Yes greeting is important. In in Zulu we say "SAWUBONA" meaning "I SEE YOU" before you say anything else, to show that you acknowledge my existence. When you don't greet me it's okay but don't talk to me for anything because i don't exist. But its only applicable in close space you don't go around just greeting every stranger.
You should travel by car or bike in South Africa to truly appreciate it. The Northern Cape, North West, Mpumulanga, KwaZulu Natal and the Eastern Cape are hidden gems in the South African crown. The Blyde River Canyon and Kruger Park is in Mpumulanga. Many tourists generally go directly to Kruger Park and miss all the other delights to be found in this region. Road trips are the best way to go.
I’m shocked about the phone situation! I’ll def keep my eye on mine. Looked a few of your other videos and I love your channel! Living your best life. 🎉❤
I am a South African living in the US and come home once a year, I was hoping she will mention the phone issue and load shedding/power cuts, LOL. I feel it is important to let people aware and just tell them the truth both the good side and the bad side instead of drawing an amazing picture of South Africa with no problems. South Africa is unmatched in terms of natural beauty and development and can beat so many countries both in Europe and Asia but we have our problems too. When I was young watching tv, I thought all Americans lived in mansions and drive big cars and there is money everywhere, LOL, 🤣🤣🤣, that is the influence of movies and music videos. I was surprised moved in to the US that I was one of the only 5 Black families in the where I lived.
Although there are 11 languages in South Africa, in reality you could group similar languages since they are just directs of each other (e.g. Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele, Swazi are dilects of the same language, Nguni). (Tshwana, Sotho, Pedi - same language base). We also have Venda language which is not related languages. Then there is English (UK), Afrikaans (Dutch). So my sister there are actually 5 - 6 unique languages in South Africa - 11. However, the dilects are recognized as languages mostly for reconciliation and equality and hence "11" languages. For example Zulus and Xhosas can perfectly understand each other, by the way these two language groups together form the biggest indigenous language group in South Africa. If you like, Nguni is by far, the largest and dominent indigenous language in South Africa.
@@bonganibophela2819 even so....it doesn't change the principle of languages that are dilects of a "primitive" or "original" language....even if it was not called Nguni.
Hope that you will visit the Garden Route aswell.......you can get a flight from Joburg to George as its also a 2 hour flight.......you can then pic where you wane stay...... Mosselbay, Knysna, Sedgefield, oudshoorn or Plett........i would advise staying in Wilderness as then driving to the smaller towns is not as long
I've been noticing Durban is underrated somehow. I wish more tourists knew more about South Africa than just Johannesburg and Cape Town😔... Some haven't been to God's Window and The Blydes River canyon in Mpumalanga. Mpumalanga has one of the many most beautiful landscapes ever. Anyway. What places have you visited since you moved to SA? I'd love to here about it. Maybe a video if possible
Lol the moving from Cape Town to Johannesburg, I was used to Hookah, which I sometimes I refer to hubbly as such. It was the most confusing for me but yeah you will get used to it 😂
Hi Jasmine, Some really useful info thank you so much. I'm about to buy and 18 day tour Victoria falls - Botswana - Namibia and ends in Cape town on 2nd Jan 24. I'll have 4 days after that and was thinking about beach chilling and maybe 1 day trip before back to western Europe. Was wondering if you have any recommendations for solo African diaspora female to see and do 😊
hi, thank you for this video, it's so helpful, I'll be traveling to cape town, johannesburg and Hoedspruit in October. Do you have any recommended restaurants or safe nightlife?
Hi I just want to add to one of your points just in case those that don't know don't get the wrong impression. So Cape town has the largest concerntration of white people in South Africa but they are still not the majority. They make up 15% of the Cape Town population with Coloureds and Black people still. Being the Majority. The only difference is you're likely to see more white people there then anywhere else in the country. Since Cape Town was the First place Colonials set foot on and made it their home before exploring the rest of Southern Africa back in the 1600 With love keep well💕
Thank you for making that point. Also to add on the fact that majority of wealthy people in Cape town are white and very few are indigenous South Africans but in Johannesburg majority of wealthy people are Black and very few white people.
Do u know that Mpumalanga is an hours drive from JHB??? Just in case u ddnt know we are here we living n we'd love to be visited sis so come to Mpumalanga
Oh yes… Greeting for us is a form of respect and recognition of the other person.. Sawubona means I see you. You have to acknowledge the person’s existence ( UBuntu-I am because you are and therefore I see you)There are 12 official languages and many more unofficial not tribes.
@jazzyjetsets I notice you keep reffering to JHB and CT you depriving yourself of tropical climate of Durban and Mpumalanga province. If you travel by road to DBN use N3 the scenery of midlands meander will take your breath away.
Just be alert as u would in any major city. Also try be around crowded spaces. If lost, ask directions from someone in working uniform like a security or a store worker
Stop crying. Port Elizabeth, East London and many more other places were not mentioned. Maybe she's only mentioning places that she's been to. Ya'll got to chill
No one knows about those other cities in South Africa, LOL, in fact Durban is not a city, it's like Chicago in the US, it's a place. LOL, just kidding. I come from Nelspruit in my friends here in the US keep asking me about Cape town and Johannesburg and am always like, there are many cities in South Africa.
Yes greeting is important. In in Zulu we say "SAWUBONA" meaning "I SEE YOU" before you say anything else, to show that you acknowledge my existence. When you don't greet me it's okay but don't talk to me for anything because i don't exist.
But its only applicable in close space you don't go around just greeting every stranger.
You should travel by car or bike in South Africa to truly appreciate it. The Northern Cape, North West, Mpumulanga, KwaZulu Natal and the Eastern Cape are hidden gems in the South African crown. The Blyde River Canyon and Kruger Park is in Mpumulanga. Many tourists generally go directly to Kruger Park and miss all the other delights to be found in this region. Road trips are the best way to go.
I’ll be there next week. :-). Cape Town !!
This is super helpful. Prepping to move there in 2024. Thank you.
Great video..welcome home once again
Greetings from Durban South Africa..the East Coast city 🌊.
One Love and content is fire 🔥 😍 👌
One of the best videos I have seen in things to know before traveling to South Africa. Hope to get there this winter (SA's summer). Thank you.
Me too 🙌🏾
I’m shocked about the phone situation! I’ll def keep my eye on mine. Looked a few of your other videos and I love your channel! Living your best life. 🎉❤
I am a South African living in the US and come home once a year, I was hoping she will mention the phone issue and load shedding/power cuts, LOL. I feel it is important to let people aware and just tell them the truth both the good side and the bad side instead of drawing an amazing picture of South Africa with no problems. South Africa is unmatched in terms of natural beauty and development and can beat so many countries both in Europe and Asia but we have our problems too. When I was young watching tv, I thought all Americans lived in mansions and drive big cars and there is money everywhere, LOL, 🤣🤣🤣, that is the influence of movies and music videos. I was surprised moved in to the US that I was one of the only 5 Black families in the where I lived.
Although there are 11 languages in South Africa, in reality you could group similar languages since they are just directs of each other (e.g. Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele, Swazi are dilects of the same language, Nguni). (Tshwana, Sotho, Pedi - same language base). We also have Venda language which is not related languages. Then there is English (UK), Afrikaans (Dutch). So my sister there are actually 5 - 6 unique languages in South Africa - 11. However, the dilects are recognized as languages mostly for reconciliation and equality and hence "11" languages. For example Zulus and Xhosas can perfectly understand each other, by the way these two language groups together form the biggest indigenous language group in South Africa. If you like, Nguni is by far, the largest and dominent indigenous language in South Africa.
Nguni is not a language but a grouping of language that are different but have similarities.
@@bonganibophela2819 even so....it doesn't change the principle of languages that are dilects of a "primitive" or "original" language....even if it was not called Nguni.
you have stated 10 languages, you left out XiTsonga which one can argue and say its similar to TshiVenda
Thank you for the breakdown.
Thank you for this information. Planning a visit soon.
Going in a week! This was great
Hope that you will visit the Garden Route aswell.......you can get a flight from Joburg to George as its also a 2 hour flight.......you can then pic where you wane stay...... Mosselbay, Knysna, Sedgefield, oudshoorn or Plett........i would advise staying in Wilderness as then driving to the smaller towns is not as long
You should definitely visit Durban for a more laid-back feel.
Thank you for this. I’ll be there next month! I appreciate your advice
I'm loving those plants at the back 😍
I've been noticing Durban is underrated somehow. I wish more tourists knew more about South Africa than just Johannesburg and Cape Town😔... Some haven't been to God's Window and The Blydes River canyon in Mpumalanga. Mpumalanga has one of the many most beautiful landscapes ever.
Anyway. What places have you visited since you moved to SA? I'd love to here about it. Maybe a video if possible
Lol the moving from Cape Town to Johannesburg, I was used to Hookah, which I sometimes I refer to hubbly as such. It was the most confusing for me but yeah you will get used to it 😂
I agree....
Hi Jasmine, Some really useful info thank you so much. I'm about to buy and 18 day tour Victoria falls - Botswana - Namibia and ends in Cape town on 2nd Jan 24. I'll have 4 days after that and was thinking about beach chilling and maybe 1 day trip before back to western Europe.
Was wondering if you have any recommendations for solo African diaspora female to see and do 😊
Hey girl, you should visit Durban, its so developed, visit Umhlanga Durban north
You need to come to Durban and Richard's to the atmospheric and see the beautiful places
Richard's Bay
Hi girl can you visit East Landon or Port Elizabeth you can like these places and are well developed
joburg vs cape town only? where's Durban?
Queen 👑 ❤️ 🇿🇦 This is Home
We have 12 official languages sign language is officially included
hi, thank you for this video, it's so helpful, I'll be traveling to cape town, johannesburg and Hoedspruit in October. Do you have any recommended restaurants or safe nightlife?
How did it go?
Hi I just want to add to one of your points just in case those that don't know don't get the wrong impression. So Cape town has the largest concerntration of white people in South Africa but they are still not the majority. They make up 15% of the Cape Town population with Coloureds and Black people still. Being the Majority. The only difference is you're likely to see more white people there then anywhere else in the country. Since Cape Town was the First place Colonials set foot on and made it their home before exploring the rest of Southern Africa back in the 1600
With love keep well💕
Thank you for making that point. Also to add on the fact that majority of wealthy people in Cape town are white and very few are indigenous South Africans but in Johannesburg majority of wealthy people are Black and very few white people.
Thank you again for this content!!
Welcome to SA!!! Love ur Zulu!!!
Visit Durban ....
The hug sold me sis 😂🥰
Hahaha come through!
Do u know that Mpumalanga is an hours drive from JHB??? Just in case u ddnt know we are here we living n we'd love to be visited sis so come to Mpumalanga
are you happy with the cost of living in sa?please do a video on it
Don't forget to visit Durban
Love that music! What is the name of it?
Amapiano is the genre
Consider a national tour
Welcome to Kenya 🇰🇪
Very well put up video,I love the way you presented it,keep it up.
Oh yes… Greeting for us is a form of respect and recognition of the other person.. Sawubona means I see you.
You have to acknowledge the person’s existence ( UBuntu-I am because you are and therefore I see you)There are 12 official languages and many more unofficial not tribes.
Hi Beautiful how long does it take to get there from Trenton?
@jazzyjetsets I notice you keep reffering to JHB and CT you depriving yourself of tropical climate of Durban and Mpumalanga province. If you travel by road to DBN use N3 the scenery of midlands meander will take your breath away.
There are 12 official languages and more than 30 unofficial languages in South Africa
when she said below 55 degrees i was like what🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Not Celsius but 55b degrees Fahrenheit which is about 12 degrees Celsius. In parts of Gauteng it does get to bellow 1 degrees Celsius.
Should I get a cheap phone before visiting?
You can come with your iPhone but you have to be alert at all times
Just be alert as u would in any major city. Also try be around crowded spaces. If lost, ask directions from someone in working uniform like a security or a store worker
Haibo DURBAN!!!😧
Stop crying. Port Elizabeth, East London and many more other places were not mentioned. Maybe she's only mentioning places that she's been to. Ya'll got to chill
No one knows about those other cities in South Africa, LOL, in fact Durban is not a city, it's like Chicago in the US, it's a place. LOL, just kidding. I come from Nelspruit in my friends here in the US keep asking me about Cape town and Johannesburg and am always like, there are many cities in South Africa.
Why you so beautiful.
Garage is Gas Station 🤦🏽♂️
From the South & at 50 yeah We were taught 2 at least Speak 1st.
damn girl you are one of us, love your insight
Thank you for providing so much information 🙏🏿 Can you get on a call with my wife?
Have you found yourself a partner in South Africa?
Are you applying?
@@elialvah yes
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I see you have fallen into the same trap as most visitors - only mentioning Cape Town and Joburg
You are too beautiful