“South Africa Is Not a Place”: American Woman Shares Incredible Benefits of Being in Mzansi

• A woman from the United States, Nasirah Exume, shared that she was in South Africa with her husband and three children
• In her TikTok video, Nasirah said she would be moving to the country soon after experiencing its beauty
• Social media users, mostly South Africans, welcomed the woman to the country and shared their messages in the comment section

Nasirah Exume, an American woman living an "untraditional life" with her husband and children, shared what she loved about being in South Africa.

On 31 July, 2025, Nasirah stated on her TikTok account that she and her family had been in the country for three days and wanted to share what she had learnt.

She told the online community:

"South Africa is not a place. It's not a vacation. It's a feeling, it's an embrace, it's a vibe. It's so many things. And this is just one part of Africa."

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The mother of three, who seems to be in the Gauteng area, revealed that she and her family were not treated as if they didn't belong in the country.

"Africa is nothing like I thought it was going to be, and it's definitely not what America portrays it to be. I'm moving here very soon."

Listing what she had learnt, Nasirah noted that driving in South Africa was a bizarre experience, the food was much better than the food back home, and emphasised that the people were welcoming.

Nasirah added in her video:

"Before we came, there were a lot of people talking about how dangerous it is and how we should be careful. South Africa is just like the United States — don't go looking for danger, and danger won't find you."

She also admired the shopping malls, giving a shout-out to Sandton City Mall and pointing out the number of floors it had.

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The woman concluded:

"Don't let outside influences stop you from seeing the world. America has a way of making it seem like anywhere else but America is terrible, crazy, and dangerous.

"We're going to be here for a month, and I love it. I don't want to leave."

Internet users welcome American woman

The video had thousands of social media users heading to the comment section with positivity, with some people sharing their experience of being in America and South Africa.

@tanyabeatsz98 shared with online users:

"I don't think I will ever be able to leave South Africa. This is where I was born, and nothing beats South African culture. Everybody understands each other, and what we have is so unique in this country. This is my home, and I won't leave it for anything."

@tso_ntuli informed the American woman:

"Enjoy, but whatever you do, please don't mention how cheap things are to merchants. It drives up prices for us locals."

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@impie883 added in the comments:

"Oh, you have to get on a plane fast and come to Cape Town. You will not regret it at all."

@kenyabktrading, who could relate to Nasirah, stated:

"One week in and I feel the exact same way! Every word you said is true! I love it here!"

@1234blondie2 told the woman in the comment section:

"Some of our people might not know it, but the more you travel, the more you realise that South Africa is the best place."

Take a look at the TikTok video below:

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• In another article, Briefly News reported that a woman shared that she was scammed out of thousands while in Johannesburg. Her choice to use independent taxis backfired.
• A fortunate woman who relocated to South Africa for a change of pace shared that she spends over R84 000 a month.
• A man shared how happy he was to move to South Africa and flexed having a soft life in the country after moving from the United States.

Source: Briefly News