- A dash cam video from South Africa showing a father fighting off three armed hijackers outside his home went viral on TikTok
- The father drew his own firearm and opened fire on the attackers while using his body to shield his daughter
- TikToker Dylan Page reacted to the footage in a video that drew thousands of comments from viewers worldwide
Source: TikTok
A South African father's split-second response to an attempted hijacking outside his home has left the internet stunned after dash cam footage of the incident went viral on TikTok on 22 October 2026.
American TikToker Dylan Page, known for his commentary on viral news stories, reacted to the clip. He opened with disbelief:
"South Africa? What in the freaking John Wick kind of fathers are you manufacturing out there?"
The footage showed a father and his daughter driving out of their front gate when a vehicle pulled up and three men jumped out. The father, rather than freezing, immediately drew his own licensed firearm and returned fire, positioning himself between the attackers and his daughter. All three men were shot and killed.
Page summed up the mood of many online:
"Everyone is celebrating this guy as a hero for saving his family. And he better get some good presents this Christmas."
View the TikTok video here.
SA dad celebrated as a hero online
The video attracted thousands of comments on Dylan's page from viewers across the world, with many praising the father's instincts and courage.
@paulotronics drew one of the biggest responses, writing:
"Mothers will die for their children, fathers will kill for their children."
@Julez added:
"He's not only saved his life and family but even the next victims. We thank you."
Not everyone was simply celebrating. @Samukelo Tlou raised a concern many South Africans would recognise:
"They might arrest this father, South African law is rubbish." The comment received over 5,400 likes and sparked 87 replies.
@Axodle pushed back on anyone who questioned whether the response was proportionate:
"@'Why is he killing people over a car?' It's not just over a car, he would've likely been stabbed and his daughter kidnapped and trafficked."
@Mlilizeli offered a bleaker reflection:
"Killing human beings for a car is insane."
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Source: Briefly News
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