“Escaping Kasi”: Besties Move Out From the Township Together, Share Journey on TikTok

• Two best friends fulfilled their dream of one day moving out of the township and shared a glimpse of their journey 
• Mzansi was happy for the two pals and sent them lovely messages in a thread of 236 comments on TikTok
• The idea of moving out of your parents’ house might be something worth entertaining until you realistically think about it 
• Briefly News chatted with the two pals about their new exciting and life changing adventure

Gen Z has talked about their debilitating experiences of living with their parents in numerous discussions online.

Some youngsters found roommates to split the bill with to afford their new independent lifestyle.

Besties move out from the township together, SA proud 

Two South African youngsters made Mzansi proud after sharing a glimpse of their moving out journey. The two best friends had a dream of one day moving out of the township.

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The ladies shared their greatest highlight on TikTok where they generated over 173K views from proud South Africans. The duo’s clip featured one of Mzansi singer, Busiswa’s electrifying tunes to celebrate their win.

They captioned their now-viral video:

“POV: You’re escaping kasi with your bestie. Another episode of Grown.Ish will be updated soon. I have a lot to show you all.”

Watch the TikTok video below:

Best friends share why they moved out of township

Two friends finally achieved one of their biggest dreams and shared it with Mzansi. Thapelo Makhanya and Nisha explained to Briefly News why they had to move:

Makhanya said:

“Growing up in our township can sometimes feel limiting like we're stuck in a routine. Nisha and I often talk about our dreams of leaving and starting fresh in a bigger city. We're driven by a desire to be inspired, to surround ourselves with people who are chasing their passions and making a difference. We support each other in breaking free from the ordinary and pursuing our goals, no matter how big or small they may seem.

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“Living independently gave me the freedom to make my own choices and autonomy to run my life. I'm in charge of my space, finances, and decisions.

“On the other hand, living with my family provided me with a sense of security and comfort. I had shared responsibilities, financial help, and a built-in support system. It was a safety net that allowed me to grow and learn without too much pressure. I chose the path of living independently to grow my wings bigger and have a different perspective of life.”

Nisha commented:

“I decided to leave the Kasi because I started feeling trapped and felt that I couldn’t grow to my fullest potential. I wanted more opportunities to challenge myself and become independent.

“Living on my own is very different from being with my family. Now, I have to take full responsibility for everything, from managing finances to making sure I never run out of household essentials there’s no one else to rely on. It’s a big adjustment, but it’s also helping me grow.”

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Things to consider before moving out of parents' house

Gen Z has shared their struggles with enduring living with their parents in their teens and adult life. The youngsters have decided to end years of generational trauma by simply moving out.

The idea of leaving home and independently living by yourself could be a refreshing one but the cost of living could potentially crush the dream. An article by Apartment Therapy explained that it is wise for people to save up money before making the decision to move out of their home.

Things like furniture and rent need serious money, therefore a savings account could be handy.

Mzansi reacts to besties moving out of the township 

Social media users were proud of the youngsters experiencing independence for the first time:

@Moghelingz🌻 said:

“Congratulations angel.”

@TheyCallMe_Thato🐘 wrote:

“When you get a chance, leave kasi. I love it for the both of y’all.”

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@Ncebazakhe Nosizwe Motsi congratulated the girls:

“I’m so happy for you, congratulations.”

@MlondyBoo👑💕 said:

“A win is a win. Congratulations my love. It’s well deserved and many more to come.”

@Bongiwe_khabazela commented:

“Congratulations on moving out of ikasi.”

@Palesa was excited:

“Yoh, I can’t wait for the content! Congrats my love!”

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• A South African lady shared her pain of experiencing how children grow up in the townships of Mzansi
• An American lady living in South Africa raved about the vibrant life in the township of Khayelitsha
• Mzansi was boggled by a congested informal settlement built on a railway road somewhere in Cape Town

Source: Briefly News