I went through the same issue. I'm Ghanaian/ American, flew from DC to Ghana for 6 weeks , but after 5 days, i need to go to South Africa for my south African girlfriend's brother's wedding, and my girlfriend already went there waiting for me. Flying from ACCRA to Johannesburg, I decided to use my Ghanain password to, at the Joberg airport, they did the same thing to me until I showed them my U.S driver license and passport on my phone, then one arrogant ignorant immigration office was like why you didn't U.S your passport? And I answered him, I'm in the motherland , I'm proud African, that's why I used my Ghanain password. After that, they told me to go, and I was surprised. Why? Because these South Africa doesn't value themselves as Africans and that is a shame
That is not true South Africans are true Africans, problem is people take our immigration laws for granted, now that Ghana is visa free, people from other countries will use Ghana entry to SA and never return home yet as a South African i am not allowed to go stay in other countries with out proper channels, we follow and respect the laws of other nations but other people do not, another example UK was visa free for South Africans but people of the world would come to SA find false documentation to pretend as South Africans when the go to UK.
@@philad1439I'm so tired of hearing this from South Africans every time. Somehow, they think every African wants to stay in their "beautiful" country, as they call it. Well, not Ghanaians, man. I mean no disrespect, but we want noth'n to do with xenophobic folk.
@@philad1439I totally agree with you..Am a Ghanaian and personally i think this visa-free to South Africa And Ghana needs to be checked thoroughly..other African countries could use this as an opportunity and run down South Africa or Ghana..South Africa is by far the most developed country in Africa and if care is not taken and every African is allowed to enter freely, it could have a negative consequence on South Africa..Other Africans who are not Ghanaians could use this as an opportunity to go and settle in South Africa..remember South Africa has its own problems with unemployment and crime..Ghana also has its own problems..The best thing that we Africans need to do is to develop our individual African countries so we don’t put pressure on other African countries..for example, Ghanaian leaders and the citizens need to focus in developing our beautiful Ghana..Togo leaders and their citizens need to focus on developing Togo..Burkina Faso needs to do same..Most of the European countries develop their respective countries before having open borders..Africans need to do same..I don’t think it’s right to just wake up and go and settle in other African country when their citizens are still struggling for jobs..it’s not right..I repeat every african country should have a plan and develop our respective countries..once every country in Africa is developed to its full potential, one Africa and border less africa will automatically happen..peace out
Ir aeems thqr you do not know how immigrarion and visas work. Its only ghanians and SAns that can visit each others countries. By the way when they say no visas its just for tourism and visits not permanent@@philad1439
Sorry about your experience. What I love about people from Ghana is that you never see them doing any crimes in SA. They are educated and start legit businesses in SA. And they dont undermine South africans like these other ones
Welcome to Mzansi bro. Sorry for the unpleasant experience with our immigration authorities. The Visa free travel between Ghana and South Africa made news headlines. How they are not up to date with their own affairs this is dismal. Enjoy your stay and happy travels. 🖖🏾🇿🇦
@@feliciaboitumelomataboge7725 Our Visitor did not mind the processes as they are customary but the procedure, profiling and the staff not being up to date with entry requirements. They could have handled themselves better. He was not interrogated for illegal substances... Let's build better relations 👍🏾.
They are too disrespectful of our country and feel entitled as well, I don't think this agreement is going to last long we are not going to tolerate it unfortunately, they must respect our immigration laws as we do to their countries or VOETSEK
@@rosedyantyi3802 Agreed, the ANC must fall so that we can handle the problem of our sovereignty as South Africans being disrespected, because that disrespect you're talking about is happening because of that fucking ANC that I hate.
Ekow, good afternoon. I was watching and listening to your positive info regarding a Visa and borderless Africa.The truth is there is hardly negative behaviour noted about Ghananians in South Africa and any other country for that matter.This says a lot about ghananians respect for laws of other countries.Kudos to that,👏👏👏👏.However less can be sad about other fellow africans, who visit South Africa and break the laws of our country,kill rape and rob hence, South Africans resentment of people from those Countries.That been said i have an issue with bordeless Africa as that will allow for criminals to cause chaos in other countries and be irretraceable.By that, i dont mean we have no criminals of our own we do but they are traceable. Enjoy your stay in South Africa and stay safe.Welcome Sir.
... But even with his so-called Ghanaian passport, he was treated like an alien. Make it make sense. I'm a British national, and with my passport, it's easier. You worship the Europeans and treat your fellow good African citizens like crap. Wake up Africa.
@@africaine4889 Did I miss something? Was he still required to get a visa before entering? Were all Ghanaians stopped? Should our immigration just wave everyone through with no scrutiny? How does it work in YOUR country?
@@africaine4889 extensive vetting is still necessary, passports are still faked by other nationals. SA has the right to tighten their borders as they can. If you feel it’s too much, you can take your waiver back
No African country is taken advantage of South Africans, and we say South Africa can accommodate all Africans, if you allow some come your house and destroy your house then you have check your self first, South Africans kills people just because of mobile phones, and you are expecting people to take you take serious
There is a black police officer in South Africa who look at good work of mine , he rather hold my private part and slapped me damage my ear just because I am Ghanaian, come and see what black police officers are doing to their fellow Africans…if they see you don’t have paperwork they will take you to where you stayed and they will take everything have in your house and take you to police station to give you a case to say they find you with drags … don’t recommend people to come to South Africa please thanks. There is good people in South Africa, but deep down am going to tell the world South Africa has hatred towards to their fellow Africans, and there’s nothing can change them trust me , because they believe that they are better than their fellow Africans, they always ask you why are you coming here, because we don’t go your country
Unfortunately our brother's from west Africa hv done a lot of damage to your image,so south africans dont trust people from that side no hard feelings, perhaps this is visa free will mend out relationship,bot your neighbours are making things deficilt for guys they are doing a whole lot of wrongs it will take a lot of convincing to change the mindset of south africans and other Africans, welcome and enjoy you are home.
Protocol is protocol, brother. Dr. Malinga was refused to perform in Zimbabwe. Yvonne Chakachaka was also refused to perform in Uganda. Advocate Ngcukaitobi was denied permit in Zimbabwe. South Africans never complained. Weak immigration regulations can threaten the safety of South African citizens. Just understand that there are many illegal immigrants in SA. We just have to comply with the immigration laws.
always SA, like other countries are perfect.South Africans loves Afrika .that's why you are all here living in our houses,but we don't hurt .stop judging us and you'll enjoy our company.
and you think all that is good... you just have an excuse for your xenophobia and racist implimentation of immigration rules... why should a us citizen be treated better than and African in Africa??
The day africa will become borderless then those immigration officers will become powerless. Having crazy immigration officers that embarrass/profile other africans even going as far as calling the hotel doesn't make a country safer. I have heard so many times you guys don't give white folks the same energy, you should be ashamed of yourselves. You love your masters too much.
Let me explain why you were treated that way. The elephant in the room is criminality we've experienced, especially from our Nigerian brothers so we've learnt to be careful who we let in. It is sad the innocent have to suffer in the process but immigration officers don't know your character or intentions. As you said other races went through the same experience. It happens all over the world.
@@Southernview3k if we are not saints we aren't saints in our own country. We are not parasites and leaches in other people's countries, something you can't relate with. Who told Nigerians you breed on behalf of the world, why impose yourselves in foreign lands and then behave like animals?
WOW Ekow, you are really going around the world.I saw you in Canada a couple of months ago and now you are in south africa.I am planning a visit to south Africa and would like you to introduce your ghanaian friends in South Africa
@@EkowSimpson I am a Ghanaians living in America and would like to buy a house in Johannesburg because their houses and infrastructure makes south Africa looks like Europe.
I have heard a lot about SA 🇿🇦 but you sharing your experience with US, is the real eeisshhh. Africa has a lot to offer Africans but some of these issues really take us back.
Africa is only offering forced migration, brother. People from other African countries must learn to fight against the root cause of forced migration. SA is on the receiving end of this unpleasant situation. We must stop blaming SA for the mess we have created in our countries. People must fix their countries.
Thanks for the video it’s really helpful to me cos I needed some information about the visa free waiver bt Ghana and South Africa either it was authentic.
you are a foreigner welcoming another foreigner just to gang up against poor black South Africans hating and fighting them for their own country mxm sis
You don't need a travel partner - if you look for a travel partner you might be waiting a long time. You went all the way to South Africa to eat fufu chale? Do try some local food too, its part of the experience.
Maybe they taught you are Nigerian using Ghanaian paper . Maybe countries have became discouraged to take in Nigerians because they don't respect rules of other countries . However it's still doesn't justify if they treated you bad , we generally have no issues with Ghanaians , I apologize
Great news! Ghanaians waited for years for a visa waiver to SA. Sorry for the inconvenience, my brother. Otherwise SA love Ghanaians, we are brother s and sisters ❤️
Great video, very informative. Could you assist with the proof of funds required for entry into South Africa? Is there a required minimum amount per each day of your stay?
In many Countries they asked questions when you arrive at that Nation especially at the first time, for security reasons, National security reasons, just to see that you are not a National security threat and they won't explain why to you. You need to travel more and you'll see that it's pretty standard on a number of counties and they'll question foreigners randomly, whether you're from the Continent or from outside of the Continent. Don't tell our immigration officers how to do their jobs, they have the right to check whatever they want to check about you, because you're in a foreign country when you arrive here. So don't complain if you didn't get hurt.
Due processes must be adhered to despite the waiver😂SA cannot just let everyone in without interrogating them of their reasons for visiting SA? What country does that? A waiver does not repeal protocols. I hope you're enjoying your stay in Mzantsi.
Bro visit berea,Hillbrow n yeoville n see how our african bros have ran down those places theyve basically become dangerous shitholes very dirty n dilapidated
Hi man i hope you didn't take your experiences personal since you were told by the Ethiopian airline that some people when they get to Mzansi they don't wanna return home i personally been working at the airport around 2010 and 2011 and saw many Nigerians Chinese and Indians most likely Afghans or Pakistanis looking for someone to help them by their bags 🎒 from customs and they all were offering to give R10 000 so many people lost their jobs while many also evaded the law , And since many uses Ghanaian passports it will become more difficult for everyone because it's known that many are using European or American passports don't be surprised some day someone from the US saying they been denied entry in SA or a lengthy process will be followed like calling your next of kin back home and them confirming your identity number and nationality and more . Hope you didn't take it as you were being victimized even us at times they do search and ask id so i don't see a wrong in that
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Nelson Mandela. As an educator, this quote is my inspiration ❤️ I'm sure it's the same for you.
If you don't think that that was a bad or harsh treatment, then you must be use to low standard of services in Ghana, just like Nigerians are use to substandard services in Nigeria
My brother please fly South African Airways (SAA) next time you come to South Africa. They do fly Johannesburg to Ghana. There's no 100 usd pre payments.
Majority of Africans and Asians don't go back to their countries once they are in South Africa. Boarder Officials are our 1st line of defense. You can't expect them to give you a hug. We have bad experiences with with West Africans in S.A. If you feel like we are hush then thank your brothers for the nonsense they do here. Welcome to Mzansi by the way, here speak without fear
You speak like South Africa is not part of Africa. Asians I understand, however, how do you get to treat others from the same continent like crap, yet you treat the whites like royalties. Your immigration officers must learn how to vet the good from the bad. Wake up, you people.
They probably want you to have a visa because you’re traveling to another country. It has nothing to do with you being on the same continent. You’re different countries. For example, the United States is one country. The states are not multiple countries. The states are part of the one country. That’s why you can go from state to state.
Can i use my visa card or do i still have to get some cash on me? Also, did you have to get some approval at kotoka airport before going with the food items. Please share the procedure.
if u have some kinda food stuffs like cassave and all that then u need to clear it with the food security people i guess , its good to have some cash on you , dollars and also ur card
Hey Ekow, I don't know how Africans traveling in Africa are used to being treated. But as far as I'm concerned, no one traveling in their own country should be treated without the courtesy of an immediate explanation for being detained.
Ghana needs to make their visa process a little easier,like asking u for itinerary, hotel address that's OK then some other email address for the hotel that's not necessary 😮, older people who don't understand about this uploading and stuff it's kinda complicated, I applied for a us visa and I didn't have that much stress,they wanted to know where u was going to stay or who ur visiting I want to come next year,and I am just feeling lazy thinking about the process
No Brother Ekow, no African should be treated that. If possible , I would make a formal complaint with whoever is in charge of immigration. That's some of what true freedom is.
I have a friend from ghana who travelled to South Africa without a visa last week. I picked him at the airport. You had bad experience from the officers
Ekow let us know whether Ethiopian Airlines would refund that $100 back to you ? The airline does not have any right whatsoever to do just that . They are not the South African Immigration Outpost ?
Nationals from West Africa & Asia, Pakistan included tend to come to SA to commit crimes, many over stay. Therefore, it’s necessary to double check passports. Secondly, statistically it’s there that Europeans don’t just go to SA and hustle, commit crimes though some from Slovakia etc are crime lords that buy estates in Cape Town, they are fighting that. Lastly, even with Visa not required, it’s necessary to double check your passports, it’s procedure.
That was very unprofessional of him to say "When you guys come to South Africa, you don't want to go back". As if it's written on your forehead that you wouldn't return to your country after your visit.
I am a South African and Until Pan Africanisim as a subject is tought in schools throughout Africa . Africans will continue ill treating other Africans and the unity of Africa will be pipe dream . Look at the bad treatment visiting soccer teams receive from other African countries when they go and play. This ill treatment must stop . We are all brothers and sisters .
My question how are we suppose to screen potential criminals. How about the national security ? Some of those brothers are selling drugs , traffick children mine this country illegally. Safety measures need to be in place. This has nothing to do with hate. Pa n - Africanism should also teach Afrcans to refrain from criminal behavior.
Why start your SA trip with so much negativity? So you were held for an hour at immigration and then sent through visa-free, is it wise to bad-talk the whole country due to that? Also, pinning a negative comment about us is not wise and will not endear you to SAns on RUclips bro.
He has the right to express his opinions about the South African immigration, especially when people from certain nationalities are being held for that long. Americans don’t need visa to SA just like Ghana, but your immigration will never hold Americans or Europeans for that long. Something needs to change here. Allow him to share his experiences with the SA immigration to other Africans wanting to visit SA.
@@appiahgodlove2781 What are you yapping about? Allow him? I have no such powers. I said it was unwise for him to start with negativity. How do you know Americans and Europeans do not get the same vetting treatment; What is your evidence? Ghana/Kenya were recently given visa-free access to SA which does not mean immigration has waived their right to check individuals. Africans are ALWAYS targeted victims. 🤕
@@appiahgodlove2781 the only thing that needs to be changed is your migration attitude, victim mentality and this rubbish of yours of forcing yourselves on South Africans
Hello Ekow, i am Ghanaian based in Manchester. I am visiting next month and wondering if i could WhatsApp you for some few details regarding this visa free thing. If youre ok for me to get your email or contact. Thank you
I went through the same issue. I'm Ghanaian/ American, flew from DC to Ghana for 6 weeks , but after 5 days, i need to go to South Africa for my south African girlfriend's brother's wedding, and my girlfriend already went there waiting for me. Flying from ACCRA to Johannesburg, I decided to use my Ghanain password to, at the Joberg airport, they did the same thing to me until I showed them my U.S driver license and passport on my phone, then one arrogant ignorant immigration office was like why you didn't U.S your passport? And I answered him, I'm in the motherland , I'm proud African, that's why I used my Ghanain password. After that, they told me to go, and I was surprised. Why? Because these South Africa doesn't value themselves as Africans and that is a shame
That is not true South Africans are true Africans, problem is people take our immigration laws for granted, now that Ghana is visa free, people from other countries will use Ghana entry to SA and never return home yet as a South African i am not allowed to go stay in other countries with out proper channels, we follow and respect the laws of other nations but other people do not, another example UK was visa free for South Africans but people of the world would come to SA find false documentation to pretend as South Africans when the go to UK.
@@philad1439I'm so tired of hearing this from South Africans every time. Somehow, they think every African wants to stay in their "beautiful" country, as they call it. Well, not Ghanaians, man. I mean no disrespect, but we want noth'n to do with xenophobic folk.
@@philad1439I totally agree with you..Am a Ghanaian and personally i think this visa-free to South Africa And Ghana needs to be checked thoroughly..other African countries could use this as an opportunity and run down South Africa or Ghana..South Africa is by far the most developed country in Africa and if care is not taken and every African is allowed to enter freely, it could have a negative consequence on South Africa..Other Africans who are not Ghanaians could use this as an opportunity to go and settle in South Africa..remember South Africa has its own problems with unemployment and crime..Ghana also has its own problems..The best thing that we Africans need to do is to develop our individual African countries so we don’t put pressure on other African countries..for example, Ghanaian leaders and the citizens need to focus in developing our beautiful Ghana..Togo leaders and their citizens need to focus on developing Togo..Burkina Faso needs to do same..Most of the European countries develop their respective countries before having open borders..Africans need to do same..I don’t think it’s right to just wake up and go and settle in other African country when their citizens are still struggling for jobs..it’s not right..I repeat every african country should have a plan and develop our respective countries..once every country in Africa is developed to its full potential, one Africa and border less africa will automatically happen..peace out
Ir aeems thqr you do not know how immigrarion and visas work. Its only ghanians and SAns that can visit each others countries. By the way when they say no visas its just for tourism and visits not permanent@@philad1439
Meaning no ghanian passport la no free visa
Sorry about your experience. What I love about people from Ghana is that you never see them doing any crimes in SA. They are educated and start legit businesses in SA. And they dont undermine South africans like these other ones
Yes but they have to make sure they are Ghanian and not Nigerians taking advantage...
Very few indeed are selling drugs,
Welcome to Mzansi bro. Sorry for the unpleasant experience with our immigration authorities. The Visa free travel between Ghana and South Africa made news headlines. How they are not up to date with their own affairs this is dismal. Enjoy your stay and happy travels. 🖖🏾🇿🇦
Rules are rules it was good that they asked and searched him . We are tired of drugs.
@@feliciaboitumelomataboge7725 Our Visitor did not mind the processes as they are customary but the procedure, profiling and the staff not being up to date with entry requirements. They could have handled themselves better. He was not interrogated for illegal substances... Let's build better relations 👍🏾.
I'm not sorry, but he's welcome in South Africa.
They are too disrespectful of our country and feel entitled as well, I don't think this agreement is going to last long we are not going to tolerate it unfortunately, they must respect our immigration laws as we do to their countries or VOETSEK
@@rosedyantyi3802 Agreed, the ANC must fall so that we can handle the problem of our sovereignty as South Africans being disrespected, because that disrespect you're talking about is happening because of that fucking ANC that I hate.
I'm so sorry about your experience, welcome to SA🇿🇦 and enjoy your stay 🙏🏽
welcome and i would love to come there again
Ekow, good afternoon. I was watching and listening to your positive info regarding a Visa and borderless Africa.The truth is there is hardly negative behaviour noted about Ghananians in South Africa and any other country for that matter.This says a lot about ghananians respect for laws of other countries.Kudos to that,👏👏👏👏.However less can be sad about other fellow africans, who visit South Africa and break the laws of our country,kill rape and rob hence, South Africans resentment of people from those Countries.That been said i have an issue with bordeless Africa as that will allow for criminals to cause chaos in other countries and be irretraceable.By that, i dont mean we have no criminals of our own we do but they are traceable. Enjoy your stay in South Africa and stay safe.Welcome Sir.
... But even with his so-called Ghanaian passport, he was treated like an alien. Make it make sense. I'm a British national, and with my passport, it's easier. You worship the Europeans and treat your fellow good African citizens like crap. Wake up Africa.
Thank you it means they doing a good job . Our country has been destroyed by fellow Africans.People take advantage of us
They had ghanians passport. SA shouldn't have accepted the deal of no visa with ghana tf!
@@africaine4889 Did I miss something? Was he still required to get a visa before entering? Were all Ghanaians stopped? Should our immigration just wave everyone through with no scrutiny? How does it work in YOUR country?
@@africaine4889 extensive vetting is still necessary, passports are still faked by other nationals. SA has the right to tighten their borders as they can. If you feel it’s too much, you can take your waiver back
No African country is taken advantage of South Africans, and we say South Africa can accommodate all Africans, if you allow some come your house and destroy your house then you have check your self first, South Africans kills people just because of mobile phones, and you are expecting people to take you take serious
There is a black police officer in South Africa who look at good work of mine , he rather hold my private part and slapped me damage my ear just because I am Ghanaian, come and see what black police officers are doing to their fellow Africans…if they see you don’t have paperwork they will take you to where you stayed and they will take everything have in your house and take you to police station to give you a case to say they find you with drags … don’t recommend people to come to South Africa please thanks.
There is good people in South Africa, but deep down am going to tell the world South Africa has hatred towards to their fellow Africans, and there’s nothing can change them trust me , because they believe that they are better than their fellow Africans, they always ask you why are you coming here, because we don’t go your country
Unfortunately our brother's from west Africa hv done a lot of damage to your image,so south africans dont trust people from that side no hard feelings, perhaps this is visa free will mend out relationship,bot your neighbours are making things deficilt for guys they are doing a whole lot of wrongs it will take a lot of convincing to change the mindset of south africans and other Africans, welcome and enjoy you are home.
So sorry about your experience, we travel content creators go through a lot but Enjoy your time there👍👍
WE GO THRU A LOT
Protocol is protocol, brother. Dr. Malinga was refused to perform in Zimbabwe. Yvonne Chakachaka was also refused to perform in Uganda. Advocate Ngcukaitobi was denied permit in Zimbabwe. South Africans never complained. Weak immigration regulations can threaten the safety of South African citizens. Just understand that there are many illegal immigrants in SA. We just have to comply with the immigration laws.
always SA, like other countries are perfect.South Africans loves Afrika .that's why you are all here living in our houses,but we don't hurt .stop judging us and you'll enjoy our company.
and you think all that is good... you just have an excuse for your xenophobia and racist implimentation of immigration rules... why should a us citizen be treated better than and African in Africa??
The day africa will become borderless then those immigration officers will become powerless. Having crazy immigration officers that embarrass/profile other africans even going as far as calling the hotel doesn't make a country safer. I have heard so many times you guys don't give white folks the same energy, you should be ashamed of yourselves. You love your masters too much.
Sorry brother for the horrible experience coming in. Welcome to SA, enjoy your stay!
thanks bro, im really enjoying myself
Greetings Eco, from Jamaica, I hope we Cross Path soon,,,
Very very soon. Next year will be great. Hope u doing good
We voting next year🎉🎉🎉
Whaaaaaaat,u went there without a visa this great ,wish to be there one day
Why not. We will do this together
Wooow amazing 👏
Medase brother
Let me explain why you were treated that way. The elephant in the room is criminality we've experienced, especially from our Nigerian brothers so we've learnt to be careful who we let in. It is sad the innocent have to suffer in the process but immigration officers don't know your character or intentions. As you said other races went through the same experience. It happens all over the world.
Other races go through the same experience but the whites don't. That's why Africans are always treated less off...
People Who are not Saint themselves always want to shift lame blame on Nigeria.
@@Southernview3k if we are not saints we aren't saints in our own country. We are not parasites and leaches in other people's countries, something you can't relate with. Who told Nigerians you breed on behalf of the world, why impose yourselves in foreign lands and then behave like animals?
@@Southernview3k Nope Nigeria should not act like victims , You are criminals deal with it
WOW Ekow, you are really going around the world.I saw you in Canada a couple of months ago and now you are in south africa.I am planning a visit to south Africa and would like you to introduce your ghanaian friends in South Africa
Sure it will be my pleasure to do that and introduce u to them
@@EkowSimpson I am a Ghanaians living in America and would like to buy a house in Johannesburg because their houses and infrastructure makes south Africa looks like Europe.
Nice one and enjoy your trip much ❤
Medase
I have heard a lot about SA 🇿🇦 but you sharing your experience with US, is the real eeisshhh.
Africa has a lot to offer Africans but some of these issues really take us back.
they do really take us back , we dont wanna see ourselves flourish
Africa is only offering forced migration, brother. People from other African countries must learn to fight against the root cause of forced migration. SA is on the receiving end of this unpleasant situation. We must stop blaming SA for the mess we have created in our countries. People must fix their countries.
@@sellomonama7797 excellent 👌 statement.
Thanks for the video it’s really helpful to me cos I needed some information about the visa free waiver bt Ghana and South Africa either it was authentic.
Welcome to South Africa I,m here you best brother
Oh great , and where are u located
you are a foreigner welcoming another foreigner just to gang up against poor black South Africans hating and fighting them for their own country mxm sis
Thanks for sharing your experience with us!☺
welcome brother
Welcome to south africa my guy . u came to my stand
thanks alot
@@EkowSimpsonhi sir I'm in South Africa and I want a friend from Ghana to visit me.. can u assist me
@@JudgeMbele yes i can assist u
@@EkowSimpson okay leave your contact here for me
@@EkowSimpson how do I contact you
You don't need a travel partner - if you look for a travel partner you might be waiting a long time.
You went all the way to South Africa to eat fufu chale? Do try some local food too, its part of the experience.
thanks for the insight and yes i am ready to try some local food out
@@EkowSimpson Enjoy!
Sorry for the experience at the Immigration. Hope you enjoy South Africa and be safe. 🙏
Great video my brother plz come visit SA again, bring others well.
I am here now
Beautiful air port Ghana.
We have a reason for other african countries to have visa when they come here
What is the reason? Isn't it an African Country? Will your immigration officers treat Europeans the same way?
Message well understood.
Issues well digested.
medase me breda guy guy
Maybe they taught you are Nigerian using Ghanaian paper . Maybe countries have became discouraged to take in Nigerians because they don't respect rules of other countries . However it's still doesn't justify if they treated you bad , we generally have no issues with Ghanaians , I apologize
Great news! Ghanaians waited for years for a visa waiver to SA.
Sorry for the inconvenience, my brother.
Otherwise SA love Ghanaians, we are brother s and sisters ❤️
We love my brother ❤️
Great video, very informative. Could you assist with the proof of funds required for entry into South Africa? Is there a required minimum amount per each day of your stay?
Awesome 👌...
thanks bro
In many Countries they asked questions when you arrive at that Nation especially at the first time, for security reasons, National security reasons, just to see that you are not a National security threat and they won't explain why to you. You need to travel more and you'll see that it's pretty standard on a number of counties and they'll question foreigners randomly, whether you're from the Continent or from outside of the Continent. Don't tell our immigration officers how to do their jobs, they have the right to check whatever they want to check about you, because you're in a foreign country when you arrive here. So don't complain if you didn't get hurt.
Due processes must be adhered to despite the waiver😂SA cannot just let everyone in without interrogating them of their reasons for visiting SA? What country does that? A waiver does not repeal protocols. I hope you're enjoying your stay in Mzantsi.
I like your delivery.
Bro visit berea,Hillbrow n yeoville n see how our african bros have ran down those places theyve basically become dangerous shitholes very dirty n dilapidated
this is very sad and bad to hear , where is it located
Why do you want him to go there. He came to enjoy SA not to see all that
@africaine4889 he must go see hillbrow before judges our law in south Africa😮😮😮
@EkowSimpson Please don't go there, it's very dangerous and s no go area for South Africans and tourists. The Nigerians messed that place up.
@@EkowSimpsonin Johannesburg
Hi man i hope you didn't take your experiences personal since you were told by the Ethiopian airline that some people when they get to Mzansi they don't wanna return home i personally been working at the airport around 2010 and 2011 and saw many Nigerians Chinese and Indians most likely Afghans or Pakistanis looking for someone to help them by their bags 🎒 from customs and they all were offering to give R10 000 so many people lost their jobs while many also evaded the law ,
And since many uses Ghanaian passports it will become more difficult for everyone because it's known that many are using European or American passports don't be surprised some day someone from the US saying they been denied entry in SA or a lengthy process will be followed like calling your next of kin back home and them confirming your identity number and nationality and more . Hope you didn't take it as you were being victimized even us at times they do search and ask id so i don't see a wrong in that
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Nelson Mandela. As an educator, this quote is my inspiration ❤️ I'm sure it's the same for you.
yes it is the same ,
Curiously, How should this Mandela quote be applied in THIS situation?
@@TheIrieman15 exactly.
education with migration attitude and victim mentality means nothing but instead you are just a nation of beggars
If you don't think that that was a bad or harsh treatment, then you must be use to low standard of services in Ghana, just like Nigerians are use to substandard services in Nigeria
My brother please fly South African Airways (SAA) next time you come to South Africa. They do fly Johannesburg to Ghana. There's no 100 usd pre payments.
Majority of Africans and Asians don't go back to their countries once they are in South Africa. Boarder Officials are our 1st line of defense. You can't expect them to give you a hug. We have bad experiences with with West Africans in S.A. If you feel like we are hush then thank your brothers for the nonsense they do here. Welcome to Mzansi by the way, here speak without fear
You speak like South Africa is not part of Africa. Asians I understand, however, how do you get to treat others from the same continent like crap, yet you treat the whites like royalties. Your immigration officers must learn how to vet the good from the bad. Wake up, you people.
Excellent 👌 statement.
@precophox, so true.👌
Welcome to SA i love Ghanains compared to the other West Africans .Good people
awww thanks so so much
They probably want you to have a visa because you’re traveling to another country. It has nothing to do with you being on the same continent. You’re different countries. For example, the United States is one country. The states are not multiple countries. The states are part of the one country. That’s why you can go from state to state.
Well explained
Them show you pepper bro.🌶️ 😂😂
small one but not plenty
Can i use my visa card or do i still have to get some cash on me? Also, did you have to get some approval at kotoka airport before going with the food items. Please share the procedure.
if u have some kinda food stuffs like cassave and all that then u need to clear it with the food security people i guess , its good to have some cash on you , dollars and also ur card
SOUTHAFRICA IS VISA FREE FOR 3 MONTH PEOPLE 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Ok, thank you... Great job...
Hey Ekow, I don't know how Africans traveling in Africa are used to being treated. But as far as I'm concerned, no one traveling in their own country should be treated without the courtesy of an immediate explanation for being detained.
Ethiopian airlines has no right to take $100 as a deposit, I have never heard an airline do that before.
they did take it bros
Ghana needs to make their visa process a little easier,like asking u for itinerary, hotel address that's OK then some other email address for the hotel that's not necessary 😮, older people who don't understand about this uploading and stuff it's kinda complicated, I applied for a us visa and I didn't have that much stress,they wanted to know where u was going to stay or who ur visiting I want to come next year,and I am just feeling lazy thinking about the process
i know right , at times the application process is so difficult
@EkowSimpson wanted to come this year but because of the hassle I get lazy even going to their website 😪
No Brother Ekow, no African should be treated that. If possible , I would make a formal complaint with whoever is in charge of immigration. That's some of what true freedom is.
Hmmm i know it is bad and they need to be spoken to my brother.
No they are not wrong. Proper vetting is necessary. Y’all know the problem that SA is facing when it comes to emigration issues
That immigration officer must be promoted. He has done a good job.
I have a friend from ghana who travelled to South Africa without a visa last week. I picked him at the airport. You had bad experience from the officers
With Ghana passport can we book one said flight brother
Ekow let us know whether Ethiopian Airlines would refund that $100 back to you ? The airline does not have any right whatsoever to do just that . They are not the South African Immigration Outpost ?
@EkowSimpson
Exactly
The 100 dollars ET took was it per person or for the two of you?
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Bro did you applied for the e-visa before traveling
it is visa free
@@EkowSimpson ok bro thanks
Is the yellow fever and covid vaccine required as well?
Tell’em we comin
we are coming like kakai
We shall see
@@EkowSimpson we won't tolerate that. Come but don't abuse it
Nationals from West Africa & Asia, Pakistan included tend to come to SA to commit crimes, many over stay. Therefore, it’s necessary to double check passports. Secondly, statistically it’s there that Europeans don’t just go to SA and hustle, commit crimes though some from Slovakia etc are crime lords that buy estates in Cape Town, they are fighting that. Lastly, even with Visa not required, it’s necessary to double check your passports, it’s procedure.
That was very unprofessional of him to say "When you guys come to South Africa, you don't want to go back". As if it's written on your forehead that you wouldn't return to your country after your visit.
I am a South African and Until Pan Africanisim as a subject is tought in schools throughout Africa . Africans will continue ill treating other Africans and the unity of Africa will be pipe dream . Look at the bad treatment visiting soccer teams receive from other African countries when they go and play. This ill treatment must stop . We are all brothers and sisters .
My question how are we suppose to screen potential criminals. How about the national security ?
Some of those brothers are selling drugs , traffick children mine this country illegally. Safety measures need to be in place. This has nothing to do with hate.
Pa n - Africanism should also teach Afrcans to refrain from criminal behavior.
I will love to relocate there .. please can I speak to you privately
yes pls send me an email
South African Airways does fly directly to Ghana myb check that next time
But Ghana was declared visa free to S. A
yes thats it
Why start your SA trip with so much negativity? So you were held for an hour at immigration and then sent through visa-free, is it wise to bad-talk the whole country due to that? Also, pinning a negative comment about us is not wise and will not endear you to SAns on RUclips bro.
He has the right to express his opinions about the South African immigration, especially when people from certain nationalities are being held for that long. Americans don’t need visa to SA just like Ghana, but your immigration will never hold Americans or Europeans for that long. Something needs to change here. Allow him to share his experiences with the SA immigration to other Africans wanting to visit SA.
@@appiahgodlove2781 What are you yapping about? Allow him? I have no such powers. I said it was unwise for him to start with negativity. How do you know Americans and Europeans do not get the same vetting treatment; What is your evidence? Ghana/Kenya were recently given visa-free access to SA which does not mean immigration has waived their right to check individuals. Africans are ALWAYS targeted victims. 🤕
@@appiahgodlove2781Chief your fellow brother is bashing everyone here. Respect our immigration laws!
@@appiahgodlove2781 the only thing that needs to be changed is your migration attitude, victim mentality and this rubbish of yours of forcing yourselves on South Africans
They're doing their job and the Visa thing is still new
No some african countries need visa when they come here ..in South africa .... GHANA is visa free for a reason
Your brothers do stay here and never go back
O okay. Legally right
its insane ethopia is charging an illigal 100 usd ... complete BS! people should just stop taking ethiopian air
and they are forcing us to pay else we wont get on
South Africa thinks they are in Europe or America continent. Shame on them
It shall be well
Hello Ekow, i am Ghanaian based in Manchester. I am visiting next month and wondering if i could WhatsApp you for some few details regarding this visa free thing. If youre ok for me to get your email or contact. Thank you