South Africa isn’t just a country – it’s a living, breathing reminder of resilience, joy, and undeniable spirit. Despite our challenges, we are a nation that thrives on laughter, community, and an unwavering love for life.

Johannesburg, South Africa (22 October 2024) – Let’s be real: South Africa isn’t perfect. We’ve got our challenges – and plenty of them. But somehow, despite the ups and downs, we are an incredible nation filled with a unique kind of magic. Whether it’s the humour we use to laugh through tough times, our ability to “maak a plan,” or the warmth of our people, South Africans have something special that’s hard to match.

A tweet by ShellsPemBroke has been giving people all the feels. It’s a thread about why South Africa is so f**king great, and it’s still spreading like wildfire on X (Twitter). It’s the kind of feel-good content that makes you want to shout from the rooftops: “YES! THIS is why I love this place.”

Recently, Good Things Guy had the pleasure of sitting down with ShellsPemBroke, and if you think she’s proudly South African online, she’s even more so in person. She believes wholeheartedly that we are the greatest nation in the world… and we couldn’t agree more! Her tweet, which has become a movement of its own, started with just seven reasons why South Africa is so f**king great. But since then, people have jumped in, adding their own reasons, and the list has grown far beyond 100!

Here’s the original post that started it all:

“I am a South African. And I think we’re kinda f**king great. Sorry, but this is factual. I live in an underrated country. Here’s a thread of why I feel this way. Spoiler: you’re gonna hate some of these.”

Reason No 1: Us.

South Africans. That’s it. No sarcasm. No joke. We are THE BEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD. You can make friends with literally ANYONE you meet on a daily basis. We really like liking people. Accidentally compliment someone’s nails, and you’re basically in their will.

Reason No 2: Potholes.

Say what you want. We are some of the most cautious and observant drivers in the world. At no point do we feel comfortable feeling comfortable driving. The lack of infrastructure means we could and should be on the set of Mission Impossible.

Reason No 3: Comedy.

OMFG THE COMEDY!!! Who in the world laughs at themselves as much as we do? Honestly? The world may be burning, but we are toasting marshmallows. How are SA comedians not more popular???

Reason No 4: The scenery.

F**k ALL THE WAY OFF. I mean. Come on. My sister does the hiking stuff and every vid she posts makes me damp in my pants. It’s not just Cape Town. It’s f**king EVERYWHERE. Urban chic. Mountains for days. Animals the rest of the world drools over. F**king hell.

Reason No 5: Zombie-apocalypse-readiness.

Listen, you know we’re prepped to deal without electricity and basic public services. When the world goes to shit, the Saffas will be claiming the planet. I can filter my own water, thank you.

Reason No 6: Sportsball!

Never EVER f**k with a South African and a placement or a gold medal. We take this sh*t SERIOUSLY. And we’re GOOD at it! Respect our prowess!

Reason No 7: It’s us again.

We’re really the best. Seriously, your mate, your family, your car guard, your waiter: they are all the absolute best. Take some time and find out. South Africans make South Africa. And we’re so f**king cool.

The replies started rolling in immediately, with people jumping on the feel-good train and adding their own reasons. Here are just a few:

“It’s the people. We are so f**king cool.”

“Because… us.”

“Chesa Nyama.”

“Don’t forget the wine!”

“We are a family. South Africans are siblings in the true sense. We fight every other day amongst ourselves. But try one of us and find out real quick.”

“Despite our politicians, we are blessed.”

“If I bump my own toe, a stranger will say sorry.”

“Hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie.”

“We are the best in everything.”

“Lalela!!! South Africans are the only country that starts a sentence in English and completes it in any of the other official languages. Kumnandi ukuba lana.”

“We have the ability to ‘maak a plan.'”

“South Africa is WAY underrated.”

“The food! All the food.”

“The Bokke.”

“We are free.”

“We know how to laugh.”

It’s clear that this list could go on forever. There’s just so much that makes South Africa truly unique. From our ability to laugh through the hard times to our deep sense of community, we’re not just surviving – we’re thriving. And despite everything, we remain a nation full of life, love, and spirit. The optimism in ShellsPemBroke’s tweet has sparked a movement of appreciation for this wonderfully complex, frustrating, beautiful place we call home.

So if you ever need a reminder of why South Africa is so f**king great, just take a scroll through this thread. You’ll find reason after reason to fall in love with the place all over again. And the best part? It’s growing every day – because there are just that many reasons to love South Africa.

Sources: ShellsPemBroke 

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Or watch an episode of Good Things TV below, a show created to offer South Africans balance in a world with what feels like constant bad news. We’re here to remind you that there are still so many good things happening in South Africa & we’ll leave you feeling a little more proudly South African.

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Another dancing traffic officer has stolen the road show with fine-tuned, subtle moves that scream demure and ‘I’m just waiting for Tyla to see this’.

Port Elizabeth, South Africa (02 September 2024) — We’re not sure if there’s a dance-led incentive programme going around for traffic officers in South Africa, but if there isn’t, there should be. Another dancing traffic officer has busted out all the “very demure” moves; revealed to be the kind of cop who consistently makes Port Elizabeth’s mornings that much better.

After TikTok user ‘BJaded’ shared a clip of the cop adding, “There are people who wake up like this” in reference to his early morning moves, it wasn’t long until fellow Eastern Cape drivers (and South Africans in general) had a field day filled with feel-good notions in the comment section.

@bjaded79 Give me what he had for breakfast #tiktoksouthafrica #goodmorning #fypシ゚viral #foryou #bjaded79 ♬ TGIF – GloRilla

Something about the subtle hip rolls and his seemingly choreographed direction made all drivers feel a little better about life. With efficient sass and traffic control to boast, we’re not sure if this officer will do a world tour of South African intersections or end up as a backup dancer for the likes of Tyla!

South Africans React to the Demure Dancing Cop

“When SABC3 said the stage is yours, he said ‘say less’.”

“Love this uncle, he makes my day even when I’m late.”

“I love our country, this would set my tone for my entire day.”

“I look forward to seeing him every time I’m in PE”.

“The perfect start to your morning and end of day if he’s on your route, which most take in Port Elizabeth just for him. 100% love this guy. Makes you smile no matter what you going through [at the moment].”

“If I love my job was a person.”

“Just the right amount of sass to get the day started.”

Sources: Supplied

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A ‘robot dancer’ gave South Africa all the smiles recently after his moves drove many locals to joyful destinations with many even sharing that moments like this are the reason they wouldn’t trade our country for the world!

South Africa (16 July 2024) — South Africans have said it before, and we’ll say it again: being bored in our country is a crime! This sentiment also happened to be one of the most-liked comments on a recent viral video that drove viewers to joyful emotions after a ‘robot dancer’ mover and shaker busted out all the moves during a red light; hyped up by the driver who was blasting the tunes.

Now, if you never take to South Africa’s busy roads, you’d be forgiven for wondering why a Beyoncé-challenging groove session might be taking place at a robot. Most of the time, there isn’t exactly an answer beyond the fact that South Africans love to have fun and won’t hesitate to show off their moves, no matter where we are. From traffic directors to bubbly strangers, dancing at the robots is just a fairly unique part of our culture, as is playing our music at full volume.

TikTok user Josh Jacobs was blasting Cassie’s Me and You at the right light when a man standing at the robots transformed into a full-on robot dancer with the most infectious smile.

What made the video especially heartwarming was that Josh hyped the man up while he danced, which in turn hyped Josh up for his drive ahead.

The video received over 75,000 likes, with many South Africans sharing that moments like this are the reason they’ll never leave South Africa and why they love our country so much.

Watch: Robot Dancer Drives South Africans to Joy

@josh.jacobs #fyp #viral #trendingvideos #reels #positivity #love #growth #maturity #knowledge #power #positivevibes #viralcontent #creators #trendingvideos #reelsworldwide #fypage #viralreels #trendingtiktok #joshjacobs #viralvideos #realtalk #contentcreators #trendingtiktok #foryouideas #viralvideos #comedy #content #creators #jozicreators #creators #creation #trendingvideos #reels #content #creatorsworldwide #fyp #fypage #realvibes ♬ original sound – Josh Jacobs

Sources: TikTok 

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A full circle, bitter-sweet moment has seen an expat-loved bakery return back home; a reminder of how much a taste of home means to South Africans overseas.

Karoo, South Africa (04 September 2023) — One thing about South Africans (wherever we may find our feet in the world) is we’ll do a lot for a taste of home.

Whether it’s breaking the internet for the love of marshmallow chocolatey goodness during Easter or beyond, or a mission for a whiff of a local food chain’s familiarity, South Africans overseas tend to go the extra mile for a taste of home goodness.

Recently, one hub Saffas in Auckland knew they could rely on for all kinds of South African-approved baked goods (from melktert to Cape Malay koeksisters) made a big announcement. A Taste of Home is returning home and will bring the familiar flavours that made life in a new place a little easier back to base.

The bakery has been supported by treat lovers across the pond in New Zealand for over seven years. While its big move to the Karoo might be bitter-sweet, it’s also a full-circle moment that reminds us all of the power that something as culturally simple as food actually holds.

Especially as Heritage Month unfolds, it rings true that at least for South Africans, our hearts are often where the food is.

A Taste of Home received an abundance of well wishes, customers sharing that they’ll attempt to make their own treats in the bakery’s absence and notes of joy on A Taste of Home’s welcomed return.

You can support their local landing via their social media.

Sources: A Taste of Home 

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