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A South African woman has gone viral after documenting her move to Nigeria with her bae and young son, with many social media users linking the relocation to growing anti-immigration tensions in South Africa. TikTok creator @leratoinam shared videos of her family's journey to Nigeria, where her husband was born on 7 June 2026. The video has been viewed over a million times.

The family's move comes as debates around immigration continue to dominate public conversations across the country. In recent months, the March and March movement has staged demonstrations and campaigns calling for stricter immigration enforcement and the removal of undocumented immigrants from South Africa. She captioned the post:

"Hope you guys are happy now.”

The group has repeatedly stated that undocumented foreign nationals should leave the country by 30 June 2026. Its members have organised marches, community campaigns and public demonstrations in several provinces, arguing that stronger immigration controls are needed to address unemployment, crime and pressure on public services.

As the deadline approaches, concerns have grown among immigrant communities and families with cross-border ties. Some foreign nationals have reportedly begun making plans to leave South Africa, while others remain uncertain about what could happen if tensions escalate.

User @leratoinam showed snippets of the family's departure from the airport to Nigeria and their efforts to settle into a new environment. The situation has also attracted international attention.

Earlier reports indicated that Nigerian authorities were monitoring developments in South Africa following concerns raised by members of the Nigerian community living in the country. Many netizens argued that immigration laws should be enforced consistently, maintaining that legal status remains the key issue rather than nationality itself.

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https://www.tiktok.com/video/7648634210353450261?_r=1&_t=ZS-973hE47HJ5g

Some responses to the post...

Translation for the most liked comment: "Greet Davido for me".

Its funny how these SA weirdos can no longer hide their hatred for Nigerians and other black immigrants in their country
They can't pretend anymore. They basically saying we hate you and dont want you.

Starting back in SA is not worth the risk... May Nigeria Favour them

TheWolfen:
Its funny how these SA weirdos can no longer hide their hatred for Nigerians and other black immigrants in their country
They can't pretend anymore. They basically saying we hate you and dont want you.

If they hate Nigeria, they won’t be dating / getting married to Nigerians..

The hatred towards foreigners you do see online is politically generated. It’s all politics. Some of those ladies championing the riots are all wanting to contest for one election or the other. After the election, everything will die down. Then, you’ll suddenly start hearing it again when election is coming… Especially their presidential and other top elections. Observe very well, same thing like this will happen..

It’s the same similar thing trump / republican used. Lemme give you an example:

Check this; The most prominent Somali woman associated with Minnesota is U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar. Representing Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, she made history as the first Somali-American, the first African refugee, and one of the first Muslim women elected to the U.S. Congress.

There’s no form of racist words trump has not used on this woman. Trump said; she’s from Somalia, the worst country in earth, bla bla bla. He said she should go back to Somalia and leave USA bla bla bla but all these things didnt work. Republicans wanna capture MN so bad, but all they’ve tried didn’t work..

Politics ehh, it’s beyond what any comman man understand..

Person pikin , she left before her bae would be arrested or deported make she no.go dey alone or take care of their child alone

Beside Southy babes loves west guys ...

PulaPower:
If they hate Nigeria, they won’t be dating / getting married to Nigerians..

The hatred foreigners you do see online is politically generated. It’s all politics. Some of those ladies championing the riots are all wanting to contest for one election or the other. After the election, everything will die down. Then, you’ll suddenly start hearing it again when election is coming… Especially their presidential and other top elections. Observe very well, same thing like this will happen..

I wonder if Malema has a hand in this situation, even though he TALKS differently about it

When is Samantha coming over?.

I hope you're not going back soon.

tobenuel:
When is Samantha coming over?.

Samantha is not married to a Nigerian so she has no reason to leave her home country

They might regret it .
It's shameful that the very best parts of Nigeria can not and will not offer them similar quality of life with what they enjoyed in South Africa— even if they spend more.

If they ask me, I'll say they should move to another country.
Naija no be serious place.

No problem
Under APC adminstration
U re fully safe

In future time SA will regret their actions. It won't create Jobs neither solve anything.

Lizzy people always find fault or blame others.

Despite what NIGERIA did for this country, I still remember SUNNY OKOSUN song, Mandela was jailed for 27 years, all other African country were free already, only south Africa was still fighting for freedom, All African countries fought hard for them for freedom, SEE THEM TODAY, EVEN A DOG WILL NEVER FORGET WHOEVER FEED HIM. I spit for them. What i see now, is the white takeover, soon, we shall all witness it.

We go send the wife back too

Wow ! Truly this is what love is all about

tobenuel:
When is Samantha coming over?.

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Forget Samantha is a South African, She's a Nigerian now, I just like that babe, she's not a bad South African, she's exposed and civilised. I love her so much

Offpoint1:
We go send the wife back too

I know it's a joke sha, make we no pay evil with evils

Sunshine34:
I know it's a joke sha, make we no pay evil with evils

Marrying those folks as Nigerian should be an act of treason.

They've decided to make all Nigerians victims of their mxdness, and we've endured for decades.

anonimi:
I wonder if Malema has a hand in this situation, even though he TALKS differently about it

Malema is pro people. He doesn’t have a hand in it. It’s known worldwide..

He even mocked SA recently, telling them that instead of them to focus of their failed government, they’re focusing on foreigners. He said what job exactly are foreigners taking? What job did government created for foreigners? Foreigners will come and establish a business by themselves, then you’ll suddenly wake up one day to claim they’re taking your jobs. Where is the job? He said a lot..

SA people hates Malema cuz he’s always telling them the truth. It’s the reason why they don’t wanna vote for him to make him president..

Good gesture by the woman

Your family is key than the key holder SA

Lol that family will definitely not settle in this present day Nigeria. One day Nigerians will no longer see the need to japa, one day we will no longer suffer rampant insecurities but until then... By all means necessary, get that money and secure your family!

I am a bit confused here. What is triggering everyone here saying it is bad?

Is it right to stay undocumented in another person's country?

If you don't have your papers, get the F*** out.

Is that not what Nigerians are now doing to people from Sudan and Kenya who look like bandits?

Offpoint1:
We go send the wife back too

We are not trained to be like that

CrownOfClay724:
They might regret it .
It's shameful that the very best parts of Nigeria can not and will not offer them similar quality of life with what they enjoyed in South Africa— even if they spend more.

If they ask me, I'll say they should move to another country.
Naija no be serious place.

If you’ve been to SA before, you won’t say this..

There’s nothing in SA that you won’t find in Ikeja only self, make we no even mention Lagos state as a whole, talkless of Nigeria..

Quality of life? SA people no enjoy reach Naija… Dem SA people self dey talk ham..

You people don’t know how sweet Nigeria is until you step out.

relocating to nigeria now is a complete mistake , if it is a temporary situation then no issues .but for permanent basis , they should look for another peaceful afriican country

PulaPower:
If they hate Nigeria, they won’t be dating / getting married to Nigerians..

The hatred towards foreigners you do see online is politically generated. It’s all politics. Some of those ladies championing the riots are all wanting to contest for one election or the other. After the election, everything will die down. Then, you’ll suddenly start hearing it again when election is coming… Especially their presidential and other top elections. Observe very well, same thing like this will happen..

No, bro
Politicians are able to use it because it's a worthy tool in SA, can any Nigerian politician use deportation/ immigration Buhaha for campaign 9ja?
There's certainly ideological hatred against black immigrants in SA

Righteousness2:
Ever since the Ramophosa led Anc government carry ISRAEL hate on their head, their ability to think properly DECLINED Disastroysly.
it has been from confusion to commotion to DISASTROUS DISASTERS.

They are simply following Mandela instructions that SA is not truly free until Palestine is free and most importantly because Jews , Zionists and the state of Israel all supported the apartheid system
If you lived under apartheid you will hate all who participated in or aided it

TheWolfen:
Its funny how these SA weirdos can no longer hide their hatred for Nigerians and other black immigrants in their country
They can't pretend anymore. They basically saying we hate you and dont want you.

Why can't we force the SA Companies here to sell to Nigerians or foreign multinationals and leave, as well?

All they're companies that are here, fleecing Nigerians, they can be taken over. Let the South Africans leave us, too.

Meanwhile, why are our people enduring being beaten and killed over there?

The answer is simple: they stand a chance of being tortured and killed here, as well!

At least the Zulu horde isn't asking for ransom before killing them.