chiefs fans are educated, the team asked Kuhle how he feels about that statement. The superfan responded:

"Lol (laugh out loud)! I love that! We've been through memes, mockery, and memes again. But now? Now were're scholars, we're graduates, we're winners. Let the internet know, we're smart and we support a legendary team."

When asked what his hopes are for Kaizer Chiefs moving forward after their big moment is. Kuhle shared:

"I hope this win is the spark we've been needing. I would like to see consistency, hunger, and prophecies. And more than anything, I want to see fans keep the same energy. Let's rebuild the dynasty, brick by brick, goal by goal and regain our sport as the best team in Mzansi.

SA celebrates the graduate and his team

Social media users were feeling all the feels. Many said it wasn’t just about soccer, saying it was about pride, loyalty, and bouncing back after years of waiting. Some commented how the win gave them hope and brought life back into their team spirit.

Others joked that Kaizer Chiefs fans were educated, making the video even more legendary.

User @Kudlakuyadliwa joked:

"He must add on his CV that he supports Kaizer Chiefs, so that the employer will see he is loyal."

User @Africa We Are One shared:

"Yoh kanti i Kaizer Chiefs inabalandeli abangaki😆😆yoh 90% of South Africans are happy."

User @Happiness Pree Luks said:

"Khosi for life 🔥🔥."

User @lefa matenche shared:

"Double celebrations 💃."

User @Mufasa commented:

"Not just about the cup, it’s proof that even after 10 years, you can still win. Friends might finish before you, people might laugh, but be like Kaizer Chiefs: show up. One day, you’ll lift your trophy, celebrate like it’s the World Cup, and they’ll watch in silence. They’ll get jealous, start explaining, and forget they’ve been winning like your win hit ‘em personally😂."

User @Jonas Thapelo Maganyela joked:

"The Korobela that Mr Motaung gave us😭iyoooo I can't."

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• A young woman juggling her studies while working at a restaurant shared a clip of herself working at RoccoMamas cleaning toilets, windows and tables and then graduating, leaving many inspired on social media.
• A mother's celebration at her child's graduation turned into laughter after she decided to roll on the floor when she fell.
• A proud father broke into a traditional Zulu dance during his daughter’s graduation ceremony, throwing himself on the floor in a celebratory way and earning cheers from the crowd that filled the hall.

Source: Briefly News