When South African preacher Joshua Mhlakela declared that the rapture would take place on 23-24 September, 2025, thousands on TikTok believed him. His prophecy, that Jesus would return for his followers during the Feast of Trumpets, exploded under the hashtag #RaptureTok, sparking both hope and memes.
But as the sun rose on 25 September, the apocalypse hadn't arrived. Instead, believers who had prepared for the end of days, some emotionally, others financially, found themselves in the same old world, scrolling through comment sections filled with jokes about still having to pay rent.
