THE WORLD is ending TODAY according to the most 'reputable' of sources — a viral video from a social media pastor. 2 It's the end of the world according to pastor Joshua Mhlakela Credit: Getty2 The theory has gone viral on social media Credit: GettyWhy is everyone saying The Rapture is happening today? The widespread chatter around the Rapture occurring today — September 23, 2025 — is down to pastor Joshua Mhlakela. The idea quickly caught fire on social media, especially TikTok, fueling the hashtag #RaptureTok. As of September 23, 2025, Mhlakela hasn't addressed the viral social media phenomenon his prophecy created.