JazzyJetsets, Lets get this one clear, when South Africans say " White people own 85% of the wealth " we are not referring to the ordinary white man, we are simply talking about the ones owning the mines and strategic means of production and there are handful of them. Poverty in SA has no color anymore, 25% of white people leave in extreme poverty. Also, about 67% of millionaires in South Africa are black, 70% of South Africa's middleclass is Black. Why is it that you have more poor people who are black? you may ask, 2 things, (1) They are more than 80% of the population and that is more than 50 million people and half of that number live in poverty. (2) Historical injustice which is being address but the change is slow due to resistance from white South Africans and corruption from ANC leaders.

@hannesking294

Жыл бұрын

Thanks G, you took the words right out of my mouth. It is reckless to use incorrect data to make a point that fits your perception mam.

@hospagalief

Жыл бұрын

A lot of the white money is European and merican corporate interest

@truthalwayswins3078

Жыл бұрын

Spot on, but, even if the South African black population were 3× more well off, they'll still cry racism and be the oppressed victim, this seems to be the route the mentally challenged people go.

@gedenironald8635

Жыл бұрын

@@truthalwayswins3078 Two groups of people in the world who enjoy trauma bonding and victimhood, It's Black Americans and Black South African. Even an upper middleclass Black man still feel oppressed by a middle class white man. But it's worth stating that not all do that but majority.

@niamomusic1826

Жыл бұрын

Well said Bro.

As a South African, I must commend you on a very fair and even-handed assessment of our country. Everything you said is indeed 100% true. Good job 👍

@Goodliving22

Жыл бұрын

Honestly is a good thing 🙏🏾🙏🏾

One of the best trip I’ve had during my 3 years stay In SA was road trip from Pretoria to Swaziland. South Africa landscape is beautiful.

I have lived in South Africa my whole life, I have never had my phone stolen 😂.

@tedxwill

2 жыл бұрын

Same 😂 touch wood 🤞🏾

@walkwithorr

2 жыл бұрын

Me too, I have lots of old phones I wish they can come and steal them 🤣🤣.

@skatiemasango5197

2 жыл бұрын

Mine was just taken and i got 2 hand slaps🤣🤣🤣 then they ran away, i tried running after them but i couldn't catch them 😅

@zuzunoxmtombeni4416

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@trayway3014

2 жыл бұрын

Me aswell and lived in the township aswell

This was really informative. The price of rent!?! Wow--that alone is enough. I'm looking forward to visiting sometime soon.

@JazzyJetsets

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! let me know other topics you'd like to know about!

@akmroberts

2 жыл бұрын

Very informative and unfortunately accurate video regarding the negatives… The cost-of-living positive only lasts as long as you are earning dollars though… Just bear that in mind. Your rands won’t go nearly as far. $900 a month for rent is probably around R14k which would be out of range for anyone earning less than around R40k a month, which would (on a guess) be about 97% of the country… A lot of people in SA getting by on R3.5k, R4k a month…. Many people earning around R6k, R7k. Depends on your qualifications, experience, if you work for yourself though of course.

@Juewz369

Жыл бұрын

Love

@Goodliving22

Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget to check how much you will get pay doing what you are doing now, cause it ain’t the same. To be super sure of a very great life, go for IT, live in SA with a US salary as an IT pro (bummer)

@maqknight

Жыл бұрын

@@Goodliving22 hey give me more insights cuz I was going to SA next year after finishing my diploma and study there degree has I work for a US tech company remotely, I see we kinda on the same boat how is ur stay there.🤔

Shout out to you, this is how you know that a person has lived in this country. Your likes and dislikes are very on point and really reflect the views of all South Africans. You do not find this perspective from other people doing videos like this so I appreciate it.

YOU’RE UNFORTUNATELY 💯 PERCENT CORRECT ABOUT THE GBV! Anyone who tried to dispute it in the comments must be a perpetrator. The Xenophobia though Sis?. Have you actually experienced it? We love everyone- we just hate people who traffic children and women, sell drugs to children, high jack buildings illegally to perpetuate crimes- IN OUR COUNTRY. You’re beautiful 😍❤️

@lindelwanothandongcobo8863

Жыл бұрын

exactly sis❤ and nigerians etc do that every where they go

@Mbalings

Жыл бұрын

@@lindelwanothandongcobo8863 literally all over the world! They’re even banned from other countries- but we’re Xenophobic.

@robbylebotha

Жыл бұрын

"Anyone who tried to dispute it in the comments must be a perpetrator" - You. The irony of you saying this then immediately dispute xenophobia. Perhaps you are a perpetrator.

@Mbalings

Жыл бұрын

@@robbylebotha perhaps! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@Charlexgraphix

Жыл бұрын

This fool calling Nigerians go fix your country don't look for foreigners to blame it on

Super helpful video. The perspectives were really balanced.

This video is sooo well articulated, you can immediately tell you live in SA and are ingrained in the culture and the society. Love it 🇿🇦😁 thumbs up from me

@PHlophe

Жыл бұрын

La Dube, you got that right , Miss mama. she 100% lives there and see things

Great info!!! I’ll be visiting in November. Thanks for the informative information.

@JazzyJetsets

2 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned for more tips for visiting!

@sipholerenzo6671

Жыл бұрын

Come guys!!! Africa is ur home n we love to have all of u here,whilst u hear try visiting places like Nelspruit,Polokwane n Bloemfontein there's also a lot u might learn I'm hoping one of these places might convince u to become a resident of this country n whilst u hear try researching about the true n honest impact of crime n other bad things reported in this country I'm sure u might find that is not as it is reported n whilst u here if u get pulled over by cops don't panic that thee friendliest being ever!!!

Thank you for these videos, we are looking forward to make this move so know that you are equipping us!

Thank you for your insightful analysis of the pros and cons of living in South Africa. I'm planning to travel there soon and gathering all the information I can👍🏾

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Sis you look tf goodt! The face you made after you said load-shedding. Whew, I felt that!

@JazzyJetsets

2 жыл бұрын

hahaha you KNOW!

My husband and I are thinking of relocating and this was very informative. Even the not so great things are EXTREMELY very close to US living unfortunately. Thanks for the amazing video.

@pmambongwe8640

2 жыл бұрын

Why is it unfortunate?

@ItsAshiqa

Жыл бұрын

I’m South African living in the US and I’ve drawn so many parallels about life in the two countries, it’s different but the same especially for black people.

@Goodliving22

Жыл бұрын

Don’t go there 🙏🏾. Just saying. There are way more amazing countries in Africa and you will be treated much better, unless you are a US citizen 😢

@willscowing8772

Жыл бұрын

Cape Town would be the place to move to if moving to sa I would say

I absolutely love this video!! Thank you so much for your insight!!!

I'm South African 🇿🇦 born.. thank you for yr video & fair comments. Ignore the haters...you did a good job 👏

As a NYer, a lot of the cons sound familiar to the states, but those pros are making me consider a move to the motherland omg! Your apartment (and braids!!) are beautiful

Thank you for keeping it real on the high cases of r@pe in South Africa. Many other You Tubers conveniently don't discuss that part of moving to South Africa.

Hey “Jersey girl”. Will be there in Joburg soon. Bolt is super popular in Kenya and certain other places we’ve been. Sorry to hear about the issues of violence and what you experienced with your phones. Grace & peace.

You articulated your perspective well in this video. Glad it came up in my feed. Subscribed. Peace!

Hey Jaz! I’m glad I found your channel! I currently live in Columbus, OH and considering moving to Joburg, SA! I’m sooo happy to hear your insight! 🤩

@JazzyJetsets

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! So crazy how small the world is! hope you make the move.

@jonye7511

2 жыл бұрын

This video is an experience of a First World person. Do your research well. Speak to South Africans across the spectrum because the education levels, life experiences and views vary greatly. A year or so of living there fully immersed in the dynamics of the society should provide far better insight.

@ntoshmulimi

2 жыл бұрын

Do come through

@trailblazersish

2 жыл бұрын

I am from Cleveland, Ohio and currently live here as well, me and my family are also planning to relocate to South Africa as well!

@omuskitchen1832

2 жыл бұрын

I’m South African in Columbus maybe I can give insight view.

This was such a good video! I hope you plan to post more.

@JazzyJetsets

2 жыл бұрын

thank you and will do!

Hey Jasmin, your absolutely right, i am currently visiting South Africa Johannesburg and its been awesome so far, everything you said ive notice myself in South Africa but the fost of living is awesome, im planning on moving here permanently with my family, and look forward to contributing to South Africa and living my best life with God help, thank you for your great videos and for being open and not selfish, God bless you.❤❤❤

Beautiful video. Very well informed and honest. Great review

SA sounds so cool. I want to go now!

@JazzyJetsets

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zach! let me know other topics you'd like to know about!

@sipholerenzo6671

Жыл бұрын

Come in December you'll stay for good 🤞

@Juewz369

Жыл бұрын

Love

Proud of you Jazz!! Definitely been a place I’ve wanted to visit.

@JazzyJetsets

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you babes! let me know other topics you'd like to know about!

@mrscoopemallnight9327

2 жыл бұрын

@@JazzyJetsets culture shocks/snacks&food/music/night life...

@parissummer8691

Жыл бұрын

@@JazzyJetsets hey I would love to chat with you. I’m from ny and I moved to Mexico City now I’m thinking to move to SA

I’ve subscribed fast to your Channel ❤️ I’m glad you’re living your best life in SA

A fair & balanced well articulated account, thank you for sharing

She’s 100% right about pretty much everything. I lived there for 6 months and all good and bad things are pretty much accurate but the good out weighs the bad imo. I plan to move there. I was really safe and felt more safe there than in the US. Gender base violence is real but not super common. At least not that I’ve witnessed.

@AaAa-on4mx

Жыл бұрын

Well gender based violence is a major issue in South Africa. South Africa has the 3rd highest proportion of sexual violence in the world. So it is very unsafe for women, however, it all depends on your location. Most of these sexual crimes occur mainly in the very poor communities of South Africa, predominantly in the majority black communities. I don't know all the reasons for this, but one reason I know for sure is that the lawlessness of these communities is largely contributed to under-policing, and lack of crime solving and crime stopping resources.

@huntergreene9781

Жыл бұрын

@@AaAa-on4mx one of the reasons is the culture is very patriarchal so it lends itself to GBV when woman are seen as weak and subservient

@jewel-monetlux.8405

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for clarifying this. This is exactly what I was wondering. I am a single mother of a little girl and I’m thinking of relocating to SA. We are not wealthy by American standards, but I could definitely afford to live in the two bedroom that Jasmine showed us. This seems like a nice area of town and I am hoping we would be safe here.

Lived in the UK for about 8 months, US 10 months and visited other countries in Europe. My intentions were to migrate HOWEVER! When I stayed in those countries I'd miss the mother land, something special about South Africa. You are correct, December is a vibe (actually from September to December), phone snatching is a thing only in upper class neighbourhoods (lower class neighbourhoods you get straight up jacked but isn't it the case with most neighbourhoods around the world), and scheduled power cuts are frustrating but the cost for living is among the best in the world, I spend roughly R3500 ($240) on monthly groceries and buying property is cheaper than in the west, for 2.5mil ($150k) you can own something decent in a good neighbourhood. I mean there are pros and cons to every country but with SA the pros far outweigh the cons.

@Peace2dagawdz

Жыл бұрын

Really? Can I get a nice place for 100k?

@LionOnSea

Жыл бұрын

​@@Peace2dagawdz At the current exchange rate, $100k can definitely get you at least an average house in a good neighbourhood. About R1.9m.

@lorrainehlatshwayo7749

11 ай бұрын

❤❤❤thanks girl,everything you said is true,I was born and bread here,I have experienced my phone being stolen and my son on 2 occasions, once @knife point,but thanks God he wasn't hurt,the one thing you might not be aware of because of the area you are staying at is the high rate of unemployment, but indeed our country is truly beautiful, diverse in so many ways and has a lot of lovely people of which I am,we pray that you have a wonderful stay going ahead ,much love babes❤❤❤❤

My birthday is in December too and I grew up in Cape Town. Very interesting to hear your point of views.

Okay twin! I'm from NJ, went to school in DC, live in ATL now, and birthday is in Dec too! Soon to be in South Africa as well!

Very thankful you created this channel and made this video. I just shifted my goals towards retiring in SA. Your videos are very informative and to the point. Thank you again. Keep it up.

@newkienewkie8921

Жыл бұрын

Hello! How are you? Where will you be moving from? I'm from Raleigh, NC and is highly considering moving here as well. I have been here since Nov.

@lovelock1994

Жыл бұрын

​@@newkienewkie8921how do you like it

@newkienewkie8921

Жыл бұрын

@@lovelock1994 I really enjoyed it. I came back to the US at the end of March.

@lovelock1994

Жыл бұрын

@@newkienewkie8921 awesome 😊. I would love to visit someday

Great pro and cons loved your video. When you understand more about xenophobia you'll understand that SAns are against crimes committed by some foreigners, but people who come for fun and opportunities always welcomed.

@ThePHILA123

2 жыл бұрын

That's my point anyone is welcome to SA. As long they come the right way, it will be no problem, and they should also respect South African Laws.

@pauld1665

Жыл бұрын

If only the crime committed by South Africans was emphasized as much or more than when it's done by an immigrant ... it's a lot easier to believe crime is what you're against when all crime no matter who does it is treated the same...

@ntateMarete

Жыл бұрын

Crime is the only excuse u south Africans use for hating and killing and burning foreigners alive. But yet most of the crime in South africa is done by south Africans. Xenophobia is only happening because black south Africans are still afraid to address their real oppressors and they take it out on foreigners whom they think are below them. But ha u Lula kasi u tla etsa joang u tsaba Kobus..😂😂🤣..

@TheLeftRbabieskillers

Жыл бұрын

Why do people keep defending Xenophobia? What does randomly beating and killing strangers on the street have to do with being "against crimes committed by some foreigners"?

I enjoyed watching your vlog.... You're 💯 % on the points raised. Very insightful. Much love from Soweto ❤️💐

Great information, we will be visiting in March.

Great pros and cons. Not sure why everyone keeps speaking about load shedding 🤷🏽‍♀️. Happens all the time here in the states. Actually happened today. My power just got restored 😂

@tmash509

2 жыл бұрын

Cassandra, I like you. by the way it's been a week now without power cuts a.k.a loadshedding

@karimahthomas7246

2 жыл бұрын

Facts Texas power grid is jacked. At least South Africa gives you a schedule lol.

@jonye7511

2 жыл бұрын

@@karimahthomas7246 The causes for the blackouts in the usa are completely different to the really serious issue of blackouts in south africa.

@siphontashana1647

2 жыл бұрын

And yet we are being portrayed as if SA is worse when coming to power cuts wow,

@andrewmohlala3262

2 жыл бұрын

😂🤣♥️❤️♥️♥️🇿🇦

This was a pretty honest assessment.💯 That phone snatching was on point.😂😂😂 I've had about 6 phones in the past 2 years, but than again I party a lot. So that's on me.

@CocoN341

10 ай бұрын

😂Sorry groovist

Thank you for this!! Been doing a lot of research so that we’re prepared. I heard about loadshedding last week so it just really be a thing 😢

Thanks this video definitely has me gearing towards SA. I plan on moving to the motherland soon just trying to Figure out exactly where

Nailed it! Also, people need to understand that this is your perspective.

@PHlophe

Жыл бұрын

Sbu, all up in their feelings as if its a national trial SMH! Triflin'

Gratitude Queen ✨️ I just landed in SA 🇿🇦 this month. As a black digital nomad & part time van-lifer visiting from the states, I've been trying to learn more about & understand what I am seeing during my visit as well. Your perspective really helps alot 🤗

@LoganArt

Жыл бұрын

Can you give us a report of your first month? Do you have any videos about your experience?

@KensGems8955

Жыл бұрын

Would like infor on linking up orgs or group to make staying in SA

@newkienewkie8921

Жыл бұрын

I agree about the video. Are you still here?

very good video. short, straight to the points.

Thanks for sharing. My lady, and I are really thinking about retirement abroad and moving to Africa is on our list, and we're looking and we both mentioned South Africa to look at. Good video.

As a born and raised South African I 100% agree with all your points.

I plan to visit SA in a month or so. Currently, I'm in Tanzania. I pay $120 for a 2/2 in a decent neighborhood. SA is probably out of my budget. Braids here in a salon cost about $25.00. I don't think I could hang. My online ability to earn has reduced once I physically left the states. I'm happy for you. You look happy and your place is very upscale.

@ayobampilo5762

Жыл бұрын

@walkter killer Piter its isiZulu not Zulu

@ayobampilo5762

Жыл бұрын

@walkter killer Piter which country are from

@ayobampilo5762

Жыл бұрын

@walkter killer Piter which country are your from??? its a simple question dont complicate

@ayobampilo5762

Жыл бұрын

@walkter killer Piter Is it Zulu people's fault that you have a European identity/name Piter

@ayobampilo5762

Жыл бұрын

@walkter killer Piter Are you African or European, if you are African, is it Zulus fault that you have a European first and last name???

Thank you for your info, very helpful!

amazing vid, yall keep inspiring we watching and resarching. One day soon, one day.

Wow 3 years living in SA, wonderful, welcome sis. Let me say I reject the xenophobic accusation to ordinary South Africans. This is simply not true, first of all as a business man my partner is an immigrant,some of my employees are local and others are also immigrants. Xenophobic rhetoric hides this reality, we have lived and intermarried with our brothers and sisters for many years, now. The anti-immigrant sentiment stems largely from high levels of unemployment, particularly among the youth in SA and because of this dire economic situation, unfortunately few individuals and vigilante type organisations take advantage of the situation for their own interests and instigate the anti-immigrant protests. Its totally regrettable indeed, South Africans are not xenophobic we welcome everyone who wants to visit or permanently move to SA.

@mogomotsi6595

2 жыл бұрын

Speak for yourself, we are xenophobic and proud of it, for the fact that you are married to a foreigner doesnt mean you must be a spokesperson for us. The nerve of you calling us vigilante while these monsters are destroying our country is sickening coming from you nogal sies.

@Goodliving22

Жыл бұрын

Oh really? I went to school in SA . Ex UJ student here. If this was not your country you wouldn’t say that.

I have done a lot of travel for work to include SA. SA is my favorite place that I have been to. I look forward to going back. I am from Philly and I used to recruit for the military in Trenton back in 2003. Lastly, I do not know if you go to church, but there is a church in Midrand where the pastor's wife is from Philly. They are good friends of mine. If you are interested let me know.

Thank you for this video sis! I am waiting for the day to travel to South Africa soon. I am from Boston but have roots in Congo. Much love to you 💕💜💕

This is great, subscribed!!

I think you know South Africa more than most African Americans that come to South Africa and send out a message that we're perfect or Wakanda. That's good, because my worry has always been that AA will leave USA come here expecting this perfect place and end up in danger because they aren't being careful. Our history has left a lot of scars, we only became democratic in 1994 and judging by developed countries that have been in the game for way longer such as USA I think we aren't too bad. But yes, be careful guys, I mean we wouldn't have police, burglar guards and electric fences if we didn't need them.

@Goodliving22

Жыл бұрын

Great excuse. Everyone’s got a history a story and scars...

I appreciate your honest feedback on SA. It shows we still have a long way to go.

Subscribed!!!! Luv your channel!!!❤️

OMG!! I’m so glad I found your channel!! I have sooo many questions!! I’m looking to relocate to SA from the DMV.

Hi Jazzy , new subscriber ! how long you been here ? Thank you for choosing SA as second home , thank you about information you observed, we will transform this country to be good for black people it's still a 27 years old democracy government it's a young baby.

My advice, 3 years living in SA not driving is not a good idea. Myself and my family we visit US every year for just a month and as soon as i land at the airport, i have my hired vehicle, i just drive. For one day if feels strange but the next day i will fine.

Subscribed!!!! Luv your channel!!!❤️❤️

Thank you very much for your informative video!

Wow... the bad seems to outweigh the good there. Sad. Thank you for this information and your matter-of-fact honesty!

@ayobampilo5762

Жыл бұрын

If that's da case then why is she still in SA🤔

@samarrablizz6446

11 ай бұрын

In my opinion I was thinking the same thing

@simba8665

3 ай бұрын

@@ayobampilo5762 are you offended 😂😂?

@ayobampilo5762

3 ай бұрын

@@simba8665 nope, I'm asking a genuine question 🥱

I am looking at the comments and most of us agree with you except on the xenophobic one. I hope you do another video fixing this. Firstly do a well-rounded research, ask everyone, then come back and speak on it. Its like me going on to a public platform and saying African Americans like crime, this is why they are being shot by the police... I wouldn't dare say that because 1, I had to do research and understand this is systematic oppression and genocide of black people. 2 I am not American, I am not well-informed enough to even speak on it. I can only support #BlackLivesMatter. This is why this is very offensive to us, this is character assassination as a country who thrive at coexisting with different tribes! Heck we are living peaceably with our oppressors too, why in the world would we hate our own... No ways. Fix it. I've been to school and still work with Ghanaian, Nigerian etc. No one in the whole space and time I’m in has ill-treated them. It's the ignorant minority that is xenophobic

@Mbalings

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Well put.

@taxxc8461

Жыл бұрын

Well said

@radeshafrika8558

Жыл бұрын

She has Zimbabwean and Nigerian friends, so what did you expect 🤷🏾‍♂️?

@Mbalings

Жыл бұрын

@@radeshafrika8558 no stop it. You’re part of the problem.

@mmmotives7452

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Zoe! She is generalizing and spoiling her welcome in SA!

Wow very nice informative video. You are very beautiful btw. I learned so much about SA and then I read the comments and learned even more. New subscriber fo sho.

Hi Jazzy, love this video. I’m South African and would go further to say, watch your bag. It’s sad but you have to be very vigilant, in general

I went to SA on Holiday in 2004, it is a beautiful country. We felt fairly safe, but after each walk or activity others wondered why we put ourselves at risk. There was a fire in the hotel we stayed at and we were taken care of so well by the owners family - such amazing people.

@themeditatingmonkeya.k.agu7004

Жыл бұрын

That time South Africa was safer

I’ve totally been thinking about moving to SA. Thanks for the great info!!!

@JazzyJetsets

2 жыл бұрын

Let me know other topics you'd like to know about before potentially making the big move!

@msostimsosti7745

2 жыл бұрын

Don't come the country is full plus manifika la nigike nikhulume amasimba hlalani eStates bafethu nathi sizihlalale eMzansi

@MegaNanoT

Жыл бұрын

@@msostimsosti7745 Mona ngowani vele? Yeka abanye abantwana tyhini

@buyaza8918

Жыл бұрын

@@msostimsosti7745 surely you ain't south african, I can read between the lines

@msostimsosti7745

Жыл бұрын

@@MegaNanoT hayi ilizwe ligcwele plus xabafika apha babuye bathethe le nonsense ye xenophobia kuba sebejola nama jollof . Abahlale emazweni abo if bazofika apha bathethe ukunya.

Gorgeous Queen ❤❤Very nice video, from your biggest South African fan from Limpopo province

I love everything about this ❤❤

Great video, on the xenophobia issue I think or feel it's a matter of getting both sides of the story. The main issue for most South Africans is not foreigners as a whole but ilegal and undocumented foreigners in all racial lines. As a South African I know the importance of human migration across the world however every guest in a country must be obedient to their hosts laws. Undocumented foreigners are creating a breakdown in the country's service delivery process eg hospital capacity etc. I won't even touch the crime element of it😲

@townshippropertyinvestorsn1716

2 жыл бұрын

but with all honesty, most bad things are done by African Foreigners because JHB prison doesnt even have a single European incarcarated there. LEts call a spade a spade. She also subconsciously highlights that out of all countries she has visited, SA has the highest number of Foreigners. that on its own is a problem because one country can't be there only place to be in Africa.

@viokand

2 жыл бұрын

@@townshippropertyinvestorsn1716 So all the blacks in JHB prison are black foreigners, South African blacks do not commit crimes.

@townshippropertyinvestorsn1716

2 жыл бұрын

@@viokand Dont pretend as if you don't understand what i'm trying to say. All foreigners inside JHB prison are Black. other non-black foreigners are not there in prison.

@KuttyJoe

Жыл бұрын

​@@townshippropertyinvestorsn1716 I'm not South African, but it would seem to me that the spade is the 10% of the population that stole and continues to hold 80% of the wealth. Wouldn't they be the reason for the troubles of the 90% native population?

@townshippropertyinvestorsn1716

Жыл бұрын

Malawi,Mozambique,Zimbabwe,DRC are far poorer than the 90% of South Africans so who is to blame for their problems because there are no whites. So you can see how flawed your point is.

I’m looking to visit SA in December, but the flight from the United States is so long. Any advice regarding the best Airline to travel on?

@ntoshmulimi

2 жыл бұрын

It's longer if it connects via Cape Town

@tomthumb2226

2 жыл бұрын

@Loving Life no flight is long if you can afford business class Emirates good company to fly with just my opinion 😉.

@tomthumb2226

Жыл бұрын

@walkter killer Piter why you here on this video if you don't love SA leave or better still Oriana is not far move

@Juewz369

Жыл бұрын

Love

I really liked your video about South Africa please keep posting some more videos about how is life in South Africa like

I’m visiting in September! Much appreciated ❤

This has me even more excited to be there in a few weeks! If you’re in Johannesburg, I’d love to get together while I’m there and pick your brain a bit and maybe even do a KZread video together I think would be so much fun. Let me know if you’re open to it and we can connect ☺️ outside of that, great video Sis. Love your place and I’m happy to know if I do consider moving there I’ll be able to keep my boogie lifestyle for half the cost of what I pay here for the same thing haha

Honest questions: Does the US have no load shedding? Does the US have no inequality? Is there no crime in the US? I would love visit that enigmatic country in the near future. It really seems like a perfect place to live in for black folks.

@geraldlekhowane8736

2 жыл бұрын

😂🤣we all know 1% owns 90% of the economy in the USA

@fredrica4900

2 жыл бұрын

Donald, stay in SA. Amerikka is not all of that. Black on Black C, is sickening. People.just S People in large numbers. They have Real Ghetto, U would not believe. My Friend's phone was stolen from the Nursing Station..There R more Crooks in Amerrika, than SA, trust me.

@kennawilliams4423

2 жыл бұрын

The US has inequality, crime, racism and more. One interesting thing I discussed with one of my friends here in Jozi is they fear getting arresting by the police where the average Black person in America fears getting killed.....imagine every time you're stopped in America by the police you wonder if you are going to die. So many friends and family are what we call hashtags because they were stopped by police... George Floyd, Sandra Bland, etc. Sure the USA looks great from the outside but there's a lot they aren't putting in the International sectors.

@donaldmacdonald9993

2 жыл бұрын

@@kennawilliams4423 Wow Kenna glad to hear from you. Can we adopt you as one of our own in Eastern Cape. I listened to one of your interviews you behave and look like those arrogant Xhosa aunties Your mannerisms alone remind of my favorite naughty aunt. Just visit the Eastern Cape you will see more Kennas there. Remember SA is not only Johannesburg and Cape Town, it has many other interesting cities and towns such Port Elizabeth, East London, Nelspruit, Polokwane, Durban, Knysna, Richardsbay and so on. Thanks for responding to my honest questions.

@kennawilliams4423

2 жыл бұрын

@@donaldmacdonald9993lollolol I'll be that Auntie. I've been to most of the provinces here. I was in Gqeberka earlier this year, been in Mpumalanga a few times, over in KZN to Mtunzini, Ballito, Durban, Richards Bay, over in Limpopo to Ga-Mashashane, Northwest in Middleburg and more. I try to get to all of the areas if I can!

That's a very fair and realistic assessment.

Very fair assessment. Good luck on your stay in SA.

It's interesting hearing this perspective from an African American. We complain about the high cost of living, high fuel prices, etc but when put into global perspective I guess our cost of living is not as high as we think.

@Mbalings

2 жыл бұрын

As we think? Or as we experience it?

@urbancommute5239

2 жыл бұрын

Huh?

@zuki_thehomecook

Жыл бұрын

When you've got time, please search for a currency converter and convert your salary to US dollars, then maybe you will understand why African Americans view SA cost of living affordable, and why we complain.

@Juewz369

Жыл бұрын

Love

@mbaliphiri1463

Жыл бұрын

It’s definitely not, I’m South African and relocated to the UK and I’m now looking to come back to SA because of the cost of living crisis (amongst other things) , it is absolutely ridiculous. I pay £1000 (R20 000) in rent for a 1 bedroom flat when I used to pay R8000 at home in a very nice suburb. That is just one example, there’s so many other cracks. At the end of the day every country has its good and bad, it’s just a matter of being where your spirit feels at peace regardless of economic/political/societal reasons

As a South African, when you said loadshedding, I felt that :')

@iamsharlalakay

Жыл бұрын

How often does it happen??

@janco333

Жыл бұрын

It is enforced resting and meditation breaks

@MoveAround694

Жыл бұрын

Girl that happens in the US

@iamsharlalakay

Жыл бұрын

@@MoveAround694 Right 😂😂

Im a Jersey Girl too! Recently moved to Houston, TX. Love your content

Im so glad you went to joburg....next time come to the Eastern Cape,probably the most quietest province but so much to do also! you are so beautiful

As a South African, I can tell you that the issue of Xenophobia is over-emphasized. Crime, in general, is a problem in S.A.

@ngonitapiwa5860

Жыл бұрын

As a 'foreigner' i can tell you that the issue of Xenophobia is understated. Hate, in general, is a problem in S.A

@Juewz369

Жыл бұрын

Love

@freedomm

Жыл бұрын

Foreigners were actually killed, some burned alive. I can easily pull up the videos from BBC, CNN and Al Jazzera. How in the world can you call people facing violence and even losing their lives "overstated"?

@finnz7786

Жыл бұрын

Why..drugs

@sibusisomagagula3633

Жыл бұрын

@@freedomm There are violent crimes in South Africa on daily basis. Xenophobic attacks are a fraction of a bigger problem.

We've been complaining about illegal people in our country, 9 girls were raped by 40 illegal immigrants, but we are still called xenophobic, your so called friends ,asked them why the come to SA without proper documentation

Thank you so much for sharing this video. I’ve been eyeing SA for a while. Hoping to relocate one day however, you have TOTALLY convinced me to visit in December. I was actually looking for somewhere to spend the holidays as I do not like spending Christmas & New Years in the U.S. for personal reasons. Sou going to make my way to SA & spend a month or so there. Hope we can link up & connect…. Ronnie🫶

Ran into this by accident but this is pretty cool. Good luck girl and God bless.

This idea that South Africans think foreigners from the continent takes educational and job opportunities is a fallacy. In varsity spaces, social cohesion is top notch. Also, in the corporate space there is a great mixture of personalities from the continent and the world. The challenge is among the working class which is a result of low skilled foreigners fighting for scarce resources with low skilled South Africans. Which country in the world promote immigration of low skilled people? Wise up ladies and gentlemen and understood the storm that is brewing in SA. If you understand it, you may be part of the solution but if you don't, you will be part of a problem and therefore be treated as such. Ordinary South African are shocked at the evil that is being shipped to this country from all over the world and there will be a reaction to it.

This load shedding is relatively new here in SA, we are also not quite used to it. We hope it will get resolved in the next 3-5 years. Just on the topic of xenophobia, you have rightfully pointed out that black South Africans are operating in the 20% space of the economy, this space is too small and I think it's one of the reasons people might feel intolerant to job competition. Secondly and most importantly, white South Africans are increasingly preferring foreigners for job opportunities- since they regard them as both affordable labour/manpower and dependable (won't join unions, etc.). There are also unskilled immigrants comming to South Afric - adding to the crime situation and/or informal ways of living (shacks, beggers at the traffic lights, trading in drugs, illegal immigration, etc.). All of this contribute to the negative perception of foreigners. Small shop owners from outside of SA have also been accused of not being good citizens, selling expired foodstuffs, reacting violently (shooting) to common crime affecting their shops - in the townships. That's what I think underlines this whole xenophobia issue. I personally don't support this, but I thought let me share what I know about this phenomenon.

@jonye7511

2 жыл бұрын

Load shedding in SA has been around for 16 years already.

@Herculiz22

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonye7511 Incorrect by 2 years, it started in 2008 but it only started to become a real issue recently, say 4 or 3 years ago.

@mkdempisi

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely is not new, it is just getting worse each year

@kamogelomosweu1869

Жыл бұрын

No its not new, i remember wven in 2010 load shedding was still an issue.

@siphosipho7333

Жыл бұрын

I used to work for the SA power supply company, ESKOM, which as you know is the only supplier of bulk electricity in South Africa. So I deliberately used the word "relatively new" meaning whilst it's not brand new, it's a young phenomenon- compared to the amount of time we have had and enjoyed steady power supply in the contry. Whilst load shedding started to an emerging issue in 2011/12 it was not bad at all compared to other countries. It really got worse I would say 4-6 years ago, particularly for industry. That's really what I had in my mind when I indicated "relatively new". Other countries have never had stable electricity, in fact most countries, load shedding was always part of rationing the available generation, it's almost a daily given that there would be electricity cut offs. We have now come close to this level in the last 2 years or so. So it's always going to be "how worse" is it and there are country rankings on load shedding. They are topped by North AfricaI and Middle East at 23 days a month, followed by South Asia at 17. to Recently, South Africa is typically hit by 8 days of load shedding each month, lasting for about 5 hours each. Those are the current stats. 2021/2022 stats are a bit worse than this but we are still getting more electricity than worse perfomers. We need 3000MW- 6000MW of new generation capacity (minimum 3000MW) in the next 3- 5 years, then we will stabilize. This can be met by renewable energy that is planned now. Beyond that the situation will get even worse, we would need serious base load capacity from new nuclear power stations, to replace the aging coal fired power station. 10 years from now, we need to see a new 4000MW power plant/ generation capacity comming on line and then every 3-5 years beyond that - that's my guess. Otherwise we are saying more or less the same thing, we are sliding into more trouble.

Good stuff Jazz. Subscribing.

Sis we need more videos lol. Ik It’s only been two week but I love your videos. Literally watched them all today 😆 #Subbie

I feel like the Xenophobia card has been overplayed when it comes to South Africa. I used to get offended and was oversensetive when we were referred to as Xenophobic but not any more. Here is the deal we do not think educated or professional "foreigners" come to South Africa to steal our jobs. The conflict with "foreigners" in South Africa is at the lower end of the economic activities which one might call unskilled labour force. The complaints is on the low end of the job spectrum and to an extent I sympathize with my fellow citizens on that spectrum of the job market as they feel like they are being squeezed out of opportunities in the only sphere where they can realistically participate in any form of the job market. They are in no way expecting to be managers, doctors, engineers, etc and they have never said those jobs are being taken away from them. In other countries that part of the job market is reserved for the locals just like in South Africa but because of corruption economic migrants from other parts of the world also delve into the lower end of the job market and adding to the already highly saturated job market.

@Sky-dv8mj

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kzread.info/dash/bejne/oXiuqLhydq7Lf9Y.html Three Zimbabweans were arrested 11 August 2022, a 20year old woman is also a terrorist. So South Africans are Xenophobic and the foreigners are kind, educated and hard working people

@nomxhosapekani7966

Жыл бұрын

Xenophobia, Black Tax and the Land issue in South Africa are really complex topics. We saw clips during Lockdown how some of our farmers were picking up illegal immigrants for seasonal work at borders. Maybe because the people who normally wait for piece jobs on corners were prevented by soldiers to to roam the streets. For many South African who have loved ones in foreign prisons for drugs ( at least 800 on record), blame Nigians for that. As you mentioned most of these conflicts are among the unskilled labour forces from both side of the borders, it's just at eye level and none of the parties want to be wrong. Ofcause curruption plays a big role too, because I don't undersatnd why so many Zimbabweans can get jobs like bank tellers, when South African Youth, With Bachelor degrees are unemployed. I was a victim of gunpoint and mussing 3 times and 2 incidents were Zimbabwean and the other Congolese, but for me crime has no race or nationality, but for people in the townships fighting for scraps it's a total different game. So I think for anyone to make a video on Xenophobia, thourough reseach and understanding of the systems in SA is very important.

@sandiapillay9691

Жыл бұрын

So...at the end of yr Ling speech..that justifies attacking and killing others???

@Juewz369

Жыл бұрын

Love

@TheLeftRbabieskillers

Жыл бұрын

@@sandiapillay9691 well said. Even here (US) racists always find some bs reasons to justify their racism.

Great video! These comments definitely prove your point about xenophobia in South Africa.

@mongikazip

Жыл бұрын

We don't care. The gang rape at Krugersdorp amongst mountains of other heinous things we've unduly endured prove the reverse xenophobia ya'll have towards us. Unfortunately you will not abuse people in their habitat and not expect push back

@MisfitMari

Жыл бұрын

@@mongikazip If you put all people in one category because of a few, then yeah it's xenophobia. Those people who did the act at Krugersdorp should be punished but looking down on people because they are Nigerian or Zimbabwean or any other nationality is not okay.

@mongikazip

Жыл бұрын

@@MisfitMari If it were only the Krugersdorp gang rape you might have a point but there are numerous of such unsavory incidents done by ya'll to South Africans for no reason. ELEVEN Tanzanian men gang raped a pregnant South African woman who was on her way from work with her co-worker what kind of savage behavior is that on foreign lands? Most serial killers in South Africa are Zimbabweans and we must keep quiet and accept such behavior because if we speak out or retaliate then we're xenophobic. We don't care for labels anymore and just want what's right, ya'll can call us names if you want to but we're not going to let ya'll make our country a living nightmare we've been through horrendous things and don't deserve this

@MisfitMari

Жыл бұрын

@@mongikazip I'm American, but I've been to South Africa. It's a beautiful country. I understand what it's like to constantly hear about people from other countries acting horrendously (In the US, we hear similar news about Mexicans living in the US). And like I said, I agree that those people should be punished severely. But using that as an excuse to harshly judge and treat every Zimbabwean or Tanzanian like trash is not okay.

@mongikazip

Жыл бұрын

@@MisfitMari Any Tanzanian, Zimbabwean, Nigerian and whoever who does what's right gets treated right but the scums of the earth who come to use and abuse get abused as well in turn. We very much believe in an eye for an eye when it comes to wickedness even towards our own. We certainly won't exempt a stranger who comes in to wreak havoc. Ya'll can hate us for that if you want to but best believe we're at peace with ourselves and the way we are we don't need approval

HAHAHAHA the Pause on the Load Shedding moment! LOL How stunning is your apartment also!

Nice video thanks for sharing welcome on the continent .

This was overall the most balanced view of SA I've seen on KZread and I've seen lots. Bar the xenophobic thing I thought most points were on point 👌🏾 Shout out to you my sister ❤️

@princessprincess7708

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂Lol Mad Man Goblack2Africa has the Balanced view. Lol

@molefemokhine9557

2 жыл бұрын

@@princessprincess7708 😂😂😂🤦🏿‍♂️

@Robio_scorpio

2 жыл бұрын

But xenophobia is infact a thing the acclaimed rainbow nation is a joke

@molefemokhine9557

2 жыл бұрын

@@Robio_scorpio yes xenophobia is in fact a thing. The hate that some foreign nationals from across the continent have for SAns and for SA itself is alarming. They kill us, rape our women, destroy our infrastructure, steal, litter our places, call us names and disrespect us, their hosts! But yes one eyed trolls like you only see the one side, that of SAns saying foreign nationals must come here legally and respect the laws of the country. You see that as being xenophobic, clearly ya'll don't know the meaning of the word. We've been living with foreigners for the longest time, do you think if we were xenophobic as you claim they'll still be here? You need to think deep before blowing off. The rainbow nation might be a joke to you but it is still here standing despite its problems, that's why millions run away from their failed countries and flock down here.

@ayobampilo5762

2 жыл бұрын

@@Robio_scorpio whats xenophobia in your native language

Xenophobia in SA is like the relations of Caribbeans and African Americans. Very nuanced long history. Also ofcourse criminal elements are always at play. But no South African is going out of their way to oppress or discriminate against another black person who happens to be from outside of SA.

@iamDavidaRose

Жыл бұрын

I have to disagree about the Caribbeans & AA thing. Many of us are mixed Caribbean and AA. I’m of Haitian decent. If there is beef it’s with the ones still on the island NOT living in America. So there is no interaction between the two but online.

@mrsoshadabaadman

Жыл бұрын

@@iamDavidaRose This is the best comparison because you do not have a large black population in immediate proximity to the US.

Nice compliment about the SA, you always hear about crime but that’s everywhere. Big Up Sis 💙💙💙💐

The algorithm showed me this video for a reason. I’ve been debating on moving there, but, I want to visit a few times 1st. Thanks for the info. New subscriber ✔️

@sipholerenzo6671

Жыл бұрын

Yoh brother come!!! I can tell u now this country of ours is nor as bad as the media make it seems like,let give a few examples,the xenophobia issue is not correctly reported we doing the very same thing Trump dd,but we not using conventional means,some of brother from Africa come illegally steal n torture pps we fight them out of the country,that's wat we doing,there are foreigners teaching our kids at many schools yet no school was attacked!! Basically our teaching systems is highly dominated by Zimbabweans n no learning institutions wer attacked bcs we know those once are here legally they paying taxes n can stay as much they want to we love them n would protect them no matter wat bcs that is Ubuntu!!

I feel most people who move to S.A only base their opinions on a certain location and then illuminate that to the whole country,i come from an area where there are no xenophobic attacks and crime is just something out of the ordinary it's not that major that it has everyone's attention. I Love this video though however i feel you should explore more of S.A especially more of Gauteng and not just Joburg.

@pauld1665

Жыл бұрын

I have lived in different parts of Gauteng and what she said was accurate for where I have been, so where in Gauteng should we go to see something different ?

We as South Africans still not used to load shedding🤦😏

Love your channel new to your channel..from Chicago ..

Just subscribed, thinking about relocating the for a while.