Revealing the Secret: Why South Africa Feels Like Home to Americans!

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In this video, we'll explore why many Americans feel at home in this beautiful country of South Africa. Join The Jones Family Channel Podcast, For The Love of SA, as we take you on a journey through South Africa's culture, landscapes, and welcoming people, and discover why more and more Americans are choosing to make this country their new home. Whether you're considering a move or just want to learn more about South Africa, this video is a must-watch! #southafrica #johannesburg #expat #adventure
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  • @kgosiking4228
    @kgosiking42282 ай бұрын

    Lol she said Atchaar and i got a little teary eyed, awww man our Sister is straight up South African 😂

  • @siyandakave

    @siyandakave

    2 ай бұрын

    She’s right though when she said it ain’t for everyone… coz mna, ha a 😂 - miss me

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    hahahahaha, miss me!

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    oh my, she hit your spot too I see

  • @elvinnybonjovi10

    @elvinnybonjovi10

    2 ай бұрын

    Just cos someone/AA said achaar and that makes you teary? What an exaggeration, or should I say a lie.

  • @kgosiking4228

    @kgosiking4228

    2 ай бұрын

    @@elvinnybonjovi10 my brother/sister , I am about community, Just because you yourself can only conjure negativity doesn't mean some of us can't genuinely be positive and enjoy seeing others finding happiness in the things we love. If seeing positivity is unimaginable to you, that says a lot about you, and i can only feel sorry for you

  • @TheDtfamu89
    @TheDtfamu892 ай бұрын

    I just got back from SA. Didn’t spend enough time. I would like to go back. It was wonderful.

  • @AKHONANDLOVU-ic8ey
    @AKHONANDLOVU-ic8ey2 ай бұрын

    Hey family thank you for describing the South African people so beautifully. We appreciate you all🤗 In IsiZulu we greet by saying "Sawubona" which is translated as "I see you". Recognition is extremely important here in South Africa, it has always been, whoever you are, wherever you are from as long as you are within the bounds of the South African land, you are seen. And you will always be seen, because you are human and that is just more than enough. Ubuntu goes a long long way. Sending love and light!🤍

  • @pelomk9022
    @pelomk90222 ай бұрын

    She should definitely go check out the Wild Coast Eastern Cape. The nature and the untouched coastline there is beautiful

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    Oh my...

  • @gloriakubeka4810

    @gloriakubeka4810

    2 ай бұрын

    yeah was about to share the same the Eastern Cape is a great place to check out "Waterfall Bluff" great hiking trails. And just nature really showing off there. Eastern Cape is another great place

  • @kodwat2134

    @kodwat2134

    2 ай бұрын

    You are right. Eastern Cape is such a lovely place

  • @TheYahsTruly

    @TheYahsTruly

    2 ай бұрын

    Plus, the fact that in the Eastern Cape is where the British army faced their greatest resistance in all of Africa!!! 'Coincidentally' , it is also refered to locally as the home of the heroes....Mandela, Biko, Sobukwe...and many of the founding fathers of the ANC.

  • @brendagordon1727
    @brendagordon17272 ай бұрын

    Phily here!!! South Jersey stand up. You are right over the Benjamin Franklin Bridge from Philly. So we sound similar. Love that so many of us are moving and visiting SA. I will be visiting soon. I look forward to meeting up with many of you.

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    OH wow, nice and yes we will be here awaiting your arrival!

  • @j.t2310
    @j.t23102 ай бұрын

    lol 😂you guys talking about the Carnivore restaurant has me laughing, I hope people don’t get the idea people in Africa are eating giraffes and zebras etc 😂 ❤ rofl it’s very much a chicken and beef life in most cases!! 😂❤ love these interviews

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    hahahahaha Very true which is why we made mention of the restaurant first! They also know through the vlogs what's normal here!

  • @shemanemasia
    @shemanemasia2 ай бұрын

    You can’t go wrong with achaar and chakalaka

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    Alright now

  • @icekee9365
    @icekee93652 ай бұрын

    Deniseeeeeeee eyyyyyyyyyy glad to know you and hubby made it there blessings

  • @kgosiking4228
    @kgosiking42282 ай бұрын

    YAH NEH, Beautiful episode , beautiful people

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    Why thank you

  • @nkanyisongqulunga8642
    @nkanyisongqulunga86422 ай бұрын

    Drankesburg in Zulu called "Izintaba zokhahlamba", it is not far from where the Zulus defeated the British army. Mission Impossible was also shot there in 2021. Lovely place

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    OH wow what a nice and beautiful history

  • @khanyisokamabanga9943

    @khanyisokamabanga9943

    2 ай бұрын

    UKhahlamba is where my Hlubi ancestors migrated from in the early 19th century, during the Mfecane migration. God willing, I will visit those divine mountains, and pay my respects..🙏🏾

  • @Agza
    @Agza2 ай бұрын

    I remember Denise, she and hubby featured on one of the TRSA's testimonial videos. Side note re. Atchaar: the best and freshest is found from those mamas at the markets or roadside stalls, definitely tastes much better than those canned retail derivatives

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, noted!

  • @kodwat2134

    @kodwat2134

    2 ай бұрын

    Agree

  • @jamesstewart4402
    @jamesstewart44022 ай бұрын

    Awesome video, thank you, enjoyed every second.

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @mariemieny5100
    @mariemieny51002 ай бұрын

    Ah Dee you MUST go to Namibia first! What an incredible country with the most incredible landscape. The beauty is something to behold - its indescribable! Skeleton coast, Swakopmund, and the pelicans in Walvis bay. Its another world with absolutely no words to describe!

  • @Christine_M_Jones
    @Christine_M_JonesАй бұрын

    Great vlog ❤. I agree with Denise, our SA brothers and sisters are beautiful and warm hearted 🫶🏽

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    Ай бұрын

    Yes indeed!

  • @lenbeckmann4311
    @lenbeckmann43112 ай бұрын

    Pap, Boerewors and gravy, now that is South African. ❤

  • @faneciaconner-dz7tt
    @faneciaconner-dz7tt2 ай бұрын

    Great conversation. Thanks for sharing.

  • @thembinyoni1266
    @thembinyoni12662 ай бұрын

    I'm in the North close to Lanseria Airport and we are 100% off grid, I don't miss the loadshedding and the water rationing 😂😂, have a look at Country Gardens Estate

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    Alright now you found the cheat code lol

  • @nomfunekonosilela3895
    @nomfunekonosilela38952 ай бұрын

    Atchaar is one of the main ingredients in kota

  • @minnieweaver
    @minnieweaverАй бұрын

    Hello Jones Family channel I just ran across this video among your other wonderful videos of interviewing U.S. citizens So happy to hear a lot of Black Americans are moving to SA besides just visiting God has blessed you all to accomplish it Pls pray🙏🙏🙏 for me that God will bless me to move there as well I don't want to just visit because watching so many videos of ppl moving to SA has motivated & inspired me al the more ❤❤from America ❤❤video

  • @sibusisojele8286
    @sibusisojele82862 ай бұрын

    Thanks my Mzansi Jones family for handling a conversation with Dee (Thandi).

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    You are most welcome

  • @williamwebbs1952
    @williamwebbs19522 ай бұрын

    Great discussion today I will follow Denise channel 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you and as you should! She's awesome

  • @BTIMBIWAMINERALS
    @BTIMBIWAMINERALS2 ай бұрын

    Atchaar my sister you are a straight South African😂😂😂😂 beautiful ❤

  • @Demru_1
    @Demru_12 ай бұрын

    You really do good travelling and tourism better than our own agencies are promoting it

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    hahahaha its a fun time and a fun ride to share

  • @nthabisengsehlabelo4453
    @nthabisengsehlabelo44532 ай бұрын

    She must try garlic achaar , it's the best . She will definitely enjoy it .

  • @dineok04
    @dineok042 ай бұрын

    There are plenty of beautiful hiking trails not far from Johannesburg Denise can checkout. The best are in the Magalies Region which is about an hour and half from Johannesburg. 1. Dome Pools 2. Castle Gorge 3. Mountain Sanctuary 4. Milorho Lodge 5. Kranskloof 6. Easterkloof 7. Riverside Paradise 8. Hornbill Lodge 9. Hennops River Hike 10. Cradlemoon Hike

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this new bucket list for her!

  • @Sydney_human

    @Sydney_human

    2 ай бұрын

    Joburg South is beautiful and peaceful indeed, I lived in the south before relocating to the east which is home, I love hennops and the Magalies region. Though in the South there is Klip rivers reserve which is in the south, also suikerbos rand nature reserve 30 minutes from the South. These are great hiking spots and not too far from hiking trails in the west.

  • @karabonkabinde7290
    @karabonkabinde72902 ай бұрын

    I would like to challenge Dee to bake amagwinya (fat cakes), or idombolo.

  • @chanteyelliott4050
    @chanteyelliott40502 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂 Ricky is so funny.. Hes like ANYBODY ANYBODY 😂😂

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    hahahaha, fun times good times!

  • @deonfebruary995
    @deonfebruary9952 ай бұрын

    Love it!

  • @shaunmarole8082
    @shaunmarole80822 ай бұрын

    Great interview, really enjoyed it 👍

  • @TimaDludlu
    @TimaDludlu2 ай бұрын

    heita Mr Ricky

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    Hey Hey Hey!

  • @bongiwetyutu8274
    @bongiwetyutu82742 ай бұрын

    Dee❤❤❤

  • @hlangananichauke3364
    @hlangananichauke33642 ай бұрын

    Atchaaar❤❤❤❤ yesssssss

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    Ай бұрын

    hahahaha

  • @lisebomokoena6240
    @lisebomokoena62402 ай бұрын

    Wow, glad you came to Drakensburg…,! It’s the best. Next time come to Clarens and Golden Highlands National Park in the Eastern Free State ❤

  • @mamkitimloyi2486
    @mamkitimloyi24862 ай бұрын

    Our beautiful family 😍❤❤❤🌺🌺🌺👋🏾

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    Why thank you

  • @tshimangadzomavhungu3563
    @tshimangadzomavhungu35632 ай бұрын

    Wooow this is an amazing video really enjoyed listening w you guys

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @soothotau3982
    @soothotau39822 ай бұрын

    Hi there, lovely video. You should try achaar already mixed with garlic. HEAVEN!!!!

  • @mariejones5524
    @mariejones55242 ай бұрын

    Achar is from India picked with curry and spices. Packo brand the best.

  • @thokomalangcobo1824

    @thokomalangcobo1824

    2 ай бұрын

    Atchar is from Mango

  • @elroyswarts2337
    @elroyswarts23372 ай бұрын

    Chakalaka & atchaar are truly authentic South African delicacies. While chakalaka is a bit more modern, atchaar forms part of the pre democractic age and deeper history of South Africa. It is both a historical and a spiritual experience in my opinion. For anyone who is new to South Africa, some things are basically just surface level experiences, but foods like chakalaka and atchaar can only be appreciated the more you immerse yourself into the richness of South African culture.

  • @thabimalepe8156
    @thabimalepe81562 ай бұрын

    Atchaar from the store is a bit not good maybe it's the preservation. The best is from the market

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    hahahahaha nice, thanks for this tip

  • @lesegogaebeeyn4005

    @lesegogaebeeyn4005

    2 ай бұрын

    I think it's lack of proper seasoning

  • @mmmotives7452
    @mmmotives7452Ай бұрын

    In the ATL but welcome to Mzansi Afrika!

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    Ай бұрын

    How nice! How long you there?

  • @TheYahsTruly
    @TheYahsTruly2 ай бұрын

    You know, its amazing how no one ever visits the Easterm Cape! You would think its a small irrelevant province...but you would be wrong!!! The Eastern Cape is where the British army faced their greatest resistance in all of Africa!!! Filled with monuments of our people's military genius and historical achievements......it is really worthy of its local name "home of the heroes". 'Coincidentally' , it is also the home of Nelson Mandela, the father of black consciousness Steve Bantubonke Biko, the mighty and great Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe...and many of the founding fathers of the ANC.

  • @thembinyoni1266
    @thembinyoni12662 ай бұрын

    You must try the buffet at The Chef's Boma Indaba Hotel in fourways, they also have a good spread of game meat and very reasonable

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    Alright now, thanks for this

  • @Kill3rk1
    @Kill3rk12 ай бұрын

    Atchaar is the South African version of Korean Kimchi. My Fav is the Vegetable Carrot achtaar goes very well with a Mutton Curry and Rice.

  • @GlobalGlimpse-fx7eo
    @GlobalGlimpse-fx7eo2 ай бұрын

    Atchaar👌👌👌👌

  • @dubagentselekions8221
    @dubagentselekions82212 ай бұрын

    I'm in Pretoria glad you enjoy SA. I have been planning of teaching in Asia but im still paying University fees with $300 salary & supporting my family thus i'll appreciate some help moving abroad, it's been my dream. I'm also learning Asian languages

  • @user-kp4su9co7l
    @user-kp4su9co7l2 ай бұрын

    Ricky when you go to Carnivore, please try spinash soup, wow.

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    ok ok ok

  • @ronwyneking2763
    @ronwyneking27632 ай бұрын

    Please do NAMIBIA , you will never want to leave Namibia, little bit of people however, but amazingly beautiful and safe country. I am South African due to come back home to SA soon.

  • @Sbongile962
    @Sbongile9622 ай бұрын

    Looking forward to you cooking Pap

  • @tmbrightfuture2023
    @tmbrightfuture20232 ай бұрын

    Ewe nhe! ❤❤❤❤

  • @chanteyelliott4050
    @chanteyelliott40502 ай бұрын

    Hey brother Ricky, can you please put her page in the comments.. i put in her name and a singer keeps coming up😂

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    It's in the description!

  • @fatimawindvoel2253

    @fatimawindvoel2253

    2 ай бұрын

    It's "Dennis Williams "

  • @chanteyelliott4050

    @chanteyelliott4050

    2 ай бұрын

    @@fatimawindvoel2253 thank youuu

  • @chanteyelliott4050

    @chanteyelliott4050

    2 ай бұрын

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL thanks guys.. I found her!😄

  • @avrilnaidoo773
    @avrilnaidoo7732 ай бұрын

    You guys need to try the South African indian food like bunny chow. Also, try Cape Malay cuisine

  • @tmbrightfuture2023

    @tmbrightfuture2023

    2 ай бұрын

    Making me hungry now❤

  • @mash359
    @mash3592 ай бұрын

    Can single African American women please move to SA in numbers please, we wanna have some nice Afro/American weddings...please Mr Jones, encourage them to come in numbers.

  • @HannikieMakhanye
    @HannikieMakhanye2 ай бұрын

    Atchaar is the best be eat it with amagwinya even pap cabbage

  • @Sammy_SAA
    @Sammy_SAAАй бұрын

    You must try Limpopo province

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    Ай бұрын

    Noted!

  • @user-kp4su9co7l
    @user-kp4su9co7l2 ай бұрын

    I think the is Market for American Soul food in JHB

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    oh wow

  • @goodwillntimane9038
    @goodwillntimane90382 ай бұрын

    Game meat is very expensive and it is not meat that an average household eat and not daily food, we also eat when we go to some restuarant

  • @phililechonco7440
    @phililechonco74402 ай бұрын

    And those baboons in the Drakensberg will make you feel that you are in their home, even in a resort with buildings & stuff, they like walking around scaring people out . I don't like them too 🥺

  • @franssehata6259
    @franssehata62592 ай бұрын

    my sister's pronunciation of Gauteng is so spot on, it is even better than some of South Africans

  • @PamPam1CreamoftheCrop
    @PamPam1CreamoftheCrop2 ай бұрын

    Denise, you like what i like most. Me and you and leave together, sister. Amen

  • @MothupiKgopa
    @MothupiKgopa2 ай бұрын

    She sounds South African calling atchaar and chakalaka. I dont think we get to understand how warm we are as South Africans...having travelled a bit yoooooh people can be cold out there.

  • @lindareeves5410
    @lindareeves54102 ай бұрын

    Serious meat eaters😮😮any vegetarians in South Africa??

  • @hlangananichauke3364

    @hlangananichauke3364

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes ..lots

  • @pusomogwera9260
    @pusomogwera92602 ай бұрын

    JHB south is too far from everything, just try West and North. Roodepoort area is the best place to stay in JHB.

  • @funekasimelane7774

    @funekasimelane7774

    2 ай бұрын

    Not really it all depends areas like Bassonia, Glenvista, Aspen hills are literally 15 min to JHB and close to all major freeways.

  • @karabonkabinde7290
    @karabonkabinde72902 ай бұрын

    I noticed a common denominator that the Americans moving over to South Africa, are deeply spiritual. Whether Christian, or another form of belief, they are God fearing, which is a good thing. I also admire your tenacity in wanting to make good contributions to South Africa. Also, I noticed how emotional you are about your homecoming, funny enough, the feeling is mutual for those who understand how deep it is, it's like history is coming full circle. We are as emotional to see you return, as you are to return. It's truly moving.

  • @XploreVentures2013
    @XploreVentures20132 ай бұрын

    Hey there. Please find a farm owner whom you can discuss the safety concerns of owning a farm in South Africa before buying a farm. I don't want to sound alarmist, but there is a reason why there are so many gated complexes (be it townhouse complexes, golfing estates, nature reserve estates etc) across the country. Crime is real.

  • @lesegogaebeeyn4005

    @lesegogaebeeyn4005

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes I mean you can't just walk around the place like you're in heaven and stuff so yeah we have criminal elements in the country and it's serious

  • @MatNch
    @MatNch2 ай бұрын

    Yeah no she would not make it at a lion park. Hearing them roar at night, you will wet your pyjamas 😂

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    oh snap, lol

  • @BolamasTheLevite
    @BolamasTheLevite2 ай бұрын

    You've got to try Achaar especially hot 🔥🥵 Achaar...!!!

  • @PamPam1CreamoftheCrop
    @PamPam1CreamoftheCrop2 ай бұрын

    Aarcher

  • @BongieBala
    @BongieBala2 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂 I've never eaten a Giraffe and Crocodile,where is it sold

  • @siphokolanisi6186
    @siphokolanisi61862 ай бұрын

    I don't remember Black Americans calling us XENOPHOBIC

  • @MariaMaphata-bf6hx

    @MariaMaphata-bf6hx

    2 ай бұрын

    Real, we SAns you respect us we love you, our Black Americans sisters and brothers are very humble and respective, are here to help us build this lovely nation of our, we really appreciate them.🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @mmmotives7452

    @mmmotives7452

    Ай бұрын

    😂those ones that normally advocate for crime in SA call us Xenophobic...re tshela thupa!

  • @hlangananichauke3364
    @hlangananichauke33642 ай бұрын

    Mountain lions aren't a thing in SA.

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    Ай бұрын

    Nice they are a real thing in the states

  • @godless9010
    @godless90102 ай бұрын

    This be cap

  • @sdowdy9965
    @sdowdy99652 ай бұрын

    Giraffe??? 😢

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    lol

  • @geraldmvela7266
    @geraldmvela72662 ай бұрын

    I don't eat achar,and it's smell very bad for me , maybe the vegetable one is better

  • @sanelemwelase

    @sanelemwelase

    2 ай бұрын

    It also causes armpits to stink 😂😂

  • @lebohangmokheseng9250

    @lebohangmokheseng9250

    2 ай бұрын

    You're lying ​@@sanelemwelase

  • @lenbeckmann4311

    @lenbeckmann4311

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@sanelemwelasemaybe it happened to you.😂

  • @Yvonne15616
    @Yvonne156162 ай бұрын

    Ummm...I didn't really get that feeling from the people in SA. They act just like Americans, maybe a couple of notches better.

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

    2 ай бұрын

    ok ok thanks for sharing

  • @mmmotives7452

    @mmmotives7452

    Ай бұрын

    Ohhh really? hehehe hhaikhona madoda!

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