Somizi Mhlongo Shares Screenshot After Getting Humbled by an Uber Driver: “I Deserved It”

• A displeased Uber driver recently served Somizi Mhlongo a piece of humble pie
• The flamboyant media personality shared a screenshot of his interaction with his driver, who lashed out at him over his manners, or lack thereof
• Both SomGAGA and his social media followers said he deserved it, with many admiring him for taking accountability

Imagine waiting for your Uber to arrive and your driver cancelling at the last minute, all because you didn't greet them.

This was what happened to Somizi Mhlongo on 24 August 2025 when he apparently forgot his manners.

The veteran actor and TV presenter posted a screenshot of his awkward interaction with an Uber driver, who seemed irritated when Somizi merely texted instructions without greeting him. He said:

"A simple 'Hello' does not take R5 out of your pocket. Manners, please."

It's clear that the driver was unfazed by Somizi's celebrity, and his stern message left the former Idols SA judge feeling mortified:

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"Tjo, guys, I’ve just been humbled by the Uber driver and I deserved it, lol. 'Cause I mean, where are my manners? I just texted my unit number without greeting, which is so not like me.

SomGAGA went on to reveal that the driver cancelled his trip. However, after their humbling interaction, instead of complaining or reporting him, he said the man deserved a "tip and 10 stars," and his fans agreed.

Social media reacts to Somizi Mhlongo's drama

Fans and followers admired Somizi for taking accountability:

Media personality, Dineo Moloisane, said:

"We really get carried away. Don’t be harsh on yourself, Miziiii, you know yourself and your heart. It happened to be that day for you, shem. Hadeeee."

oleratosempe wrote:

"Self-awareness and accountability are everything. As someone who’s very big on greeting, I truly love you even more for this!"

pearlly_berry admired Somizi Mhlongo:

"I love your accountability more than anything."

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imbaliyekhaya__ added:

"I love how you accept your faults."

zann_majobe posted:

"One thing I admire about Somizi is that he will call himself out and go the extra mile to do what's right. Perfect example is the Sweet Guluva situation, now this."

busisiwe_am responded:

"This shows how human you are to realise that."

Meanwhile, others said the Uber driver's reaction was valid

_rethaaaaaaa said:

"I always do this. When someone just texts their unit number, I always let riders know, 'Please start with a greeting, we don't know each other.' Simple, if you defend yourself, I'm cancelling."

bongani_drama posted:

"I am definitely the Uber driver, people must greet, bethuna. I bet you meant well, too."

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Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News