Elsa Majimbo's South Africa throwback: laughs, love and a controversial crime joke
The 24-year-old took to X on July 2 to share how much she loves Mzansi; however, netizens found her post rather insulting considering SA's crime rate.
'I miss living in South Africa so much. I miss groove, I miss watching people's phones get stolen in real time, I miss biltong and braai and Savanna. One of the best stages of my life,' the award-winning comedian said.
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