A South African expat living abroad has shared the emotional reality of relocating from South Africa.

There is something about leaving South Africa that hits differently. It is not just packing your bags, booking a flight and starting a new chapter.

For many South Africans who relocate overseas, the emotional goodbye can be one of the hardest parts of the entire journey.

More and more videos are appearing on social media of South Africans sharing their experiences of immigrating from South Africa, and one thing keeps coming up: no matter how exciting the new adventure is, leaving home is complicated.

Instagram creator Yumna Dee recently opened up about her experience of relocating to Dubai, sharing the emotional reality of moving away from everything familiar.