"Zim is Beautiful Nje": South African in Zimbabwe Living in Harare Defies Migration Myths in Video

• South African TikTok creator Alice documented her daily life while in Harare, Zimbabwe.
• The woman provided an aesthetic glimpse into high-end Zimbabwean expat life by highlighting local amenities
• Alice spoke to Briefly News and reframed narratives about Zimbabwe as a South African emigrant amid anti-immigration movements in South Africa

A South African content creator recorded her experience living in Zimbabwe and shared it on 1 July 2026. Alice told Briefly News she moved to Zimbabwe in 2024 as a trainee from the SADC region for a UN subsidiary organisation focusing on innovation and sustainability. Her journey served as a clear contrast to the fierce debates about migration in South Africa. The video is a reminder that movement between SADC countries is a two-way reality

Alice's videos focused on her move to Zimbabwe as a South African. Her content focused on the lush aspects of Zimbabwe, which she admitted is out of reach for most locals. She offered her audience a peaceful look at living in Harare that differed from many of the negative political headlines about the region. The South African woman's perspective was especially impressive given the country's usual tense debates around migration

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Beyond the polished visuals, Alice’s content is educational, highlighting a different side of living in Zimbabwe.She told Briefly News:

"Going to certain places I’ve shown in my videos is only a dream to some locals. The salary gap is very huge, and certain benefits apply for people in UN-affiliated organisations. A regular 9-5 job for a local may or may not afford the perspective I share."

Alice’s choice to build a life in neighbouring Zimbabwe came at a time when South Africa was highly focused on illegal immigration. Local movements like March and March grow, but Alice’s story highlighted a less-discussed fact: many South Africans also move to neighbouring countries. Speaking to Briefly News, Alice said that it is important to look beyond stereotypes. She shared how incredibly welcoming and accommodating the people of Zimbabwe have been, even helping her navigate small things like language barriers so she never feels excluded. Watch the video below:

South African in Zimbabwean fascinates viewers

The public reaction to Alice’s move was positive. Viewers loved the country's beauty and used her videos to plan their own trips to Harare. Residents warmly welcomed her, and people praised Zimbabwe's lovely scenery. Read the comments below:

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keamh6 was motivated by the vlog:

"Going to Zimbabwe on the 16th, I am so excited. I did my itinerary from your vlogs!I'll be in Borrowdale. Thanks for the vlogs!🔥"

YT:Alice Mofokeng🫧⋆ the creator replied:

"Wow 🥰I am so excited. Thank you for watching my vlogs. I hope you enjoy your stay and come back with a review if possible ?🤭"

Prince Magidi welcomed her to Zimbabwe:

"Enjoy my country. You’re forever welcome 🙏"

Phils was amazed by the country:

"Zim is beautiful nje."

Sophian🫠😶‍🌫️🫶 noted:

"The roads are still getting fixed 🙌 😌 👏 🙏"

Other Briefly News stories about South Africa and Zimbabwe

• A Zimbabwean woman returned home after more than two decades working as a supervisor in South Africa, and people chimed in on her big decision.
• A South African tracker stopped in Zimbabwe and walked through Bulawayo in a tiktok video that was interesting to South Africans.
• A Zimbabwean woman's grocery haul of R4000 amazed many South Africans as they got to see the cost of living in Harare.

Source: Briefly News