"Is This Real?" Johannesburg Robot Turns Heads at Chery Dealership

• A video showed a humanoid robot inside a Chery dealership, with the Magumba track playing in the background
• The clip shifted attention away from cars and sparked playful speculation about the robot joining the viral dance challenge
• This moment highlighted how brands are increasingly using technology and entertainment to connect with audiences in new ways

South Africans were left amused and curious after a robot at a Johannesburg dealership became the centre of attention in a viral TikTok video.

A robot made an appearance at a Chery dealership in Johannesburg and quickly caught the attention of onlookers. The clip, posted by TikTok user @sandz.dubase, shows the humanoid female robot moving around inside the dealership while background music plays the viral Magumba track. The unusual sight had visitors pulling out their phones and sharing the moment, helping the video spread across social media.

Robots are not a common sight in local showrooms, which made the moment even more intriguing for customers. Instead of cars being the main attraction, the robot’s presence shifted the spotlight, creating a buzz that had little to do with vehicles. It showed how brands are beginning to experiment with technology and entertainment to capture attention in unexpected ways

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The trend of robots

The caption hinted that the robot might soon be participating in the ‘Amagumba Challenge,’ which sparked excitement on TikTok. With the Magumba song in the background, people jumped into the comments, imagining what it would look like if the robot actually joined in on the viral dance trend.

Beyond the humour, the video sparked larger conversations about how dealerships are embracing new marketing strategies. By adding an entertaining twist, the post didn’t just showcase cars but highlighted Chery as a brand willing to push boundaries. The way the humanoid robot was moving, netizens are convinced they will soon operate just like humans.

For viewers, it was a mix of curiosity, fun, and futuristic vibes that made the clip worth sharing. In this case, a robot, a song, and a little imagination turned an ordinary dealership visit into something people across South Africa are talking about.

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South Africa reacts to the video

Neema said:

"Amadoda ase South Africa azoli dlwengula leli robot."

Mbulelo Vangqa said:

"Ingaske animure ninye."

Nokuthulampayipheli said:

"Yaphela imisebenzi. 🥺"

Mrns81 said:

"What was created by God, you will never replace it, never. 🙏"

Pruh Nkosi said:

"Sisazophila isi movie sijahwa ilezinto. 😩"

Xolyxolie said:

"Yaz, wea are being replaced kancane, kancane sebezosibulala, nemisebenzi izoba worse ukungabikho. 🤞 Mina, I'm not happy about this."

Shortbase said:

"Kodwa amaphara azoyqaqa yonke lento."

Donald said:

"Awubheki NYASHI yidlalirobhothi osisi bethu bengenayo."

Watch the TikTok video below:

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• A company based in China shared its plan to launch a robot that can give birth to a human child, costing interested parties approximately R250,000.
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• A Tesla Optimus robot shocked onlookers by asking for personal space during an event, and the video has TikTokkers shook.

Source: Briefly News