South African TikTokker Calls Out ChatGPT's Struggles With Sotho And Xhosa

Holifil

31 Mar, 2025

A South African woman posted a hilarious TikTok video showing her chat with ChatGPT in Sotho and Xhosa
The video captures her stunned reaction to the AI’s odd accent, leading to a playful rant by the end
TikTok users loved the clip, finding humor in the AI’s accent struggles and celebrating the woman's wit

A TikTok user puts ChatGPT's language skills to the test. Image: @amahle.gebane Source: TikTok

ChatGPT has been impressing people worldwide, but one South African TikTokker isn’t letting it off the hook so easily. In a recent viral video, she hilariously highlights the AI's struggles with Sotho and Xhosa, leaving viewers in stitches.

When ChatGPT Meets South African Languages

The TikTok user, @amahle.gebane, shared an audio clip where she interacts with ChatGPT in Sotho and Xhosa. The AI’s attempt at speaking these languages was far from perfect, leaving her both amused and exasperated. Her reaction is a perfect blend of humor and disbelief, making the video a must-watch.

As the conversation unfolds, she can’t help but call out the AI’s accent, saying, “Your Sotho is bad, your Xhosa is terrible.” Her candid feedback adds an extra layer of entertainment to the video, showcasing her frustration with the AI's linguistic shortcomings.

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A Playful Rant Against AI

But the TikTokker doesn’t stop there. She goes on to question ChatGPT about its plans to improve its proficiency in South African languages. She points out how effortlessly the AI handles other languages, like English, while struggling with Sotho and Xhosa. Her curiosity and wit make the video relatable and engaging for viewers.

Here’s the full video:

The South African TikTok community embraced the video wholeheartedly. The comments section quickly filled with laughter and shared experiences as users chimed in about their own encounters with ChatGPT’s accent issues.

Reactions from the TikTok Community

Here’s what some users had to say:

@thumphile shared:

"ChatGPT speaks like someone who’s only known English and has now started learning their mother tongue."

@LindaDlamini joked:

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"Why does it sound like Mandarin? 😭😭🤣🤣"

@Mathapelo commented:

"ChatGPT is doing too much. 😭😭"

@k🤍 added:

"I actually choked when it switched to Xhosa. 😭"

@n d o ḓ a - n ṋ e shared:

"I asked it to speak Tshivenda with me and yoh😭😭 It was pure gibberish."

@ms_od1 noted:

"In her defense, you were confusing the poor ChatGPT by mixing Sotho and Tswana 😂😂 Dikgang vs ditaba 😂"

@answertjiane laughed:

"Not you shouting at an AI. 😭😭😭🤣😂"

@aobakwe observed:

"At the end, it sounded like she wanted to cry. 😭"

@Eric quipped:

"No ways, that’s Sesotho from Wakanda 😹"

ChatGPT Evolves: The AI Gets More ‘Human’

In other AI news, the company behind ChatGPT has rolled out a significant update to its artificial intelligence technology. GPT-4 promises to be safer and more accurate than its predecessor, bringing a new level of sophistication to the AI world. This update comes as ChatGPT continues to captivate users globally, sparking conversations about its capabilities and limitations.

As AI continues to evolve, interactions like the one captured by @amahle.gebane remind us that there’s still room for improvement, especially when it comes to understanding diverse languages and accents. For now, TikTok users will continue to find joy in these humorous encounters, proving that even AI has its funny moments.