Hi Ashley, please make a video on how your children have adapted to living in South Africa. If they've picked up any of our mannerism, any speech patterns, words or phrases. If they've made any friends and if they like living in South Africa etc. It would be interesting to find out how they're getting along.

Our elections have never been chaotic or violent. Was this person a South African? The person who told you this? There’s nothing to fear, your American government does meddle in our business though that’s who you should be worried about.

Why Click Bait?

@wendyj.2833

3 ай бұрын

It wasn't really clickbait because what she talked about was exactly as the title suggests. She gave reasons why some folks may not want to go at this exact time, or what they need to be aware of if they do travel there. I felt a little deflated at first, too. I guess it was more so a walking a fine line thing.

She clickbait’s all the time. She made it sounds so urgent but she’s only trying to get people to watch videos. I don’t know why she feels that she has to do that. That’s why I unsubscribed

@tiaholloway9668

3 ай бұрын

👋 Adios

@obey-yah

3 ай бұрын

Wow, I wonder why? 🤔

@briandives7271

3 ай бұрын

All KZreadrs do it though

@Bhebe40

3 ай бұрын

Goodbye hater

@LeRoux2451

3 ай бұрын

bye byeeee

i had to watch this video twice to understand what is Ashley trying to say, but i do get your point. as for those wishing to come to south africa through out the year, you will enjoy the country. we are not perfect and won't be perfect. but whatever you may need/want you will find it in south africa.

@AshleyinAfrika

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Sam. I love South Africa and I’m prepared to endure the challenges because I’ve gained so much more than I could have ever imagined. Those who are meant to come will embraced them as well.

@DarkT57

3 ай бұрын

I had to watch twice also.., but my understanding so far is, they shouldn't come to SA because of the lack of adequate infrastructure for the winter season & the up coming elections.

@joemokhari5661

3 ай бұрын

She's trying to sabotage our tourism industry naively.

@fundile

3 ай бұрын

Very unnecessary title for this video. It reads like those travel advisories from US/UK embassies. Our election cycle over here is very different; people are passionate about their parties, but respectful of political differences and there is no political violence/intolerance. We will have peaceful elections come May 29th. Winters are relatively mild compared to some parts of your New England or Midwest. Load shedding is an ongoing manageable issue, and we have yet to see a total Grid collapse as predicted by some doomsayers.

Scaremongering. It is elections season, yes, but we are as peaceful as ever. Why should that stop people from visiting.

You Rock Ashley! Stay on Purpose! You are inspiring so many! Shalom.

In August 2016 I came to Cape Town S.Africa with my church to do some missionary work. IT WAS COLD! We knew to expect cold weather because we had an in-country host that had pre-warned us to bring coats and gloves and warm sweaters. But I still wasn’t prepared for how cold it was even inside the buildings. We had a fireplace, but it didn’t really help unless you were right in front of it. After a few days of suffering we said something to our host, and they gave us an electric space heater, which helped tone down the chill at night. We still wore our long Johns, big socks, and wool blankets at night, but the space heater made it much more bearable.

ashley your 4 years of being a guest in South Africa doesn't constitute that you know the country very well. you spoke about infrastructure without realizing that all the Infrastructure you brag about where created by black led government. South Africa is one of the best country to visit during election era and its on record we are not barbaric. If you are not sure about the legitimacy of things do research before you spread unnecessary lies. WHAT DO YOU BENEFIT FROM ALL THIS?

@MissSlenda

3 ай бұрын

I haven't watched her video, but what I can pick up from the comments is not that good. She must be very careful on sensitive matters when it comes to South Africa affairs because South Africans won't let it slide and when they come for her on social media the pressure will be so much that she will want to leave. Can't she be like Dr Asad he always believes not to touch on issues that's sensitive to South Africans.

@sanelemwelase

3 ай бұрын

She hasn't been in SA for 4 years.

@Siriuan

3 ай бұрын

These people are all US ex-military and some worked for the secret service. I might be better overthinking this... something is not adding up 😵‍💫😵‍💫#operation-TrojanHorse

@accountretired9479

3 ай бұрын

@@MissSlenda Why are these people that we welcome with open arms always end up spitting in our face?, she really needs to tread lightly on the grounds she's now decided to walk on

Loadshedding will be back after elections, for sure

@allymolatelo3808

3 ай бұрын

I was telling someone the same thing they're playing politics with people,, cause if you check now we are about to go to vote now the is no more loud shedding.. watch guys after the election we are going to be neglected 😢

I am South African but have never heard that ppl don’t go out during election season. Where about in SA is this happening?

The title of this video is merely click bait with zero relevant content. I look forward to traveling to SA next month.

@rangzrangs1354

3 ай бұрын

@TheSavvyTherapist can you hold back on travel for at least after the elections 29 May 2024, it may be turbulent given that there may be an change in leadership for the first time since 1994 and it could be a little turbulent, if you must book a trip I suggest around June to be safe please .

How is it ok to discourage people to travel to a country where you actually live in ??? You are slowly revealing your true colors sister! I always knew some of these KZreadrs care mostly about views and like and they will exploit almost anything to secure their youtube bag! Including using clickbaits on touchy subjects ...and the movement of coming back to africa will attract even those who merely come here for content creation !

The energy in your hair amazing as well the glo...😇😇😇

@AshleyinAfrika

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@Yah-qe8jl

3 ай бұрын

@@AshleyinAfrika you are welcome Majesty

by not having internal heating we have not destroyed the planet's climate :) While Cape Town can be cold wet and miserable during our winter (northern summer) it's a great time to visit the Kruger National Park, northern KwaZulu-Natal (coastal lakes areas), Limpopo province.... and maybe pop into Mozambique which has perfect weather in these months - super hot in summer (and no, most places don't have aircon). j I love your channel Ashley, just had to add my 2 cents' worth here

Hi Ashley! I'm a sista who appreciates cool weather after living 20 years in the California High Desert. Have a blessed day. P.S. can you do more real estate tours? Thank you.

I repeat what country is perfect, definitely not America 👌 one of my mother favorite songs by Donny Hathaway the original version of the ghetto🎉

Thank you for chasing potential travellers away from our beloved country. Yes we have our challenges but I take exception to videos like this. As a South African, we have gone through generations of struggle and we know resilience more than most other nations. Do you know the deeper, dark side of the word struggle ? I have just lost my father who went through struggles to create a life for his family. It’s a pity he isn’t around to share his story with you, he would have been most disheartened to see this video. But thanks again, thank you for your pragmatic view. We appreciate people like you as it gives perspective to our human existence. Have a blessed day ahead ❤

@AshleyinAfrika

3 ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss. I love South Africa and the people who want to come and need to come shall not be discouraged by challenges. ❤️

@just_ingenious

3 ай бұрын

She's not saying they shouldn't visit, she simply says that right now might not be a great time to. Comprehension, my friend.

@oldschoolshaving

3 ай бұрын

@@just_ingenious are you a South African ?

@just_ingenious

3 ай бұрын

@@oldschoolshaving yes, I am.

@oldschoolshaving

3 ай бұрын

@@just_ingenious alright then. Peace out🙏🏽

Literally didn't know that we have water challenges in SA, I live in the East of Joburg and i always have water throughout the year. The only time they switch them off is when there’s maintenance, which happens once maybe in 3 years and they give us notices.

Thank you for this feedback. Thank you to all of our SA family for showing your patriotism. As a BA I appreciate her perspective as she is in tune to what we BA’s need to know so we are not shocked just in case we experience it. And if we do not, all the better. She knows her people and she is doing SA a service by helping us prepare as best we can. The one BA that visits SA is going to report back to their black family, church, and social groups. By preparing us she is increasing the likelihood that we will not get distracted by things that are not a big deal compared to the beauty and positivity of the bigger picture that SA offers. That increases the likelihood that we will return and bring more people with us.

@AshleyinAfrika

3 ай бұрын

Well said! Thank you for understanding my perspective and resharing it in your own words?

Our elections are always peaceful

@AshleyinAfrika

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. That’s great to know

@jam-fam

3 ай бұрын

@@AshleyinAfrika but that's how it's always been. Interesting video.

@RubyHayes775

3 ай бұрын

Oh peaceful huh? Where were you on January 6, 2020?

@mhlave2440

3 ай бұрын

​@@RubyHayes775We were right here in South Africa just like we will be on the 29th of May 😊

@sunnyjupita

3 ай бұрын

@@RubyHayes775 Something happened here on Jan 6?

I heard nothing but facts on this video. Some people in the comments section seem to just get caught up in their feelings and interpret that as being patriotic. Nice and informative video as always Ashley.

Trust me South Africa is way better than America in America way way way way way way way way way way way way from being perfect and by the way what country do you know that is perfect. One of my mother favorite song the original version of the Ghetto by Donny Hathaway❤ some of Chicago finest Donny Hathaway Curtis Mayfield the Staple Singers Earth Wind & Fire Lou Rawls BB King etc

50s is 'cold' in South FL/ Miami

@ST_Sandz

3 ай бұрын

My younger brother lives in Florida and he always tells me how much I will love it there because of weather. I hate cold...I can't handle South African winter even though "it is not the coldest" for other people.

I know this is off topic.. Your hair is beautiful!

@AshleyinAfrika

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

You seem to have a love/hate relationship with SA. 50 degrees is not cold. We call that jacket weather here in Southern California

@AshleyinAfrika

3 ай бұрын

It’s actually a LOVE LOVE LOVE relationship. Most people cannot fathom the gratitude I have for this country.

@mphotsheposekgobela7163

3 ай бұрын

On behalf of South Africa Ashely thank you loving choosing SA as your country.... We know it's not perfect but you still chose it thank you ❤❤❤

@loveharmonylounge

3 ай бұрын

It's not like she's doing South Africans a favor by choosing to live,there's something she's benefitting by living here,America is no longer glamorous as it used to be,people of all races are running away to African countries ​@@mphotsheposekgobela7163

Why are there sooo many hater’s on here???? I love and appreciate your information thank you keep up the great work… I wasn’t born in Africa,Africa was born in me!!!

Thank you for sharing this, I was recently in South Africa and I was shocked by the load shadding as 12 years earlier I did not experience this when I was there x

Ashly, I have been a subscribed follower of your videos but this one I would like to take exception to. The heading is very negative and the reasoning you put forward in advancing that is actually false. Tourists accommodation have been designed to be pleasurable to different kinds of foreign visitors throughout the year and there is no exception in winter. Oh yes, we do have problems, others prefer to call them challenges, like loadshedding but there are measures in place put by tourist accommodation service providers to mitigate the effects of the loadshedding, winter or not. With regard to our elections, please talk to your friends, who are South African natives and they will tell how our elections have been peaceful (except with some very isolated cases of provocateurs) through out the years and not some African friend who knows zilch about our dynamic political scene (She/he might making reference to her/his own country and definitely not South Africa) That is false. There has never been any elections themselves or election processes in our country, which have been cancelled or disputed because of violence; pre-election, during and post-election period. I suggest that you request some of your South African friends to drive you around that day to see for yourself and experience what voting is like in the country.

The title is definitely click bait and could be worded differently. The impression people get from the title is negative, scary and such like. If you ever come to Kenya again, don't do this otherwise Kenyans will take you to the cleaners!

This is some BS!

@Naledi_22

3 ай бұрын

Respectfully, Buzz off.

@siyabonganxumalo4574

3 ай бұрын

That says a lot about the way you were raised, we never say BS to a lady. I hope things work out for you, you do need a bit of luck.

@thetad1242

3 ай бұрын

So you say Nota was not well raised? Maybe were you? ​@@siyabonganxumalo4574

@MimshacTv

3 ай бұрын

Is this Nota foreal or a wannabee? 😂

@KagisoMaqokolo

3 ай бұрын

Stop listening to violent/rap music 🛑

Why is it that people like to talk nonsens

😂😂😂 them folks they wish you migrated here during the apartheid era😂😂😂😂, Ashley if you came here in this land trust me the difference is huge in our villages we didn't even have electricity our people were dying because of collera and poverty we used to drink water with cows trust me Ashley you don't wanna live around all the sadness that was just there things were tough,and all this fancy mall we have now were built after the apartheid government so that we could all enjoy them regardless what colur you are .

My trip is in Oct

I was your subscriber no 100😂.That's how long I have loved you ❤️😏

@AshleyinAfrika

3 ай бұрын

You're the best!

Lol. Some people only want to hear you talk nice about South Africa. I myself know we are going into an uncharted territory these coming elections. Naïvety or hope are not strategies. Stay ready, people

South african is peaceful country

@AshleyinAfrika

3 ай бұрын

I’d agree

We are always in a political season my sister. The US government is always tying to interfere. I’m sure they will be putting out false travel warning 😂😅

@ashlouw5350

3 ай бұрын

They've already did it. A week or 2 they said we have terrorist wanting to cause havoc here and we all know you don't really have beef with the countries that don't sir at the same fire as them.

You shld've shared wit us-why is the reason you're still living in South Africa for more than 4 years.Very ironic comin from you Ashley.

Wow, so it does snow in South Africa, ignorant me did not know and I am African. Thank you 🙃

HAIBO coming from South Carolina cold or not I’m still coming to the mother land it’s not Chicago or Michigan in the middle of winter I’m good. Also Politically it can’t be worse than president Biden letting migrants walk all over my brothers and sister in Chicago. EISH…… nada tanza South Africa I hope I spelled that right 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Seeta_sa_gauta

3 ай бұрын

Ngiyakuthanda South Africa. We speak the old original Swahili

We are too accommodating for our own good in South Africa

Watching you from Zambia, Africa! Did you know that a good number of White South Africans are running away from South Africa and settling in Zambia? because its way more peaceful in Zambia

@ThatGirl37343

3 ай бұрын

You are making Zambians sound like "pick-mes" .. don't do that

@zambianyoutuberx

3 ай бұрын

@@ThatGirl37343 Everyone is welcome to Zambia , as long as you are creative in business

Thank You! Ms.Ashley appreciate the pertinent information 👍🏾

😮😮you making it sound like South Africa is violent during elections,out elections are peaceful,you need to do more research before you talk about certain things before giving out a false narrative

Is the USA still trying to sanction south Africa, will that affect traveling between the two countries

@bluecouchpodcast24

3 ай бұрын

Nope..i believe they cancelled that idea as the South African governement said if this is done then South Africa also has a right to not supply the United States of its natural resources nor allow the United States to use South Africas infrastructure to transport them to SA ports etc etc

In South Africa,, Durban is always having a warm weather even during the winter season.

Great Job Ashley Thanks knowledge is Power

Come to Kenya Ashley. I will be relocating to Nairobi May 16th I fly to East Africa.

@our10picks18

3 ай бұрын

She was in Kenya before moving to SA

@michaelmiller2277

3 ай бұрын

@@our10picks18 Oh ok. Do you know the reason why she left?

Sometimes I think women talk too much!! It took over six minutes for you to get to the point, Yes, your skin is glowing, so what?! The urgency title was to get people to click. I finally got your point, but it could have been presented differently. I won't be so quick to click, next time.

@CCHardrick

3 ай бұрын

She has presented a plethora of great information on her channel for years. The people that are here to follow her experience in SA don’t mind. If we don’t like it we can fast forward a bit!!! ❤

@XxxPhoeniiXxx

3 ай бұрын

Okay? It’s her channel what?

@sdowdy9965

3 ай бұрын

I can always tell those who have Mama issues. 😢

@vershima69

3 ай бұрын

It's her channel Fast forward or leave

@MimshacTv

3 ай бұрын

Dead 😂😂😂

is the facial expression in the thumbnail mandatory?

Haven't watched in a while..Good show..I had similar challenges in Tanzania.. Currently making Grenada home, and im pressed with the infrastructure of such a small country of less than 150k people

I get the feeling you are trying to disrupt The Real South Africa's business seeing that you and Velile are playing in that space as well,compete mam but don't play dirty

@AshleyinAfrika

3 ай бұрын

Competition is so low vibrational

@BongieBala

3 ай бұрын

she is showing her true colours, I've been following her videos a lot but this video is so wrong

@mandlenkosingcukayithobi3574

3 ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with a little bit of competition. The pie is big enough for all. I'm pritty sure the Blantons won't have a problem.

@Nthatithibela

3 ай бұрын

So disappointed Ashley, but you are true to your American nature you Americans thrive on drama, please don't bring your mess here. This country fought long and hard for the right to vote, we don't take a day of voting lightly or disrupt it with violence.

ANGOLA 2O29. ... WE BOTH ARE GEORGIA NATIVES ... WE MAY BE ABLE TO DO SOMETHING SPECIFICALLY FOR GEORGIA-ANGOLA-AZANIA HERE IN ATLANTA. ... JUST A THOUGHT. 🙏🙏

Wait, so it’s cold right now in SA? May, June, July, August isn’t the Summer? 🧐🤔 I need to research the seasons.

@ty8915

3 ай бұрын

We’re in the southern hemisphere so it’s the opposite of the northern hemisphere and in SA particularly our weather is brutal. Good luck

@WorthItBeautyAcademy

3 ай бұрын

@@ty8915 So I’ve come to learn. Where I’m from has the best weather on earth, moving anywhere else will be a challenge, but I dont rely on luck. Everything that comprises who I am relies on The Most High Yah.

@ty8915

3 ай бұрын

@@WorthItBeautyAcademy our weather is good as well we just experience all of it (all four seasons) I personally can’t stand summer lol

Why? stop bad mouthing the country!! I don't think it's that bad!

@LionOY04

3 ай бұрын

When you speak truth, it's not always good. She's not bad mouthing the country (as you stated). She's just stating facts. There's no perfect place anywhere in the world. It's always best to know the good, the bad, and the ugly of wherever you are. This way, you're not going into something blindly.

Your curls are popping girl, what hair products are you using?

Thank you for being there and we are loving you so be very careful honey

Love your insights. 🫡👑

This just goes to show you that, no matter where you want to live, if you’re still dependent on the Industrial Electrical Grid (including water and sewage), you’re moving to a place that will collapse within our lifetime. It doesn’t matter where you wish to retreat to, collapse is coming for you unless you live off the grid. Africa, China, the West - all industrial grids will collapse due to environmental overshoot.

Im still trying to find mistakes in this video, but i can't find any. Continue doing great and speaking your mind Ashley, we love you as South Africans ❤ I still remember how sick you were last winter, hopefully you are prepared this time😂😂

No county like🇰🇪 you know 😁😁

Does SA make use of the nuke facility?

Do you believe that South Africa 🇿🇦 is violent during elections?

Your title, is it because Roshida Dowe made a similar video with a similar title about Mexico

Hi Ashley👋👋👋👋

I agree you talk tooooo much get to the point

Maintenance is not an African thing...stop spinning it

There must be an alternative power provider from the private sector but Eskom must not be privatized. The majority of the citizens will simply not be able to afford it. Much like how only 14% of the country can afford private health care and a small percentage can afford private schools. If Eskom gets privatized the prices will skyrocket as the infrastructure needs to be fixed. A capitalist will simply raise the prices and disconnect whoever is not paying. The middle class will suffer greatly. The working class will simply be living in the dark. This is the majority of the country. So I'm not against the private sector providing an alternative. But that needs to be an alternative for those who can afford it and find Eskom to be unreliable.

😂did Ashley just speak in a slight South African accent, tell me I am not the only who picked that up ; "its been a journey hee..." She is good

@sanelemwelase

3 ай бұрын

Looks like it only you😂

They seem ti be using cloud seeding across the world for years now only coming out now

@musamthembo7245

3 ай бұрын

Look up 'Operation Popeye', Cloud seeding was first used by the US during the Vietnam War in the early 60s as a weapon.

na there is no violence here with regards to politics and elections

Hi Ashley , I like your energy . Thanks for your honesty in expressing your concerns . I wish you had migrated here 30 years ago when everything worked and was safe and clean . It's estimated that over 15 million migrants have crossed into SA since apartheid ended . That huge influx has over burdened the country, besided the total lack of proper maintenance . It's unfortunate that self enrichment has been the no.1 priority of the new govt . PS. I think everyone must take responsibility for their own corruption , it's a bit disingenuous to blame the west .

Ashley 🎉⭐👑🎂🍨🍡🎁🤩

Just get to the point.

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Amazing how fast you're losing credibility, Ashley.

Beautiful Ashley thanks for sharing what’s happening in SA. I enjoyed the video look after yourself of cause during elections in some parts of the country it’s crazy sometimes people go mental especially if they don’t want someone in power. But hey girl you got this I know lots of love all the way from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿from a South African 🇿🇦👍❤️😊

@BongieBala

3 ай бұрын

Kindly tell us when if ever there was any civil unrest in South Africa on election day?...in 1994,only Boers killed South Africans,not the other way round,when Thabo Mbeki replaced Nelson Mandela,it was peaceful,when Mbeki was repliced prematurely by Mohlante it was peaceful,same thing with Jacob Zuma and now our current president. I don't understand this thing of warning tourists not to come to SA because of elections,this woman is trying to paint out country as violence and we don't like that.

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💪🏿🙏🏿👑💯🙏🏿💪🏿

Who are sotsi..... I don't understand how young men roam around as if they're licensed to commit crime. Here in Kenya even before the police come for you who will execute without remorse the community will lynch u. However SA is a great country and my advice is, there's no shortcut to richness, just be smart n work smart.

@limpopoRiver

3 ай бұрын

Keep your unsolicited advice.....this is not Kenya

@TheIrieman15

3 ай бұрын

Perfect Kenya?

Lol 😂when you start using words like yhoo,ur definitely South African now.

@AshleyinAfrika

3 ай бұрын

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