Crazy what we did, looking back. We took 10 days just to do Gauteng. From 9am to 6pm everyday! I told you: "You want to come to Joburg, you will experience Joburg to the fullest!" Brilliant showcase! Thanks for this Slava! You crafted a brilliant video once again with love, patience and it is balanced! Not easy what you did here. OUR CITY IS INCREDIBLE AND THIS IS THE PROOF!❤
I can see your work here David. Very impressive! One hopes your videos will eventually attract the much needed investment and that you guys will be appreciated for your contributions! Thank you!
I’m from Egypt, and I’m truly impressed by what I saw in the video. It showcases a beautiful and civilized country, and I’m incredibly proud to be African. Thank you for creating such a well-made video! I’m looking forward to visiting South Africa soon.
I just wanted to say how much I admire your unique style of vlogging and the way you narrate the history and culture of the countries you visit. You truly deserve a huge audience to appreciate your incredible work! I would absolutely love to see you visit Australia someday and create a vlog about it in your distinctive style. Keep up the amazing work-you’re inspiring so many of us with your content! 🤍
Ive really enjoyed this overview of Johannesburg. I am from Nairobi Kenya,never been to South Africa nor Jo''burg, but through this video I have learnt a lot about South Africa and Jo''burg. Thank you Slava for enlightening me and many others. Can't wait for the Cape Town, Pretoria, and Durban overview videos,
4:37'' right now..South Africa is not the country of his dreams.'' that's a deep and powerful quote I wish South Africans the best by overcoming the serious problems they have a beautiful diverse country like theirs deserve better
Unfortunately the problems will never be sorted until corruption is properly addressed. It was a major issue during apartheid and has become even more prominent since the ANC took power
This is such a great video! I really enjoyed watching it, you covered everything in such a balanced and thoughtful way. Thank you for visiting our beautiful country and taking the time to truly understand its history and modern culture.
The city of Johannesburg is so large, and old. JHB CBD doesn’t look like it’s 100 years old, but i don't think, it is on the brink of collapse. Yes, we do have a lot of townships and informal settlements, but that will never change the fact that this will remain the largest city in Africa in terms of development and production. Every big company is here, every expert is here, and new technologies are here. It is a dream city for everyone. I’m from Limpopo, and I came here for the opportunities. My relatives are here, and some are living their best lives, as are my friends. this the home Africa and if people think it's collapsing them Africa is collapsing too. thank you for this 46 minutes video, that i hope will give people a clear picture about JHB.
I agree with your nationalism but we cannot deny that multinational corporations are exiting the country every quarter. They are necessary drivers for an era of reindustrialization. The country, as a whole, is at an inflection point.
@khwathisomulondo589 While Johannesburg has no doubt played a key role as one of the major cities in Africa, it is important to note that other cities like Nairobi are growing rapidly in terms of development, innovation, and global recognition. Nairobi is now a hub for tech startups, major multinational companies, and international organizations it's even been dubbed the 'Silicon Savannah.' The 'lens' that Johannesburg will 'always remain the largest city in Africa in terms of development and production' is out of place in light of the vibrancy currently sweeping the continent. Cities like Lagos, Nairobi, and Kigali are on the move and prove that the potential of Africa is not pegged to one city. Africa is moving, and its cities are. This is the success story about all of them, not about one city's heritage.
What a fantastic video. You really covered it. Well done for lining up some interesting people to interview. I went to Joburg last year due to JNB being the air hub for Africa. The usual advice was to stay at the airport and wait for the connecting flight but I was glad stayed on to look around for a few days. Sadly I didn't have time to explore in the way you did. I stayed in Sandton which was ideal (went to a classical concert and theatre) and spent a day at Ponte City and Hillbrow thanks to the excellent guides of the charity Dlala Nje. I could talk at length, but let's just say it's fascinating and eye-opening!
Yes, everything you said is correct. You can only know Joburg in two ways by being curious and courageous and knowing a local that knows the city inside out.
Johannesburg is and will remain for a very long time the greatest city in the African continent 🎉. Once you have discovered all the sides of the city of joburg you'll probably come to conclude that it's the best 👌...
soon as that young lady said she is studying towards statistics and applied math i knew she was gonna say she wants to be a Quant, so awesome everytime i see a fellow young black person wanting to be a quant too, beautiful stuff, with youngsters like that , joburg has a great future
Hello Sir! Thank you for the amazing video! I've been tracking your way since 2018 and quality of your content grows up from one video to another. Greetings from Moscow even though South Africa is my second home now.
The good, the bad, and the ugly-this video captures it all, and even Clint Eastwood would be impressed by the reality it portrays about our beloved city, Johannesburg. It's the best city in the world, where the beauty lies in its contrasts: an unequal society living side by side, yet thriving in its unique way. This video challenges the narrative often pushed by Western media, which tends to depict Africa in a negative light. Well done on showcasing the vibrant and multifaceted nature of Joburg! This is exactly the kind of content we love to see-keep it up
This is a top tier video, no one else comes close to doing the job you do of being inclusive and getting stories from EVERYONE - you get people’s stories from all walks of life that most vloggers would ignore. Nice job mate When are you going to start selling swag?!
As always, a fantastic, insightful video. You really have a talent for showing many different and essential angles of a place in a 46:00 minute video. I’m always amazed at the diverse types of people you find and interact with. Your visit to the ‘hijacked’ building was a window into a slice of life we seldom see. And, you let them tell their story, rather than the typical “Hey, look at me I’m a dangerous place” video that most RUclipsrs and journalists show. I am always amazed that even in some of the most dangerous and saddest places, we can find good, decent people who hold onto their humanity. Your videos have a lot more credibility because you do show the good and the bad. It is inspiring to see so many people succeeding making South Africa a good place despite the challenges. I will quibble with one thing. When you compare murder rates in Johannesburg and, for example, Baltimore, you are really comparing apples and oranges. The Johannesburg statistic (37 per 100,000) is for the entire region. The statistic for the Baltimore metro area was 12.5 per 100,000 in 2023 (even less in 2024). Baltimore City’s rate was 45 per 100,000 in 2022 and 35 in 2024. Only about 565,000 people live in Baltimore City out of a metro population of 2.8 million. The higher crime neighborhoods tend to be in the City, although there are fairly safe neighborhoods in the City, too.
Thank you . I use Wikipedia for crime statistics. I see what you’re saying. Anything above 1.5 per 100,000 is alarming. America has a major crime problem too. Especially cities . Most European and Asian cities are much safer
@@realcoolvision Cities in Europe and Asia do have lower murder rates, but I think the situation in the US is more tragic than alarming. To put things in perspective, in 2022 the murder (official) rates were: worldwide - 5.61; the US - 5.8; Russia - 6.8. Do you worry about being murdered in Russia? I’m guessing you don’t. I don’t worry about being murdered in the US. I have never personally known a person who was murdered. 19,252 Americans were murdered in 2023, while 40,990 died in motor vehicle accidents. I drive everyday, but I don’t worry about getting killed whenever I get in a car. If you don’t deal drugs, engage in criminal activities, live with a violent family member, and avoid certain neighborhoods - and that includes the vast majority of us - I think you’re pretty safe in the US (or in Russia).
@@greble11You could say the same about South Africa, we also don't move around worried about being murdered, yes crime is there but most people who end up being murdered are engaged in criminal activities.
People will be blown away if they see what 300000 USD can buy them in the Joburg housing market. Joburg has around 70 golf courses, hundreds of padel courts and other sporting facilities, and arguably the best weather in the world!
Joburg is not collapsing at anytime. Very slow to rise but it will, sadly maybe not in my lifetime. But I'm positive. Oh and thanks for this beautiful and well narrated documentary. ❤
A very good video. I can see you tried to give a balanced view but I feel you tried too hard to emphasize the good side. As a Joburgers born and bred, and still living here, we see a different side, a city in decline, with failing infrastructure and uncaring municipalities unwilling to repair, maintain or improve the state of the city. Yes, there are wonderful parts, but life in Joburg is definitely not all parks, mansions and expensive shopping areas. There was too much importance placed on the super wealthy areas. Please don't leave out places like Alexandra. It's oart of the fabric too. Also please include ordinary suburbs where people struggle to get throughnday by day. And also please take into account the poverty that forces many to live in shacks in informal settlements, and dont forget the homeless living on the streets, and iften also in those green parks
@@ferdi5407 its too big to cover. I think he did well given the resources he has. And showed the two extremes which does show that there are ppl that live in the middle of both worlds within JHB
Outstanding video. I am from New Zealand but have spent a lot of time in Johannesburg. I believe that the greater southern Africa region south of Congo is the world's next big boom zone. Johannesburg will be its commercial capital like New York is for the USA. Johannesburg is like an awkward somewhat juvenile delinquent teenager that will blossom in to a truly great grown up city of exceptional potential.
The thing is Johannesburg already was a booming economic hub back in the day. I’d argue it already went through its grown up faze and now it’s like an old man limping along till he kicks it
@@yourfriendlyneighbourhoods8202 Interesting perspective. Perhaps CBD Johannesburg had its boom period when it sat on top of a gold mine, but the money and vibrancy moved out to the Northern suburbs, Sandton area, Melrose, Rosebank, etc. I own property in Modderfontein, it is beautiful there around the reserve. World class.
Oh man I miss the ReaVaya , lol never thought I'd miss the Joburg public bus transit , but I guess it was that good , could go around all over Joburg with those buses , Joburg is really amazing if you know all the right places to go to and the places to avoid , you'll have a blast there
Your content is off the charts as usual well done. I get emotional when the name of my grear leader Nelson Mandela is mentioned. He was the only true leader South Africa had as for the rest of the rest of the leaders, the less saud the better.
Insanely entertaining and informative video! In all my years living right next to JHB, you showed so much more in literally less than an hour haha. Keep up with the good work♥
Absolutely loved this! Too often, the bad side of Johannesburg is shown and ragged on but here you showed Johannesburg as a whole. You showed its true nature and its people. Johannesburg is like any city, it has its good and bad sides. Johannesburg is a beautiful city with so much promise and potential. It's just up to us to make sure it reaches that potential. From someone born and raised in Pretoria, I will always root for Joburg.
@taxxpressusa you can say all you want, but I still love my city and my country, Nairobi is a very organized city, cleanliness is still what we are still trying to manage,and we'll get there in no time😊
Pretty brave going into Hillbrow, that used to be a very trendy neighbourhood in the 80's. Incredible video about my hometown that I haven't been back to see in a few years.
If you need someone to organise you some illicit stuff (anything) just call Musa the naija otherwise it's just filthy streets, vandalized street lights, robots and high jacked buildings. 😂😂😂
Thank you Slava for this very beautiful video. It was really interesting to know South Africa better. Greetings from Italy and Happy New Year 2025 ⭐️💕🍀
South Africa has so much potential. Johannesburgh needs to get rid of those abandoned buildings and regenerate its poorer neighborhoods. A city its size, needs robust public transportation. SA needs a solid and transparent management. Great video !!
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As a kid, Hillbrow was amazing! It was the Manhattan of Africa, safe and full of immigrants with great restaurants, night life. Sad to see how it has been destroyed.
Probably overseas running away from the problems u created. Group Areas Act. I graduated from Wits in 1994, as students we knew very well after 7pm u had to leave Hillbrow bcos were going to be assaulted or even killed by racists white people. STFU and stay were u are.
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I like Sweet Potato's paintings! Colourfully beautiful! 😍 Thank you for sharing, Slava. 👍🎉🎄🇷🇺 Informative. Interesting, South Africa. Hopefully, South African governments will do concrete positive developments to their poor black communities and peoples. 🙏💕
That brother who showed the abandoned building...it breaks my heart that such a well versed brother is in a situation like that. He sounds like he attended a Model C school(white school) for him to end up in such is heartbreaking.Actually, the brother you spoke to at Ghandi Square as well.
Thank you for all this effort! Incredible video about our city! I’ve actually seen more through your lens, than I have with my own eyes. Surprisingly educational too! Even for a person who’s lived here 23 years now.
Excellent balanced view, I really appreciate that. We often get film makers portraying a bias view, to support their narrative. Next time you're in town, DM me and we go an a bike ride, off the beaten track. 😀 .
I moved to JHB at the age of 21 for the opportunities. Built a career, met my wife and lived there for 18 years and loved it. Now I've moved to the Western Cape. Over the last few years the mismanagement of Johannesburg has been extreme and now there are water, electricity, infrastructure, pot hole etc etc issues. My investments there have hardly grown. It's very sad. Glad to have lived there and sad to see how it has declined.
Thank You for highlighting the city l fell in love with in a balanced way. It gets a bad rep, but from my first time being in it I’ve Loved it and all its people. 🫶🏾🇿🇼
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Joburg ticks all the boxes of what a great city is supposed to be, except for one, maintenance. People around the world already love our city for what is, now just imagine if we just maintained our city well, we would have global cities running for their money honestly.❤😢
It depends on you definition of a great city? I assume great cities have a comprehensive public transportation system, a caring and competent administration, well maintained and affordable utilities and services, affordable housing, a clean and healthy environment, safety and employment opportunities for its residents...do the above mentioned characteristic make a great city ?
Most of the people who moved into Hillbrow and the artists in Maboneng aren't even South Africans but come from other countries in Africa. That's who lives in the hijacked buildings as was seen in the Alberts Street fire 35:02
Yep, all of those artists interviewed were foreigners. At this point, There’s no place in South Africa that doesn’t have illegals. I live in Boksburg and they’re everywhere here. I see them all over East Rand, West Rand, Joburg South, Joburg North etc.
@@LivinginSAtv Love your content bro, that’s how I found out about this channel. Thank you 🙏 although I must say Boksburg doesn’t have much to do. It’s just a place for people to live and go to work. I think Bedfordview, Greenstone and Modderfontein are the best representations for the East Rand as a whole.
Another great video, Slava! I've been to South Africa myself (in 2004, was there for one year), and I have to admit that it has changed a lot. Hillboro was a place with a questionable reputation back then, but I do see big improvements in the city. When I was there, I could get along better with the black population, because the whites were still quite rough and racist in their way of dealing with the blacks. I remember that I regularly took the train from Durban to Umkomaas. Those trains were only used by the blacks and the whites could not understand that I, as a white foreigner, took the "dangerous" train. I never had anything for the black population there. I had the feeling that I was better with them, because of my attitude towards them. Mind you, there were a lot more positive whites back then, but still in the minority.
With Loadshedding subsiding, that Londoner made a brilliant bet on Johburg, and I'm strongly considering making my own bet while I still can. That city isn't going anywhere.
Born and Raised in Jozi we have been through a lot as a country, i believe we will be great all we need is unity financial freedom job opportunities for everyone. The best country in the world i really love my South Africa 🇿🇦......
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Crazy what we did, looking back. We took 10 days just to do Gauteng. From 9am to 6pm everyday! I told you: "You want to come to Joburg, you will experience Joburg to the fullest!" Brilliant showcase! Thanks for this Slava! You crafted a brilliant video once again with love, patience and it is balanced! Not easy what you did here. OUR CITY IS INCREDIBLE AND THIS IS THE PROOF!❤
Appreciate it David
I can see your work here David. Very impressive! One hopes your videos will eventually attract the much needed investment and that you guys will be appreciated for your contributions! Thank you!
@nathidwayi7213 thank you for your kind words. 🫡
@nathidwayi7213 thank you for your kind words!😊
I’ve lived here my whole life 47 years, it’s the shittest city in South Africa, I only live here because it’s where my friends and family live!
I’m from Egypt, and I’m truly impressed by what I saw in the video. It showcases a beautiful and civilized country, and I’m incredibly proud to be African. Thank you for creating such a well-made video! I’m looking forward to visiting South Africa soon.
But people from Egypt think they are Arabs😂😂
I lived with an Egyptian guy in Jhb
I love the fact that you portray our country as it is without hidden agendas. Keep it up man!
Best balanced video of JBurg I have seen. Deserves a million thumbs up.
This is the realest I have seen Joburg from an outsiders perspective, great video.
Couldn’t agree more brother
The dude taking you through the abandoned buildings was amazing. I really loved him and how he communicated.
I agree. He is good at this.
I just wanted to say how much I admire your unique style of vlogging and the way you narrate the history and culture of the countries you visit. You truly deserve a huge audience to appreciate your incredible work! I would absolutely love to see you visit Australia someday and create a vlog about it in your distinctive style. Keep up the amazing work-you’re inspiring so many of us with your content! 🤍
I appreciate the encouragement! Australia is on my list. someday!
Ive really enjoyed this overview of Johannesburg. I am from Nairobi Kenya,never been to South Africa nor Jo''burg, but through this video I have learnt a lot about South Africa and Jo''burg. Thank you Slava for enlightening me and many others. Can't wait for the Cape Town, Pretoria, and Durban overview videos,
Excellent work. Proudly South African 🇿🇦
It's a lame question but i got to ask , do you know where exactly is the beach place where American Ninja 2 is shooted!? :)
@@SleeperRD Boulders Beach in Simon's Town, Cape Town
4:37'' right now..South Africa is not the country of his dreams.'' that's a deep and powerful quote I wish South Africans the best by overcoming the serious problems they have a beautiful diverse country like theirs deserve better
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Unfortunately the problems will never be sorted until corruption is properly addressed. It was a major issue during apartheid and has become even more prominent since the ANC took power
Good quote but that Verne Harris guy clearly has a few screws loose.
Great work covering such a complex city. Joburg has the best of the best and the worst of the worst.
Ya thus a very good analysis
Probably the most informative video of Joburg on RUclips. Good job guys.
Thanks! Appreciate the support.
Not really
Wow, amazing story telling. Thank you for showing him around David.
Thank you for the kind words Sam. A true Joburg anthem right here. 😊
Well balance view! jo burg is nowhere near collapsing!! Great city , I reside in here
For all the doubters. There are people in this city who care.
This is such a great video! I really enjoyed watching it, you covered everything in such a balanced and thoughtful way. Thank you for visiting our beautiful country and taking the time to truly understand its history and modern culture.
The city of Johannesburg is so large, and old. JHB CBD doesn’t look like it’s 100 years old, but i don't think, it is on the brink of collapse. Yes, we do have a lot of townships and informal settlements, but that will never change the fact that this will remain the largest city in Africa in terms of development and production. Every big company is here, every expert is here, and new technologies are here. It is a dream city for everyone. I’m from Limpopo, and I came here for the opportunities. My relatives are here, and some are living their best lives, as are my friends. this the home Africa and if people think it's collapsing them Africa is collapsing too. thank you for this 46 minutes video, that i hope will give people a clear picture about JHB.
I agree with your nationalism but we cannot deny that multinational corporations are exiting the country every quarter. They are necessary drivers for an era of reindustrialization. The country, as a whole, is at an inflection point.
@khwathisomulondo589 While Johannesburg has no doubt played a key role as one of the major cities in Africa, it is important to note that other cities like Nairobi are growing rapidly in terms of development, innovation, and global recognition. Nairobi is now a hub for tech startups, major multinational companies, and international organizations it's even been dubbed the 'Silicon Savannah.'
The 'lens' that Johannesburg will 'always remain the largest city in Africa in terms of development and production' is out of place in light of the vibrancy currently sweeping the continent. Cities like Lagos, Nairobi, and Kigali are on the move and prove that the potential of Africa is not pegged to one city.
Africa is moving, and its cities are. This is the success story about all of them, not about one city's heritage.
Brilliant comment!
@TheBakari1 I have noticed a lot of influx of new companies, but is not being talked about. For every big name going out 5 new ones coming in.
Are you talking about Lagos or Johannesburg? 😂😂 I thought Lagos was the largest city in Africa
What a fantastic video. You really covered it. Well done for lining up some interesting people to interview.
I went to Joburg last year due to JNB being the air hub for Africa. The usual advice was to stay at the airport and wait for the connecting flight but I was glad stayed on to look around for a few days. Sadly I didn't have time to explore in the way you did. I stayed in Sandton which was ideal (went to a classical concert and theatre) and spent a day at Ponte City and Hillbrow thanks to the excellent guides of the charity Dlala Nje. I could talk at length, but let's just say it's fascinating and eye-opening!
Yes, everything you said is correct. You can only know Joburg in two ways by being curious and courageous and knowing a local that knows the city inside out.
I'm from Somaliland I like your video and watch every video you take on this channel. It is an incredible place thank you collision
Johannesburg is and will remain for a very long time the greatest city in the African continent 🎉.
Once you have discovered all the sides of the city of joburg you'll probably come to conclude that it's the best 👌...
Amen bafo!😊
Well done. Beautiful and balanced. I am south african (from Durban) who saw a different side to Joburg from your video...
soon as that young lady said she is studying towards statistics and applied math i knew she was gonna say she wants to be a Quant, so awesome everytime i see a fellow young black person wanting to be a quant too, beautiful stuff, with youngsters like that , joburg has a great future
Very inspiring! Amen!
Lol yeah but its kinda like the most obvious and rewarding path for her degree. Guaranteed great career
@Pixman14 she is making happen so kudos to her!😊
Hello Sir! Thank you for the amazing video! I've been tracking your way since 2018 and quality of your content grows up from one video to another. Greetings from Moscow even though South Africa is my second home now.
Appreciate it, I'm glad you enjoy the content!
The good, the bad, and the ugly-this video captures it all, and even Clint Eastwood would be impressed by the reality it portrays about our beloved city, Johannesburg. It's the best city in the world, where the beauty lies in its contrasts: an unequal society living side by side, yet thriving in its unique way. This video challenges the narrative often pushed by Western media, which tends to depict Africa in a negative light. Well done on showcasing the vibrant and multifaceted nature of Joburg! This is exactly the kind of content we love to see-keep it up
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This is a top tier video, no one else comes close to doing the job you do of being inclusive and getting stories from EVERYONE - you get people’s stories from all walks of life that most vloggers would ignore. Nice job mate
When are you going to start selling swag?!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. I'm not selling swag just yet, but maybe someday!
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As always, a fantastic, insightful video. You really have a talent for showing many different and essential angles of a place in a 46:00 minute video. I’m always amazed at the diverse types of people you find and interact with. Your visit to the ‘hijacked’ building was a window into a slice of life we seldom see. And, you let them tell their story, rather than the typical “Hey, look at me I’m a dangerous place” video that most RUclipsrs and journalists show. I am always amazed that even in some of the most dangerous and saddest places, we can find good, decent people who hold onto their humanity.
Your videos have a lot more credibility because you do show the good and the bad. It is inspiring to see so many people succeeding making South Africa a good place despite the challenges.
I will quibble with one thing. When you compare murder rates in Johannesburg and, for example, Baltimore, you are really comparing apples and oranges. The Johannesburg statistic (37 per 100,000) is for the entire region. The statistic for the Baltimore metro area was 12.5 per 100,000 in 2023 (even less in 2024). Baltimore City’s rate was 45 per 100,000 in 2022 and 35 in 2024. Only about 565,000 people live in Baltimore City out of a metro population of 2.8 million. The higher crime neighborhoods tend to be in the City, although there are fairly safe neighborhoods in the City, too.
Thank you . I use Wikipedia for crime statistics. I see what you’re saying. Anything above 1.5 per 100,000 is alarming. America has a major crime problem too. Especially cities . Most European and Asian cities are much safer
@@realcoolvision Cities in Europe and Asia do have lower murder rates, but I think the situation in the US is more tragic than alarming. To put things in perspective, in 2022 the murder (official) rates were: worldwide - 5.61; the US - 5.8; Russia - 6.8. Do you worry about being murdered in Russia? I’m guessing you don’t. I don’t worry about being murdered in the US. I have never personally known a person who was murdered. 19,252 Americans were murdered in 2023, while 40,990 died in motor vehicle accidents. I drive everyday, but I don’t worry about getting killed whenever I get in a car. If you don’t deal drugs, engage in criminal activities, live with a violent family member, and avoid certain neighborhoods - and that includes the vast majority of us - I think you’re pretty safe in the US (or in Russia).
@@greble11You could say the same about South Africa, we also don't move around worried about being murdered, yes crime is there but most people who end up being murdered are engaged in criminal activities.
CV,
Thank you. This was really insightful and well rounded. Well done.
People will be blown away if they see what 300000 USD can buy them in the Joburg housing market. Joburg has around 70 golf courses, hundreds of padel courts and other sporting facilities, and arguably the best weather in the world!
Imagine what all the golf course land could be used for instead. We don’t need that many, they only benefit the elite.
Nairobi has the best weather in the world. Only problem the government is failing the city.
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Amen!
One day I want to visit South Africa and see it myself 🇮🇪💙🇿🇦
Joburg is not collapsing at anytime. Very slow to rise but it will, sadly maybe not in my lifetime. But I'm positive. Oh and thanks for this beautiful and well narrated documentary. ❤
Appreciate it!
Another outstanding and honest video. Thank you. Keep them coming!!❤
The best video to show Joburg. Thank you.
And no day off was taken to show you guys this work of art. Slava gave it all. 😊
Nice, balanced view of Johannesburg.
Thanks for watching. I tried to be fair.
A very good video. I can see you tried to give a balanced view but I feel you tried too hard to emphasize the good side. As a Joburgers born and bred, and still living here, we see a different side, a city in decline, with failing infrastructure and uncaring municipalities unwilling to repair, maintain or improve the state of the city.
Yes, there are wonderful parts, but life in Joburg is definitely not all parks, mansions and expensive shopping areas. There was too much importance placed on the super wealthy areas.
Please don't leave out places like Alexandra. It's oart of the fabric too. Also please include ordinary suburbs where people struggle to get throughnday by day. And also please take into account the poverty that forces many to live in shacks in informal settlements, and dont forget the homeless living on the streets, and iften also in those green parks
@@ferdi5407 its too big to cover. I think he did well given the resources he has. And showed the two extremes which does show that there are ppl that live in the middle of both worlds within JHB
@@ferdi5407So your video would have emphasised the bad, some people are glass half full sort of people unlike you who seems to be the opposite.
@realcoolvision
This is a beautiful video about our lovely city. Thanks Slava.
Hard work right here.
Hey man. I love you videos. I have been a subscriber of RussianPlus for years! Welcome to my city! Hope you have a great time while you're here.
Outstanding video. I am from New Zealand but have spent a lot of time in Johannesburg. I believe that the greater southern Africa region south of Congo is the world's next big boom zone. Johannesburg will be its commercial capital like New York is for the USA. Johannesburg is like an awkward somewhat juvenile delinquent teenager that will blossom in to a truly great grown up city of exceptional potential.
Beautifully said! Thank you
If we remove the kleptomaniac politicians we are moving
Yeah, most of the people in Hillbrow and the artists in Maboneng aren't even South Africans but come from other countries in Africa.
The thing is Johannesburg already was a booming economic hub back in the day. I’d argue it already went through its grown up faze and now it’s like an old man limping along till he kicks it
@@yourfriendlyneighbourhoods8202 Interesting perspective. Perhaps CBD Johannesburg had its boom period when it sat on top of a gold mine, but the money and vibrancy moved out to the Northern suburbs, Sandton area, Melrose, Rosebank, etc. I own property in Modderfontein, it is beautiful there around the reserve. World class.
Thanks for making this wonderful, balanced video. 10/10
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
7:35 Diego Maradona's handwriting: "with all my affection and admiration to Mr Mandela".
Oh man I miss the ReaVaya , lol never thought I'd miss the Joburg public bus transit , but I guess it was that good , could go around all over Joburg with those buses , Joburg is really amazing if you know all the right places to go to and the places to avoid , you'll have a blast there
I love your videos, it feels like im there with you learning as well
I" ve Realized & Recognized CoolVision Content just Extraordinary but JOZI Videography indeed Topnotch also Spectacular!! Keep keep it Up.🤞👏👏👏👏👏😃😃😃😃
Appreciate the support!
Angola should be your next visit, we waiting, but SA is 🔥
yes SA is fire , beautiful country, we also love Angola❤
Your content is off the charts as usual well done. I get emotional when the name of my grear leader Nelson Mandela is mentioned. He was the only true leader South Africa had as for the rest of the rest of the leaders, the less saud the better.
Insanely entertaining and informative video! In all my years living right next to JHB, you showed so much more in literally less than an hour haha. Keep up with the good work♥
This is a very balanced view of the city, thank you for this video
JUST FYI. About 70 or 80% or people in CBD are foreigners, even the people you interviewed there majority are foreigners from other African countries.
Korrek, exactly
Absolutely loved this! Too often, the bad side of Johannesburg is shown and ragged on but here you showed Johannesburg as a whole. You showed its true nature and its people. Johannesburg is like any city, it has its good and bad sides. Johannesburg is a beautiful city with so much promise and potential. It's just up to us to make sure it reaches that potential. From someone born and raised in Pretoria, I will always root for Joburg.
i live in roodepoort and i must say that jozi is the best city in the best country in the world.thanks for the awesome videos
Still need a lot to do if we want to be compared with many Asian and westerner cities.
This guys channel is excellent. He's very easy to understand.
Love your content man, you should come to Kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪 in East Africa
You'll love it, more sore Nairobi the Capital
Why will he love Nairobi more? It’s a filthy disorganized city 😂shame on you for burying your head in the sand. Clean up then we can invite people smh
@@taxxpressusa isn't Nairobi the pearl of Africa. Filled with nature and green lust
@@jamesboth3785Green city under the sky i love it, but for now the focus is on Joburg 🎉🎉🎉
@taxxpressusa you can say all you want, but I still love my city and my country, Nairobi is a very organized city, cleanliness is still what we are still trying to manage,and we'll get there in no time😊
@@Lexi_yann haha “get there in no time” and when is that? It’s been filthy for 30 years
Wow, a good balanced video.
Most westerners love to do poverty tourism to show only the bad parts, but you showed it all, the good and the bad.
He is the realist! Nothing else. What you see is what you get!
A promising future, love the city.
Indeed💯
Pretty brave going into Hillbrow, that used to be a very trendy neighbourhood in the 80's. Incredible video about my hometown that I haven't been back to see in a few years.
Hillbrow is totally fine to go if you know the key people that can take you around.
If you need someone to organise you some illicit stuff (anything) just call Musa the naija otherwise it's just filthy streets, vandalized street lights, robots and high jacked buildings. 😂😂😂
Thank you Slava for this very beautiful video. It was really interesting to know South Africa better. Greetings from Italy and Happy New Year 2025 ⭐️💕🍀
South Africa has so much potential. Johannesburgh needs to get rid of those abandoned buildings and regenerate its poorer neighborhoods. A city its size, needs robust public transportation. SA needs a solid and transparent management. Great video !!
Thanks for the positive outlook!
Joburg isn't collapsing any time soon!
A great video coverage 👍
Thanks for watching. Joburg is a tough city, but a resilient one!
Your previous video on whole South africa was good too.❤
Thank you, I appreciate the support!
Mr. Salva: Thanks you so much for this remarkable video today’s from Johannesburg, South Africa this week to shows those amazing places on the streets in great joy.I am hoping you are planning to visit Cape Town, South Africa next week to releases some great videos in 2025❤❤❤❤
The part of the hijacked building was said but impressed by the spirit of the guy you interviewed
As a kid, Hillbrow was amazing! It was the Manhattan of Africa, safe and full of immigrants with great restaurants, night life. Sad to see how it has been destroyed.
Probably overseas running away from the problems u created. Group Areas Act. I graduated from Wits in 1994, as students we knew very well after 7pm u had to leave Hillbrow bcos were going to be assaulted or even killed by racists white people. STFU and stay were u are.
And you yourself left your country to America and wonder why things have changed
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I like Sweet Potato's paintings! Colourfully beautiful! 😍 Thank you for sharing, Slava. 👍🎉🎄🇷🇺 Informative. Interesting, South Africa.
Hopefully, South African governments will do concrete positive developments to their poor black communities and peoples. 🙏💕
waiting for Cape town video Slava. Great work once again.
Thanks. Cape Town coming soon. I'm working on it.
Can’t wait💯
one more amazing video, thank you a lot.
That brother who showed the abandoned building...it breaks my heart that such a well versed brother is in a situation like that. He sounds like he attended a Model C school(white school) for him to end up in such is heartbreaking.Actually, the brother you spoke to at Ghandi Square as well.
Wow Man. ❤
What beautiful program.❤ I love it.❤
Share and share more!
Thank you for all this effort! Incredible video about our city! I’ve actually seen more through your lens, than I have with my own eyes.
Surprisingly educational too! Even for a person who’s lived here 23 years now.
Excellent balanced view, I really appreciate that. We often get film makers portraying a bias view, to support their narrative. Next time you're in town, DM me and we go an a bike ride, off the beaten track. 😀 .
Appreciate you watching, I will!
loved it!!
Which h part?
I moved to JHB at the age of 21 for the opportunities. Built a career, met my wife and lived there for 18 years and loved it. Now I've moved to the Western Cape. Over the last few years the mismanagement of Johannesburg has been extreme and now there are water, electricity, infrastructure, pot hole etc etc issues. My investments there have hardly grown. It's very sad. Glad to have lived there and sad to see how it has declined.
Crazy to think there were once economic opportunities in JHB attractive to even a Brit (I assume. Are you?)
@kwameoluwasomi No, I'm South African
Thanks!
Welcome!
Thank You for highlighting the city l fell in love with in a balanced way. It gets a bad rep, but from my first time being in it I’ve
Loved it and all its people.
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Mr. Salva: Happy New Year to you this week in Johannesburg, South Africa to shows those amazing places in January of 2025❤❤❤I really Love to watches your great video from 2024-2025❤❤❤
I think RUclips is not recommending South Africa related videos to people. Very good videos about SA, but very few views.
We'll get there. Sometimes it takes time :)
Let's change that and all share!
Johannesburg isn't that bad. Not that good either, but not as bad as purported (or not everywhere at least).
People on the ground know the media always exaggerates. If the public only saw the positivity media will be forced to change the narrative.
Joburg ticks all the boxes of what a great city is supposed to be, except for one, maintenance. People around the world already love our city for what is, now just imagine if we just maintained our city well, we would have global cities running for their money honestly.❤😢
Yes,it lacks maintenance.
Illegal connections of water ,electricity and stealing of newly installed stuff that's gonna b hard to maintain. Your point still valid though
crazy how you leave out crime!
It depends on you definition of a great city? I assume great cities have a comprehensive public transportation system, a caring and competent administration, well maintained and affordable utilities and services, affordable housing, a clean and healthy environment, safety and employment opportunities for its residents...do the above mentioned characteristic make a great city ?
Excellent work as usual
Most of the people who moved into Hillbrow and the artists in Maboneng aren't even South Africans but come from other countries in Africa.
That's who lives in the hijacked buildings as was seen in the Alberts Street fire 35:02
Yep, all of those artists interviewed were foreigners. At this point, There’s no place in South Africa that doesn’t have illegals. I live in Boksburg and they’re everywhere here. I see them all over East Rand, West Rand, Joburg South, Joburg North etc.
@@GrootmanSiphowe need to do content on that side 😂
@@LivinginSAtv Love your content bro, that’s how I found out about this channel. Thank you 🙏 although I must say Boksburg doesn’t have much to do. It’s just a place for people to live and go to work. I think Bedfordview, Greenstone and Modderfontein are the best representations for the East Rand as a whole.
2:28 so weird how people stand in line like that for the bus
Another great video, Slava! I've been to South Africa myself (in 2004, was there for one year), and I have to admit that it has changed a lot. Hillboro was a place with a questionable reputation back then, but I do see big improvements in the city. When I was there, I could get along better with the black population, because the whites were still quite rough and racist in their way of dealing with the blacks. I remember that I regularly took the train from Durban to Umkomaas. Those trains were only used by the blacks and the whites could not understand that I, as a white foreigner, took the "dangerous" train. I never had anything for the black population there. I had the feeling that I was better with them, because of my attitude towards them. Mind you, there were a lot more positive whites back then, but still in the minority.
Thank you so much Cool Vision. ❤❤❤❤
Great and insightful video.
man, sweet potato was geeking, lovely guy
Very interesting video. Great job 👍🏽
With Loadshedding subsiding, that Londoner made a brilliant bet on Johburg, and I'm strongly considering making my own bet while I still can. That city isn't going anywhere.
Born and Raised in Jozi we have been through a lot as a country, i believe we will be great all we need is unity financial freedom job opportunities for everyone. The best country in the world i really love my South Africa 🇿🇦......
Unfortunately we will continue to go through a lot if people continue to support ANC, AFF and MK.
Great patriotic outlook! Let's work for that!
What a balanced video. Keep it up
We are with you.
Thanks! Appreciate the support.
Thank You ..God Bless !!! 🙂
His content is extremely interesting
Even I watched the video twice. There are so many great details in it.
Public transport are mostly minibuses or uber, why you need a car?
The Argentinian 🇦🇷 soccer jersey was signed and gifted by the great Diego Maradona.
So cool ❤
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Appreciate you watching!
Congratulations to you for your amazing video today’s from Johannesburg, South Africa 2025❤❤❤
Great content! Glad the algo suggested the vid haha
Your algorithm tells us you see great quality content!😊
Amazing country
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Meh, daily power outages are where I draw the line, myself. I mean, unless I was going camping in the wilderness or something.
what outages are you referring?
Power outrages where🤔 This is Joburg not Lagos.
Daily outages are history
Haven’t had outages for a year
@@southafricangoat883thanks for your real story
@@southafricangoat883 Thanks! Now I know. Forgive my ignorance, and congratulations 🎉 I hope things keep getting better.
Make a detailed video on cape town also
Yes, it’s coming. But first the farm video.
Yes, it’s coming. But first the farm video.
Definitely a promising future!!
Most definitely 💯
Thank you for this showcase