Stay Strong’: Afrikaner Farmer in US Shares New Life—SA Reacts
Afrikaner Farmer Shares New Life in America After Relocating From South Africa
A South African farmer who moved to the U.S. under a seasonal work program has given followers a glimpse into his life abroad—complete with a heartwarming homecoming to his wife.
In a TikTok video (@jacquesfaithvanto), the man films his quiet South Dakota neighborhood before entering his spacious home, where his wife greets him while doing her makeup. The clip, which has gone viral, showcases their comfortable new life under the U.S. H-2A visa program—a temporary agricultural work permit that covers housing, travel, and fair wages.
How the H-2A Visa Works
- Allows U.S. farms to hire foreign workers for seasonal jobs when local labor is scarce.
- Employers must prove need, advertise to Americans first, and provide approved housing.
- Workers get wage protections and can stay up to a year (with extensions possible).
@jacquesfaithvanto Werk in Amerika op die H2a visa program #SouthDakota #H2A #h2ainfo #h2anuus #jacquesfaith ♬ original sound – Jacques Faith van Tonder
Mzansi Reactions: Warm Wishes & Visa Questions
South African viewers flooded the comments with support:
- “So happy you’re together! 🥰” – @Poppie
- “What visa did your wife use to join you?” – @Dirk_Nieuwoudt
- “Enjoy your new life, mate!” – @Maverick
The couple’s story highlights a growing trend of Afrikaners exploring opportunities abroad, though the South African government maintains that emigration is a personal choice, not evidence of persecution.
Source: Briefly News