“This Touched My Soul”: Scotland Family Comes to Mzansi in Numbers for Daughter’s Wedding, SA Moved

“This Touched My Soul”: Scotland Family Comes to Mzansi in Numbers for Daughter’s Wedding, SA Moved

  • A Scottish family travelled in significant numbers to Mzansi to witness their daughter marry a local man
  • The heartwarming video, shared on TikTok, captured the family's stunned and joyful reaction to a vibrant traditional welcome from their new in-laws
  • Social media users responded with deep emotion, praising the cross-cultural unity and the warmth of the reception
The family ululated, and sang for the large group of viditors who were stunned
A local family received their Scottish in-laws like kings, when they came for their daughter's marriage to a South African man. Image: @bunabernard
Source: TikTok

A heartwarming display of cultural exchange at a wedding in South Africa captivated a vast online audience.

The emotional footage, shared on TikTok by @bunabernard, attracted massive views, likes, and comments from deeply moved viewers.

The video captured the arrival of a Scottish family in Mzansi, who had travelled in multiple cars, with over 10 family members, both young and elderly, all making their way to the home of their Tswana in-laws. The scene unfolded in the evening as they approached the entrance of the house.

A grand cross-cultural welcome

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The people filing the yard immediately erupted in ululations and joyous singing, creating a vibrant and spirited welcoming reception. The Scottish family members, stunned by the overwhelming warmth of the welcome, continued walking into the bustling yard, soaking in the beautiful embrace of their new extended family. This moment perfectly encapsulated the joy of two cultures coming together.

Others said the family must have been relieved to see the kind of family their family was marrying into
Social media users were moved by the family's warm welcome. Image: @bunabernard
Source: TikTok

Mzansi embraces the kind gesture

The viral clip gained 1.8M views, 188K likes, and 1.2K comments from social media users who were impressed and moved. Many praised the groom's family for the lovely and spirited welcome they provided. Some commenters expressed that the Scottish family could now rest easy, knowing their child was joining a warm and accepting home.

Others commended the entire family for their incredible support, suggesting that the sheer number of relatives who came to celebrate was a clear indication of their close bonds and unwavering unity.

User @WordsWithWilliam said:

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"This touched my soul. In a world full of division, you reminded us what unity looks like. You didn’t just show up, you showed love, respect, and humanity. This is the South Africa we cry and pray for. Thank you for giving us hope again."

User @preciousG shared:

"The wife’s family is so supportive, they came in numbers, wow this is beautiful 😍."

User @skhumbuzomkhwanaz commented:

"A real Family. Whatever decision you made, we will be behind you 💯 👌 that is the support we all need ❤️in life to be happy 😊 💞."

User @Thehunotefayo added:

"None of them wanted to miss this😂🤣 they look so happy."

User @Khumo_D shared:

"I don’t blame you, my sister, for getting married into this family. They seem supportive, and the men are gorgeous from what we see here in the video."

User @meesh_42 said:

"Yoh, but you see in Europe our people wouldn’t be welcomed like this. Us black people are the children of God 🥺."

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Watch the TikTok video below:

3 Briefly News articles about in-laws

  • A mother-in-law visiting her son's house told her makoti to wear anything she was comfortable in, reminding her that she and her husband were visitors in their home and not there to police them.
  • A humorous husband asked his wife if she didn't want to go and make a baby in front of his mother-in-law, leaving her shocked and blushing.
  • A flexible mother-in-law called out other in-laws for mistreating their sons' wives, saying her makotis were like her daughters and that she even shops for them in their absence.

Source: Briefly News

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Bongiwe Mati (Human Interest Editor) Bongiwe Mati is a Human Interest reporter who joined Briefly News in August 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Her journalism journey began in 2005 at the university newspaper. She later transitioned to marketing and sales at Leadership Magazine under Cape Media (2007-2009). In 2023, she joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant, contributing to digital and print platforms across current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. Bongiwe can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

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