A prophecy by South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela, predicting the Rapture on 23–24 September 2025, has stirred global anxiety. Viral posts under the hashtag #RaptureTok suggests that some believers are quitting jobs, selling cars and preparing as if the end were imminent.
Rumours have also circulated in the UK and elsewhere that parents are considering withdrawing children from school or selling property. Yet so far, there is no verified evidence of any widespread disruption to institutions. Experts stress that the panic is more visible online than in everyday life and that the prediction itself lacks credible support.
