“You Must Honour Your Husband”: White Woman Shares What She Learned at Makoti Bootcamp

• A German woman shared her experience attending a Makoti Bootcamp, where she learned traditional Zulu practices expected from a wife within a cultural household
• She explained that the experience helped her understand the difference between cultural responsibility and the misconception of being treated as a slave
• Her journey sparked mixed reactions, with some praising her willingness to learn while others debated how such traditions fit into modern relationships

Relationships come with different expectations depending on culture, and sometimes understanding that requires stepping into a completely new space. One woman shared her experience, and it got people talking for different reasons.

Content creators @thedlaminis posted a video on 31 March 2026, showing the wife, a white woman, after attending a Makoti Bootcamp. Married to a Zulu man, she shared what she learned from the experience. The clip gave a glimpse into her journey of embracing Zulu cultural practices as a wife, something she said she genuinely enjoyed.

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She was seen taking part in various traditional activities like carrying wood on her head, preparing food such as dombolo, and learning everyday responsibilities expected in a traditional household. She explained that for her, the experience was about understanding culture more deeply, not just going through the motions.

Exploring tradition through modern relationship lens

She also addressed a common misconception, saying there is a difference between being a proper makoti and being treated like a slave. According to her, many people from the younger generation misunderstand these roles, when in reality it is about respect, support and cultural values within a marriage.

The video by The Dlamini's sparked conversation online, with many people appreciating her willingness to learn and embrace her partner’s culture. Others shared mixed views, with some agreeing on the importance of cultural practices, while others questioned how these traditions fit into modern relationships.

Check out the Instagram video below:

Here’s how Mzansi reacted

Thembelihle_nhlapo said:

“You fell in love with her again, neh? The way you're looking at her. ❤️”

Sphesihlesn commented:

“Love, man, what a concept. 😍😍 I just love how uKoti is so open to all these experiences, the authenticity, man. 🙌🏽”

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Baluh_tudor wrote:

“Beautiful couple.”

Bongimkhonto said:

“You make all of us proud to be South Africans, what a beautiful family you have created Mr and Mrs D. 🙌❤️ God bless you. 👏”

zeee_honey commented:

“Wow, she is absorbing it all in and embracing it so authentically, a beautiful concept. ❤️❤️🙌”

Su2khoza wrote:

“I don't think I want you guys to leave, I am not ready, your home content has been nothing but beautiful. ❤️”

Mrs_Luseba said:

“I like the fact she’s excited to learn. 👏🔥”

Gumede_n1 commented:

“She’s glowing. 🥹”

leko_mcanyana wrote:

“Ushade kahle bhuti. Translation: You married well, brother. 🙌🏾”

Asanda Mpumlwana said:

“Please have some conversations, let’s see what this can do, change the narrative of dating black men.”

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• A Nigerian hair business owner in Gqeberha went viral after sharing the sweet and supportive voice notes sent by her Xhosa boyfriend.
• City Makoti, Anika Dambuza, finally got her teeth professionally whitened after wanting to do it for almost the rest of her life.
• A young woman on the internet went viral after showing people a part of her serious relationship performing makoti duties.

Source: Briefly News