I'm a South African and I think you gave a really true picture of our beautiful country - the good / the bad and the ugly. It was very balanced and well researched. Great job! There is still no other country I would like to live in though. Please come back and visit us again.
@KermitGTT go watch the video just from the beginning a lie, since when are Coloured people khoi, you can also tell from the things that he was saying that he is pushing a propaganda
Normally I wouldn't be bothered but this has been one of the most balanced and true videos I have seen in a while. Many more +and - to that place. Well done!
A much awaited vlog from you Sasha. I wouldn't even call it a vlog, it's a complete TV documentary made by one person. The effort you put into editing doesn't go unnoticed. Please keep it up the great work.
You're definitely not a hit-and-run vlogger. You took your time explaining the nuances, history, population dynamics, SA cuisine, diverse landscapes, vibrant cities as well as the inequality. Well done! Siyabonga 🙏🏾
@siphamandlamkhize9766 Yeah he didn't get some things 100% correct, but he definitely put in a lot of time and effort into this video, which still left me impressed. I don't think short form youtube videos should be long documentaries. Please share a link/name of a youtube vlog on SA that is better put together and longer than this one, I'd like an opportunity to learn from you.🙏🏾
@@phandapanda9644 check documentaries made by black people or rather visit the country to get the true information not rely on what the minorities are saying
I was very surprised to see what it looks like in downtown Johannesburg as this was one of those places you avoided at all costs. I myself couldn't believe what I saw. Everything in your video was excellent: the points of interest and prime places (also the dodgy places), the beautiful views, the trails, and the delightful relaxation spots for tourists or just local vacationers, your descriptions... This is what one can expect from great drone coverage (videography) and someone who has done his homework well. An excellent production 10/10.
This is an excellent, well-made documentary about today's South Africa. Kudos to the producers, who were very honest and open about all realities in SA today. Congratulations!
Thanks for the well balanced and detailed coverage of each city. One thing that stood out from peoples opinion was how warm hearted and open the people are.✌
@@LivinginSAtv my apologies, I just want to point out that the elephant pictured in the video thumbnail is not a South African elephant, but actually an Asian one.
Are you the one who gave him the false information about Khoisan being coloured? How can the original person with no mixed DNA be called colored, make it make sense?
This is an awesome video on SA. As a South African, I can honestly say this video is extremely fair and accurate. Thank you A few knit pointing facts: 1. The San people were first in SA . The Khoi-Khoi and San people are different, and they are not coloured people 2 Initially, there were 11 official languages and subsequently Sign language was added to make it 12 languages 3 Tortoises are found in the Kruger Park (turtles are marine living, while tortoises are a land species and terrapin live in fresh water). 4 Visit L'Agulus which is the further most point in Southern Africa where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. (Cape point is NOT the Southerrn most point of Africa) 5 SAfricans are known for their hospitality and friendliness. Sadly, there is a lot of crime, so you have to becareful who you befriend. Thank you for a well balanced video.
@@realcoolvision who gave you the false information about Khoisan being coloured? How can the original people with no mixed DNA be called colored, make it make sense? Colored means of mixed race. Please verify the information before you publish them.
@@realcoolvision Don't call Europeans as Explorer's in Africa.. if you do so then modern immigration to Britain, North America, Australia and Europe from the Indian Subcontinent is also an exploration..
This is the best marketing South Africa can ever get. I have never seen such great documentary of this country. Thank you. Nobody made a better documentary then this one. Think you. Anneke Jo'burg
@@lewe666 Coloured term does not only refer to Cape Coloureds only. I understand you from Cape Town, and you probably have no clue what's happening in other province , there are Coloureds in other province that have no khoi DNA
As an American, who has been visiting SA for the past 20 years, South Africa is the greatest country ever. However, they are letting the gangsterism get out of control, and ruin their country
We fight Them Western Media, Africa and Some Black American calls us Xenophobic.Go Figure.Now you are ALL Waking UP. It is THE Invasion of the illegal Impoverished AFRICA /Asia like Zimbabweans and Neighbouring Countries that Exacebate Crime do not Forget West Africans with their Drugs/Human Smuggliing/identity theft and a lot More.
As a South African travel vlogger, I want to thank you for this video showcasing our country in the manner you did. We get a lot of negative publicity in the wider media so this is refreshing to see. The magic of South Africa gets even better outside the cities - the small towns and villages in the countryside and along the coast. Safe travels!
A great insightful and honest video about SA. I really dislike when people overlook the crime that takes place across SA. I love your honesty and your videos. SA is on my bucket list. Hopefully things will improve by the time I event go for a visit
The way you went to an entire location that took hours and put it in for just a few seconds led to a Bam Bam Bam! of awesome stuff to see and do. You showed the true South Africa I thought was only crime. Thank you. You're best vlog to date.. I looked back and it had been 30 mins and felt like 3. So, much, awesomeness.
Never heard Durban called remote. It is one of our biggest cities and can easily be reached by car in a few hours from Johannesburg and of course by plane. It also has a massive port.
The city centre of Durban I would stay away from to be completely honest with you, but the outer parts of Durban like Umhlanga and Hillcrest and then moving North to Ballito those places are lovely and then of course our beautiful Drakensberg Mountains and The Midlands, absolutely stunning there.
@@Tanya-f3nthis narrative is annoying and often comes from those who rarely visit Durban! The beachfront is amazing and I'd certainly recommend anyone coming to KZN visit it. Take a walk, a cycle or skateboard along it. Have a meal at the many restaurants and maybe pop into uShaka Marine World. Then there is the Florida Road area that was touched on and the Botanic Gardens.
Fantastic video. As a former South African, I really enjoyed this video. It was nice seeing familiar places. Some have changed, and some have remained the same. I'm glad that I had the opportunity to live there for 20 years. Greatest days of my life.
Very good video. Balanced content and a funny line at 45:46 "In South African English they have their own local words like bakkie meaning a pickup truck, a robot means street light and if someone asks you for a cool drink that means they want some money from you." Hilarious😆
This video is the best overall introduction to South Africa I've ever seen. Thank you for making it and please make more videos on South Africa. BTW, does anyone know what the music playing at the end of the video is?
The best documentary I have seen on South Africa. The level of research and coverage is outstanding. Every aspect of it was brilliant and unbiased. A truly sterling job and I am pleased that you came to visit our beautiful and vibrant shores. It made me even more proud to be a South African than I already am. I read many of the previous comments and agree with every one of them, unfortunately, but true, including those on the levels of crime. Mervyn Nel - South African author.
My parents lived in Ponty Towers many years ago when i was a baby. Thanks for this video, you truelly do show the reality of our country. Many others have tried to portray our country and failed. "Pub crawl the wine farms" 🥰
Khoisan aren't Coloured. They still exist as Khoisan. They became mostly assimilated with both black and coloured people but they still exist as an individual ethnicity
Great video, I agree durban, has an endless summer and is an amazing place to enjoy the warm ocean. When you back should to more of Kwazulu Natal it is a special jewel of the world
I'm retired at 47, This video here reminds me of my transformation from a nobody to having over 65,000 biweekly profit, a honest partner and a good daughter full of love ❤
I can still remember the exact feeling on my biggest payday in the market. Imagine taking home $407k just from 12k initial deposit. For the newbies I'll encourage anyone to embrace copytrade as the best approach especially when you're a newbie
@realcoolvision nice video, but when you visit another country, please do in debt research first. It's very easy to understand why SA has so much crime. It will get worse as time goes on because the majority of people in the country will remain at the bottom of the pyramid. And the minority people who created the problem will always remain at the top. That's the honest truth.
I'm sooo glad that a foreign white person was able to move around Joburg CBD, especially some of the not so nice parts(and you were safe). You even explored Soweto, my birth place...awesome. To help you integrate better, let me help you say Steyn, the Mzansi way. You must pronounce it like you would 'stain'.❤
KHOISAN..are NOT Coloured people...Also being Khoe and being San/Abathwa are two totally different African groups ..one is a hunter gatherer and the other is pastoralist..Also they didnt like each other because Abathwa/San use to steal/hunt cattle from the Khoe..
So i decided to give this video a second chance after realising it was made by one of my favourite RUclips travel vloggers. Apart from having taken issue with a single comment in an earlier post, I found this to be one of the most impressive travel vlog videos of my country, if not the best one you’ll find anywhere on the internet (well done 👍🏻) I first came across your channel many years ago shortly after spending an entire summer in Russia and watching your videos often felt for me like retracing my steps in the various cities. Respect to Adam for taking you to Cosy Corner and for inviting you to his home for a braai. Once again, you did an excellent job on showcasing South Africa - much respect ✊🏼
Wow I'm so impressed with your tour, as a South African we get sick of the usual vitriol that is spewed out by so many who come here, Thank you this has really been a pleasure to watch, I reckon the SA government will do well to use your video for tourism, this is real and accurate. Bless you
Hey Slava, I just had to reach out and tell you how much I love your videos! Your storytelling skills are incredible, and you have a way of making every subject so interesting and easy to understand. It's clear that you put your heart and soul into your work, and that's what makes your videos such a joy to watch. One of the things I admire about you is your warm and friendly personality, which really shines through in each video. You have a gift for connecting with people, and it's no surprise that so many people love chatting with you on camera. Thank you for sharing your talent and passion with us, Slava. Your videos never fail to brighten my day, and I always look forward to seeing more of your amazing content. Keep up the great work, and I can't wait to see what you'll create next!
Thank you, thank you😊 what a wonderful wonderful comment. I was worried this video came out a little bit negative. And that’s not something I’m going for. I have more videos from South Africa coming and I’ll try to balance the positive and negative.
@@realcoolvision No worries! By featuring both the upscale areas and the more challenging parts of the country, you give us a more authentic and well-rounded understanding of what life is really like there. It's refreshing to see a more realistic portrayal of the country, and I think it makes your videos much more relatable and interesting to watch.
I enjoyed that you covered my two homes - Durban and Pretoria. Usually these kinds of videos only cover JHB and CPT. Durban is an amazing place to visit.
Alvaro here 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥I have been waiting for this banger hope you didn’t forget me 😂😂😂it was nice seeing you 😂🔥🔥thanks for sharing with the guys all this rich history
ABSOLUTELY NO SOUTH AFRICAN CAN OR WILL FAULT YOU!!! You were unbiased, interacted with locals (who trusted you enough into their home), knew our history and not once did you make snotty comments. It was absolutely brilliant! I'll subscribe and refer to your videos on my next travels.
Thanks!! Interesting seeing my home country from a different perspective. Yes, Joburg CBD is completely broken and we battled to sell my parent's house last year in an old Johannesburg suburb close to the CBD. The architect designed the Union Buildings in your Pretoria segment. Unfortunately there is no maintenance and infrastructure is crumbling. Corruption is endemic. But, glad you made the trip! I don't live there anymore, but it will always be home and Africa never leaves one. Did your wife and daughter go with you?
What is there to be objective about? How can you live in Africa but you don’t want to live with Africans? Go back to Europe then, that’s where we belong anyway.
Hi . I also agree that this is the good marketing for South Africa. I am a South African living between Johannesburg and East London. I have been to all the places in the video except Mpumalanga. You presented South Africa well. There is hope in this country but it is messed up by politicians, black and white regardless of their political ideologies.
Great video! Well thought and unbiased, honest view of SA. Haven’t seen a video like this on YT. I won’t be skipping ads and I hope others watching will do the same ❤🇿🇦
Thank you very much Slava for this fantastic and professional video. You are a great youtuber! South Africa is really a country with many contrasts, but its beauty is undoubtedely something special. I wish you Happy New Year 2025 full of everything you wish ⭐️ 💕 🎄
He says about part of Cape Town, that there is "a heavy security presence, therefore safety is not a concern." That implies that WITHOUT a heavy security presence, safety IS a concern.
SA doesn't have domestic terrorist attacks and Muslims, Christians etc live in harmony. Also, the crime is due to poverty but we never have shooters taking machine guns unto schools or malls. Even the traffic police will never randomly shoot or body slam you for no reason. So there are different levels of safety in comparison with the US for example
South Africa is a land of contrasts and wonders-where vibrant cities meet breathtaking landscapes, rich culture thrives, and every corner offers a new adventure. Truly a bucket-list destination ❤️🇧🇩
I'm American and have fallowed SA practicly all my adult life ,always wanted to visit or maybe even live in SA and I must admit that in the last few years the press has been so negative that I had given up on that desire. So I want to thank you for your positive and detailed report and for changing my opinion about SA.
Very informative. My wife who lived there would like it. Check out Ecuador in a future trip, it has crime but it's a bit safer than S.A. I can give you tips and who to meet if you should decide to go. All the best, Craig
@sekatimangena2671 the khoi and Sans are not Coloureds, black people lived with khoi and Sans people for centuries before whites came , u clearly were not listening to the video, and u failed to pick it's intentions from the beginning
For those wondering, the reason that the Western Cape generally looks better than the rest of South Africa, is due to the Democratic Alliance (political party) running the province as opposed to the ANC (political party) ruling the rest of South Africa. The Western Cape once looked like the rest of South Africa because they were also under the ANC rule until they realised the ANC’s incompetence and elected the DA in 2006. In that space of time, the Western Cape has become the best run province in South Africa.
Australia, New Zealand & South Africa 🤜🤛❤️ I’ve noticed that too, I remember watching a drive video of Sydney and I thought it was structured much like the developed parts of South Africa. Sydney really looks and feels like Johannesburg North, especially a neighbourhood called Waterfall. If I’m watching a video that has an Aussie or a New Zealander speak I go “Oh this person’s South African” for a few seconds before I realise that they’re not. 😄
Yea we can all complain about crime and corruption, but the fact that most educated and wealthy ZA citizens choose to stay here instead of immigrating tells its own story.
I'm a South African and I think you gave a really true picture of our beautiful country - the good / the bad and the ugly. It was very balanced and well researched. Great job! There is still no other country I would like to live in though. Please come back and visit us again.
No , he lied too
@@siphamandlamkhize9766 So what did he lie about?
@KermitGTT go watch the video just from the beginning a lie, since when are Coloured people khoi, you can also tell from the things that he was saying that he is pushing a propaganda
I fully agree with your comment
@@siphamandlamkhize9766He said kidnapping gangs target tourists, any examples?
Normally I wouldn't be bothered but this has been one of the most balanced and true videos I have seen in a while.
Many more +and - to that place.
Well done!
You are lying this is not entirely true, it's either you skipped and never watched it all
@@siphamandlamkhize9766 What is upsetting you, Sipha?
@@spervuurproduksies the lies being told, the probaganda that's being pushed
A much awaited vlog from you Sasha. I wouldn't even call it a vlog, it's a complete TV documentary made by one person. The effort you put into editing doesn't go unnoticed. Please keep it up the great work.
You're definitely not a hit-and-run vlogger. You took your time explaining the nuances, history, population dynamics, SA cuisine, diverse landscapes, vibrant cities as well as the inequality. Well done! Siyabonga 🙏🏾
@@phandapanda9644 no he did not take his time , in there beginning there are so many wrong things he said , and he did not give enough info about SA
@siphamandlamkhize9766 Yeah he didn't get some things 100% correct, but he definitely put in a lot of time and effort into this video, which still left me impressed. I don't think short form youtube videos should be long documentaries. Please share a link/name of a youtube vlog on SA that is better put together and longer than this one, I'd like an opportunity to learn from you.🙏🏾
@@phandapanda9644 check documentaries made by black people or rather visit the country to get the true information not rely on what the minorities are saying
I was very surprised to see what it looks like in downtown Johannesburg as this was one of those places you avoided at all costs. I myself couldn't believe what I saw.
Everything in your video was excellent: the points of interest and prime places (also the dodgy places), the beautiful views, the trails, and the delightful relaxation spots for tourists or just local vacationers, your descriptions... This is what one can expect from great drone coverage (videography) and someone who has done his homework well. An excellent production 10/10.
This is an excellent, well-made documentary about today's South Africa. Kudos to the producers, who were very honest and open about all realities in SA today. Congratulations!
Thanks for the well balanced and detailed coverage of each city. One thing that stood out from peoples opinion was how warm hearted and open the people are.✌
Proud to have been part of this project!❤
Couldn't you at least get the elephant species right? That's an Indian elephant on the thumbnail!?
@@loksterization?
@@LivinginSAtv my apologies, I just want to point out that the elephant pictured in the video thumbnail is not a South African elephant, but actually an Asian one.
🔥🔥🔥you must be the biggest chef created congrats 🎊🍾🎉🎈
Are you the one who gave him the false information about Khoisan being coloured? How can the original person with no mixed DNA be called colored, make it make sense?
This is an awesome video on SA. As a South African, I can honestly say this video is extremely fair and accurate. Thank you
A few knit pointing facts:
1. The San people were first in SA . The Khoi-Khoi and San people are different, and they are not coloured people
2 Initially, there were 11 official languages and subsequently Sign language was added to make it 12 languages
3 Tortoises are found in the Kruger Park (turtles are marine living, while tortoises are a land species and terrapin live in fresh water).
4 Visit L'Agulus which is the further most point in Southern Africa where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. (Cape point is NOT the Southerrn most point of Africa)
5 SAfricans are known for their hospitality and friendliness. Sadly, there is a lot of crime, so you have to becareful who you befriend.
Thank you for a well balanced video.
Nobody does better travel vlogs than this guy. And this one might be his best yet. Spectacular work.
I didn't want it to end...this by far the best vlog I've watched.
Thank you, I appreciate it.
Probably you didn't wach others
@@realcoolvision who gave you the false information about Khoisan being coloured? How can the original people with no mixed DNA be called colored, make it make sense? Colored means of mixed race. Please verify the information before you publish them.
@@realcoolvision Don't call Europeans as Explorer's in Africa.. if you do so then modern immigration to Britain, North America, Australia and Europe from the Indian Subcontinent is also an exploration..
Beautifully-honest account on the state of South Africa my beloved country! No bias or pretentiousness. Well done for yet another great video! 🙏🙏
Appreciate the kind words, it means a lot.
Weldone 🇿🇦@@realcoolvision
This is the best marketing South Africa can ever get. I have never seen such great documentary of this country. Thank you. Nobody made a better documentary then this one. Think you. Anneke Jo'burg
Happy New Year.
for us down in the western cape its nice to see there are people up in joburg actually interested in fixing it
The worst video by far. This is a propaganda video. It is full of lies. We see the Europeans trying to spin a lie using the Khoisan.
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That is master all videos are organised
A very good representation of South Africa, from a Saffa now living in Sweden. Well done .
How is it good when he is lying? How are Coloureds khoi and Sans ? Are you sure you are a South African ?
@@siphamandlamkhize9766 Cape coloureds can trace heritage from many different races, including Khoi.
@@lewe666 Coloured term does not only refer to Cape Coloureds only. I understand you from Cape Town, and you probably have no clue what's happening in other province , there are Coloureds in other province that have no khoi DNA
You had a whole bowl of stupid for breakfast didnt you @@siphamandlamkhize9766
I am happy you starting a new year videos with my country 🇿🇦
I am surprised to see such a beautiful place, South Africa wow! would like to visit soon
As an American, who has been visiting SA for the past 20 years, South Africa is the greatest country ever. However, they are letting the gangsterism get out of control, and ruin their country
We fight Them Western Media, Africa and Some Black American calls us Xenophobic.Go Figure.Now you are ALL Waking UP. It is THE Invasion of the illegal Impoverished AFRICA /Asia like Zimbabweans and Neighbouring Countries that Exacebate Crime do not Forget West Africans with their Drugs/Human Smuggliing/identity theft and a lot More.
It will never ruin the entire country, just like in the States. Appalachian region will not ruin America.
As a South African, the gangsters have been of great concern for years. We need the government to do something!
Do you mean the white collar gangster or the poor local indigenous disenfranchised Africans ?
Greatest in what way??🤣🤣🤣
It’s a shithole..
As a South African travel vlogger, I want to thank you for this video showcasing our country in the manner you did. We get a lot of negative publicity in the wider media so this is refreshing to see. The magic of South Africa gets even better outside the cities - the small towns and villages in the countryside and along the coast. Safe travels!
Too much BLACK CRIME in S. A. The world knows it YULIYA 🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🐻🐻🐻
A great insightful and honest video about SA. I really dislike when people overlook the crime that takes place across SA. I love your honesty and your videos. SA is on my bucket list. Hopefully things will improve by the time I event go for a visit
Always be careful when you are here. Which city do you want to visit?
The way you went to an entire location that took hours and put it in for just a few seconds led to a Bam Bam Bam! of awesome stuff to see and do.
You showed the true South Africa I thought was only crime. Thank you. You're best vlog to date.. I looked back and it had been 30 mins and felt like 3. So, much, awesomeness.
Showcasing the Mpumalanga Province was nothing short of breathtaking for me. Always leaves me in awe
Shhh don't let them know about our province 😂
Who exactly?😂
Durban is so remote but looks well worth visiting!! SA is amazing! I love it!
Never heard Durban called remote. It is one of our biggest cities and can easily be reached by car in a few hours from Johannesburg and of course by plane. It also has a massive port.
Exactly lol@@Louisefenner
The city centre of Durban I would stay away from to be completely honest with you, but the outer parts of Durban like Umhlanga and Hillcrest and then moving North to Ballito those places are lovely and then of course our beautiful Drakensberg Mountains and The Midlands, absolutely stunning there.
@@Tanya-f3nthis narrative is annoying and often comes from those who rarely visit Durban! The beachfront is amazing and I'd certainly recommend anyone coming to KZN visit it. Take a walk, a cycle or skateboard along it. Have a meal at the many restaurants and maybe pop into uShaka Marine World. Then there is the Florida Road area that was touched on and the Botanic Gardens.
One of my most favorite tourism channels, thank you so much for coming to my country 🇿🇦♥️🙏
Fantastic video. As a former South African, I really enjoyed this video. It was nice seeing familiar places. Some have changed, and some have remained the same. I'm glad that I had the opportunity to live there for 20 years. Greatest days of my life.
Me too! Glad to have lived there for 29 years. Also glad I could leave when the crime and corruption got out of hand.
where do you live now? clearly, you miss SA!
@xolisamayaphi9181 I live in the UK. I do miss South Africa a lot.
@dawnf6617 you know you could always come back or visit you welcomed😏
Good riddance to bad rubbish. Don't come back doti
Thanks for this amazing video of South Africa, I live in UMhlanga KwaZulu-Natal and I love it here.
As an South African I really appreciate this CoolVision video about South Africa. I leaned cool and great things to know about my country.
You must be an idiot to not see the probaganda this guy is pushing
Very good video. Balanced content and a funny line at 45:46 "In South African English they have their own local words like bakkie meaning a pickup truck, a robot means street light and if someone asks you for a cool drink that means they want some money from you." Hilarious😆
Robot does not mean street light in SA English. Robot means traffic light.
This video is the best overall introduction to South Africa I've ever seen. Thank you for making it and please make more videos on South Africa. BTW, does anyone know what the music playing at the end of the video is?
Rafiki - Ebo Krdum
Nice one! This is about the most unbiased vlog about SA that I've seen. Hillbrow is so depressing, I used to live there and had a great time.
The best documentary I have seen on South Africa. The level of research and coverage is outstanding. Every aspect of it was brilliant and unbiased. A truly sterling job and I am pleased that you came to visit our beautiful and vibrant shores. It made me even more proud to be a South African than I already am. I read many of the previous comments and agree with every one of them, unfortunately, but true, including those on the levels of crime. Mervyn Nel - South African author.
My parents lived in Ponty Towers many years ago when i was a baby. Thanks for this video, you truelly do show the reality of our country. Many others have tried to portray our country and failed. "Pub crawl the wine farms" 🥰
The building was called Ponte not Ponty thank you
You unpacked South Africa in an amazing way. Thank you sir.
This is by far the best video I've seen on South Africa - and it's all true!
Khoisan aren't Coloured. They still exist as Khoisan. They became mostly assimilated with both black and coloured people but they still exist as an individual ethnicity
Can't you see what he is doing here ? 😂😂
I have been waiting 4 months for this video thank you for visiting !
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Great video, I agree durban,
has an endless summer and is an amazing place to enjoy the warm
ocean. When you back should to more of Kwazulu Natal it is a special jewel of the world
I'm retired at 47, This video here reminds me of my transformation from a nobody to having over 65,000 biweekly profit, a honest partner and a good daughter full of love ❤
I can still remember the exact feeling on my biggest payday in the market. Imagine taking home $407k just from 12k initial deposit. For the newbies I'll encourage anyone to embrace copytrade as the best approach especially when you're a newbie
🙏*12k to 407k is significant increase. My first copytrade wasn't profitable. Please share who you copytrade *
I'm highly inspired. Please spill some sugar about the bi-weekly stuff you mentioned
I only copytrade one manager
"He's mostly on the telegrams with his ID Below
Blown away by how well you captured the country! An absolutely amazing job!
4:25 😂 "don't worry, your camera's safe". Thanks for informing me
😁 glad he had no plans to take it from me. Appreciate his honesty 😂
@@realcoolvision😂😂😂
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He's the most well-spoken homeless man I've seen in a while
@realcoolvision nice video, but when you visit another country, please do in debt research first. It's very easy to understand why SA has so much crime. It will get worse as time goes on because the majority of people in the country will remain at the bottom of the pyramid. And the minority people who created the problem will always remain at the top. That's the honest truth.
I'm sooo glad that a foreign white person was able to move around Joburg CBD, especially some of the not so nice parts(and you were safe). You even explored Soweto, my birth place...awesome. To help you integrate better, let me help you say Steyn, the Mzansi way. You must pronounce it like you would 'stain'.❤
KHOISAN..are NOT Coloured people...Also being Khoe and being San/Abathwa are two totally different African groups ..one is a hunter gatherer and the other is pastoralist..Also they didnt like each other because Abathwa/San use to steal/hunt cattle from the Khoe..
This is one of the most if not the most beautiful country in the world!
Very good video. Thank you so much. I am proudly South African
Personally the most beautiful and diverse country in Africa. It is a shame that crime and decades of mismanagement are ruining it
So i decided to give this video a second chance after realising it was made by one of my favourite RUclips travel vloggers. Apart from having taken issue with a single comment in an earlier post, I found this to be one of the most impressive travel vlog videos of my country, if not the best one you’ll find anywhere on the internet (well done 👍🏻) I first came across your channel many years ago shortly after spending an entire summer in Russia and watching your videos often felt for me like retracing my steps in the various cities. Respect to Adam for taking you to Cosy Corner and for inviting you to his home for a braai. Once again, you did an excellent job on showcasing South Africa - much respect ✊🏼
Thank you, I appreciate your kind words and I’m glad you enjoyed it.
You got majorly lucky with the weather in Cape Town boet!
Hi Slava, I really enjoyed the whole video, you are just a genius portraying every aspect of a country, and I can't wait for your next travel.😊
Wow I'm so impressed with your tour, as a South African we get sick of the usual vitriol that is spewed out by so many who come here, Thank you this has really been a pleasure to watch, I reckon the SA government will do well to use your video for tourism, this is real and accurate. Bless you
The only problem is that the SA government will expect you to pay THEM to use your video.
@@Rob-t4z7x😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I'm a Capetonian, and this is one of the best videos I've seen on South Africa. Nice work man.
If not thee best💯
Hey Slava, I just had to reach out and tell you how much I love your videos! Your storytelling skills are incredible, and you have a way of making every subject so interesting and easy to understand. It's clear that you put your heart and soul into your work, and that's what makes your videos such a joy to watch.
One of the things I admire about you is your warm and friendly personality, which really shines through in each video. You have a gift for connecting with people, and it's no surprise that so many people love chatting with you on camera.
Thank you for sharing your talent and passion with us, Slava. Your videos never fail to brighten my day, and I always look forward to seeing more of your amazing content. Keep up the great work, and I can't wait to see what you'll create next!
Thank you, thank you😊 what a wonderful wonderful comment. I was worried this video came out a little bit negative. And that’s not something I’m going for. I have more videos from South Africa coming and I’ll try to balance the positive and negative.
@@realcoolvision No worries! By featuring both the upscale areas and the more challenging parts of the country, you give us a more authentic and well-rounded understanding of what life is really like there. It's refreshing to see a more realistic portrayal of the country, and I think it makes your videos much more relatable and interesting to watch.
I enjoyed that you covered my two homes - Durban and Pretoria. Usually these kinds of videos only cover JHB and CPT. Durban is an amazing place to visit.
Well done, you must come back you hear! If you got the time visit Namibia as well!
Great take about the country! As a South African speaking.
Wow, I had no idea just how beautiful south Africa is, until this video.
Grateful for your perspective Slava, it's the best.
What are your thoughts on the video and South Africa as portrayed here?
For 3 weeks in SA you found most important places and so on point! True stories as well. Great Video
I also want to say a big thank you for this wonderful tour of South Africa 🌍 🌍
Coolvision has never failed when it come to good content keep it man, i din't know South Africa was this beautiful
Nice, what are your thoughts on the video and South After as portrayed here?
Alvaro here 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥I have been waiting for this banger hope you didn’t forget me 😂😂😂it was nice seeing you 😂🔥🔥thanks for sharing with the guys all this rich history
Hey, what’s up Alvaro. I will show much more of you in my Johannesburg video. How are you doing, bro? 😃
@@realcoolvisionbro we love America 🇺🇸
@@realcoolvisionI am good thanks 🙏 no problem but this was a hit 🎉🎉🎉no cap 🧢
How are you doing as well
thank you as we are now living in New Zealand and missing home but we made a choice for a safe living.
But I heard that there's a lot of crime in new Zealand particularly in Auckland, how true that is?
Hlalani lapho ningaphinde nibuye!!
Do the people in Christchurch feel safe?
Tshin😂😂
What a wonderful surprise!? Interesting place South 🇿🇦 Africa.
ABSOLUTELY NO SOUTH AFRICAN CAN OR WILL FAULT YOU!!! You were unbiased, interacted with locals (who trusted you enough into their home), knew our history and not once did you make snotty comments.
It was absolutely brilliant! I'll subscribe and refer to your videos on my next travels.
This beautiful vlog made me to visit beautiful South Africa 🇿🇦,planning some day Thanks 🙏 for this beautiful vlog
You may never want to return home
Soo happy that I featured in your Vlog 🎉
I would LOVE a seperate video about the farm! Excellent video as always 🥳
It's coming. Amazing place full of history
A truly eye-opening, honest and very informative video. Best I`ve seen on SA.
Appreciate that . I have more stuff from South Africa coming. Joburg is next and it’s gonna be very interesting.
This is not an honest video
My favorite youtuber, finally here and welcome to Africa. Visit ZAMBIA as well, BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY AND DEVELOPED👌
Nice, what are your thoughts on the video and South Africa as portrayed here?
Comparing Gandhi Square to Times Square is a big stretch. The two are in no way comparable.
I'm South African and I'm learning so much about my own country here.
Another great informative video. Thanks for uploading ✌
Thanks!! Interesting seeing my home country from a different perspective. Yes, Joburg CBD is completely broken and we battled to sell my parent's house last year in an old Johannesburg suburb close to the CBD. The architect designed the Union Buildings in your Pretoria segment. Unfortunately there is no maintenance and infrastructure is crumbling. Corruption is endemic.
But, glad you made the trip! I don't live there anymore, but it will always be home and Africa never leaves one. Did your wife and daughter go with you?
Great video! I appreciate how you maintained an objective perspective on Orania, unlike many content creators who tend to demonize it.
What is there to be objective about? How can you live in Africa but you don’t want to live with Africans? Go back to Europe then, that’s where we belong anyway.
The best Docu, vlog, etc with full information of our country thank you
Heey!! It's here, been anticipating this since your time with David from Living SA TV.
Appreciate it. It was incredibly difficult to put it all in one video.😂
Hi . I also agree that this is the good marketing for South Africa. I am a South African living between Johannesburg and East London. I have been to all the places in the video except Mpumalanga. You presented South Africa well. There is hope in this country but it is messed up by politicians, black and white regardless of their political ideologies.
Great video! Well thought and unbiased, honest view of SA. Haven’t seen a video like this on YT. I won’t be skipping ads and I hope others watching will do the same ❤🇿🇦
Thank you very much Slava for this fantastic and professional video. You are a great youtuber! South Africa is really a country with many contrasts, but its beauty is undoubtedely something special. I wish you Happy New Year 2025 full of everything you wish ⭐️ 💕 🎄
You are always great, you never disappoint. Story narration and picture quality ❤
Coolvision, your documentary is excellent however please do the affluent Durban Umhlanga area , the Ballito surburb also.👏👏👏
He says about part of Cape Town, that there is "a heavy security presence, therefore safety is not a concern." That implies that WITHOUT a heavy security presence, safety IS a concern.
I have never seen a HEAVY security presence in CT not even on the flats. It's not the war zone often portrayed.
SA doesn't have domestic terrorist attacks and Muslims, Christians etc live in harmony. Also, the crime is due to poverty but we never have shooters taking machine guns unto schools or malls. Even the traffic police will never randomly shoot or body slam you for no reason. So there are different levels of safety in comparison with the US for example
Vyacheslav,
thank you for the inputs and advice. It was knowledgable as was planning a trip to SA.
South Africa is a land of contrasts and wonders-where vibrant cities meet breathtaking landscapes, rich culture thrives, and every corner offers a new adventure. Truly a bucket-list destination ❤️🇧🇩
I'm American and have fallowed SA practicly all my adult life ,always wanted to visit or maybe even live in SA and I must admit that in the last few years the press has been so negative that I had given up on that desire. So I want to thank you for your positive and detailed report and for changing my opinion about SA.
Nice, what are your thought on the video and SA as portrayed here?
Frank. the press has always been negative about SA, but that doesn't stop millions from coming to visit, live and retire here.
Can't say it enough. You're travel videos are top notch. This video was fantastic brother.
Big salute to South Africa from North Africa! 🇿🇦🇲🇦
Yes I would love to see a separate video about this beautiful farm and its history
Been a fan of the channel from Kenya. Great to see you back in Africa
Countries should be sponsoring your videos because there's no better vlogger that's shows a country as simple as you do. Kudos
Very a good production and well rounded. Well done.
Very interesting! Thanks for this informative video!!
Very informative. My wife who lived there would like it. Check out Ecuador in a future trip, it has crime but it's a bit safer than S.A. I can give you tips and who to meet if you should decide to go. All the best, Craig
Cool, what are your thoughts on the video and South Africa as portrayed here?
I was following you on livinginSAtv with David. I was anxiously waiting to watch your documentary....
Bruh... you are the best. I love 🇿🇦Now i wait for Kenya🇰🇪😎.
Please be careful, he lies so much to push his probaganda, he told lies in this documentary why would you trust he won't lie about Kenya ?
@@siphamandlamkhize9766That's not true, its a balanced perspective of SA....
@sekatimangena2671 the khoi and Sans are not Coloureds, black people lived with khoi and Sans people for centuries before whites came , u clearly were not listening to the video, and u failed to pick it's intentions from the beginning
Am so happy that you apload new video ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Brilliant Video...authentic as they come!
For those wondering, the reason that the Western Cape generally looks better than the rest of South Africa, is due to the Democratic Alliance (political party) running the province as opposed to the ANC (political party) ruling the rest of South Africa. The Western Cape once looked like the rest of South Africa because they were also under the ANC rule until they realised the ANC’s incompetence and elected the DA in 2006. In that space of time, the Western Cape has become the best run province in South Africa.
Really then the beautiful town that I live in SA must be in mars after all only DA city exist in SA!
Nothing better for people living in the ghettos of western cape
Clearly it's not best run in the Cape Flats
What about Khayelisha,Cape flats and town ships?
SA is like an Australian long-lost sibling. Everything is so similar. SA has so much potential to be a great nation like Aus but they are losing it
Australia, New Zealand & South Africa 🤜🤛❤️
I’ve noticed that too, I remember watching a drive video of Sydney and I thought it was structured much like the developed parts of South Africa. Sydney really looks and feels like Johannesburg North, especially a neighbourhood called Waterfall.
If I’m watching a video that has an Aussie or a New Zealander speak I go “Oh this person’s South African” for a few seconds before I realise that they’re not. 😄
Eish the potential
Nonsense, nothing is similar at all..
Yea we can all complain about crime and corruption, but the fact that most educated and wealthy ZA citizens choose to stay here instead of immigrating tells its own story.
Never seen that amount of natural scenic beauties in my life
Love South Africa from Trinidad🇹🇹❤🇿🇦
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Nice, what are your thoughts on the video and South Africa as portrayed here?