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Thuso Mbedu surprised her family with an emotional return home, and I'm not crying, you're crying! Keep the tissues close, and watch Thuso receive the most heartfelt welcome ever. We're so happy to have you back in South Africa, Thuso! Even if it's just for a little while.

GRAYE MORKEL, LOCAL NEWS EDITOR

Thuso Mbedu is back on home soil. 
 

The South African actor, who is currently based in the USA, surprised her family with a visit home.
 

"My Favourite Part about last week. I was able to successfully surprise my family [sic]," Thuso captioned an Instagram video, showing her family's reaction to her arrival. 
 

In the caption, the 30-year-old also detailed the various fibs that were told to keep her homecoming a secret.
 

Set to Joseph Solomon's Homecoming, Thuso - who can currently be seen in Rihanna's Savage x Fenty Fashion Show Vol. 3 - wrote: "I've cried to this song MANY times.
 

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