“I Love This”: SA Chimes In as Woman Connects With Ancestry by Speaking Khoisan in Viral Video

• A young South African woman showcased her ability to speak the Khoisan language, an ancient tongue known for its unique click sounds, in a viral video
• Her display of the language has resonated with audiences, inspiring many and highlighting the importance of preserving African heritage and cultural traditions
• The footage has sparked conversations about reconnecting with ancestry and the role of young people in cultural preservation, with many praising the woman's efforts to keep the language alive

A young South African woman has captured the attention of many online after proudly showcasing her ability to speak the language of her Khoisan ancestors.

In a video that has gone viral on social media, the woman who goes by the TikTok handle @earthytones confidently expressed herself in the ancient tongue, leaving viewers both amazed and inspired.

Woman learns language of her ancestors Khoisan

The Khoisan languages, known for their unique click sounds, are considered some of the oldest spoken languages in the world. Today, only a handful of people remain fluent, as many of the languages have faced extinction due to centuries of cultural assimilation and colonial influence.

Read also

"It's not easy": Migrant shares honest message about the sacrifices and struggles of living abroad

@earthytones’s display, therefore, resonated deeply with audiences who saw it not just as a personal achievement but as a step toward keeping a vital part of African heritage alive. While taking to her TikTok caption, she simply said:

"Learning the language of my forebears."

In the clip, she smiles proudly while speaking fluently, emphasising the beauty of the language and encouraging others to embrace their roots. Social media users quickly flooded the comments section with praise, with many saying they were left in awe by her confidence and the preservation of such an important tradition. Some even expressed interest in learning the language themselves.

@earthytones's video, which was published on 19 August 2025, has since sparked conversations about reconnecting with ancestry and the role of young people in cultural preservation. For many, her act was not only inspiring but also a powerful statement that Africa’s oldest languages still deserve a place in the modern world.

Read also

"To the best aunty ever": Family surprises domestic worker with heartfelt birthday celebration

Watch the video below:

SA is impressed by women learning new languages

The online community took the comments section to express their thoughts, saying:

RainQn said:

"The South African government failed to preserve this language for its own people. It would be one of the languages we pride ourselves on so much with, but no ANC cronies don't think."

Jasmine expressed:

"Khoisan should be one of South African official languages."

Lenzia. G wrote:

"I live in Namibia, and I speak the language fluently. This is so heartwarming!! Kai-aios."

Gleeza replied:

"I love this for us."

AMMO stated:

"Some people in the comments need some education for real.. Thank You For Keeping Our Beautiful language alive, following immediately."

Zandi_P commented:

"So this language should be known in Eldos, Riverlea, Bosmond and Cape Town, since it said they are Khoisan dependents, that's so?"

People of different languages

• Briefly News reported that a KwaZulu-Natal teacher working in China has touched thousands of hearts after sharing an adorable video of her young Asian student learning to speak Zulu with perfect pronunciation.
• A young Indian South African girl has captured hearts across the nation after a video of her speaking flawless Zulu went viral on social media.
• A delightful clip of two Afrikaans-speaking children conversing and playfully bickering in fluent isiZulu became a talking point across social media platforms.

Source: Briefly News