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Local content creator and TikTok influencer ‘Constantia Mom’ had some choice words for those South Africans who are throwing shade from their overseas ‘holidays’.

Real name Cassidy Nicholson, ‘Constantia Mom’ let loose at locals who choose to badmouth South Africa whenever they travelled to destinations they deem ‘better than SA’.

From her perspective,  there’s nothing worse than SA citizens who ruin their holiday for everyone else because they badmouth home. It appears she isn’t alone in her ire as many of her 175 000 followers agreed with the sentiments.

Particularly on point is when she notes that SA does have its share of sh*t, but that’s our sh*t. If you’re not part of the SA experience, you don’t get to throw shade. Classic.

“I’m lucky enough that I have travelled, and so because of that I know the grass isn’t aways greener everywhere else, but there’s just this sense of loyalty and you know, to be patriotic…I know that South Africa’s got our sh*t. I know! But it’s OUR sh*t.”

Cassidy’s perspective rang true for many of her fellow South Africans. Some highlighted that we should showcase our pride more so that other countries will want to experience our home, while others emphasised how the naysayers won’t shake their local love.

“Yeess!! even when tourists post their trips about South Africa. All the SA’s in the comments completely trash talking our country. 💔”

“They don’t understand how lucky we are here. This country is such a beautiful dynamic country filled with so many beautiful cultures.”

This is the kind of message we probably need to hear on a Friday. We read (and write) about all the ‘sh*t’ that goes on in Mzansi and after a while it becomes our reality, but the truth is that there are plenty of reasons to still love South Africa.

As the lady says: “If you don’t like it here, fine – Just keep my country out of your mouth. Find a f***ing silver lining or just keep quiet.”

@agirlnamedcassidy My heart breaks when I see this 💔 #southafrica ♬ Belonging – Muted

South Africans are a strange bunch, but we always tell it like it is. And just to prove ‘Constantia Mom’ isn’t all heavy news, check out her rant about the ‘Springbox’.

@agirlnamedcassidy #constantiamom cant take it anymore #southafrica #bokke ♬ original sound – Cassidy Nicholson

[source:goodthingsguy]