“SA Is a First World Country”: Mzansi Reacts to UK Man’s “Third-World Country” Label in TikTok Video
- A British man who splits his time between Wales and South Africa says Mzansi gives him a far better quality of life than the UK ever did
- Dylan cannot name a single thing the UK has to offer that South Africa does not already deliver in every possible way
- South Africans welcomed the praise but pushed back the outdated "third world" label Dylan used to describe their beloved Mzansi
A man from Wales has set South African social media ablaze after going on record to say that life in Mzansi is better than anything the UK could offer him.
Source: TikTok
Dylan, a British national who splits his time between Wales and South Africa, made the comments online on 6 March 2026. He said he lives in South Africa for up to eight months a year and is seriously considering making that stretch even longer. He owns a home in both countries but has reached the point where he questions whether returning to the UK is even worth it. His reasoning is that South Africa beats his home country in every single way.
Dylan’s take on Mzansi life
Dylan said he cannot wrap his head around how a country labelled “third-world” gives him a better life than one considered first-world. He went as far as saying he cannot name one thing the UK offers that South Africa does not. The only thing pulling him back to Wales is the countryside vibes and his family. He admitted that even those ties are loosening. He floated the idea of simply bringing his family and cars over to South Africa instead.
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What the numbers say
Dylan posted a TikTok clip on his account @dylanofm laying out exactly how he feels about his life between the two countries, and the video quickly picked up traction.
More than 200,000 British nationals already call South Africa home, making it one of the largest British expat communities anywhere in the world. Cape Town, in particular, is frequently rated among the top cities globally when measuring quality of life against cost of living.
Watch the TikTok clip below:
Mzansi reacts to the clip
South Africans were not entirely ready to receive the compliment without some pushback. Many in the comments section appreciated the kind words about the country, but Dylan’s use of the term “third world” to describe South Africa rubbed people the wrong way.
@Paul Zibi commented:
“Stay, my brother, we have love here. This country gives a lot of Ubuntu, and to be honest, the infrastructure is not far from each other.”
@Boardingpass said:
“I have also lived in both. I would choose South Africa anytime. There is a lot more to do, and it's super friendly.”
@human🇿🇦 asked:
“Why do you refer to South Africa as a third world country? Those terms are so archaic and colonial. Respect South Africa and its people.”
@Estelle Jansen said:
“The fact that you still refer to South Africa as a 'third world country' and note everything you noted about South Africa, blows my mind. 🤯”
@NaMarhubane noted:
“South Africa is a first-world country.”
@🇿🇦ProudSafa🇿🇦 commented:
“Bro, South Africa is not considered a third world country. It is considered a developed/developing country. Do your research first.”
Source: TikTok
More articles involving UK citizens in SA
- A young lady from the United Kingdom posted a video about her South African visit.
- Two UK women visited Cape Town and noticed a big difference in how body types are viewed compared to back home.
- A UK travel content creator visited a top-rated steakhouse in Cape Town, calling South Africa the land of cheap and amazing steak.
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