‘RaptureTok’ goes viral as Evangelical Christians predict the end of the world is today... or tomorrow
What is ‘RaptureTok’? TikTok’s latest craze about the end of the world
- South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela has claimed that the rapture is imminent, stating it will occur on September 23 or 24, 2025.
- Mhlakela's prophecy, which he says came directly from Jesus, has become a viral sensation on TikTok, leading to the trend dubbed 'RaptureTok'.
- Some individuals on TikTok are taking the prophecy seriously, with examples including a man selling his car and a woman preparing Bibles for those who might be 'left behind'.
- One woman named Hannah claimed she was fired from her job after praying to be home with her family during the expected rapture, interpreting it as a confirmation.
- The prophecy has also been met with widespread mockery and jokes on social media platforms like TikTok and X, with many users highlighting the history of failed doomsday predictions and the lack of explicit biblical mention of the rapture.