{"id":55303,"date":"2026-04-07T18:42:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T18:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=55303"},"modified":"2026-04-07T18:42:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T18:42:09","slug":"utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignteboho-mokoena-under-fire-after-viral-video-shows-him-using-phone-while-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/04\/07\/utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignteboho-mokoena-under-fire-after-viral-video-shows-him-using-phone-while-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"Teboho Mokoena under fire after viral video shows him using phone while driving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mvp-content-main\">&#13;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_190289\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-190289\" class=\"wp-image-190289 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Teboho-Mokoena-under-fire-after-viral-video-shows-him-using.jpg?resize=600%2C401&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Teboho-Mokoena-under-fire-after-viral-video-shows-him-using.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fakazanews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Teboho-Mokoena-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-190289\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bafana Bafana star Teboho Mokoena<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Teboho Mokoena is facing criticism after a video showing him using his phone while driving made rounds on social media, raising concerns about road safety and responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>The clip, which surfaced on X on Monday, 6 April 2026, captures the Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder seemingly recording content while behind the wheel.<\/p>\n<p>In the footage, Mokoena appears focused on his phone camera as he drives, a moment that quickly drew attention online.<\/p>\n<p>The video was initially shared by a user identified as @The King of Trolls, who criticised the footballer\u2019s actions, suggesting he was putting himself at risk for the sake of content creation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe ever-smiling Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder is enjoying his ride while putting his life in danger because of content creation,\u201d the post read.<\/p>\n<p>As the clip gained traction, reactions from South Africans were divided, though many expressed concern over the dangers of using a phone while driving, especially given Mokoena\u2019s status as a public figure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is reckless and dangerous,\u201d wrote @NhlanhlaNkosi, while @mabetie9405 added, \u201cPhone and driving doesn\u2019t go along.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Others highlighted the influence he holds as a role model, with @StHonorable commenting, \u201cImagine, the whole man whom we trust is busy risking his life,\u201d and @WitOnTheWire warning, \u201cThey forget they are role models mxm #arrivealive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Watch the video below:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The ever smiling Mamelodi Sundowns &amp; Bafana Bafana midfielder is enjoying his ride while he\u2019s putting his life in danger because of content creation. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WMKR1j0DmW\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/WMKR1j0DmW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The King of Trolls (@StHonorable) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StHonorable\/status\/2041125919817863591?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 4 -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#Teboho #Mokoena #fire #viral #video #shows #phone #driving<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#13; 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