Moreover, Thanks for your Critical Skills list. I'm a Civil Engineer by profession living and working in the USA, and I'm trying to look into SA Civil Heavy field.
Your contributions will be highly appreciated and hopefully greatly rewarded. Most importantly, you will find great happiness here and a warmth like no other. ❤️🇿🇦
Watching this made me realise I am blessed as a middle class South African. This country has so much potential and once we get the political leadership right, we will pretty much be on a serious growth path.
True. SA has got a lot of opportunities and so much potential. Once we eradicate the cancer of corruption and elect credible leaders, we are going to go far
@@Neo_Rain146The situation in Zimbabwé makes me sad. That is a country which is blessed with good arable land, minerals, people with good education but bad leadership and high level of corruption has denied the majority of Zimbabweans their right to enjoy what the country offers. It is just sad
Someone once said if you see cranes up popping up all over in South Africa it's means business..it means the country is developing..it means investors are seeing the potential of the country..
The surprising thing I felt when I was in America was familiarity, it was weird how familiar it felt. I didn't feel like I was in a foreign country, that's exactly how an American would feel in South Africa. Plus as a bonus, if you are black in South Africa, you'll be in a super majority.
Loved this! My husband and I visited in 2018 and 😮❤ fell in love. We can't wait to bring our toddlers there (and of course, we are moving to the continent 😆 ).
Another great video. I certainly can't wait to return to the motherland 🌍, SA 🇿🇦 for a fifth time. This time I will be taking my son with me and will be visiting Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 for the first time 💯
South Africa is by far the best country in Africa, With the right governance it'll surpass most first world countries hands down !!.. There's tons of potential here.
@@molefejappie3284 sorry to burst your bubble way too violent :/ and dangerous to be the best nice place sure, not the best economy and far from having the best internet unfortunately
@@david-arthur8166 Don't you read the economic news? South Africa has the best internet connection in Africa and economically we are first if not the second in Africa. Go to any country in Africa and count how many don't have a South African brand. You name our Shoprite, Standard bank, ABSA, Pep, Multichoice and many many more. Go and make your research please. Many people do put comments without first making a verification. I know what I am saying.
Hey, I currently live in Joburg, but born and raised in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 🇿🇦 near Kruger National Park, Panorama route, God's Window, and more African history in the Sudwala caves. Visit Mpumalanga, very green, fruits and vegetables. Enjoy SA 🇿🇦💯
My husband and vacationed there in in April and we LOVED IT! Perhaps you can consider showing some short clips of what you're telling people about. I know it's a lot of work but just a thought.
All love to Tanzania 🇹🇿 🇿🇦One of the countries that kept our people during apartheid... That's why we borrowed them a pitch of our Nation Anthem, they similar 🙌
Hi Ashley all the best on your journey and hope you are finding your way into our way of life gradually. I commend that you are firm and stand your ground about your truth and your experiences in Africa You have managed to silence the naysayers gracefully and you didn't allow them to distract you. Your attitude is very positive and you will thrive and prosper in South Africa, all the best. 💞💞 I think it's time we gave you an African name. I think we should call you Noxolo( which means peace in both isiZulu and isiXhosa) cause you exude peace in your demeanour.
You're so beautiful and intelligent South Africa is a great country ❤️.Start a business here sis you'll make alot of money here and you'll meet at alot of Great people.
Another thing about South Africa is it's a country that is changing and transforming Infront of one's eyes..it's not perfect but it's exciting to see such development taking place all over , especially for a country which has such terrible history of oppression.. Johannesburg in particular is exciting because there's so much going on.
I decided to follow you again Ashley. You have are doing something different now. I now realise that you are a very grounded and a brave woman. And mostly *humble* . You never lose your way in your replies to the comments. Jozi is a fast pace town of Mzansi. People that make it there, make it big or fall hard. With your qualities and traits of gold, you too can make it really big. Your positive commentary of our country and the continent should be lauded. Thank you kindly. Wish you all the success you desire and deserve. 🖖🏾
Tell our brothers and sisters globely sister what the motherland has to bring for us Keep your work up The motherland has so much oppertunities and options 🇿🇦
I'm in the U.S. and I subscribed. I have a few more years before I reach financial independence. I'm not sure where I will relocate to, but I too love luxury living. I'm really enjoying this channel and learning more about South Africa.
Thanks if you want to know more about the country watch the real south Africa couple from US they living here their channel will help to understand more about us they even host ppl from America true 🤞 me watch them 🙏🙏🙏🇿🇦🇿🇦
Great video. I am so lost. We just came back to america from visiting Tanzania we stayed in both dar and Zanzibar. The food was terrible both in the grocery stores and most restaurants. We got food poisoning and I did not feel a connection....I don't want to give up on Mama Africa but I considering the carribean or south america instead now....thanks for the video. South Africa is something to consider
Ashley you understand South Africa( johannesburg) so well. what you said will much apply to other big cities such as Cape town , Durban and Pretoria. You understand the black majority that now resides in Joburg most of us are here for better career opportunities .
You offer a very balanced point of view without prejudice. I believe I mention before, that I'm one of your new subscribers and am enjoying every minute. When I have time, I'm going to have a marathon viewing of all of your videos, so informative. I made up my mind many months ago to relocate next year, but your content only reinforces my decision. I am waiting patiently for your next video.
I love your RUclips's... Being a single mother is hard but it's amazing how you can afford such a beautiful lifestyle and still be able to spend quality time with your kids. My son is 12 and speaks Zulu, I was also though Zulu in school and that's before 1994. I lived in the u.k for 6 years and your a slave to your job and the bad weather!. We will welcome all with open harts and big smiles. We have such a lovely lifestyle and country! Hope you stay and are so blessed here and your girls will just flourish! Also if your ever in need of friends will love to join for coctails! Well done to you best decision of your live! And if the lights go off we "braai"
Hey Ashley I am so excited for your South AFrica videos that are coming out as I watched you in tanzania but I am really likeing johannesburgh and Ghana is where my focus is now as i am seeking YAH for what direction to move to but I am enjoying the information its helping me alot . Thanks and keep living the good life .
@@AshleyinAfrika I’m trying to convince my 18yr old son that SA should be an option for him, especially with every thing that’s going on right now in the United States.
@@lovinglife2081 don't try to convince him!!! Bring him over especially in the summer the country itself will convince him I'm confident that he's gonna fall in love at first sight with this country
For the first time in the history of a black person. We are able say we will, we shall and we can. An African was potrayed somehow. African Americans now can say there is a place in Africa called home. Ashley keep your good works. Do it girl!!!
Hi Ashley, I enjoyed this video, I will be in Johannesburg the later part of September. I am scouting to see if it will connect with me. I am moving to some part of Africa next summer for a writing sabbatical while working on a children’s series. It would be great if we could connect in September. Be well.
I'm coming to check it out, but, already setup in Egypt living lux. My views from 3 balconies is nature. I live in the suburbs near the Nile. My interior is hardwood floors, white furniture, lrg flat-screen TVs, doorman with cctvs. Three bedrooms and two have balconies, plus, a separate washroom with washer and dryer. The kitchen even has a dishwasher i never use. Granite countertops in all bathrooms and the kitchen. And, close to 3 embassies, plus, boutique retail shopping. What's the usd to their dollars ratio? Cause that will tell you how far your money will go. That's my metric on whether I can live the lifestyle I want. How much would my setup cost me in S. Africa too rent and too buy? Own property in America so first time renting in years. Just getting use to the costs.
+@Ashley In Afrika : 1 QUESTION....!!! DO YOU HAVE A FINANCIAL WAY OF MAINTAINING YOURSELF IN SOUTH AFRIKA...?? 🤔 AND IF SO AND YOU DON'T MIND SHARING PLEASE WILL YOU SHARE...?? MYSELF AND SON HAVE PLANS ON MOVING TO THE GAMBIA 🇬🇲
Thank you, Ashley, for the video promoting Afrika as a relocation destination esp. for AAs. I agree with you, and I just subscribed. I also appreciate your disclaimer that the video is based on your experience which is very honest. I think you one of the most honest RUclipsrs I have watched. Yes. Joburg is has the feel and a skyline of one of the big US cities. Nairobi has the same feel, skyline, and shopping malls but it is not as westernised, and I think it is important for AAs to know it is also a viable destination. While Joburg is suitable for middle Class and Upper Middle Class AAs, Nairobi can also accommodate entrepreneurial lower middle class and some near-poor AAs with little capital. I am Kenyan, so to avoid bias, I will use some comparative stats to show the difference and similarities between Joburg and Nairobi. Although the Joburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is much bigger than Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), during the ten years before covid 19 pandemic, the latter grew by 74% compared to Joburg’s 9%. Nairobi has approx. 29,000 expats compared to Joburg’s 25,000. Nairobi was recently voted by InterNations, a community for expatriates & global minds, as 12th best city globally for expats to live and work. Joburg was 55th below Cape town at 41st. On the other hand, the three best hotels in Africa by ranking are (1) The Silo (Cape Twon), (2) Saxon (Joburg, and (3) Giraffe Manor (Nairobi). In terms of Fintech, Nairobi is way ahead of the other African cities with 7.78 points; Lagos (2.98 points), Cape Town (2.73 points) and Joburg (2.53 points) (Data from Statistica). In terms of GDP, although South Africa has a significantly lager economy than Kenya, Joburg’s GDP growth rate is estimated at 2.1% compared to Nairobi’s 5.9%. South Africa has a Gini Coefficient of 0.65 compared to Kenya’s 0.41, which indicates that SA is a highly unequal society which explains the higher crime rate and potential political tensions. Kenya too has some potential political tensions, especially, during election time. Although SA middle class has a much higher disposable income than Kenya’s middle class, Kenya's middle class is expected to continue expanding by an average annual growth rate of 5%, while 34% of South Africa’s middle class, referred to as "vulnerable middle class” decreased from 6.1 million to 2.7 million - what Deloitte refers to as “disappearing middle class”. The stats inducate that Nairobi has an edge in terms of small business opportunities and long term growth and profitability. However, as a Kenyan I am proud of my South African brothers and sisters for their resilient, consideriung that their freedom is only a mere 28 years old. Some AAs RUclipsrs, like Britney in Africa, observe that Nairobi, like Joburg, has the vibe of any US city and one can get most of the thing you desire as an AA. Generally, therefore, Kenya is an equally suitable for relocation city of all AAs from the elite to lower middle class and even near poor. Please discuss Nairobi in the future.
@Murage Gitari What a thorough analysis. Although am based in SA, I found that one other thing Kenya is ahead of, is the ease of doing business especially in terms of forex. So many forex bureaux in Nairobi offering different currencies where one can exchange whichever currency one has. Am sure there must be a limit that is allowed. But I never worry having my Rand in Kenya whenever I visit as I can pop in any forex bureau and exchange for Kenya shilling. Also in Kenya, one can also use US dollar while in SA only rand is accepted. Am visiting Kenya this December. Just want to see the infrastructural development done in recent years etc.
MY ONLY COMPLAINT WHEN WATCHING these types of video is I see a pattern. When guys do travel video they are outside showing all the sights they are talking about with their cameras. The cameras is not on them that much. Therefore the subscribers get to see what he's talking about. On the other hand the women when they do a video they are inside with the cameras on their face 100% of the time. Like they want to show how pretty they look. Please go OUTSIDE so we can sightsee with you.Thank you.
I think luxurious living means expensive which is not good for the africa continent because cities like new York city and other big cities are so expensive to live, rent is not normal, car park/garage are abnormal cost of living is expensive and many more.
Sure, do you want to sponsor us to do this video? We’d love to explore and give you all the feedback on housing, transportation, cost of living, and more. Let us know!
According to Business Insider Africa, SA is ranked no.1 in Africa with the best health care systems with health care index of 63,97, ranked no.49 world wide. SA has over 200 private hospitals and 400 public hospitals comparable with other developed countries, including US
@BlondeWonder in South Africa you can have what you call medical aid card(health insurance card),you be paying for it every month it will cover your health in a private hospital doctors and private clinic's including pharmacy to buy Madison's with it
Not really,i had dated outlook but i have had the experience of being hospitalized in government and private hospital,let tell i was amazed it wasn't dating bad,i brought stuff for giving birth but didn't use them,and the service from nurses and doctors was good.in private hospital its all about luxury and u pay for everything so in my opinion government hospital is really not that bad as many perceive it to be.
Ashley, You are the best! Keep up the good work, I am addicted to your videos! What do you recommend for a bizman that wants to go into manufacturing in South Africa and the entire continent in general?
Thank you Toks. I’d recommend that you do a lot of research and connect with people in your industry via LinkedIn and RUclips that might be able to support you in your journey. I work with professional and entrepreneurs who want to expand and grow their businesses in Africa and I’d love to share my experience along with some personal contacts that have been helpful in my success. If you’re interested, you can find a time on my calendar that works best for you: calendly.com/ashleyinafrika/expandyourbusinesstoafrica?back=1&month=2022-07
...hi Ashley, why many African Americans don't plant themselves in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga? Lots of Zimbabweans are moving and settling there...just asking...
So she must just move to Nelspruit simply because Zimbabweans move there? Zimbabweans are all over South Africa, not sure why you are highlighting Nelspruit.
@@afroisme5750 Is Nelspruit upscale, or as I think you guys say, "upmarket?" I'm in the U.S. and unfamiliar with the different localities in South Africa, but I think most Americans who relocate to South Africa are like Ashley and the Blantons (from the real South Africa channel). They are interested in luxury living.
Hi Mirta, I am excited to hear this! Feel free to connect with me directly for a one on one chat. Here is my availability calendly.com/ashleyinafrika/lifeinafrica
Hey Ashley!, ur channel is great!! I´m a argentinian psychologist and I would loooove to move to South Africa, I was there for a few weeks before covid struck. Do you think is posible to do it? Don´t know anyone that has done it. I have specialized in human right and gender based violence.
Thanks Harvest Min. Join our RUclips membership for private vlogs and exclusive content. I'll talk about opening bank accounts and having multiple residencies in Tanzania and South Africa. ruclips.net/video/l4xAJkfzti0/видео.html
Moreover, Thanks for your Critical Skills list. I'm a Civil Engineer by profession living and working in the USA, and I'm trying to look into SA Civil Heavy field.
Your contributions will be highly appreciated and hopefully greatly rewarded. Most importantly, you will find great happiness here and a warmth like no other. ❤️🇿🇦
@@palesamogorosi8939 🙏 I want to bring my civil engineering experience to SA and also be able to train my SA brothers and sisters.
@@xsmail6462 you will also learn this side, we have the world's best engineers
Most definitely you can contribute a lot 🇿🇦🇿🇦🤞🙏
What's SA Civil Heavy field
Watching this made me realise I am blessed as a middle class South African. This country has so much potential and once we get the political leadership right, we will pretty much be on a serious growth path.
The tide is turning around, I am also hopeful
True. SA has got a lot of opportunities and so much potential. Once we eradicate the cancer of corruption and elect credible leaders, we are going to go far
@@franmdleleni6520 Yip, we still waiting in Zimbabwe too
@@Neo_Rain146The situation in Zimbabwé makes me sad. That is a country which is blessed with good arable land, minerals, people with good education but bad leadership and high level of corruption has denied the majority of Zimbabweans their right to enjoy what the country offers. It is just sad
@Soso That time is now💯 Afrika is the future.
Honestly South Africa is luxury, it can never be compared to any other,
Ashley Ashley Ashley, love the fact that u understand us and South Africa as a whole. Keep up the good work
SA is indeed not perfect 👌🏽
Thank you Thembi. I’m still learning and grateful it’s resonated with my SA family 💛
The quality of life in SA is diverse and unmatched on the continent.
Each country is different
Someone once said if you see cranes up popping up all over in South Africa it's means business..it means the country is developing..it means investors are seeing the potential of the country..
The surprising thing I felt when I was in America was familiarity, it was weird how familiar it felt. I didn't feel like I was in a foreign country, that's exactly how an American would feel in South Africa. Plus as a bonus, if you are black in South Africa, you'll be in a super majority.
Loved this! My husband and I visited in 2018 and 😮❤ fell in love. We can't wait to bring our toddlers there (and of course, we are moving to the continent 😆 ).
Yes we can't wait for your return
May almighty Allah bless your marriage aameen and make it easier for you to move to the continent of Africa aameen Ghana my brother here
Yessir....we are here for you!
Shut up!!!!!!
I’m taking a tour in November with The Real South Africa 🇿🇦. Looking to relocate for sure.
I love to hear that. Enjoy your time in SA!
Another great video. I certainly can't wait to return to the motherland 🌍, SA 🇿🇦 for a fifth time. This time I will be taking my son with me and will be visiting Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 for the first time 💯
South Africa is by far the best country in Africa, With the right governance it'll surpass most first world countries hands down !!.. There's tons of potential here.
I don’t think it’s the best country in Africa
It used to surpass many first world countries, and it can again, but will it ?
@@david-arthur8166It is the best country in Africa and we include economy fast internet and a stable democracy.
@@molefejappie3284 sorry to burst your bubble way too violent :/ and dangerous to be the best nice place sure, not the best economy and far from having the best internet unfortunately
@@david-arthur8166 Don't you read the economic news? South Africa has the best internet connection in Africa and economically we are first if not the second in Africa. Go to any country in Africa and count how many don't have a South African brand. You name our Shoprite, Standard bank, ABSA, Pep, Multichoice and many many more.
Go and make your research please. Many people do put comments without first making a verification. I know what I am saying.
I love your energy so much and as a South African I genuinely only wish you warmth and a great life here in SA. OH and I'm from Cape town based in Jhb
I appreciated that. Thank you for support
Hey, I currently live in Joburg, but born and raised in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 🇿🇦 near Kruger National Park, Panorama route, God's Window, and more African history in the Sudwala caves. Visit Mpumalanga, very green, fruits and vegetables. Enjoy SA 🇿🇦💯
I plan to!! Thank you for adding so much value to the community 🇿🇦
My husband and vacationed there in in April and we LOVED IT! Perhaps you can consider showing some short clips of what you're telling people about. I know it's a lot of work but just a thought.
Yes. That would be great! Meanwhile, I’ll see what I can lookup on the Internet.
All the best with your move to SA Ashley.
Remember, we love you.
All love to Tanzania 🇹🇿 🇿🇦One of the countries that kept our people during apartheid... That's why we borrowed them a pitch of our Nation Anthem, they similar 🙌
Hi Ashley all the best on your journey and hope you are finding your way into our way of life gradually. I commend that you are firm and stand your ground about your truth and your experiences in Africa You have managed to silence the naysayers gracefully and you didn't allow them to distract you. Your attitude is very positive and you will thrive and prosper in South Africa, all the best. 💞💞
I think it's time we gave you an African name. I think we should call you Noxolo( which means peace in both isiZulu and isiXhosa) cause you exude peace in your demeanour.
Thank You for your content , looking to transition to SA 🇿🇦by year’s end ‼️ Already in Kigali, Rwanda 🇷🇼
You're so beautiful and intelligent South Africa is a great country ❤️.Start a business here sis you'll make alot of money here and you'll meet at alot of Great people.
Wow I am excited to visit Durban and JoBurg!!🤩 Your videos are awesome! Stay blessed!🙏🏿✊🏿
Just liked and subscribed. Good job. Love my neighbor SA. 🇧🇼♥️🇿🇦
Thank you and welcome 🙏🏾
Another thing about South Africa is it's a country that is changing and transforming Infront of one's eyes..it's not perfect but it's exciting to see such development taking place all over , especially for a country which has such terrible history of oppression.. Johannesburg in particular is exciting because there's so much going on.
I decided to follow you again Ashley. You have are doing something different now. I now realise that you are a very grounded and a brave woman. And mostly *humble* . You never lose your way in your replies to the comments. Jozi is a fast pace town of Mzansi. People that make it there, make it big or fall hard. With your qualities and traits of gold, you too can make it really big. Your positive commentary of our country and the continent should be lauded. Thank you kindly. Wish you all the success you desire and deserve. 🖖🏾
Thanks BMP welcome back 💛
Tell our brothers and sisters globely sister what the motherland has to bring for us
Keep your work up
The motherland has so much oppertunities and options 🇿🇦
I'm in the U.S. and I subscribed. I have a few more years before I reach financial independence. I'm not sure where I will relocate to, but I too love luxury living. I'm really enjoying this channel and learning more about South Africa.
Check out the channel called the real south africa on youtube.
@@Dability Thanks, I'm already subscribed to the Blanton's channel. :)
Thanks if you want to know more about the country watch the real south Africa couple from US they living here their channel will help to understand more about us they even host ppl from America true 🤞 me watch them 🙏🙏🙏🇿🇦🇿🇦
When you decide to come to SA, let me know so I can be of assistance.
Great video. I am so lost. We just came back to america from visiting Tanzania we stayed in both dar and Zanzibar. The food was terrible both in the grocery stores and most restaurants. We got food poisoning and I did not feel a connection....I don't want to give up on Mama Africa but I considering the carribean or south america instead now....thanks for the video. South Africa is something to consider
Was it the traditional food that was terrible? Perhaps you should tried a different restaurant
@@palesamogorosi8939 apparently I've heard their food is too bland
Please check out (the real south Africa) on RUclips
please don't forsake MAMA AFRICA, consider SA instead😘
You will not be missed.
I did my masters in Johannesburg, it was an incredible experience. Til today I still visit Cape Town twice a year.
Ashley you understand South Africa( johannesburg) so well. what you said will much apply to other big cities such as Cape town , Durban and Pretoria. You understand the black majority that now resides in Joburg most of us are here for better career opportunities .
I call on all our Tourism houses 🇿🇦🇿🇦Ashley is your girl 🙌
Thank you Ashley..... love the way you potray South Africa 💪💪🇿🇦🇿🇦❤❤🌹🌹🌹
You offer a very balanced point of view without prejudice. I believe I mention before, that I'm one of your new subscribers and am enjoying every minute. When I have time, I'm going to have a marathon viewing of all of your videos, so informative.
I made up my mind many months ago to relocate next year, but your content only reinforces my decision. I am waiting patiently for your next video.
I’m glad it resonated with you. Welcome to the community!
I will be in Joburg in December, Sis! Can't wait! 🥰
Thank you Ashley....welcome to Mzansi Afrika (South Africa)!
Thank you for the honest and positive vibes, Ashley. God bless you. You are welcome my Sister. Love from Cape Town
Received 💛
Congratulations on 6k subscribers; your channel is growing quickly! Message well received and noted ;)
I love your RUclips's... Being a single mother is hard but it's amazing how you can afford such a beautiful lifestyle and still be able to spend quality time with your kids.
My son is 12 and speaks Zulu, I was also though Zulu in school and that's before 1994.
I lived in the u.k for 6 years and your a slave to your job and the bad weather!.
We will welcome all with open harts and big smiles.
We have such a lovely lifestyle and country!
Hope you stay and are so blessed here and your girls will just flourish!
Also if your ever in need of friends will love to join for coctails! Well done to you best decision of your live!
And if the lights go off we "braai"
It’s a vision of mine on a soul and human level to have a home on the coast in South Africa.❤ Saw this vision since I was a baby. Lol
Hi, Ashley. Can we do lunch sometime? I just love you. Thanks for sharing.
I think you should rather email her.
Are you loaded sir? how is your bank balance, she definitely not cheap.....
Email me sis. I will have a meet up when I return next time.
Good luck Ashley with your new found love for south Africa very nice country indeed
Inspiring intelligent professional beautiful Queen
You should visit the eastern cape to explore on rural tourism with your family... you will love everything about the experience
Hey Ashley I am so excited for your South AFrica videos that are coming out as I watched you in tanzania but I am really likeing johannesburgh and Ghana is where my focus is now as i am seeking YAH for what direction to move to but I am enjoying the information its helping me alot . Thanks and keep living the good life .
Tell them about our buildings designs.
Thank You Ashley! I can’t wait to visit!
I love to hear it!
@@AshleyinAfrika I’m trying to convince my 18yr old son that SA should be an option for him, especially with every thing that’s going on right now in the United States.
@@lovinglife2081 don't try to convince him!!! Bring him over especially in the summer the country itself will convince him I'm confident that he's gonna fall in love at first sight with this country
Great vlog today I always enjoy watching you you encourage me keep up the great work
New subscriber ❤ thank you for all the info. I want to move to Afrika but there are 54 states to pick from😂so i needed this video.
It’s great to see you again , sister Ashley .Amazing content 👍🏿👍🏿
All the best with your move and your business.
Thank you 🙏🏾
I hope you get to come to Durban ❤️
She had been to Durban few months back
I look forward to returning soon 💛
Am happy that your channel is growing Ashely, nice video 🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️
You tell them, sister Ashley.
For the first time in the history of a black person. We are able say we will, we shall and we can. An African was potrayed somehow.
African Americans now can say there is a place in Africa called home. Ashley keep your good works. Do it girl!!!
Hi Ashley, I enjoyed this video, I will be in Johannesburg the later part of September. I am scouting to see if it will connect with me. I am moving to some part of Africa next summer for a writing sabbatical while working on a children’s series. It would be great if we could connect in September. Be well.
Don't forget Cape town🎉❤ love it
Load shedding???? Potholes???government corruption??? Government incompetence???
Water mismanagement etc etc
Vote the right people into parliment.
I love the videos you’re making on SA, you make me want to move out of Canada 😅
Thanks for sharing I will be coming to SA by next year already been in the planning g
Great! Enjoy your time in SA
Can't wait to visit one day!
Hello, love this video. You mentioned the link for where you are staying was in the description, but I do not see it currently. Please share.
I would love to move to Africa! Not ready right financially
Good morning from Cape Town.
Good morning ☀️
I'm coming to check it out, but, already setup in Egypt living lux. My views from 3 balconies is nature. I live in the suburbs near the Nile. My interior is hardwood floors, white furniture, lrg flat-screen TVs, doorman with cctvs. Three bedrooms and two have balconies, plus, a separate washroom with washer and dryer. The kitchen even has a dishwasher i never use. Granite countertops in all bathrooms and the kitchen. And, close to 3 embassies, plus, boutique retail shopping. What's the usd to their dollars ratio? Cause that will tell you how far your money will go. That's my metric on whether I can live the lifestyle I want. How much would my setup cost me in S. Africa too rent and too buy? Own property in America so first time renting in years. Just getting use to the costs.
Thank you for sharing your perspective
+@Ashley In Afrika : 1 QUESTION....!!! DO YOU HAVE A FINANCIAL WAY OF MAINTAINING YOURSELF IN SOUTH AFRIKA...?? 🤔 AND IF SO AND YOU DON'T MIND SHARING PLEASE WILL YOU SHARE...?? MYSELF AND SON HAVE PLANS ON MOVING TO THE GAMBIA 🇬🇲
Yes, I’ve had a serviced based business since 2016. I’ve added an office in Johannesburg
Thank you, Ashley, for the video promoting Afrika as a relocation destination esp. for AAs. I agree with you, and I just subscribed. I also appreciate your disclaimer that the video is based on your experience which is very honest. I think you one of the most honest RUclipsrs I have watched.
Yes. Joburg is has the feel and a skyline of one of the big US cities. Nairobi has the same feel, skyline, and shopping malls but it is not as westernised, and I think it is important for AAs to know it is also a viable destination. While Joburg is suitable for middle Class and Upper Middle Class AAs, Nairobi can also accommodate entrepreneurial lower middle class and some near-poor AAs with little capital. I am Kenyan, so to avoid bias, I will use some comparative stats to show the difference and similarities between Joburg and Nairobi.
Although the Joburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is much bigger than Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), during the ten years before covid 19 pandemic, the latter grew by 74% compared to Joburg’s 9%. Nairobi has approx. 29,000 expats compared to Joburg’s 25,000. Nairobi was recently voted by InterNations, a community for expatriates & global minds, as 12th best city globally for expats to live and work. Joburg was 55th below Cape town at 41st. On the other hand, the three best hotels in Africa by ranking are (1) The Silo (Cape Twon), (2) Saxon (Joburg, and (3) Giraffe Manor (Nairobi).
In terms of Fintech, Nairobi is way ahead of the other African cities with 7.78 points; Lagos (2.98 points), Cape Town (2.73 points) and Joburg (2.53 points) (Data from Statistica). In terms of GDP, although South Africa has a significantly lager economy than Kenya, Joburg’s GDP growth rate is estimated at 2.1% compared to Nairobi’s 5.9%. South Africa has a Gini Coefficient of 0.65 compared to Kenya’s 0.41, which indicates that SA is a highly unequal society which explains the higher crime rate and potential political tensions. Kenya too has some potential political tensions, especially, during election time.
Although SA middle class has a much higher disposable income than Kenya’s middle class, Kenya's middle class is expected to continue expanding by an average annual growth rate of 5%, while 34% of South Africa’s middle class, referred to as "vulnerable middle class” decreased from 6.1 million to 2.7 million - what Deloitte refers to as “disappearing middle class”. The stats inducate that Nairobi has an edge in terms of small business opportunities and long term growth and profitability. However, as a Kenyan I am proud of my South African brothers and sisters for their resilient, consideriung that their freedom is only a mere 28 years old.
Some AAs RUclipsrs, like Britney in Africa, observe that Nairobi, like Joburg, has the vibe of any US city and one can get most of the thing you desire as an AA. Generally, therefore, Kenya is an equally suitable for relocation city of all AAs from the elite to lower middle class and even near poor. Please discuss Nairobi in the future.
Thank you for this thoughtful and thorough comment and for adding so much value to our community
@Murage Gitari What a thorough analysis. Although am based in SA, I found that one other thing Kenya is ahead of, is the ease of doing business especially in terms of forex. So many forex bureaux in Nairobi offering different currencies where one can exchange whichever currency one has. Am sure there must be a limit that is allowed. But I never worry having my Rand in Kenya whenever I visit as I can pop in any forex bureau and exchange for Kenya shilling. Also in Kenya, one can also use US dollar while in SA only rand is accepted. Am visiting Kenya this December. Just want to see the infrastructural development done in recent years etc.
Watching this because my boyfriend is from south africa. 🥺💜
Give me a couple of years Ashley. Thank you!
Hey Y'all it's my birthday 🎂. Please Queen Ashley gimme some shout out. Deuces.
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The Real South Africa travel agency has a YT channel. They're the best venue for bringing AA/BP to SA.
You really look too nice Ash 🔥🔥
Thanks
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
My pleasure!
MY ONLY COMPLAINT WHEN WATCHING these types of video is I see a pattern. When guys do travel video they are outside showing
all the sights they are talking about with their cameras. The cameras is not on them that much. Therefore the subscribers get to see what he's talking about.
On the other hand the women when they do a video they are inside with the cameras on their face 100% of the time. Like they want to show how pretty they look. Please go OUTSIDE so we can sightsee with you.Thank you.
Ashley is cool !!! ... 😊
Can you talk about the Visa process, I've doing doing a lot of research on this and still feel lost !
Hi Isaki. Visit the South African Home Affairs office to learn more about Visa options
Hi Isaki. Visit the South African Home Affairs office to learn more about Visa options
Great content 👌🏾
Thank you Sis 💛
I think luxurious living means expensive which is not good for the africa continent because cities like new York city and other big cities are so expensive to live, rent is not normal, car park/garage are abnormal cost of living is expensive and many more.
Thank you for your perspective
@@AshleyinAfrika beautiful contents may Almighty Allah bless you abundantly amen my dearest sister ghana 🇬🇭 here
@@AshleyinAfrika South African luxury is too expensive
Can you do a video for rural potchefstroom? I can't find any yt videos on it & that's where I plan to settle. 😊
Sure, do you want to sponsor us to do this video? We’d love to explore and give you all the feedback on housing, transportation, cost of living, and more. Let us know!
Hi Ms Ashley, beautiful as always.
How Good is the Quality of Healthcare
in South Africa?
According to Business Insider Africa, SA is ranked no.1 in Africa with the best health care systems with health care index of 63,97, ranked no.49 world wide. SA has over 200 private hospitals and 400 public hospitals comparable with other developed countries, including US
Private health care is amongst the best in the world. You will however have to pay. Public health care is very bad.
@BlondeWonder in South Africa you can have what you call medical aid card(health insurance card),you be paying for it every month it will cover your health in a private hospital doctors and private clinic's including pharmacy to buy Madison's with it
Not really,i had dated outlook but i have had the experience of being hospitalized in government and private hospital,let tell i was amazed it wasn't dating bad,i brought stuff for giving birth but didn't use them,and the service from nurses and doctors was good.in private hospital its all about luxury and u pay for everything so in my opinion government hospital is really not that bad as many perceive it to be.
@@felvr705 not all of it am here in George(W. C) , the public hospital here has excellent service & nice facilities.
Affordable real estate and attainable to the average Black American.See you all 2024.
Try Cape Town its even better!!
I love Cape Town ❤️
Ashley, You are the best! Keep up the good work, I am addicted to your videos! What do you recommend for a bizman that wants to go into manufacturing in South Africa and the entire continent in general?
Thank you Toks. I’d recommend that you do a lot of research and connect with people in your industry via LinkedIn and RUclips that might be able to support you in your journey. I work with professional and entrepreneurs who want to expand and grow their businesses in Africa and I’d love to share my experience along with some personal contacts that have been helpful in my success.
If you’re interested, you can find a time on my calendar that works best for you: calendly.com/ashleyinafrika/expandyourbusinesstoafrica?back=1&month=2022-07
Hi Ashley, are you moving to South Africa from Tanzania?
youre beautiful
ENERGI in the house, whassup sis?
Thank you. I see the same in you.
love you
Wow I want to go!
Check out the Maxhosa brand.
I love you Ashley.
❤️
Home sweet home
...hi Ashley, why many African Americans don't plant themselves in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga? Lots of Zimbabweans are moving and settling there...just asking...
So she must just move to Nelspruit simply because Zimbabweans move there? Zimbabweans are all over South Africa, not sure why you are highlighting Nelspruit.
@@ronm4385 ...Zimbabweans love the place. Why not Americans? Am not talking about "all over"...
Don’t you think they are moving there because it’s closer to home? Then they can go in and out on a weekly bases🤷♂️
@@shisuiuchiha480 ...am not sure about that...
@@afroisme5750 Is Nelspruit upscale, or as I think you guys say, "upmarket?" I'm in the U.S. and unfamiliar with the different localities in South Africa, but I think most Americans who relocate to South Africa are like Ashley and the Blantons (from the real South Africa channel). They are interested in luxury living.
I’m coming soon to South Africa 🇿🇦 how I can contact with you ? I have been almost 5 times there but now I wanna gimbal
Move
Hi Mirta, I am excited to hear this! Feel free to connect with me directly for a one on one chat. Here is my availability calendly.com/ashleyinafrika/lifeinafrica
What about the Gang Violence there?? which i Know is Everywhere in the World.
Hey Ashley!, ur channel is great!! I´m a argentinian psychologist and I would loooove to move to South Africa, I was there for a few weeks before covid struck. Do you think is posible to do it? Don´t know anyone that has done it. I have specialized in human right and gender based violence.
Hi Tini, thanks for your comment. It's absolutely possible. What are some of your biggest concerns?
Hi Ashley, I am living in Jamaica and I consider moving to South Africa next year end... wish you could guide me.
Hi Mica. I’d love to support you on your journey to SA. Connect with me here calendly.com/ashleyinafrika/lifeinafrica
God help Us😩
But is it safe???
Yes
6 days without a vid? I'm sad please upload something
Thank you....so what is the process for citizenship and opening bank accounts?
Thanks Harvest Min. Join our RUclips membership for private vlogs and exclusive content. I'll talk about opening bank accounts and having multiple residencies in Tanzania and South Africa. ruclips.net/video/l4xAJkfzti0/видео.html
What’s is the health care like? Is it better than the US
Yes, in private hospital’s (where most expats will go) absolutely.
Problem with SA is inequlity.
Wow Nomfuneko have south African name Noxolo means peace but you will learn how to use click tongue pronouncing your name