7 Major Differences Between South Africa And America | Not What You Expect!

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  • Опубликовано: 6 ноя 2023
  • Shalom Family! Welcome back to our channel! Discover the divergent worlds of South Africa and the United States of America in this fascinating video! We'll compare and contrast the unique aspects of these two nations and reveal our personal favorite. Join us as we embark on an exploration of South Africa and the USA, and find out which one captures our hearts. Don't miss this intriguing discussion! We hope you enjoy and as always don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE & HIT THE NOTIFICATION BELL!!!!
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  • @nthabisengmametja7031
    @nthabisengmametja7031 8 месяцев назад +151

    You guys always on point when it comes to differences. As I’ve mentioned before I’ve lived in both countries. I agree when it comes to convenience in terms of online shopping and delivery America wins. And when it comes to safety as much as they portray SA as a dangerous country I also feel America is more dangerous. Why ?. Mass shootings at churches, malls, concerts, and the one that drives me crazy is Mass shootings in schools, that doesn’t happen in South Africa, kids are safer in SA schools. Someone actually made a good point saying they should compare city by city instead of countries, then people will realize how dangerous America is.

    • @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE
      @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE  8 месяцев назад +5

      That’s a great idea family!

    • @ZuesLayza
      @ZuesLayza 7 месяцев назад

      What do you mean , America wins on online shopping and delivery? haven't you tried it ?

    • @thatdudeghosty6817
      @thatdudeghosty6817 7 месяцев назад +3

      takealot has gotten really good with delivery and variety of items. still not as much variety as something like Amazon and it takes a while for the prices to actually match the market(at least in the case of pc parts but in that case using something like wootware or eve tech is much better and they deliver within 3 days if they have it in stock or about a week if it's in stock with the supplier)

    • @nthabisengmametja7031
      @nthabisengmametja7031 7 месяцев назад

      @@thatdudeghosty6817 I know. Takealot is good. I’m still in the states and I order from takelot every month and they ship to my Mom back in SA, never had issues. Amazon has more variety like you mentioned.

    • @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq
      @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq 7 месяцев назад

      There's no way American can be safer with those pathetic gun laws. How can they allow someone to walk to a gun shop and just buy guns like they're buying snacks. Obviously there will be many senseless killings and mass shootings. Some people are not sane enough to own any gun. There should be stricter gun laws. But obviously the Republicans don't want that... for obvious reasons. 🤦‍♂️

  • @flannishcosmetics1115
    @flannishcosmetics1115 8 месяцев назад +42

    South Africa is a great country and has various cultures and religions. Full of cultures and versatile in every way. Very nice weather compared to some places in the world. People in South Africa must be thankful for what we have🙏

    • @DEARTETE
      @DEARTETE 6 месяцев назад

      Amennn I am❤

  • @sellopuo1304
    @sellopuo1304 8 месяцев назад +71

    America's houses are mostly made out of wood. I have seen some while ago when I visited US. In SA house are made of bricks. The downside is that brick houses use lot of materials and sometimes can get cracks if the brick layers were terrible. However, SA has very good building engineers who will always make sure that your house will be strong.and can stand any weather.

    • @libralovejonestarot
      @libralovejonestarot 8 месяцев назад +2

      Houses in Florida and other hurricane prone areas by law are built to withstand strong winds... in other parts of the country, building requirements differ.

    • @festival4101
      @festival4101 7 месяцев назад +2

      Earthquakes and other natural disasters will influence the building codes hence they use timber houses

    • @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq
      @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq 7 месяцев назад

      There's no such things as American houses Sello.

    • @supreme9801
      @supreme9801 7 месяцев назад +5

      ⁠@@SibusisoHlophe-dp5lqhe said “America’s houses” Sibusiso

    • @lastpreacher9093
      @lastpreacher9093 7 месяцев назад +1

      They use wood because of the ever present threat of earthquakes over there.

  • @carolzion
    @carolzion 7 месяцев назад +14

    Lived in both countries and i prefer South Africa too 🇿🇦

  • @zamekakaiser351
    @zamekakaiser351 8 месяцев назад +20

    God bless you guys and enjoy staying 🙏 in South Africa 🇿🇦 🙏 ❤️ 🙌 😊

  • @mapstance9218
    @mapstance9218 8 месяцев назад +23

    Nice one....Above all health matters amd security aswell..South Africa has its fair share of problems could be fixable if the Government plays its part..🙏

  • @nicoswartz6063
    @nicoswartz6063 8 месяцев назад +15

    When it comes to nature, although South Africa is much smaller than the USA it is more diverse.

    • @jarodwilson4946
      @jarodwilson4946 7 месяцев назад +3

      South Africa, is 5 times bigger then the UK, 4 times bigger than Germany, twice as big as France, 3 times bigger then Italy,3 times bigger then Poland so South Africa is a big country

    • @nomsantuli6023
      @nomsantuli6023 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@jarodwilson4946it can't be😮 I'm from England thanks for telling me

    • @jarodwilson4946
      @jarodwilson4946 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@nomsantuli6023 South Africa is 9x bigger then England,, but the crazy thing about South Africa, there is another country inside of South Africa, this country is in the mountains above, and the country is bigger than Israel

    • @nomsantuli6023
      @nomsantuli6023 7 месяцев назад

      @@jarodwilson4946 Lesotho?

    • @jarodwilson4946
      @jarodwilson4946 7 месяцев назад

      @@nomsantuli6023 yes

  • @benedictaustard5583
    @benedictaustard5583 8 месяцев назад +12

    Honest,eloquent,analytical,wise.
    These are reasons you have my subscription

  • @wannenburgg
    @wannenburgg 7 месяцев назад +10

    Most of the crime in South Arica happens between people who know each other. That is why crime does not affect everyone

    • @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq
      @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq 7 месяцев назад

      It's called Homicide. 🙏

    • @philipschoeman2434
      @philipschoeman2434 7 месяцев назад

      Uhmmm... I tend to disagree. South Africa is dangerous, stating otherwise is not wise. Go walk down the street at night, see if you get to your destination safe. We just have security companies like ADT, alarm systems, high walls with motorized gates, AI driven security cameras, double burglar bars and security gates inside the house. Even then they break in, and sometimes... that goes very, very ugly.. And not to talk about the farm situation. My grandfather was murdered on a farm, and I personally know of farm attacks of people that I know. If you could remove the criminal element, greatest country on earth

    • @wannenburgg
      @wannenburgg 7 месяцев назад

      @@philipschoeman2434 it is scientifically correct.

    • @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq
      @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq 7 месяцев назад

      @@philipschoeman2434 shout out to your grandpa. My grandpa was tortured and murdered by police in 1985. He was not allowed to own a farm.

  • @jaendrelacock1675
    @jaendrelacock1675 7 месяцев назад +5

    As a South African in Canada now everything in South Africa is much cheaper if you go there with USD but if you earn the average salary in rands it will not be as affordable

  • @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq
    @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq 7 месяцев назад +7

    We also prefer to live in South Africa not America. If you're Black you naturally feel at home here.
    South Africa is a movie. It's a series. Thank you for the unique content. I had to Subscribe 🛎 . I don't understand why I only see this Channel now.
    I just pray you don't get mugged out here.

  • @fishdawn1804
    @fishdawn1804 8 месяцев назад +16

    New 🇿🇦 subbie here. Thanks for the great content fam, and the assessment about the difference between South Africa and USA was fair and balanced

  • @maburwanemokoena7117
    @maburwanemokoena7117 7 месяцев назад +11

    Thank you for this video. Our delivery services are still developing, this whole ecommerce thing is still developing but it's growing fast. I believe in the upcoming years when there is enough competition services will be much quicker. I am a patriotic South African who genuinely want many Africans especially those overseas to come and settle in South Africa like other Africans in the African continent, it often breaks my heart seeing some of you go back home because of things not working as planned.

  • @thebiggest8797
    @thebiggest8797 8 месяцев назад +6

    SA's a beautiful nation, with unlimited potential. We just need better leadership, then we can focus on other issues such as GBV, crime, unemployment etc...

  • @landibear6509
    @landibear6509 8 месяцев назад +11

    Yep, here is SA we are strict when it comes to guns. If you work with them, you have to go for firearm competency every year. You can own a gun but not have it on your person. You have to have it stored in a safe at all times. Chances are that here, if a crime was committed with a firearm, it was either with a stolen one or with a toy gun.

    • @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE
      @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE  8 месяцев назад +1

      Good to know

    • @captainunderpants936
      @captainunderpants936 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFEHi it almost took me a year and a half to get my gun license and I have no criminal background.

  • @arotogtech
    @arotogtech 8 месяцев назад +7

    Nice 1. Enjoyed it, honest opinion.. .... God bless America and South Africa Enjoy.

  • @stephanterblanche4597
    @stephanterblanche4597 8 месяцев назад +6

    Thank you for being great ambassadors for our (you included in the our) country.

  • @melaniemienie7097
    @melaniemienie7097 7 месяцев назад +7

    Thanks you for helping me be more positive about our beautiful country again. And welcome - i wish for you only positive and happy experiences. As a 55 year old that has travelled extensively and lived in the uk for a short while, it is very hard to compare costs of living because it depends on your earning capacity - ie if you are earning in $ or € or £ - and living in SA then it will look extremely cheap, however earning in Rands the cost of living can be very high for the majority of low income earners in SA.
    I have been watching NBC news every morning for the last 3 years (only because it makes me realize its not better anywhere in the world- there is problems all over - so it helps me to be more appreciative of what i have here dispite all the corruption and failing gov functions, and we can come together as a nation like no other when it comes to Rugby 😅😅😅)

    • @ronaldabuezubane7397
      @ronaldabuezubane7397 7 месяцев назад +4

      As South Africans we have to be proactive citizens, and stop complaining to everybody and anybody who will listen to our nagging or complaining.
      African Americans who come to Africa or South Africa are on their own mission. It is good to interact and share our experiences and perspectives with them. But PLEASE, PLEASE stop complaining to them about your problems or South African problems, they have their own. There is a big difference between sharing your experiences and complaining about your problems. You shared your experiences in the first part of your message, but complained in the last part.
      I know I am being hard on you, and you are not the only one with this tendency. I am just frustrated by South Africans who like complaining instead of finding solutions to problems. The truth of the matter is, South African citizens are no better than the government, they are also part of the problem.

    • @Svig
      @Svig 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@ronaldabuezubane7397How did he complain? By telling and sharing a story or being appreciative of ones country is now complaing?. Let him/her express hes own opinion, why are you pained, dont even believe you South African.

    • @ronaldabuezubane7397
      @ronaldabuezubane7397 7 месяцев назад

      I am sorry for the harsh message, I am really gutvol about everyone who keeps saying "we have a corrupt government, we have corrupt police etc" but fail to see how citizens are part of this problem. The very citizens who can stop this, like complaining for the sake of complaining, instead of doing something about it. It's like a woman complaining to a visitor or stranger about her husband or her children. Talk to your husband or children, if that fails seek counseling. A counselor will probably tell you that you are also part of the problem.

    • @ronaldabuezubane7397
      @ronaldabuezubane7397 7 месяцев назад +2

      We always say we have a failing state, but fail to say thousands and thousands of us are stealing from the state through illegal connections, copper thefts, burning of public assets etc. We always say police are not dealing effectively with crime, but fail to say we are not raising our children properly. We always expect government to do everything, but fail to do our part. South African citizens have a horrible sense of entitlement, which is matched by the government officials.

    • @ronaldabuezubane7397
      @ronaldabuezubane7397 7 месяцев назад

      When we complain about government corruption, we fail to mention that businesses (including American businesses) as well as ordinary citizens are part of that corruption.

  • @babalwacezu5583
    @babalwacezu5583 8 месяцев назад +9

    Hey! I truly enjoy your content.
    Eastern Cape! You guys have to go to the Eastern Cape, it's leading naturally. It's untouched. You go there and be one with nature.

  • @peargal4u
    @peargal4u 7 месяцев назад +8

    No no no no, for this video to b fair, u need to work in SA and earn in Rands then u can start your comparisons, do not use usd cos of course dollar is more powerful than rand, so ya yo video is misleading, rent is expensive, food is also expensive here

  • @jesinix9466
    @jesinix9466 8 месяцев назад +7

    Thanks for sharing. Very insightful view points. Hope the Princess is enjoying South Africa as well.😊

  • @Joe_Ndlozi
    @Joe_Ndlozi 8 месяцев назад +19

    Wow, it was seriously cool watching this video. Y'all really did a great job editing it and explaining the differences between the USA and South Africa in a super detailed and interesting way. I've got some thoughts to throw in too.
    So, the USA and South Africa even though we're on opposite sides of the world and have totally different cultures we've both been through a lot. Our histories have shaped where we are now.
    In the US there's that whole colonization thing, the American Revolution, and the Civil War that have had a big impact on who they are and how they run things. On the flip side here in South Africa we've dealt with colonialism, apartheid and the fight for freedom which has left a mark on our politics and society.
    Our political systems are like night and day. The USA has this federal republic thing with a president in charge and it's all about constitutional democracy and power sharing between the feds and the states. Meanwhile in South Africa we've got a parliamentary republic and a bunch of political parties. We moved from apartheid to democracy in the '90s, with the ANC playing a major role.
    Now both of these countries are known for being super diverse but the way they do it is different. The US is often called a "melting pot" with all kinds of cultures and backgrounds coming together to make the American identity. In South Africa our diversity comes from the many different ethnic groups like Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Tsonga and more. Apartheid left a unique mix of cultures, languages and traditions.
    Language is a big deal for identity in both places. The US, even though English is the main language is like a language buffet with Spanish, Chinese and more. It's a reflection of their immigrant history. Here In South Africa language was a powerful tool in the struggle for our identity. We've got 12 official languages to show off our multicultural society.
    Economic disparities are a thing in both countries but they're driven by different stuff. In the US income inequality is a hot topic and things like race, education and where you live can make a big difference. Over here in South Africa it's all about dealing with the legacy of apartheid which left racial inequalities in wealth and opportunities. We're trying to fix that with affirmative action.
    Our social issues like healthcare, education and race relations are complicated in both places. In the US healthcare is a big debate with arguments about how it's set up and if it's affordable. South Africa is in a similar boat with healthcare disparities linked to our history. And race relations are a big deal for both of us although the details are different because of our unique histories.

    • @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE
      @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE  8 месяцев назад +2

      We really appreciate you always leaving heartfelt and thoughtful comments. We really appreciate you brother!

    • @Svig
      @Svig 7 месяцев назад

      Please also ask them about the unresearched and misleading Xenophobic content they dropped and left. We South Africans are waiting for an apology and clarity on that. Its really annoying, we are being disrespected in the name of creating content.

    • @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq
      @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFEwhat about the xenophobic content that you dropped and left? You must apologize.

    • @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq
      @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq 7 месяцев назад

      What was the xenophobic content saying mfwethu? I didn't see it.

    • @Svig
      @Svig 7 месяцев назад

      @@SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq Very funny👀

  • @myshepspud1
    @myshepspud1 7 месяцев назад +10

    Love the content guys. 😊. If you ever in Northern Kwa-Zulu Natal and want a taste of our local hospitality you're welcome. We have a small community benefit lodge up in the mountains overlooking a nature reserve and lake called Jozini. We do all kinds of local dishes but also nature trails that go through communal areas. Really really safe out here I never lock my door and can walk around the community alone any time.

  • @thabangmphahlele363
    @thabangmphahlele363 8 месяцев назад +6

    Thank you for your insight, as an RSA Citizen. I hope you still invest most of your monetary income or values in USA whilst been a residence here. Otherwise South Africa is beautiful country, it's full wonders and legendary stories.

  • @ntombimadu8437
    @ntombimadu8437 8 месяцев назад +9

    I mean, I respect the fact that you need to think of content to put out there but some things are a little off simply because you haven’t been here long enough, experienced enough and spoken to enough ppl which is understandable. Weather: South Africa does have diverse weather Cape Town eastern Cape, free state etc etc snows every year. Areas like Limpopo and up north gets as hot as Texas. Yes we do have ski resorts. Local foods don’t only consist of pap and meat. There are restaurants in santon and areas a like that can give you the experience of local food in a western palletable way oorrr get to know your locals or loyal subs to show you around and give you the local cuisine experience. I appreciate your perspective, but should have been titled as things we’ve noticed “so far” or something. I hope you’ll make an updated video in the future

  • @sydneyrodney7599
    @sydneyrodney7599 8 месяцев назад +8

    you guys never disapoint when it comes to addressing things, nice content and keep up the good work and may God bless.❤

  • @sogamongi
    @sogamongi 8 месяцев назад +12

    S/O for the rep, this is patriotic.🇿🇦

  • @tokelomalehopo570
    @tokelomalehopo570 8 месяцев назад +13

    One of the reasons for SA being cheaper is that the value of the Rand is very undervalued. Its the most undervalued currency in the world, so it favours those from outside our country more than it favours those that are within the country. Hence things seem cheaper for yall but expensive for us who have never set foot outside of SA

    • @michelledaniels6754
      @michelledaniels6754 7 месяцев назад +1

      👊 well said...

    • @michelledaniels6754
      @michelledaniels6754 7 месяцев назад +1

      👊 well said...

    • @navilwalter4133
      @navilwalter4133 7 месяцев назад

      Eso es muy cierto, yo soy de panama 🇵🇦 y vivo aquí , aquí SA es muy barato, en mi país Panama 🇵🇦 , es muy caro.

  • @thatotsautse344
    @thatotsautse344 8 месяцев назад +5

    Rent in the USA is atrocious....I used to pay $2500 for a room in Riverside NY in 2003.....that was way too much for a South African😢😢😢😢

  • @ninabuckley1666
    @ninabuckley1666 7 месяцев назад

    Just wanted to drop you a line and thank you for your great content! Please keep up the great work!

  • @realebogaseme1547
    @realebogaseme1547 8 месяцев назад +17

    Hey guys!!! Hope you are settling in well. It would be nice if you used both Rands and Dollars when comparing stuff in terms of monetary value,we are sometimes not on the math mood really lol

    • @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE
      @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE  8 месяцев назад +3

      Sorry about that, forgot to do it on this video!

    • @realebogaseme1547
      @realebogaseme1547 8 месяцев назад

      @@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE still loved the video❤

    • @CorneliusMokhele
      @CorneliusMokhele 7 месяцев назад +1

      You cab multiply by eg dollar rate $1 equals R18.

  • @Solosoul24
    @Solosoul24 8 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you both again for always giving us a better view of things. Could you all share some of the things that you do to connect with the African culture there ?

  • @donnwiggins9587
    @donnwiggins9587 6 месяцев назад +1

    I just got back from Cape Town I had a great time and I did check you guys out on youtube before I arrived. I must say You were a Big help. I must say I didn't have any Power issues ,However i'm so glad did my homework on Cell phone service and Charging up. I made sure I purchased an adapter. I also found South Africa is safe and they don't have the type of gun violence and murder like in America.I plan to visit again The weather in November was just wonderful. Thanks again guys. Hey have you been to Senegal.

  • @nelenesmithSA
    @nelenesmithSA 8 месяцев назад +2

    I hope you continue to enjoy our beautiful country. There is so much to see and do.

  • @lynwill9946
    @lynwill9946 8 месяцев назад +5

    Excellent content. Thank you. I plan to visit in January

  • @Africanacademyai
    @Africanacademyai 8 месяцев назад +1

    Nice one Shalom Family! I've lived in Sandton 3 separate times in 20 years, and I kinda like it here. Welcome! Greg S

  • @mdworkshop3919
    @mdworkshop3919 7 месяцев назад

    This was so refreshing to watch, especially when you consider how we might be frowned upon. Just subbed as well.

  • @masilomorake2876
    @masilomorake2876 7 месяцев назад +2

    I don't think I will cope, living in a foreign country, but America, has always been fascinating.

  • @mafenza
    @mafenza 8 месяцев назад +5

    ok, about air quality, well, jet engines release hot air, like very hot air, and when that mixes with very cold air up at 36k ft, that produces what you see when jets fly .. it's just that most flight around the Jhb area fly low as they come into land at the 3 main airports, and there are very few flights flying over Jhb at over 10k ft even, so a rare sight basically..
    but you're generally right, the air quality in Sandton is better than in NYC which is coastal while Jhb is inland and closer to major coal mine power plants, but remember, Jhb has a lot of trees that are intentionally planted to improve air quality such as the Jacaranda tree and a few others too.. enjoy your stay though. .
    I haven't seen you react or put out something about CITs, which happen everyday, yeah, we're used to it and all, but maybe put out something like that , having read many of other people's comments, who actually wanna put SA in negative light, maybe indulge them a lil..
    there's a guy you had interviews with, I think they live in Kenya, it was quite a long one, he also interviewed another guy who claims to be SAn and was making comments on xenophobia, that guy ain't SAn at all.. but anyway, it is what it is..
    he said SAns are lazy, forgetting and ignoring the basic fact that we built this country from the bottom up, and due to influence of illegal immigrants and accepting very low wages, they crowd out the labour market.. same in the US, latin Americans basically accept very low wages and what used to be decent wages for particular jobs for low skilled natural Americans now has low labour rates, that doesn't mean Americans are lazy, it means Americans won't accept unduly low wages , same issue here. SAns aren't lazy..

    • @MfezekoMatshoba
      @MfezekoMatshoba 8 месяцев назад

      When you live in the rural outskirts of the country (I grew up in rural EC) you will definitely see the contrails caused by jet engines. But in big cities like JHB you almost never see it and your explanation does make it make sense.

  • @mabhodlelajj1195
    @mabhodlelajj1195 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for this amazing content guys, love you so much. I hope God keeps you safe and your spirits high always. Shalom ❤

  • @arhadi-mt3fs
    @arhadi-mt3fs 8 месяцев назад +8

    We love you 🇿🇦🙏

  • @daleenengelbrecht4861
    @daleenengelbrecht4861 8 месяцев назад +1

    TX for promoting our/your beautiful country. Greetings

  • @natheemhendricks5705
    @natheemhendricks5705 8 месяцев назад +1

    Glad you guys are still enjoying the stay

  • @elvdell5582
    @elvdell5582 7 месяцев назад +1

    Congrats to you guys on the leap you're taking, we are watching, and it is good to get these first-hand accounts. I'm coming to SA for the first time in February next year to get an initial taste of things. I hope I love it as much as you two do.

  • @yandisamadikizela2959
    @yandisamadikizela2959 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you. Hope that you will enjoy South Africa...

  • @urghmel
    @urghmel 8 месяцев назад +5

    Well welcome home family!! 😂
    I wish more black Americans can actually move to Africa, invest and help develop our countries. 🙌🏼
    It only makes sense. Further more; I think me and a whole lot more South Africans, are pleased and grateful that your family found comfort here. There's a lot more to explore, like our rural communities and the inlands of Southy.

    • @PrincessVelaryon
      @PrincessVelaryon 7 месяцев назад

      I find it weird that we have more whites moving to SA than we see black people from the Americas and Europe/Uk

  • @rubendejong6748
    @rubendejong6748 7 месяцев назад +2

    Shalom! I hope you all good, been a while.

  • @BucknerFamilyTravels
    @BucknerFamilyTravels 8 месяцев назад +2

    Great video you guys. Wanna do an interview with you guys before I get there. ❤

  • @fiffihoneyblossom5891
    @fiffihoneyblossom5891 8 месяцев назад +6

    Just a comment on the rent and food, and costs and housing. You cant compare it to USD. Not only is the currency diffent, and things are valued differently, our people also get payed less. Trust me living here is not cheap when you look at what we're getting. Thats true for minimum wage althe way up to engineers. Things that are considered necessities accross the sea is convemience items here. Paper towels, disposable items, wipes, takeout, processed meals and even diapers are just not optional. We make our food simply from raw ingredients and use things that are reusable.

  • @theparkourlady894
    @theparkourlady894 8 месяцев назад +9

    Trevor noah said something once a bit like this: I'm no longer under the delusion that America is one big country. America is a collection of small countries that just share governance.
    Obviously I've never been there, but it makes sense. If you compare the average country size, it matches the average state size. Each state, from what I understand, has its own sense of culture and identity. In many cases states even have their own laws. It's kind of interesting like that, but also means comparisons with average size countries are not on par. It should be a state versus country comparison, if that makes sense.
    Either way I was appreciating the fact that we don't share American gun culture in my country just last week. We have crime. We have a lot of it. Guns are used - but a lot of the time as a deterrent more than a weapon. The average person on the street does not own a gun, because it isn't part of our culture to randomly own guns. If you hunt, u probably keep some rifles in a lock box. If you're paranoid due to bad experiences, u maybe keep a pistol in a gun safe. You don't carry them on you. I think that fact on its own makes a big difference. You need a permit to own them. While the gun laws in SA are not super strongly enforced, and most criminals who use guns wouldn't care if they were, the fact is gun culture isn't really a part of SA identity - and I really, deeply appreciate that fact. Hearing you guys say it again just reaffirms it again. So grateful for that. Grateful I can approach a farm or property with out fear of shoot first, ask questions later. Glad I can walk in the street without madmen snipers being the mainstay. Glad I can go shopping etc and not live in fear of encountering a mad gun man. Yes, crime exists and guns are used, but nothing like what I see in reports coming from the states 😅

    • @mbusosiera1648
      @mbusosiera1648 8 месяцев назад

      Its called Federalism!
      The US,India,Brazil ect practice practice federal democracy system than parliamentary!
      There are calls for South Africa to opt for the same and reject its current parliamentary system which give power to a group of individuals to destroy the whole country

    • @McQueenPress
      @McQueenPress 7 месяцев назад

      America is two continents. The United States is a country.

    • @theparkourlady894
      @theparkourlady894 7 месяцев назад

      @@McQueenPress u missed the point of the analogy

  • @DonyoSanghelei30
    @DonyoSanghelei30 7 месяцев назад

    Y’all are among many pioneers for the African diaspora as a whole in bringing us all together. Movements like these will be remembered in history and kids will learn about the era of the Great Pan African Return. Our enslaved ancestors wished they could’ve gone back. Y’all are taking the spirit of the ancestors with you returning them home. I’m American African. I’ve yet to have gone to an African country and I’ve been entertaining the thought of moving and living in a African country (Calabar, Nigeria. Kigali, Rwanda, Capetown SA, Senegal, Cabo Verde)…I’m just learning and understanding so I am removed from opinion and become more familiar to the countries through you guys🫶🏾💚🖤❤️

    • @ericbozeman264
      @ericbozeman264 7 месяцев назад

      Good comments. Honestly, I think the window is closing on being able to have a CHOICE on moving about freely. Things are getting more and more tense here in the matrix! That is why we are moving sight unseen, just trusting God, because I believe if we wait until things get crazier it will be too late. Look at Covid, they restricted people from going anywhere, and that could happen again.

  • @adolphmasutha6205
    @adolphmasutha6205 8 месяцев назад

    One of the most exciting video you have ever done since I subscribe to your channel. Well done guys

  • @isobelmitton1414
    @isobelmitton1414 8 месяцев назад +3

    Amazon is already in South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe. I used it in all those 3 countries.

    • @sherwindlamini5995
      @sherwindlamini5995 7 месяцев назад +1

      But we have takealot nje why are u worried about amozon

    • @heinrich9318
      @heinrich9318 7 месяцев назад

      Aliexpress all the way...and sometimes ebay. But Takealot is also a very good local option.

  • @Big_hyyt
    @Big_hyyt 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video

  • @emmadore8376
    @emmadore8376 8 месяцев назад +5

    Yeah yeah I think Cape Town is classified as a Mediterranean climate. So warmish and moderate-ish. It is really nice that natural disasters are not common here.

    • @user-fi8es3mt5m
      @user-fi8es3mt5m 8 месяцев назад

      yeah and meals aren't $30 like mentioned, more like $2-$10

  • @jordansita5808
    @jordansita5808 7 месяцев назад +3

    I believe if you work in SA and get paid in ZAR it will be all different game and remember 1 usd = 18.66ZAR

  • @richardsambo283
    @richardsambo283 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great video guys, hope you continue to enjoy S.A. Stay blessed.

  • @leratomabuela3661
    @leratomabuela3661 8 месяцев назад +3

    This is good.
    Learn everyday. ❤🇿🇦

  • @thekirst8359
    @thekirst8359 8 месяцев назад +2

    Hey. If you guys haven't been already, take a trip out to the Mall of Africa on a sunny day. It's a great place for families to hang out. You don't even need a lot of money.

    • @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE
      @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE  8 месяцев назад +1

      We’ve been family! Thanks for the recommendation though

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL
    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL 7 месяцев назад

    Well said and well done! Respect, no disagreements here

  • @joshualewis6756
    @joshualewis6756 7 месяцев назад +3

    We live in an undercover 1st world country🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦❤❤❤

  • @Abdullah_Mo
    @Abdullah_Mo 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you guys for a different viewpoint than what we as South Africans have about our country.
    This country has a lot of potential and i loved ur broad analysis

  • @harkersethienne3698
    @harkersethienne3698 7 месяцев назад +2

    I think you should use the McDonald’s index to compare pricing instead of a direct conversion. Affordability is a lot affected by what you earn, not the ticket price

  • @Greatness-dd6pi
    @Greatness-dd6pi 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you for loving Umzansi. We love you too❤❤. Stay blessed.

  • @DreMosala-uc9ir
    @DreMosala-uc9ir 8 месяцев назад +1

    Welcome to Mzansi guys ❤ I've been following your channel for while n hope to visit you one day my folk😂 one love ❤

  • @nicobr00
    @nicobr00 7 месяцев назад +2

    50k USD for a 3 bed is SA?? I’m South African and own a mid size 3 bed in a decent area and current market value is around R2.2 million at least. That is 130k USD. For 50k USD you’ll get maybe a decent 2 bed flat in the suburbs

  • @ThomasThatelo
    @ThomasThatelo 5 месяцев назад

    Hello, family. I trust you are good wherever you are ? I miss your content/postings.

  • @kgomotso1111
    @kgomotso1111 8 месяцев назад +1

    Fair 🙌🏽🙌🏽 Honest, Thank you!

  • @sherwindlamini5995
    @sherwindlamini5995 7 месяцев назад +3

    Although SA has it's issue I'd still take it compare to any other countries around the world

  • @tjohnson1160
    @tjohnson1160 8 месяцев назад +2

    Shalom Family Blessings 🙏🏿

  • @shisuiuchiha480
    @shisuiuchiha480 7 месяцев назад

    Beautiful breakdown.

  • @mikerobertson7082
    @mikerobertson7082 8 месяцев назад

    Fascinated! I’m a South African in NY now for 5 years. What took you there from here ?

  • @sellopuo1304
    @sellopuo1304 8 месяцев назад +7

    Electricity in SA used to be stable and is not long ago. We used to enjoy 24hrs electricity without interruptions or cut. The ANC was told by engineers to start increasing capacity by building new power stations because the population in housing were on the increase. The turned a deaf ear and paid back heavily. We'll I have read that the Turkish Karpowerships are coming to SA and will help to alleviate the impacts of loadshedding. The only challenge is that environmental pressure groups have taken the government to count to force it to reject Karpowerships as they were posing danger to the marine life.

  • @Msm-lm4xr
    @Msm-lm4xr 7 месяцев назад

    Luv your videos! I thought you guys were linked to another channel because the guy in this video looks like Czech in the other channel Czech in effect! Wow the resemblance!

  • @nowelaZA
    @nowelaZA 8 месяцев назад +4

    Great video! Just my two cents on the climate differences, I'd say our climate isn't quite as diverse as the US like you said but we do also have cold areas where you can go skiing, there's desert, tropical areas etc. Just not as many as the US obviously.

    • @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq
      @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq 7 месяцев назад

      You're aware that Black Africans are not interested in skiing akere. Asina ndaba.

    • @nowelaZA
      @nowelaZA 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq Lol! Don't make blanket statements like that, there are lots of black people who go to the Tiffendel and Afriski skiing resorts. Google the two places and look at pictures of the people who go there. Maybe you and the people you hang around with aren't interested, I'll be the first person to go the moment I get a chance.

  • @HiddenProspects
    @HiddenProspects 8 месяцев назад +1

    Shoutout to u guys, I enjoy ur videos...🇿🇦

  • @thabomazwayi4422
    @thabomazwayi4422 7 месяцев назад

    Great content. I have a couple of friends who have been to the US, they say life is quite different there.
    Welcome to the South of Africa ❤❤❤❤😅❤

  • @meciascorner117
    @meciascorner117 5 месяцев назад +1

    Yall okay? We miss you all. Hope SA is treating you well!

  • @kabelutshilama6385
    @kabelutshilama6385 8 месяцев назад

    Great content ❤

  • @sophiemotiang5490
    @sophiemotiang5490 6 месяцев назад +1

    Hey guys, hope you’re still enjoying your stay in SA. Miss you.

  • @samanthanel2724
    @samanthanel2724 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hi guys, we (my better half and myself) have just discovered you and LOVE what you do. We have a question, have you been to Ballito as yet? If not, please let me know because we would love to make this happen for you. We feel that your blog can be some really good exposure for our amazing little town. You will have such an amazing holiday and Ballito Accommodation would love to host you. 🐬🐋

    • @KatrinaInStride
      @KatrinaInStride 7 месяцев назад

      I've heard of Ballito and that it's beautiful! My husband and I hope to visit on our next trip to SA.

  • @chrisswart5103
    @chrisswart5103 8 месяцев назад +3

    those are not "chem trails", they are condensation trails that happen when a plane is very high up and the exterior of the plane gets cold enough for water clouds to form around it (like clouds form on mountain peaks). The reason why you don't (often) see it in SA, is because our cities are at the end of international flight routes; so planes rarely, if ever, fly over populated areas at that altitude.

  • @blanche.o
    @blanche.o 7 месяцев назад +1

    South Africa may not be the perfect utopia to live in (let’s be real, all countries have their flaws) but I am so proud to have grown up here and to call it my home 🇿🇦. SA is an incredibly beautiful country with beautiful people. I’ve had the privilege to travel to various countries in North America, Europe and Southern Africa, and I just love being on my home continent more than anything. I love traveling but I will always come back to Mzanzi ❤

  • @sistahlight-2-danations
    @sistahlight-2-danations 8 месяцев назад

    Great… thank you 🌷 Shalom

  • @ericbozeman264
    @ericbozeman264 7 месяцев назад +1

    Funny, once upon a time I was looking at Ghana, then SA, then KENYA, now I'm looking at SA again. Its getting closer to the time when we'll be making the trip. We are NOT taking a trip to try things out. I have been researching AFRICA as a place to relocate since 2018. I truly feel called to move home, still I believe we'll end up in Johannesburg as well. We'd like to farm and grow our own food, kind of got in that mindset here is the U.S. because they are talking crazy stuff may happen in the fall of 2024, and we aren't interested in dealing with that. Hopefully SA is a place for families, not crazy about living around ESSAU again, but it is what it is...

  • @emmadore8376
    @emmadore8376 8 месяцев назад

    Super interesting video

  • @skadiwa1
    @skadiwa1 8 месяцев назад

    I have been following your Chanel for over a year now, love your content, feels like I know you personally. How to bump into you around Joburg , Sandton/Fourways

  • @nluxomo
    @nluxomo 7 месяцев назад +1

    🙌🏽 This is where you belong!!! Shalom

  • @leratosintwedi5723
    @leratosintwedi5723 7 месяцев назад +1

    DHL amd FedEx works mostly with companies between countries

  • @jigga_pops4000
    @jigga_pops4000 8 месяцев назад +3

    How were you guys able to move to South Africa permanently? What visa are you on and how long did it take to get them ? I plan on moving out there in 2025 but it’s saying it takes at least 8 months to get a financially independent visa. Did it take that long for witch ever visa your on ?

  • @kimc.3891
    @kimc.3891 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the informative content. Are you all going to visit Durban?

  • @thekirst8359
    @thekirst8359 8 месяцев назад +3

    😅 Now I feel silly for warning you guys about dodgy criminals. Glad you like it here. We like you.

  • @vvvuuu5026
    @vvvuuu5026 7 месяцев назад

    Great video.

  • @vukosiluthernkuna1464
    @vukosiluthernkuna1464 7 месяцев назад +1

    You need to check the northern part of the country as well like Limpopo, Northwest n Mpumalanga for more nature and cleaner air.

  • @genivamolepo7630
    @genivamolepo7630 6 месяцев назад +1

    hi fam
    I just wanted to ask if y'all are alright.i miss your content on RUclips it's been a while since you posted. happy holidays I hope u are still enjoying South Africa. stay blessed

    • @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE
      @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE  6 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you so much. We are doing well and will be making a video updating everyone on where we’ve been very soon.

    • @supreme9801
      @supreme9801 5 месяцев назад

      I was just about to comment this. Y’all are missed. Glad you are all doing well, cannot wait for the new video. Blessings for the new year ❤

  • @Acon-deployed
    @Acon-deployed 7 месяцев назад

    🎉thanks brother i live in cape town

  • @stu1944
    @stu1944 8 месяцев назад +1

    Welcome to SA 🎉🎉🎉

  • @neomosige
    @neomosige 7 месяцев назад

    We love you Fam❤

  • @wherecanigetthemncongwane3303
    @wherecanigetthemncongwane3303 8 месяцев назад +1

    Come to mpumalanga province, there's natural port holes, three randavels,game drive and many more

  • @sandindamae.iwantmetowin5652
    @sandindamae.iwantmetowin5652 6 месяцев назад

    Haven’t seen this wonderful ,amazing, lovely & beautiful family for quite a very long time. We miss you guys. Love you family

    • @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE
      @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE  5 месяцев назад +2

      We’re good family! New content coming soon!

    • @sandindamae.iwantmetowin5652
      @sandindamae.iwantmetowin5652 5 месяцев назад

      @@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE WoW…soooooo happy EVEN to HEAR this AMAZING family is Doing Great & will Start doing videos asap. We love you wonderful people and we are sooooooooo glad and soooooooo blessed that you are living with us & in our midst. What a great privilege! We love you ALWAYS lovely family.

    • @ahnamohr5966
      @ahnamohr5966 5 месяцев назад

      I came to find out as well? Like where my family at❤