As long as the main economy is in the hands of the minority, the majority of the land is in the hands of whyt people that is racism in itself and our stupid government.
Far far far less racist than the USA, far more genuine integration, not just everyone speaking the same language, eating the same bad food at Walmart, and watching the same marketing campaigns u people call sports 😂@@007JNR
As a Black American. I know Black South Africans (Zulu) I know Coloured South Africans and White South Africans. They all live here in the United States. They all shared the South African history freely, for that I am grateful. This is the reason South Africa is on my bucket list. Thank you for sharing this interview.
She is the first white person in Africa to "not know where she came from". She is Dutch, English or German. Europeans always know where they came from, PLEASE.
@@justicet4All lol what? South Africa was created in the early 20th century, and for about 200 years until they began to migrate the Whites were restricted to the Cape when they began to fight wars and massacre native South Africans in the east and that is after they've already caused genocide to the native population in the east.
@@justicet4All She was not enslaved they came as invaders, illegal immigrants. Enslaved blacks globally can trace their origins. This lady cannot have the "stolen life" she has in SA, in Europe so denies any European links to extinguish any argument about land reform etc.She has "erased" her savage history as a coping mechanism.
As a south african - staying in Cape Town, I appreciate your work and your genuine interest in our land including us , the people with the different storylines. Amazing work!
Unfortunately the video is far from the truth,most white south Africans just skip through apartheid period and make it seem like it was just a small thing
She definitely told half truths with a sprinkle of lies,BUT i understand. This is a foreigner with a foreign audience. She is showing the Country in a good light and i can't be mad at that. We dont need to air out our dirty laundry to the world
@@KoketsoR7 The world already knew what’s up a long time ago. International pressure was actually a major part of why they were forced to give up political power in 94. Of course the threat of a major civil war also contributed a lot. And of course they will say it was voluntary transfer of power because of change of heart .. which we all know is not the case
True but during these economic times we need to show a positive image for tourism to come in which results in money circulation. We don't want to add on top of the bad images the western media has showed of us. This is a beautiful country people deserve to see it.
@@tranquilsoothingsounds3334 There was no giving up of any political powers. The British kept the political reign while the boers settled for the land whilst black people were made happy by voting & just being the face of it all. 🙏🏽#peacelovekindness
Interracial unity in South Africa is only superficial. Black and white people only get along at bars or sports games, but as soon as the government tries to address the racial wealth gap and disproportionate land ownership, then you realize how divided we still are.
@theovanstaden5766 Bulls**t response. So you are insinuating that B-LA-CKs will starve if land is distributed? In other words only you yt people know how to farm and that you are the only human species in earth to invade ,take people's land ( USA, Australia, South Africa, Argentina , New Zealand etc ) , mu*d-er them ? You have that big mouth because your big brother ( usa ) is still supporting you. Keep in mind NO EMPIRE rule forever. Romain empire collapsed ,British , ancient Egypt, Spanish etc empires collapsed . Your return will come one day,it's a matter of time. We b-lack people have not forgotten what you did to us. If you think we are stupid it's okay, keep being this arrogant.
Bro, your government has had +30 years to solve this issue. Instead of creating jobs and fixing education, they've stolen BILLIONS upon BILLIONS of rands for themselves while only creating a welfare system where black people rely on grants, poor single mothers get rewarded for having more babies.... But, let's just blame the whites since it's easier that way...
The lady is very economic with information about the history of apartheid, to put it kindly. Or she's ignorant about the history, but then again she's too old not to know about the history of apartheid if she's smart. She's my age mate, myself I grew up in Botswana in a small farming town where there were Africaners, coloureds, KhoiSan and us Africans. We all knew what was going on at the time in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Everyone with a brain knew what was going on. I personally don't buy her lack of knowledge about apartheid, its brutality and intention to keep all the resources for the minority white population at the expense of Africans.
@@pik6921 of course they are African. Follow the context of my story, if you're are old enough to have experienced the 90s, you'll get me. You don't know that KhoiSan are the Natives of Southern Africa? You need to catch up on your history lessons my friend
This lady is full of crap, and she is playing you. SA has one of the highest unemployment rates in the world and it mainly affects the Native South African people not the whites. The wealth gap between the two races is very disproportion and let's not talk about the land ownership. Land that was taken from the Native people. Nelson Mandela was a tool used by the power structure. He was not the same man prior to going to jail. You need to go and listen to his Rivonia trail speech. That's not the same Mandela that left prison. Mandela is commercialized by Whites and the Black South African gatekeepers just like Martin Luther King is in the USA. All you hear in the USA about King is the I have a dream speech but not his last speech, I've been to the mountaintop speech. The speech that got him assassinated. Back to Mandel, He was not going to be the president with Chris Hani still around. That's another story you need to learn about. You are talking to the wrong person if you want to know the truth. The difference between the white colonizers in SA and the other African countries is that they came to stay. You have a white only town in SA. You have white people stating their ancestors are from SA which is BS.
So what do you want her and her White folk to do? The Africans in SA have been in-charge since 1994. If they are still poor and unemployed in 2024 then the they are the problem.
She is not telling the whole truth about the history and about what is happening now . The past it is waaaay darker than what she is saying and the current is not as rosy as she makes it seem. She is downplaying everything which I was kinda expecting…. No surprises there.
as long as people hang on to the past, you cant move forward. She is a good person, she works, she pays taxes. She isnt your enemy for her color, your own government is because they have been in power for 40 years and the country has gone down hill. Stop playing the race card. Get up and make it better
This woman is sugarcoating South African history. You can tell by her nervous laughter. But you remain calm and professional throughout the interview brother. I salute you for that.
I am almost sa.e age as this woman, I was 17 and 6 months old in 1994 April, but I was aware ascearly as 8 year old about Apartheid, having someone like her and says she was not aware of Apartheid, that for me gave a distorted version of truth infact herstory
Let me correct you Bongs. I think she is sincere in saying she was not aware of apartheid at 17. Example, many grown Americans do not know that Africa is not a country but a continent with 54 diverse states. Will you say they are deliberately giving a distorted version of reality? They are not. They are simply ignorant because they are shielded from gaining knowledge about the real Africa. Same as her. She and many other white kids were shielded from knowing about Apartheid by their parents. If you don't understand this I can give you a more current example.
@@cecilmahlaba9369 agree. It took for me to go to the UK to understand what apartheid was. I spent a year there and saw the protests outside South Africa House. We were shielded a lot from what was really happening.
SA is indeed a beautiful country. Of course, there are alot of problems including racism. But our differences and diversity make us unique. As a young black SAn I appreciate this country alot more recently. I'm proud to be part of it.
You are the problem because you are delusional. Yes SA maybe beautiful but who is running things? Who owns the land and the wealth? Why can't you go to places like Orania and Klienfontien? Why is there movement to separate the Western Cape? Why is there high xenophobia and Afrophobia and low employment? Why are there a drug problem and 50% single mothers? I could go on but if you're already delusional ..... what's the point?
Our first democratically elected president, his vision was to build an inclusive tolerant society. His name was Nelson Mandela. You can read about him , and he has written two books. We sympathize with Black Americans .
A lot of what she said is true. For example, some of us grew up iwhat was called the Bantustands, or homelands. The homelands or the Bantustands were run by our traditional leaders. For example where I come from was called Bophuthatswana, meaning the place that gathers the Batswana. Now remember that the whole of Gauteng Province and the North West Province is originally the land of the Batswana. This also includes the land of Botswana which is our neighboring country. Back to Bophuthatswana, we were a developed nation on our own and we managed to build one of the most sophisticated black establishment i Africa. Let me know if you want to know more about this.
Botswana is the missing peace come to think of it ❤ North West province North Cape province Gauteng province and parts of the free State are batswana territory 🙏 bophuthatswana 💃💃💃 black excellence right there Tautona boss..🇿🇦
I am a native black American and even though i would say she's very economical and biased about the information she shared. Based off of the little I know, however I also understand the emotional trauma associated with being a native SouthAfrican and the possible triggers that can stem from this interview. I think Coop as a journalsit is doing his best to get different perspectives. Instead of bashing him with your view point which we outsiders emphathize greatly with, assit him with sharing to the world a more balanced perspective. Believe me Black Americans have no disdain for our fellow black south Africans because we can relate to your experience a lot more than most.
But you have to understand that some of the things said by this woman can be seen as racist and dismissive to Black South Africans. It's complete rubbish to suggest a White sport like rugby united this country. How can the country unite when the whites are hoarding all the wealth and all the land? Cooper comes off as ignorant actually interviewing this rightwing apologist. I think I'm more informed about relations between Black Americans and White Americans because he let this woman get away with too many lies, simplifications and indirect insults.
A more balanced perspective? Not balanced at all! Her views were biased. I sense disingenuousness on her side. That being said, Im sure theres good inside of her.
J Coop did nothing wrong here and if there is any attack on him it is totally unjustified. He interviewed a timid and uninformed person who has no knowledge of South Africa. What she shared can be googled and with a more accurate information.
South Africa is still deeply divided, but the one thing the country has mastered is the art of tolerance. It is an underrated skill. It is not just a black-and-white issue either. Muslims, for example, can practice their faith here without fear of reprisals or judgment. Certainly, when I was in school, their religious rights and practices were always accommodated without any fuss, and the same attitude really applies across the board. We also have a very large Indian community, and the country is honestly enriched for having them here. And when you think about it, every other African country would not be as accepting of whites in their midst, especially after a program like Apartheid. In fact, other countries on this continent judge black South Africans and call us "happy slaves". Many whites from Zimbabwe and Mozambique have now settled in South Africa. We could argue about whether they were forced out or whether they left of their own accord, but it is clear that they feel more comfortable and safer here than anywhere else on the continent. But the real gem in South Africa is the cooperation of the so-called official black tribes. The Xhosa, Zulu, Sotho, Tswana, Swati, Pedi, Venda, Tsonga, and Ndebele. We are all very different people and despite the Apartheid government's attempts to split us, we have found each other in a more meaningful way than ever before. Most black South Africans communicate effectively in about six languages. Some speak all 11 (including English and Afrikaans). There are forces trying their utmost to divide those black tribes now, and despite some minor social media successes, the center is holding. And I believe that language element is a big part of what is holding the country together. We aren't seeing the civil wars breaking out all over this continent.
she kinda tried to blame segregation/apartheid on the British ,then she kinda justified that people had to live seperately because of lifestyles... but she never addressed who took whose land ...hmmmm ..im just saying
The white people that are racist,learned it from their patents.But i love this women, she's not racist,and we can't blame all white people for or bad history.
Being not racist is not the same as being anti racist. Most whites are complicit beneficiaries. This lady just wants to maintain the staus quo. They love Mandela with his deal of them not redistributing stolen wealth. Where is the restitution?
this is insane she lives in her own world, how can she say they meant good with it when they tore families apart and displaced them from the city areas to move them to the townships. Her version of history is very distorted shes trying to erase the evil that was commited
@@KenyanRonwhat did you do to the original inhabitants of America? The trail of tears! You tried to wipe them out! Don't throw stones if you stay in a glass house. My grandfather was an orphan and stranded in south Africa on his way to Australia during Ww1 coming from Poland.
@@Jazz-fg2dm Why the obsession with Orania? We blk SAns don't even give it a thought but you guys obsess over it. Leave them alone and move on to other things. Not all whites are out to get you. LOL
Her ancestors were not mere, "settlers," they pursued Settler colonialism and ended up ruling over an entire nation of indigenous true Africans. If their start in SA was wrong to begin with, why would black South Africans respect their wealthy descendants who were born into ill gotten wealth taken from a country that was not their own? She mentions everyone coming together for sports as if sports means something to an entire nation of people who suffered at the hands of her ancestors, an entire nation of people who have nothing financially in comparison to her who was born into ill gotten wealth.
Absolutely agree. After her ancestors murdered many of the indigenous people to obtain their land they placed a democratic system in the country and took control of the resources. This was actually done for the future generations like this woman to be comfortable and subjugate the black people all the while controlling the economic system.
Allah guide South Africa? No. That would not be a good thing. I belueve Islam is an ideology not completely based on the truth. It is also inconsitent. There is only One Truth: Jesus Christ. This is not a competition between me and you, nor am.I superior to you, just because I know the Truth about Jesus Christ. Because Jesus is for you AS WELL! He's waiting on you....
You're NOT a "black" South African, you're just an *AFRICAN* . Don't you find it weird to refer to a White person as an "Afrikaner" but refer but call yourself "Black" in Africa?
She’s telling her perspective and her truth and you can’t blame coop he’s only doing what he’s supposed to do. (As someone who doesn’t know South Africa) Which is gain knowledge and information. I didn’t agree with a lot of what she said about the racism in South Africa but not every white person from SA is racist. Listen carefully to what she’s saying instead of reacting emotionally. Thanks for the video Coop very informative. Racism is still rife in South Africa her experience is her experience alone but it’s not a great representation of the many attitudes that white South Africans carry towards the black people of the land. You need to get the black perspective as well Coop. So you can get a well rounded perspective of race in South Africa but I appreciate her coming on your channel and speaking so openly about it. Lastly remember as an outsider we don’t know much about to the history of South Africa our knowledge only stretches so far he is gonna have some questions about race because racism it’s a reality that we face in America all the time. Overt and Covert. Depending on the class and how much they need you and how much they can use you or benefit from you, you may experience different levels of racism. Sometimes Your class determines the level of racism you may receive. You might never experience racism because you’re from the USA and you have money. This is my personal opinion from being a foreigner in South Africa. This is how I see it but somebody might see it differently.
Racism in South Africa is multifaceted. In America you might live in a rich neighbourhood and be frisked by your own neighbour that didn’t recognise you. However when you rich and in South Africa you won’t experience such nonsense.
If one sat down with the likes of Hitler, King Leopold II, Cecil Rhodes, de Klerk I'm sure they would also have a strong point of view which they would deem to be honourable and the truth.
She is a European.........her language is European, her culture is European, her foods are European, her traditions are European . Nothing about her is African.
We have so many different cultures and languages, but one of the most disturbing things is how people hide behind symbols like the Springbok to avoid addressing deeper issues. The reality is that racism, tribalism, and other forms of division are everywhere. We have positive terms like "rainbow nation" and "ubuntu," but on the ground, a lot of unresolved issues persist. While we all pray for unity and togetherness, it feels like there’s a lot of denial, with a choice to highlight the good side instead of confronting the harsh realities. One thing about white people is that they often refuse to acknowledge that racism still exists, instead focusing on symbols like the Springbok or figures like Mandela. On the other hand, Black people rarely admit to that we have tribalism issues but are quick to speak about the injustices inflicted by white people. if we address racism, inequality and tribalism without hiding behind things, this country will be the most chilled place to live.
@@Democratshellexactly the reason why you dismally failed to fix y0ur shithole c0untry...u equate success with white.. Jealous undocumented f0reigners.. Go fix y0ur rubbish c0untry
@@kevinmaden5572 living through or during apartheid doesn't mean you were part of government implementing the system, if you were born into a system you just have to obey the laws of the land
@urban_legend. Ok example the Chinese man told the Kenyan man why don't you act like the black 🖤 people in America ! He said black 🖤 people in America are better so he made a difference between Black 🖤 people and African 🌍 people but we both BLACK 🖤 🤔
No people were separated into different areas.Indian Area.White Area.Coloured.Black townships.Banks .post offices.Trains.Beach .Even an office to buy train tickets and compartments on a train.1st class whites.2nd class for non white who could afford. 3rd class was a big open carriage for non whites.We travelled 3rd class to school. Before 94 it was apartheid. Ruled by Whites.1st British then Afrikaaners😮😮😮
I wish you could've asked her about what is happening in Orania...some of us black S.A'ns are concerned they could be planning for a much bigger civil war.
Kindly look at section 235 of the constitution of the Republic of SA. After that research on "self determination in terms of section 235" Google articles on orania in the light of section 335
She's sincere of her experience. She reminded that the Boers/whites inherited the issues of race from the British. South Africa simply need to integrate slowly. In this process there will be pockets of defined income determination and other characteristics and must not be based on racial identity.
Segregation and Apartheid are not well intended concepts..Period!We still have a lot to do in Africa in terms of re education on Racism and discrimination! 😢
Nice interview Coop. What I'll say is that A LOT of OTHER South African's would disagree with Elmerie on certain things, especially on the racism front and the remanence of Apartheid. But she can only speak on her experience I suppose, which can differ GREATLY from other South African's. But I think from my side I can say that for the most part most South African's do practice Ubuntu and care for each other. God Bless South Africa.
This channel is strange. He's only doing race baiting in South Africa. Very sill way of gaining views. I've observed your videos all intend to paint South Africa in a bad light
They are all like that... come over with a lot of damaged baggage. You show them a little bit of smile from the other side and they are ready to sell out. Also asking about Thanksgiving shows how much he knows.
SA is horrible country, not just due to the racism but the crime and gangs as well. It is sewer. And you are part of the problem for being offended by the messenger stating the truth but not offended by the reality of how bad things are there. It makes someone a race baiter for exposing the truth? I challenge anyone who reads your comment to just search racism in South Africa in 2024 here on UA-cam and see for themselves.
While we are open to Americans and other foreigners who come to our country legally, this is one of those Americans that we don't want nor need in our country. They are the kind who want to rip open old wounds that we have already healed from. These are also the people who say that Nelson Mandela was wrong for wanting to build an inclusive society and wanting white people to stay as fellow citizens. Some black Americans come to reconnect to their African roots and appreciate what we have managed to build. Then there are these guys who come to do whatever he is doing so he can paint our country in a bad light for clicks and views. If he wants an African country with no white people, why doesn't he just go to Zimbabwe or Nigeria. In fact, there are many others to choose from. We certainly won't miss him here.
How she not know where her ancestors come from ?😂 She needs to check her last name and the language she speaks,Afrikaans. I’m sure it will lead back to Holland. She’s trying to make out like her family is indigenous to Africa 😂😂
Guy, don’t say you didn’t know what to expect when in your first video you were looking for racism to prove yourself right. In fact your visit was just to confirm that SA is racist. Unfortunately the results say otherwise.
While we are open to Americans and other foreigners who come to our country legally, this is one of those Americans that we don't want nor need in our country. They are the kind who want to rip open old wounds that we have already healed from. These are also the people who say that Nelson Mandela was wrong for wanting to build an inclusive society and wanting white people to stay as fellow citizens. Some black Americans come to reconnect to their African roots and appreciate what we have managed to build. Then there are these guys who come to do whatever he is doing so he can paint our country in a bad light for clicks and views. If he wants an African country with no white people, why doesn't he just go to Zimbabwe or Nigeria. In fact, there are many others to choose from. We certainly won't miss him here.
I’m not South African but I go there 4 to 5 times a year and stay each time at least 10 days and I can guarantee that so called yt S.Africans are mostly undermining the reality of the situation just because real South Africans don’t tell them to their face and believe they need them to get a job since they are the one till these days controlling the ressources and the job market. There is no such thing as Yt South Africans only colonizers descendants.
this is an interview...coop is not responsible for what the woman says and he does not know....to each his own...you can unsubscribe..i have 2 accounts to back it up bye nigga
And where are you from to claim to know the truth about South Africa? These days South Africans can no longer speak for themselves there are people misrepresenting us. This white woman has the right to say whatever she wants to say as a South African. I dont agree with every black person why do you think this woman should speak on your behalf? That's her truth speak your truth this is what happens in SA we are a democracy. Your name suggests you are from French speaking country.
By area, she means townships (our version of concentration camps), which we were forcefully moved there. This interview highlighted nothing, but it did show how ignorant and arrogant some white folks can be🤦🏾♂️
She is a white European who just happened to be born in Africa. It's just a matter of circumstance that her family migrated to that part of Africa centuries ago, and let's not forget the simple fact that she could not even tell you what African tribe she is. Let's just keep things real.. 👍
Nice interview. But I hope you interview a black South African that was also born in the 70’s and get their perspective and their side of the story as well. Since so many people in the comments say she lying lol
There are a lot of people that criticise her … you need to understand her perspective. Most of the apartheid laws ended in 90 when she was 14. Most white kids lived in white suburbs and never left and saw how black South Africans lived. This was one of the successes of the apartheid regime keeping people separated, and ignorant of each other. I am white and come from a very well known family in the eastern cape. My parents were very liberal during apartheid, they hated the nationalist government. They educated me about apartheid and why it’s wrong. I can honestly say I never heard them say anything racist against black people, quite the opposite really. My grandfather father was definitely a racist, but if he were alive he would be 120 years old. He was a dichotomy as he understood Africans very well and respected their ways (he lived in a very rural area) but he saw them as different and in a world of their own. On the other hand my dad had a cousin who was member of the ANC when it was banned and spent time as a political prisoner for actions she took against the state. My dad and his father were fluent Xhosa speakers and pretty good Zulu speakers as well… this is something I wqs really proud of and saw how different they could interact with black people and tried my best to learn the languages. I just say all this to say it’s complicated. I also agree with her that politicians and the media have for a long time tried to play races against one another. The reality is a lot different on the ground.
I think that you are trying to calm the waters especially when you say that you know as much as you say you know. She "knows" about the British and Afrikaners which happened before apartheid, before she was born but does not know what happened in subsequent years? She should have steered away from the politics if they make her uncomfortable.
Superficially United but deeply divided. She has her own community of people and I assume none of them are negatively affected by racism. She probably never even been to a black persons house.
If you visit SA for the 1st time go to Robben Island in cape town..from there a you have a fairly good perspective of SA ...you will better understand a lot
This is unfortunately true most foreigners want to comment on things in South Africa not knowing how deep the problems are. The brother show have interviewed money people
There is still racial division, we are not united. She is telling you her ideal situation, not reality. The European settlers still suffer from a superiority complex. The vast socio-economic inequalities are still a sore point for natives of this land. The mistreatment from Europeans is still fresh on our minds.
Fam, as an African American we consider you one of ours and you're home here. But my advice is don't get too much on politics because it's a sensitive issue and rather speak to a variety of Black people so you form an informed perspective. Most things said by this White lady are very inaccurate and certain nuances which you can't obviously pick up are racist and reflect the entitlement and denialism held by most Whites. Why you chose to start your exploration of South African culture and history through the lens of a European is startling to me. There is racism in South Africa and leaders like Mandela were actually threatened in coming into democracy not to transform economic patterns. Very disappointing vlog in my view.
You have a very negative agenda and it's unfortunate. You could focus on so many positive aspects about South Africa yet you intentionally come to our country to dig up negativity that is hidden 6 feet underground. We have such an amazing country yet you've deliberately come here to perpetuate this Western propaganda.
While we are open to Americans and other foreigners who come to our country legally, this is one of those Americans that we don't want nor need in our country. They are the kind who want to rip open old wounds that we have already healed from. These are also the people who say that Nelson Mandela was wrong for wanting to build an inclusive society and wanting white people to stay as fellow citizens. Some black Americans come to reconnect to their African roots and appreciate what we have managed to build. Then there are these guys who come to do whatever he is doing so he can paint our country in a bad light for clicks and views. If he wants an African country with no white people, why doesn't he just go to Zimbabwe or Nigeria. In fact, there are many others to choose from. We certainly won't miss him here.
Bless Elmarie's heart, but her views are a rather white-washed, and that's not saying she isn't entitled to them, but they are definitely not reflective of the black SAn experience. We appreciate her trying to keep the peace though.
Oh my goodness. There is obviously still a lot of ignorance regarding South African History and Apartheid. Sadly. If we educated ourselves on our history and acknowledged the truth of the past we will be able to move forward better as a nation. Apartheid was evil. And I say that as a white South African Cooper..... come and visit us in the Free State South Africa for another perspective.
South Africa is still divided. If you still have a Khayelitsha, Gugulethu, Mitchell's Plain, Manenburg apart from your Camps Bay, Sea Point. Then you can say South Africa is liberated. Unity during a rugby game is cool but it is just a plaster on festered wounded.
She's correct , most ordinary people in South Africa are not racists
As long as the main economy is in the hands of the minority, the majority of the land is in the hands of whyt people that is racism in itself and our stupid government.
I did O levels in Zimbabwe from '80-'84. I went to school with a number of Afrikaaners. They were racist AF. Especially this 1 kid Phillips.
Lol yeah ok
@007JNR isolation also taught them to be xenophobic. Don't trust outsiders. The lawyer mentality
Far far far less racist than the USA, far more genuine integration, not just everyone speaking the same language, eating the same bad food at Walmart, and watching the same marketing campaigns u people call sports 😂@@007JNR
As a Black American. I know Black South Africans (Zulu) I know Coloured South Africans and White South Africans. They all live here in the United States. They all shared the South African history freely, for that I am grateful. This is the reason South Africa is on my bucket list. Thank you for sharing this interview.
She knows where her ancestors aren't from... and that's Africa. It is so wild how they paint their truth globally.
Actually ALL of humanity can trace their ancestry back to Africa.
Most Afrikaners have been here longer than Europeans have been in the USA, just saying.
@ethanbotha1021 Wouldn'tdoubt that one bit, but that doesn't change the facts of what I said, though does it? It's still not where her DNA is from.
@@ethanbotha1021
Longer than native Africans?
@@Dr_Du-Little that's not the point I'm trying to make.
Grow up.
She is the first white person in Africa to "not know where she came from". She is Dutch, English or German. Europeans always know where they came from, PLEASE.
Believe her, she does not know. South africa is older than USA. Almost 400yrs old.
@@justicet4All all she has to do is google her family name, it’s not rocket science
@justicetshovhota3940 no its not south africa as a real country was created in the 1900s america got independance 1700s
@@justicet4All lol what? South Africa was created in the early 20th century, and for about 200 years until they began to migrate the Whites were restricted to the Cape when they began to fight wars and massacre native South Africans in the east and that is after they've already caused genocide to the native population in the east.
@@justicet4All She was not enslaved they came as invaders, illegal immigrants. Enslaved blacks globally can trace their origins. This lady cannot have the "stolen life" she has in SA, in Europe so denies any European links to extinguish any argument about land reform etc.She has "erased" her savage history as a coping mechanism.
As a south african - staying in Cape Town, I appreciate your work and your genuine interest in our land including us , the people with the different storylines. Amazing work!
Many Americans, like myself, are curious about South African history and current events. Videos like this are a good starting point. Thank you both!
Unfortunately the video is far from the truth,most white south Africans just skip through apartheid period and make it seem like it was just a small thing
This video is a lie
Truth hurts too much to talk about sometimes.
It’s all Cap, she’s them folks. You can’t trust anything she’s saying..
She definitely told half truths with a sprinkle of lies,BUT i understand. This is a foreigner with a foreign audience. She is showing the Country in a good light and i can't be mad at that. We dont need to air out our dirty laundry to the world
@@KoketsoR7 The world already knew what’s up a long time ago. International pressure was actually a major part of why they were forced to give up political power in 94. Of course the threat of a major civil war also contributed a lot. And of course they will say it was voluntary transfer of power because of change of heart .. which we all know is not the case
True but during these economic times we need to show a positive image for tourism to come in which results in money circulation. We don't want to add on top of the bad images the western media has showed of us. This is a beautiful country people deserve to see it.
I bare to differ
@@tranquilsoothingsounds3334 There was no giving up of any political powers. The British kept the political reign while the boers settled for the land whilst black people were made happy by voting & just being the face of it all. 🙏🏽#peacelovekindness
@Floe987 You've said it well
Interracial unity in South Africa is only superficial. Black and white people only get along at bars or sports games, but as soon as the government tries to address the racial wealth gap and disproportionate land ownership, then you realize how divided we still are.
That’s great information. 👍🏾
@RandomSouthAfricanMam, now what you going to eat, sand?
@@theovanstaden5766 That's a lie a white man tells himself to make him justify his evilness
@theovanstaden5766 Bulls**t response. So you are insinuating that B-LA-CKs will starve if land is distributed? In other words only you yt people know how to farm and that you are the only human species in earth to invade ,take people's land ( USA, Australia, South Africa, Argentina , New Zealand etc ) , mu*d-er them ?
You have that big mouth because your big brother ( usa ) is still supporting you. Keep in mind NO EMPIRE rule forever.
Romain empire collapsed ,British , ancient Egypt, Spanish etc empires collapsed .
Your return will come one day,it's a matter of time.
We b-lack people have not forgotten what you did to us. If you think we are stupid it's okay, keep being this arrogant.
Bro, your government has had +30 years to solve this issue. Instead of creating jobs and fixing education, they've stolen BILLIONS upon BILLIONS of rands for themselves while only creating a welfare system where black people rely on grants, poor single mothers get rewarded for having more babies.... But, let's just blame the whites since it's easier that way...
The lady is very economic with information about the history of apartheid, to put it kindly. Or she's ignorant about the history, but then again she's too old not to know about the history of apartheid if she's smart. She's my age mate, myself I grew up in Botswana in a small farming town where there were Africaners, coloureds, KhoiSan and us Africans. We all knew what was going on at the time in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Everyone with a brain knew what was going on. I personally don't buy her lack of knowledge about apartheid, its brutality and intention to keep all the resources for the minority white population at the expense of Africans.
You should have asked what does she think about the immigration crisis
Did you just make a claim that Khoisan are NOT African like you....???
@@pik6921 of course they are African. Follow the context of my story, if you're are old enough to have experienced the 90s, you'll get me. You don't know that KhoiSan are the Natives of Southern Africa? You need to catch up on your history lessons my friend
Khoisan and us africans???? Undincamisile
She said she only really learnt about it later in life…
This lady is full of crap, and she is playing you. SA has one of the highest unemployment rates in the world and it mainly affects the Native South African people not the whites. The wealth gap between the two races is very disproportion and let's not talk about the land ownership. Land that was taken from the Native people. Nelson Mandela was a tool used by the power structure. He was not the same man prior to going to jail. You need to go and listen to his Rivonia trail speech. That's not the same Mandela that left prison. Mandela is commercialized by Whites and the Black South African gatekeepers just like Martin Luther King is in the USA. All you hear in the USA about King is the I have a dream speech but not his last speech, I've been to the mountaintop speech. The speech that got him assassinated. Back to Mandel, He was not going to be the president with Chris Hani still around. That's another story you need to learn about. You are talking to the wrong person if you want to know the truth. The difference between the white colonizers in SA and the other African countries is that they came to stay. You have a white only town in SA. You have white people stating their ancestors are from SA which is BS.
So what do you want her and her White folk to do? The Africans in SA have been in-charge since 1994. If they are still poor and unemployed in 2024 then the they are the problem.
So is white fault???
you are talking bullshit let us debate the situation in front of his camera
@@ecomandurban7183 Don't talk to me like that when you're being dominated in your own country, being called a k3ffr by White minority.
@@ecomandurban7183 I speak facts. Everything I said, can be researched. I don’t care about your opinion or feelings.
I love how Coop looks to engage in conversation with any and everyone. Great job.
She is not telling the whole truth about the history and about what is happening now . The past it is waaaay darker than what she is saying and the current is not as rosy as she makes it seem. She is downplaying everything which I was kinda expecting…. No surprises there.
Maybe she doesn't know
@@summorefuneka8481 The truth is black south africans hate white south africans and blame them for all their issues
as long as people hang on to the past, you cant move forward. She is a good person, she works, she pays taxes. She isnt your enemy for her color, your own government is because they have been in power for 40 years and the country has gone down hill. Stop playing the race card. Get up and make it better
Thank you for taking the time in getting to know the Afrikaner better. Appreciate this interview. Baie dankie!
This woman is sugarcoating South African history. You can tell by her nervous laughter. But you remain calm and professional throughout the interview brother. I salute you for that.
@@kilabob1200 And you know South African history????
@@grahamsolomons453 I know enough to know that she is sugarcoating the history of race relations in SA.
@@kilabob1200 You know absolutely 0 about South African history or its people.
Salute my brother! ✊🏾
@@grahamsolomons453 That's an absolute lie.
I am almost sa.e age as this woman, I was 17 and 6 months old in 1994 April, but I was aware ascearly as 8 year old about Apartheid, having someone like her and says she was not aware of Apartheid, that for me gave a distorted version of truth infact herstory
Narcissm is a cultural thing in white South Africa, it cause a lack of empathy, a blindness towards other people different from themselves.
Let me correct you Bongs. I think she is sincere in saying she was not aware of apartheid at 17. Example, many grown Americans do not know that Africa is not a country but a continent with 54 diverse states. Will you say they are deliberately giving a distorted version of reality? They are not. They are simply ignorant because they are shielded from gaining knowledge about the real Africa. Same as her. She and many other white kids were shielded from knowing about Apartheid by their parents. If you don't understand this I can give you a more current example.
@@cecilmahlaba9369 agree. It took for me to go to the UK to understand what apartheid was. I spent a year there and saw the protests outside South Africa House. We were shielded a lot from what was really happening.
SA is indeed a beautiful country. Of course, there are alot of problems including racism. But our differences and diversity make us unique.
As a young black SAn I appreciate this country alot more recently. I'm proud to be part of it.
You are the problem because you are delusional. Yes SA maybe beautiful but who is running things? Who owns the land and the wealth? Why can't you go to places like Orania and Klienfontien? Why is there movement to separate the Western Cape? Why is there high xenophobia and Afrophobia and low employment? Why are there a drug problem and 50% single mothers? I could go on but if you're already delusional ..... what's the point?
Our first democratically elected president, his vision was to build an inclusive tolerant society. His name was Nelson Mandela. You can read about him , and he has written two books. We sympathize with Black Americans .
A lot of what she said is true. For example, some of us grew up iwhat was called the Bantustands, or homelands. The homelands or the Bantustands were run by our traditional leaders. For example where I come from was called Bophuthatswana, meaning the place that gathers the Batswana. Now remember that the whole of Gauteng Province and the North West Province is originally the land of the Batswana. This also includes the land of Botswana which is our neighboring country. Back to Bophuthatswana, we were a developed nation on our own and we managed to build one of the most sophisticated black establishment i Africa. Let me know if you want to know more about this.
Botswana is the missing peace come to think of it ❤ North West province North Cape province Gauteng province and parts of the free State are batswana territory 🙏 bophuthatswana 💃💃💃 black excellence right there Tautona boss..🇿🇦
That's cap. How can I believer her when you are lying. Where she comes from is Europe.
Lol. No. It's South African land.@@dineomolapo9934
I am a native black American and even though i would say she's very economical and biased about the information she shared. Based off of the little I know, however I also understand the emotional trauma associated with being a native SouthAfrican and the possible triggers that can stem from this interview. I think Coop as a journalsit is doing his best to get different perspectives. Instead of bashing him with your view point which we outsiders emphathize greatly with, assit him with sharing to the world a more balanced perspective. Believe me Black Americans have no disdain for our fellow black south Africans because we can relate to your experience a lot more than most.
But you have to understand that some of the things said by this woman can be seen as racist and dismissive to Black South Africans. It's complete rubbish to suggest a White sport like rugby united this country. How can the country unite when the whites are hoarding all the wealth and all the land? Cooper comes off as ignorant actually interviewing this rightwing apologist. I think I'm more informed about relations between Black Americans and White Americans because he let this woman get away with too many lies, simplifications and indirect insults.
A more balanced perspective?
Not balanced at all!
Her views were biased. I sense disingenuousness on her side.
That being said, Im sure theres good inside of her.
@@ochrechap brother what?
@@ethanbotha1021 what?
J Coop did nothing wrong here and if there is any attack on him it is totally unjustified. He interviewed a timid and uninformed person who has no knowledge of South Africa. What she shared can be googled and with a more accurate information.
Was she trying to justify apartheid... or i heard my own things !!!!
South Africa is still deeply divided, but the one thing the country has mastered is the art of tolerance. It is an underrated skill. It is not just a black-and-white issue either. Muslims, for example, can practice their faith here without fear of reprisals or judgment. Certainly, when I was in school, their religious rights and practices were always accommodated without any fuss, and the same attitude really applies across the board.
We also have a very large Indian community, and the country is honestly enriched for having them here. And when you think about it, every other African country would not be as accepting of whites in their midst, especially after a program like Apartheid. In fact, other countries on this continent judge black South Africans and call us "happy slaves".
Many whites from Zimbabwe and Mozambique have now settled in South Africa. We could argue about whether they were forced out or whether they left of their own accord, but it is clear that they feel more comfortable and safer here than anywhere else on the continent.
But the real gem in South Africa is the cooperation of the so-called official black tribes. The Xhosa, Zulu, Sotho, Tswana, Swati, Pedi, Venda, Tsonga, and Ndebele. We are all very different people and despite the Apartheid government's attempts to split us, we have found each other in a more meaningful way than ever before. Most black South Africans communicate effectively in about six languages. Some speak all 11 (including English and Afrikaans).
There are forces trying their utmost to divide those black tribes now, and despite some minor social media successes, the center is holding. And I believe that language element is a big part of what is holding the country together. We aren't seeing the civil wars breaking out all over this continent.
I love this interview so much. South Africa is such a lovely place 💜
She's lying!
@@aviatedviewssound4798what did she lie about ?
she kinda tried to blame segregation/apartheid on the British ,then she kinda justified that people had to live seperately because of lifestyles... but she never addressed who took whose land ...hmmmm ..im just saying
Awesome interview 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿
The white people that are racist,learned it from their patents.But i love this women, she's not racist,and we can't blame all white people for or bad history.
Yes not all whites are racist.
You are a poor judge of character.
What has black people done to these people ?
Being not racist is not the same as being anti racist. Most whites are complicit beneficiaries. This lady just wants to maintain the staus quo. They love Mandela with his deal of them not redistributing stolen wealth. Where is the restitution?
@@blackmagic6and you need an education 🙄
this is insane she lives in her own world, how can she say they meant good with it when they tore families apart and displaced them from the city areas to move them to the townships. Her version of history is very distorted shes trying to erase the evil that was commited
by the way I was born in the late 80s and I have experienced racism especially when I was moved to an Afrikaans school in '97
@@xpressivemusic4578wow tell us more please.. I have experience racist at work place
I'm a black American and I was thinking the same thing. The Colonizers were never invited they raided and oppressed.
Were you there?
@@KenyanRonwhat did you do to the original inhabitants of America? The trail of tears! You tried to wipe them out! Don't throw stones if you stay in a glass house. My grandfather was an orphan and stranded in south Africa on his way to Australia during Ww1 coming from Poland.
I don’t agree with everything she said. But I enjoyed the interview, she seems like a very nice lady.
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Me too, it's tough listening to her perspective but I want to be someone who can understand and listen to other people who I don't agree with
@@acceptinglife6491 especially the part where she speaks about why black and white people lived in different areas.
@@kamohelosinqaba indeed
Coops is easily fooled, this yt woman is smart and chooses her words VERY carefully
@@Jazz-fg2dm Why the obsession with Orania? We blk SAns don't even give it a thought but you guys obsess over it. Leave them alone and move on to other things. Not all whites are out to get you. LOL
Yooh she's a liar
Never trust a white person
Not really it's just that you are stupid.talkig about racism keeps it alive
But you also have to peep the type of question he's asking You know what he doing 😉
Her ancestors were not mere, "settlers," they pursued Settler colonialism and ended up ruling over an entire nation of indigenous true Africans. If their start in SA was wrong to begin with, why would black South Africans respect their wealthy descendants who were born into ill gotten wealth taken from a country that was not their own? She mentions everyone coming together for sports as if sports means something to an entire nation of people who suffered at the hands of her ancestors, an entire nation of people who have nothing financially in comparison to her who was born into ill gotten wealth.
Absolutely agree. After her ancestors murdered many of the indigenous people to obtain their land they placed a democratic system in the country and took control of the resources. This was actually done for the future generations like this woman to be comfortable and subjugate the black people all the while controlling the economic system.
We are one race Coop the human race may Allah guide this South African sister she is so lovely bro viva South Africa👍🏽❤🇿🇦
Allah guide South Africa?
No. That would not be a good thing.
I belueve Islam is an ideology not completely based on the truth. It is also inconsitent.
There is only One Truth: Jesus Christ. This is not a competition between me and you, nor am.I superior to you, just because I know the Truth about Jesus Christ. Because Jesus is for you AS WELL!
He's waiting on you....
As a black South African I knew she was gonna talk shit
@tsholofelosharonmbele I watched the whole interview. I'm wondering which shit she spoke that I missed. Please refer me to any in the video.
You're NOT a "black" South African, you're just an *AFRICAN* . Don't you find it weird to refer to a White person as an "Afrikaner" but refer but call yourself "Black" in Africa?
O sharp net so, no need to explain ourselves to strangers. We shall have our own dialogue ka Human Rights Day. For now, it is Go Bokke lekgowa!
@@lebo5281Black people are not strangers, they’re the ones who fought for us during Apartheid. We’re Africans , children of the soil not strangers.
@@nthabisengmametja7031Gatweng naare? What does Blackness have to do with it?
This lady talks like a politician, whole lot of misinformation
Nice interview Coop!
She’s telling her perspective and her truth and you can’t blame coop he’s only doing what he’s supposed to do. (As someone who doesn’t know South Africa) Which is gain knowledge and information. I didn’t agree with a lot of what she said about the racism in South Africa but not every white person from SA is racist.
Listen carefully to what she’s saying instead of reacting emotionally.
Thanks for the video Coop very informative.
Racism is still rife in South Africa her experience is her experience alone but it’s not a great representation of the many attitudes that white South Africans carry towards the black people of the land. You need to get the black perspective as well Coop. So you can get a well rounded perspective of race in South Africa but I appreciate her coming on your channel and speaking so openly about it.
Lastly remember as an outsider we don’t know much about to the history of South Africa our knowledge only stretches so far he is gonna have some questions about race because racism it’s a reality that we face in America all the time. Overt and Covert.
Depending on the class and how much they need you and how much they can use you or benefit from you, you may experience different levels of racism. Sometimes Your class determines the level of racism you may receive. You might never experience racism because you’re from the USA and you have money. This is my personal opinion from being a foreigner in South Africa. This is how I see it but somebody might see it differently.
Exactly! That so true.
It's childish to tell people they are childish when they themselves are telling thier own perspectives. Learn to respect people and grow up sir
@@KoketsoR7 my
Apologies you’re absolutely right. I don’t want to take away from your experience. Didn’t mean to say that I’ve removed it.
Racism in South Africa is multifaceted. In America you might live in a rich neighbourhood and be frisked by your own neighbour that didn’t recognise you. However when you rich and in South Africa you won’t experience such nonsense.
If one sat down with the likes of Hitler, King Leopold II, Cecil Rhodes, de Klerk I'm sure they would also have a strong point of view which they would deem to be honourable and the truth.
Great information!!
She is a European.........her language is European, her culture is European, her foods are European, her traditions are European . Nothing about her is African.
We have so many different cultures and languages, but one of the most disturbing things is how people hide behind symbols like the Springbok to avoid addressing deeper issues. The reality is that racism, tribalism, and other forms of division are everywhere. We have positive terms like "rainbow nation" and "ubuntu," but on the ground, a lot of unresolved issues persist. While we all pray for unity and togetherness, it feels like there’s a lot of denial, with a choice to highlight the good side instead of confronting the harsh realities. One thing about white people is that they often refuse to acknowledge that racism still exists, instead focusing on symbols like the Springbok or figures like Mandela. On the other hand, Black people rarely admit to that we have tribalism issues but are quick to speak about the injustices inflicted by white people. if we address racism, inequality and tribalism without hiding behind things, this country will be the most chilled place to live.
The more time I spend in S.A the more I'm learning. 💡
Aweh, my bru@@COOPSCORNER
The greatest weapon is a smile and the largest power is love!🎉
The only colour matters is the Money!🎉
She is a propagandist.
She's heavy on the propaganda. They are many out here. They live in a bubble
@@tiMos-w1nso Africans aren’t racist as well ?
More like a POS
Lol they are the reason your South Africa is successful
@@Democratshellexactly the reason why you dismally failed to fix y0ur shithole c0untry...u equate success with white.. Jealous undocumented f0reigners.. Go fix y0ur rubbish c0untry
12:21 this photo depicts Coloured people. I mentioned this because you inserted this photo at the point when she was referring to her family.❤
I love the interview
She know the truth but she chose not to tell the truth
Which truth
She's just an ordinary person, not a scholar.
This was very informative i love her energy
she has no idea what is going on in South Africa
Who controls the MILITARY in SOUTH AFRICA?
South Africans
@@ecomandurban7183 BLACK or White?
bautiful interview
So can she have the nice house and back yard in the Netherlands ?
I've noticed in the interview she feels comfortable with the African 🖤 American man ! Maybe because he is from another country 🤔
Do you know the woman? Your statement is weird like everyone falls into a catergory
@urban_legend. So if she was there through APARTEID I'm like what made her change ?
@@kevinmaden5572 living through or during apartheid doesn't mean you were part of government implementing the system, if you were born into a system you just have to obey the laws of the land
@urban_legend. Ok example the Chinese man told the Kenyan man why don't you act like the black 🖤 people in America ! He said black 🖤 people in America are better so he made a difference between Black 🖤 people and African 🌍 people but we both BLACK 🖤 🤔
@@kevinmaden5572 rolling my eyes ,now lets ask white Americans what they think about you or Africans .
I don't like this guy!!
you don't have to.
you don't have to.
Me too. He could focus on so many positive aspects of South Africa but he comes to dig the negative that is 6 feet under.
@@tyali84Agreed. He's lost focus.
So why are you watching his channel ??
Speaking out of her neck. True afrikaner this one
No people were separated into different areas.Indian Area.White Area.Coloured.Black townships.Banks .post offices.Trains.Beach .Even an office to buy train tickets and compartments on a train.1st class whites.2nd class for non white who could afford. 3rd class was a big open carriage for non whites.We travelled 3rd class to school.
Before 94 it was apartheid. Ruled by Whites.1st British then Afrikaaners😮😮😮
I wish you could've asked her about what is happening in Orania...some of us black S.A'ns are concerned they could be planning for a much bigger civil war.
Kindly look at section 235 of the constitution of the Republic of SA. After that research on "self determination in terms of section 235" Google articles on orania in the light of section 335
@@Marysmmiiith fool me once!
She's kind , tootsiens ❤
Yes she is kind
The truth is there is not much conflict between blacks and whites in SA right now
She's sincere of her experience. She reminded that the Boers/whites inherited the issues of race from the British. South Africa simply need to integrate slowly. In this process there will be pockets of defined income determination and other characteristics and must not be based on racial identity.
Good interview
Segregation and Apartheid are not well intended concepts..Period!We still have a lot to do in Africa in terms of re education on Racism and discrimination! 😢
Nice interview Coop. What I'll say is that A LOT of OTHER South African's would disagree with Elmerie on certain things, especially on the racism front and the remanence of Apartheid. But she can only speak on her experience I suppose, which can differ GREATLY from other South African's. But I think from my side I can say that for the most part most South African's do practice Ubuntu and care for each other. God Bless South Africa.
Nice video and welcome to SA brother 🇿🇦
The entire month of December is Christmas in South Africa 🎉
Afrikaans is a Dutch dialect forgodness sake. They came from the Netherlands. 😅😅
The Netherlands and Germany
This woman is either TROLLING or she is COMPLETELY DELUSIONAL. I was in SA in MARCH 2024, and it’s still very apartheid and racist!
She would never say her family is racist are she is on camera ....also, all this time she doesn't know where her family is from ???
Stop smoking coke Nigro 😂😂
Even black nigerians r racists
Exactly!
Do you even know what is apartheid?
She's not white. Her shirt is white. She is light pink.
I would say cream or beige
No thanksgiving because their settlers were taking the bread not breaking the bread! 💥💯
Imagine taking those colonizers seriously?😅
This channel is strange. He's only doing race baiting in South Africa. Very sill way of gaining views. I've observed your videos all intend to paint South Africa in a bad light
They are all like that... come over with a lot of damaged baggage. You show them a little bit of smile from the other side and they are ready to sell out. Also asking about Thanksgiving shows how much he knows.
SA is horrible country, not just due to the racism but the crime and gangs as well. It is sewer. And you are part of the problem for being offended by the messenger stating the truth but not offended by the reality of how bad things are there. It makes someone a race baiter for exposing the truth? I challenge anyone who reads your comment to just search racism in South Africa in 2024 here on UA-cam and see for themselves.
While we are open to Americans and other foreigners who come to our country legally, this is one of those Americans that we don't want nor need in our country. They are the kind who want to rip open old wounds that we have already healed from. These are also the people who say that Nelson Mandela was wrong for wanting to build an inclusive society and wanting white people to stay as fellow citizens. Some black Americans come to reconnect to their African roots and appreciate what we have managed to build. Then there are these guys who come to do whatever he is doing so he can paint our country in a bad light for clicks and views. If he wants an African country with no white people, why doesn't he just go to Zimbabwe or Nigeria. In fact, there are many others to choose from. We certainly won't miss him here.
You are too sensitive over nothing.
It's not like things are going well known in SA.
Chill madoda
Its a harsh reality .Maybe if you address the issue you can come to a solution.
How she not know where her ancestors come from ?😂 She needs to check her last name and the language she speaks,Afrikaans. I’m sure it will lead back to Holland. She’s trying to make out like her family is indigenous to Africa 😂😂
Doesn't take much for them to cross over. Deep desire for acceptance is real.
Bruh you was trippin with this video. Just go back to eating with Wangeshi please. 😂😂😂 This obviously ain't yo lane. 🤦🏿
Guy, don’t say you didn’t know what to expect when in your first video you were looking for racism to prove yourself right. In fact your visit was just to confirm that SA is racist. Unfortunately the results say otherwise.
😂😂say it like it is..
While we are open to Americans and other foreigners who come to our country legally, this is one of those Americans that we don't want nor need in our country. They are the kind who want to rip open old wounds that we have already healed from. These are also the people who say that Nelson Mandela was wrong for wanting to build an inclusive society and wanting white people to stay as fellow citizens. Some black Americans come to reconnect to their African roots and appreciate what we have managed to build. Then there are these guys who come to do whatever he is doing so he can paint our country in a bad light for clicks and views. If he wants an African country with no white people, why doesn't he just go to Zimbabwe or Nigeria. In fact, there are many others to choose from. We certainly won't miss him here.
Why did you let this woman come on here telling half truths… this is disgusting
Are you from South Africa? If i may ask?
I’m not South African but I go there 4 to 5 times a year and stay each time at least 10 days and I can guarantee that so called yt S.Africans are mostly undermining the reality of the situation just because real South Africans don’t tell them to their face and believe they need them to get a job since they are the one till these days controlling the ressources and the job market. There is no such thing as Yt South Africans only colonizers descendants.
this is an interview...coop is not responsible for what the woman says and he does not know....to each his own...you can unsubscribe..i have 2 accounts to back it up bye nigga
And where are you from to claim to know the truth about South Africa? These days South Africans can no longer speak for themselves there are people misrepresenting us. This white woman has the right to say whatever she wants to say as a South African. I dont agree with every black person why do you think this woman should speak on your behalf? That's her truth speak your truth this is what happens in SA we are a democracy. Your name suggests you are from French speaking country.
This how dum he his with is American bull 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩
By area, she means townships (our version of concentration camps), which we were forcefully moved there. This interview highlighted nothing, but it did show how ignorant and arrogant some white folks can be🤦🏾♂️
Spot on
Am southan ,she ain't racist but they are!
l love this lady❤❤
Great interview! That's cool J.
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Racism is not a huge problem, crime is big problem.
People complain about poor service delivery and when you complain you are seen as racist.
She is a white European who just happened to be born in Africa. It's just a matter of circumstance that her family migrated to that part of Africa centuries ago, and let's not forget the simple fact that she could not even tell you what African tribe she is.
Let's just keep things real.. 👍
What a lier. She knows where her ancestors came from. Dutch or England period.
This is such an interesting 🧐 video.
Nice interview. But I hope you interview a black South African that was also born in the 70’s and get their perspective and their side of the story as well. Since so many people in the comments say she lying lol
Why would you ask "Do you celebrate thanksgiving??" What would lead you to beleive they would celebrate an American holiday?
There are a lot of people that criticise her … you need to understand her perspective. Most of the apartheid laws ended in 90 when she was 14. Most white kids lived in white suburbs and never left and saw how black South Africans lived. This was one of the successes of the apartheid regime keeping people separated, and ignorant of each other.
I am white and come from a very well known family in the eastern cape. My parents were very liberal during apartheid, they hated the nationalist government. They educated me about apartheid and why it’s wrong. I can honestly say I never heard them say anything racist against black people, quite the opposite really. My grandfather father was definitely a racist, but if he were alive he would be 120 years old. He was a dichotomy as he understood Africans very well and respected their ways (he lived in a very rural area) but he saw them as different and in a world of their own.
On the other hand my dad had a cousin who was member of the ANC when it was banned and spent time as a political prisoner for actions she took against the state. My dad and his father were fluent Xhosa speakers and pretty good Zulu speakers as well… this is something I wqs really proud of and saw how different they could interact with black people and tried my best to learn the languages.
I just say all this to say it’s complicated. I also agree with her that politicians and the media
have for a long time tried to play races against one another. The reality is a lot different on the ground.
I think that you are trying to calm the waters especially when you say that you know as much as you say you know. She "knows" about the British and Afrikaners which happened before apartheid, before she was born but does not know what happened in subsequent years? She should have steered away from the politics if they make her uncomfortable.
Go ask white American that
Good interview, she seem honest and try to maintain peace...
COOPER CO BACK TO AMERICA PLEASEEEEEE
Y, because he's exposing ur fake rainbow. Haartees black restaurant owners are still getting their businesses burned down u know
Facts!
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He's an idiot
Superficially United but deeply divided.
She has her own community of people and I assume none of them are negatively affected by racism.
She probably never even been to a black persons house.
If you visit SA for the 1st time go to Robben Island in cape town..from there a you have a fairly good perspective of SA ...you will better understand a lot
The only country with 4 Webb Ellis cups. I wonder why IRB hasn't awarded them another RWC?
I think your wrong for this you don't have enough points of view to be unbiased and educated enough to have this interview it's very disrespectful
This is unfortunately true most foreigners want to comment on things in South Africa not knowing how deep the problems are. The brother show have interviewed money people
There is still racial division, we are not united. She is telling you her ideal situation, not reality. The European settlers still suffer from a superiority complex. The vast socio-economic inequalities are still a sore point for natives of this land. The mistreatment from Europeans is still fresh on our minds.
To since 😂 - great interview
Fam, as an African American we consider you one of ours and you're home here. But my advice is don't get too much on politics because it's a sensitive issue and rather speak to a variety of Black people so you form an informed perspective. Most things said by this White lady are very inaccurate and certain nuances which you can't obviously pick up are racist and reflect the entitlement and denialism held by most Whites. Why you chose to start your exploration of South African culture and history through the lens of a European is startling to me. There is racism in South Africa and leaders like Mandela were actually threatened in coming into democracy not to transform economic patterns. Very disappointing vlog in my view.
This woman is a good ambassador for South Africa and I am not white.
@@lioneltbeukes4010 "and I'm not white" 🤣
You definitely are not black either
U must be an illegal f0reigner
do we have a name called Lionelt in our black communities
@@EntleValashiya no we don't
You just had to talk to a colonizer not a native of this country .That is weird .
He actually has spoken to Coloured and black Africans as well.
You have a very negative agenda and it's unfortunate. You could focus on so many positive aspects about South Africa yet you intentionally come to our country to dig up negativity that is hidden 6 feet underground. We have such an amazing country yet you've deliberately come here to perpetuate this Western propaganda.
I think Americans like to talk about racism more than SA maybe? based on numerous posts online abt this topic.
While we are open to Americans and other foreigners who come to our country legally, this is one of those Americans that we don't want nor need in our country. They are the kind who want to rip open old wounds that we have already healed from. These are also the people who say that Nelson Mandela was wrong for wanting to build an inclusive society and wanting white people to stay as fellow citizens. Some black Americans come to reconnect to their African roots and appreciate what we have managed to build. Then there are these guys who come to do whatever he is doing so he can paint our country in a bad light for clicks and views. If he wants an African country with no white people, why doesn't he just go to Zimbabwe or Nigeria. In fact, there are many others to choose from. We certainly won't miss him here.
Bless Elmarie's heart, but her views are a rather white-washed, and that's not saying she isn't entitled to them, but they are definitely not reflective of the black SAn experience. We appreciate her trying to keep the peace though.
spot on
Profound! You have echoed my sentiments exactly
True
Oh my goodness. There is obviously still a lot of ignorance regarding South African History and Apartheid. Sadly. If we educated ourselves on our history and acknowledged the truth of the past we will be able to move forward better as a nation.
Apartheid was evil. And I say that as a white South African
Cooper..... come and visit us in the Free State South Africa for another perspective.
Sad thing is nowadays people will belive what they r being fed through media and or the internet ...they end up missing the truth
You been dropping alot lately 14:07
South Africa is still divided. If you still have a Khayelitsha, Gugulethu, Mitchell's Plain, Manenburg apart from your Camps Bay, Sea Point. Then you can say South Africa is liberated. Unity during a rugby game is cool but it is just a plaster on festered wounded.