American Couple Says They’re Living the Dream in South Africa, Mzansi Reacts

• An American couple gained viral attention on TikTok after sharing their dream-come-true life in South Africa
• The couple attribute their improved lifestyle and freedom from financial pressure to their relocation to South Africa
• Their story resonated with a growing trend of expats seeking a better quality of life abroad due to exchange rate benefits and lifestyle improvements

South Africans warmly welcomed an American couple's viral TikTok video detailing their move to the country and how it transformed their lives into a peaceful, financially stable dream that was unattainable in the U.S.

An American couple has captured hearts across TikTok after posting a video about their new life in South Africa, a life they described as a dream come true. The video, posted on 10 July 2025 by TikTok user @that.n.family, features a family's story of their new life in South Africa,

In the video, the couple shares that back in the U.S., the husband worked a 9-to-5 job, and despite both of them putting in effort, they still couldn't afford the lifestyle they had dreamed of. They also shared that they could only enjoy time off during weekends. But now, after relocating to South Africa, everything has changed. She captioned the video:

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“We are beyond grateful to be able to live the life that we live now. Yah knows how much we desired to live a life of peace, in the motherland. We just didn’t know it could happen this soon. South Africa will forever have our hearts!”

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Today, they’re both stay-at-home parents, living peacefully with their children, free from the constant financial pressure that weighed them down in the States. Their story touched thousands online, with many South Africans in the comments welcoming them with warmth and pride.

The couple have also been documenting their journey on their TikTok channel, where they frequently share glimpses of life in South Africa. Their video adds to a growing trend of American expats finding a better quality of life abroad, particularly in South Africa, where the exchange rate and lifestyle benefits offer a significant boost.

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While South Africa comes with its challenges, the couple said their life now is richer, more peaceful, and filled with gratitude. For them, moving to the motherland wasn’t just about geography, iMorweng52ut choosing joy and presence over hustle and stress.

Mzansi reacted to the video

Lwandle0630 asked:

"I'm so curious, how do you survive? What's your source of income?"

The N Family, the creator of the video, replied:

"My husband was in the U.S. Military, so he gets a monthly compensation."

Bayanda Magubane commented:

"It’s so concerning to read our comments. I mean, this family came here legally and is not participating in anything harmful; they are just sharing their story. But most of us respond with unkindness. We are one big family, so can we please be more supportive toward one another? Konke okuhle, fam. Love and light."

Stukza wrote:

"The song choice is crazy good. I like, I like! 🕺🏿💃🏿 Welcome home, family."

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Nand0ss highlighted:

"The way middle-class South Africans don’t have a place to move to and live like this... 💔"

Motase added:

"Aowa, makgowa, South Africa is not safe."

Zee shared:

"Saze sali thwala idombolo."

Bee asked:

"Yho bathong, and you couldn’t choose Tanzania or Nigeria at least?"

Aseza said:

"The new American dream is to move to Africa. We welcome you and your family."

Let’s eat commented:

"There’s so much crime in South Africa. 😭😭"

Morweng52 said:

"What a beautiful family."

Watch the TikTok video below:

3 Briefly News stories about relocations and living abroad

• A woman with experience living overseas took the time to compare the cost of living when she lived in a North American country versus South Africa.
• A couple from the US shared their journey to purchasing their South African luxury home at a fraction of what they sold their house for in America.
• A man went viral as he shared his story about being a homeless white person in South Africa, and addressed questions about becoming a refugee in America.

Source: Briefly News