“It Gets Better”: Mzansi Supports Woman With Driving Anxiety Buying a New Car

“It Gets Better”: Mzansi Supports Woman With Driving Anxiety Buying a New Car

  • A woman shared that she bought her first car, even though she confessed to having driving anxiety
  • The TikTok video showed the lady receiving the keys to her vehicle as well as a delicious gift basket
  • Social media users took to the post's comment section to show their support and how they could relate to her fears
A woman with driving anxiety bought herself a new car.
Driving anxiety didn't stop a happy woman from buying her first car. Images: Nicole A Brukwe / YouTube, @nicoleabrukwe / TikTok
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Buying a new car brings a sense of freedom and independence, but the open road can still be intimidating. One courageous woman conquered her driving fears when she purchased a new car.

She's no passenger princess

A content creator named Nicole Brukwe uploaded a video on her TikTok account (@nicoleabrukwe) to share the moment she bought her first car. The clip shows the young woman at a Renault dealership receiving the keys to her whip. She also received a gift basket filled with champagne, chocolates and more.

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Nicole confessed in the video that even though she bought a new vehicle, she had driving anxiety. However, the excitement for her car may stop her fears of the open road.

The proud car owner wrote in the post's caption:

"My baby is so cute."

Watch the video below:

Internet users support new car owner

Many people on the internet sent congratulatory messages and felt they could relate to Nicole and her anxieties.

@ndingu_mbuyisa spoke to the online community when they said:

"All those with driving anxiety, let's gather here to congratulate one of our own."

@miimii_leon shared their story with Nicole, writing:

"Congratulations! I didn’t drive for two years after getting my licence because of my anxiety, and it changed after I got my car. Now, I’m a confident driver! Wishing you many safe, happy miles."

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@amomanamela congratulated the woman on her achievement and commented on her outfit choice:

"Not you matching with your car, looking all cute!"

@shopritesakkie assured the happy driver:

"It gets better, I promise. I hope you have unlimited, safe kilometres."

@thefamily_blacksheep0 also added positivity to the comment section:

"Congratulations, and more blessings."

Renault Kwid driver spends R360 to fill up tank

In another article, Briefly News reported about a woman who shared she spent R360 to fill up her tank with petrol while travelling across provinces.

A few people online were stunned at the amount Kwid driver paid, while others remained sceptical.

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Jade Rhode (Editor) Jade Rhode is a Human Interest Reporter who joined the Briefly News team in April 2024. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhodes University, majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics. Before pursuing her tertiary education, Jade worked as a freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News, telling the tales of the community. After her studies, Jade worked as an editorial intern for BONA Magazine, contributing to both print and online. To get in touch with Jade, please email jade.rhode@briefly.co.za