Mxit's Back, Bru! The Og Chat App Returns With All The Vibes

In a move no one saw coming but everyone secretly hoped for, Mxit - the instant messaging app from the early 2000s - is officially back.

The beloved South African mobile social network is making a comeback in a big way. With a few modern tweaks and changes, the site remains just as gritty and nostalgic as ever: grainy profile photos, status updates and hopeful flirting.

Mxit never really left. Its been in our hearts and we just waited for the right time for it to come back. And that time is now. Because honestly - have you seen what social media has become? says Herman, co-founder and now Head of UX at the newly rebooted Mxit.

The revival is driven by a small but devoted team, including Intern Jeff, whose passion for the project stemmed from a deeply emotional tale about meeting the love of his life in a 2008 Mxit chatroom called . She ghosted him after a week, but the dream? That never faded.

Although the site bears a nostalgic resemblance to its previous incarnation, the modern enhancements weve discussed are particularly timely for South Africans. Beta testers of the new site make excited mention of a seriously helpful feature that somehow knows your neighbourhood's vibe and Eskom status.