With the Vaal Dam overflowing after days of heavy rain, the HOT 1027 Breakfast Show decided to “cross live” to a spokesperson on the scene — and the call took an unexpected turn almost immediately.

From booming background noise to urgent updates and a surprise interjection from his wife, the conversation grew more unpredictable with every sentence, leaving the team struggling to keep a straight face. It’s a moment that caught everyone off guard in the best possible way, and the video is well worth a watch if you need a lift today.

From the moment the call connected, the voice on the line introduced himself with confident authority: “Yes, it’s Fillup. Official Vaal Dam Spokesperson.” What followed was a breathless attempt to report “live” from the edge of the overflowing dam.

“I can barely hear you with the roaring of all this water, Sparky!” he shouted, speaking over the thunderous soundscape behind him.

His updates became increasingly urgent and increasingly unlikely.

“There are currently 11 trillion cubic litres a second coming through the gates…” he declared, before suddenly adding: “They have just opened the 87th gate — no, Sparky, the 88th — wait — the 89th gate!”

And the wildlife, according to Fillup, was equally overwhelmed.
“The Vaal dolphin — also known as the barbel — is jumping clear out of the water!”

Then came a cameo from his wife, Hyacinth.
“Are you wet?” he asked.
Her answer: “I’m dripping like a percolator.”

Finally, just before the line dropped, Fillup delivered his closing flourish: “Take it from me, Sparky… it’s like Viagra Falls down here!”

Whether you heard it live or not, this wonderfully off-centre moment is one worth replaying — and the audio brings every second to life.