"South Africa Is Everything and More": UK Tourist Amazed by Fourways Farmers Market Experience
- A UK tourist’s video captured her experience at Fourways Farmers Market, highlighting how different the energy felt compared to what she’s used to back home
- South Africans engaged heavily with the content, celebrating the recognition of local culture and sharing their own love for the market
- The clip continued to spread as viewers resonated with her appreciation for the everyday lifestyle many people take for granted
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South Africans enjoyed seeing someone from abroad embrace everyday local culture in a way that showcased the charm and atmosphere of a typical Joburg weekend.
Source: TikTok
A video posted by @goworldside on 4 November 2025 has been making waves after a UK traveller shared her surprise at the energy and atmosphere at the Fourways Farmers Market in Johannesburg. The content creator filmed her visit and highlighted how the market’s Sunday vibe felt completely different from what she was used to back home, saying that this isn’t something they have in the UK. She spent the day strolling through Fourways’ popular outdoor spot, capturing the scenery, the music, and the easy-going South African spirit that fills the market every weekend. Her clip quickly drew attention from viewers both locally and abroad, especially because she pointed out how affordable the whole experience was compared to London.
The Fourways Farmers Market is known for its food stalls, live music, colourful décor, and relaxed weekend crowd. It’s the kind of place where people arrive for a quick bite and end up staying hours because the atmosphere keeps pulling you in. She added a detailed caption explaining that this would be impossible to recreate in London due to factors ranging from weather and demand to culture and space. The market has long been seen as one of Joburg’s standout weekend attractions, and its surprise reflected what many international visitors often discover when they land in South Africa, which is that the lifestyle here has its own rhythm, charm, and warmth. She also encouraged diasporans to visit South Africa, saying the experience here feels different from other majority-black countries she has visited.
Vibrant Johannesburg Sunday culture
Within a couple of weeks, the video posted publicly by user @goworldside gained strong traction and continued circulating across TikTok timelines. It collected more than 42,000 likes and nearly a thousand comments from South Africans who were thrilled to see a foreign visitor appreciating everyday local culture. Many said they felt proud to watch someone from abroad connect with Mzansi’s energy, while others laughed at her realisation that this is just a regular Sunday for Joburg residents. The comment section quickly turned into a celebration of South African culture, with people sharing their own memories of weekends spent at the market.
Towards the end of the week, the video’s reach widened even more as locals reshared it across other platforms. Some added that Fourways Farmers Market has always been underrated despite being such a big part of Joburg’s lifestyle scene. Others said they were glad the world was seeing a different side of South Africa, one that isn’t filled with stereotypes, but rather shows community, creativity, food, and togetherness. In general, people responded warmly to the traveller’s excitement and agreed that SA stands out for its authentic vibe, something they believe cannot be replicated anywhere else.
Source: TikTok
Mzansi’s reactions highlight SA culture
2Xtreme wrote:
“That’s why the whole of Africa wants to live in South Africa, which is not fair for South African people.”
Albert Tumisho Machete asked:
“I don’t see a comment saying ‘uhamba nini’. Is it meant only for Nigerians and Zimbabweans?”
Trondy 🇳🇴 said:
“That’s a business opportunity for you, start one in the UK.”
Li Mazibuko asked:
“What do you mean you don’t have this? 😭 Kanti, what are y’all doing in the UK? What are you all doing there?”
Shev_lam🇿🇦 wrote:
“This is why I tell people you also have to go to Joburg for the cultural experience. Everyone only wants to do Cape Town.”
Bones wrote:
“The only developed country in the world with a majority Black population. South Africa is a place where Black people don’t have to feel small and insecure from racists. Peace of mind.”
Mamickey Herman said:
“South Africans know how to party, and since it’s the festive season, it’s party after party, no sleeping for groovers. 😁😁”
Onorata Shabalala8 wrote:
“Uhamba nini? We have problems to deal with, re shebile madlanga rn. Translation: When are you leaving? We’re dealing with issues right now.”
Check out the TikTok video below:
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