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

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  • Shalom Family! Welcome back to our channel! Discover the divergent worlds of South Africa and the United States of America in this fascinating video! We'll compare and contrast the unique aspects of these two nations and reveal our personal favorite. Join us as we embark on an exploration of South Africa and the USA, and find out which one captures our hearts. Don't miss this intriguing discussion! We hope you enjoy and as always don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE & HIT THE NOTIFICATION BELL!!!!
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  • @peargal4u
    @peargal4u 10 місяців тому +17

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

  • @nthabisengmametja7031
    @nthabisengmametja7031 11 місяців тому +157

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

    • @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE
      @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE  11 місяців тому +5

      That’s a great idea family!

    • @ZuesLayza
      @ZuesLayza 10 місяців тому

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

    • @thatdudeghosty6817
      @thatdudeghosty6817 10 місяців тому +4

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

    • @nthabisengmametja7031
      @nthabisengmametja7031 10 місяців тому

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

    • @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq
      @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq 10 місяців тому

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

  • @sellopuo1304
    @sellopuo1304 11 місяців тому +75

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

    • @libralovejonestarot
      @libralovejonestarot 11 місяців тому +2

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

    • @festival4101
      @festival4101 10 місяців тому +2

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

    • @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq
      @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq 10 місяців тому

      There's no such things as American houses Sello.

    • @supreme9801
      @supreme9801 10 місяців тому +5

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

    • @lastpreacher9093
      @lastpreacher9093 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @flannishcosmetics1115
    @flannishcosmetics1115 11 місяців тому +46

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

    • @DEARTETE
      @DEARTETE 9 місяців тому

      Amennn I am❤

  • @mapstance9218
    @mapstance9218 11 місяців тому +25

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

  • @carolzion
    @carolzion 10 місяців тому +18

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

  • @jaendrelacock1675
    @jaendrelacock1675 10 місяців тому +9

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

  • @zamekakaiser351
    @zamekakaiser351 11 місяців тому +22

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

  • @benedictaustard5583
    @benedictaustard5583 11 місяців тому +13

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

  • @ntombimadu8437
    @ntombimadu8437 11 місяців тому +10

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

  • @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq
    @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq 10 місяців тому +7

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

  • @thebiggest8797
    @thebiggest8797 11 місяців тому +7

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

  • @fishdawn1804
    @fishdawn1804 11 місяців тому +17

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

  • @realebogaseme1547
    @realebogaseme1547 11 місяців тому +18

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

    • @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE
      @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE  11 місяців тому +3

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

    • @realebogaseme1547
      @realebogaseme1547 11 місяців тому

      @@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE still loved the video❤

    • @CorneliusMokhele
      @CorneliusMokhele 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @babalwacezu5583
    @babalwacezu5583 11 місяців тому +10

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

  • @maburwanemokoena7117
    @maburwanemokoena7117 10 місяців тому +11

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

  • @fiffihoneyblossom5891
    @fiffihoneyblossom5891 11 місяців тому +6

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

  • @Joe_Ndlozi
    @Joe_Ndlozi 11 місяців тому +21

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

    • @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE
      @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE  11 місяців тому +2

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

    • @Svig
      @Svig 10 місяців тому

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

    • @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq
      @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq 10 місяців тому

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

    • @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq
      @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq 10 місяців тому

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

    • @Svig
      @Svig 10 місяців тому

      @@SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq Very funny👀

  • @nicoswartz6063
    @nicoswartz6063 11 місяців тому +15

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

    • @jarodwilson4946
      @jarodwilson4946 10 місяців тому +4

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

    • @nomsantuli6023
      @nomsantuli6023 10 місяців тому

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

    • @jarodwilson4946
      @jarodwilson4946 10 місяців тому +1

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

    • @nomsantuli6023
      @nomsantuli6023 10 місяців тому

      @@jarodwilson4946 Lesotho?

    • @jarodwilson4946
      @jarodwilson4946 10 місяців тому

      @@nomsantuli6023 yes

  • @harkersethienne3698
    @harkersethienne3698 10 місяців тому +4

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

  • @melaniemienie7097
    @melaniemienie7097 10 місяців тому +10

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

    • @africaneagle7397
      @africaneagle7397 10 місяців тому +4

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

    • @Svig
      @Svig 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@@africaneagle7397How did he complain? By telling and sharing a story or being appreciative of ones country is now complaing?. Let him/her express hes own opinion, why are you pained, dont even believe you South African.

    • @africaneagle7397
      @africaneagle7397 10 місяців тому +1

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

    • @africaneagle7397
      @africaneagle7397 10 місяців тому +3

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

    • @africaneagle7397
      @africaneagle7397 10 місяців тому

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

  • @arotogtech
    @arotogtech 11 місяців тому +8

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

  • @wannenburgg
    @wannenburgg 10 місяців тому +10

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

    • @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq
      @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq 10 місяців тому

      It's called Homicide. 🙏

    • @philipschoeman2434
      @philipschoeman2434 10 місяців тому

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

    • @wannenburgg
      @wannenburgg 10 місяців тому

      @@philipschoeman2434 it is scientifically correct.

    • @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq
      @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq 10 місяців тому

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

  • @thatotsautse344
    @thatotsautse344 11 місяців тому +6

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

  • @jordansita5808
    @jordansita5808 10 місяців тому +5

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

  • @tokelomalehopo570
    @tokelomalehopo570 11 місяців тому +15

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

    • @michelledaniels6754
      @michelledaniels6754 10 місяців тому +1

      👊 well said...

    • @michelledaniels6754
      @michelledaniels6754 10 місяців тому +1

      👊 well said...

    • @navilwalter4133
      @navilwalter4133 10 місяців тому

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

  • @nicobr00
    @nicobr00 10 місяців тому +3

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

  • @myshepspud1
    @myshepspud1 10 місяців тому +10

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

  • @Mthethwa594
    @Mthethwa594 10 місяців тому +2

    We like tourists yea but the comparisons are not really necessary , Mzansi will always be Mzansi , we have enough troubles we busy trying to contain the foreigners situation and bang out of nowhere there’s people inviting the whole village people hayi boohh , don’t get me wrong we love tourists that’s as far we can go, we are where we are because of foreign interests sikhathele boohh🙆🏾‍♂️

  • @DonyoSanghelei30
    @DonyoSanghelei30 10 місяців тому +1

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

    • @ericbozeman264
      @ericbozeman264 10 місяців тому

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

  • @urghmel
    @urghmel 11 місяців тому +7

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

    • @PrincessVelaryon
      @PrincessVelaryon 10 місяців тому

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

  • @isobelmitton1414
    @isobelmitton1414 11 місяців тому +4

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

    • @sherwindlamini5995
      @sherwindlamini5995 10 місяців тому +1

      But we have takealot nje why are u worried about amozon

    • @heinrich9318
      @heinrich9318 10 місяців тому

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

  • @chrisswart5103
    @chrisswart5103 11 місяців тому +4

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

  • @lynwill9946
    @lynwill9946 11 місяців тому +5

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

  • @Mäfé_The_African
    @Mäfé_The_African 11 місяців тому +5

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

    • @MfezekoMatshoba
      @MfezekoMatshoba 11 місяців тому

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

  • @sogamongi
    @sogamongi 11 місяців тому +12

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

  • @thabangmphahlele363
    @thabangmphahlele363 11 місяців тому +5

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

  • @jesinix9466
    @jesinix9466 11 місяців тому +7

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

  • @sherwindlamini5995
    @sherwindlamini5995 10 місяців тому +3

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

  • @sydneyrodney7599
    @sydneyrodney7599 11 місяців тому +8

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

  • @stephanterblanche4597
    @stephanterblanche4597 11 місяців тому +6

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

  • @jigga_pops4000
    @jigga_pops4000 11 місяців тому +3

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

  • @joshualewis6756
    @joshualewis6756 10 місяців тому +4

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

    • @tebogodlamini4194
      @tebogodlamini4194 10 місяців тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣@undercover 1st world

    • @FictionHubZA
      @FictionHubZA 9 місяців тому

      Almost there but not yet.

  • @sellopuo1304
    @sellopuo1304 11 місяців тому +8

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

  • @meciascorner117
    @meciascorner117 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @emmadore8376
    @emmadore8376 11 місяців тому +6

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

    • @Nurphh
      @Nurphh 11 місяців тому

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

  • @ericbozeman264
    @ericbozeman264 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @NelisiweRadebe-ud5he
    @NelisiweRadebe-ud5he 10 місяців тому +1

    If South Africa is a 3rd world country and is being compared to a 1st world country USA, It means we are doing great.

  • @tumelobaloyi2078
    @tumelobaloyi2078 5 місяців тому +1

    On electricity, America messed us up, because they buy A grade coal from us in tons but made our president sign a green energy contract to decommission our coal plants hence we have this mess

  • @elvdell5582
    @elvdell5582 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @DevinZA
    @DevinZA 11 місяців тому +1

    You mention talk about cost of living of housing and food, but not of salary and purchasing power?
    I think it's important to point out that professions like EMTs out here be earning $2.5/hr, Paramedics with 4 year degrees be earning $13/hr (at MOST). Yes things may be cheaper here, but the average monthly salary is like $700 MAX. Security guards/cashiers and the like are pulling on average around $450/monthly. This heavily impacts on our relative cost of living.

  • @arhadi-mt3fs
    @arhadi-mt3fs 11 місяців тому +8

    We love you 🇿🇦🙏

  • @kelgolden3371
    @kelgolden3371 10 місяців тому +5

    Great to see that you experienced the real South Africa. 🇿🇦

  • @Solosoul24
    @Solosoul24 11 місяців тому +3

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

  • @zakhelezwide1911
    @zakhelezwide1911 11 місяців тому +3

    Brother, I've been following you since you had less than 100 subscribers. I am pleading with you to please acknowledge the error you made in your last interview when you brought a foreigner to discuss one of the most fragile and important topic in South Africa the "Xenophobia" question. I am pleading with you to please correct this so that our Hearts will be healed and continue to follow your wonderful channel. Shalom.

    • @SamkeVilana
      @SamkeVilana 10 місяців тому

      They seem to have just ignored it hey I also didn't appreciate it

    • @zakhelezwide1911
      @zakhelezwide1911 10 місяців тому

      @@SamkeVilana maybe they still going to respond, I trust them. If not they will be making a big mistake.

  • @nedineswart1082
    @nedineswart1082 11 місяців тому +3

    Yes but don't forget the USA $ is higher than the the rand. R18 for one dollar so if use $5 it sound good but for you but times it with R18 then you will have paid R90.

    • @africaneagle7397
      @africaneagle7397 11 місяців тому +2

      You are right, but South Africa is relatively cheap even compared to other African countries. When I visited some African countries, I thought things would be cheaper because the rand is stronger than their currencies, but surprise, surprise, many things were more expensive than in SA.

    • @MfezekoMatshoba
      @MfezekoMatshoba 11 місяців тому

      Nedine what are you saying?

  • @yandisamadikizela2959
    @yandisamadikizela2959 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @rubendejong6748
    @rubendejong6748 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @blanche.o
    @blanche.o 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @leratosintwedi5723
    @leratosintwedi5723 10 місяців тому +1

    DHL amd FedEx works mostly with companies between countries

  • @CJ-tc7xh
    @CJ-tc7xh 5 місяців тому

    Do a video on South African politics and the way things are changing there at this moment

  • @thekirst8359
    @thekirst8359 11 місяців тому +3

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

  • @samnkomo6784
    @samnkomo6784 11 місяців тому +2

    There are alot of the Internet options family , just need to ask around.

  • @veedge1
    @veedge1 12 днів тому

    A 3 bedroom house with 2 bathrooms is certainly not $50k in SA. In Cape Town, you will pay about $140k and above for that depending on the area and most of the country you will pay about $100k for that. You ofcourse can pay much more depending on the suburb but it's most certainly not $50k for a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house.

  • @nowelaZA
    @nowelaZA 11 місяців тому +4

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

    • @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq
      @SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq 10 місяців тому

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

    • @nowelaZA
      @nowelaZA 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @MfezekoMatshoba
    @MfezekoMatshoba 11 місяців тому +2

    I don't know if we are referring to the same thing but what you showed on that chemtrail topic is actually a scientific phenomenon. Contrails happen here in SA too. Unless there's something I'm missing.

  • @masilomorake2876
    @masilomorake2876 10 місяців тому +2

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

  • @landibear6509
    @landibear6509 11 місяців тому +11

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

    • @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE
      @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE  11 місяців тому +1

      Good to know

    • @captainunderpants936
      @captainunderpants936 11 місяців тому

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

  • @theparkourlady894
    @theparkourlady894 11 місяців тому +9

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

    • @mbusosiera1648
      @mbusosiera1648 11 місяців тому

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

    • @McQueenPress
      @McQueenPress 10 місяців тому

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

    • @theparkourlady894
      @theparkourlady894 10 місяців тому

      @@McQueenPress u missed the point of the analogy

  • @donnwiggins9587
    @donnwiggins9587 9 місяців тому +1

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

  • @mrchabz5548
    @mrchabz5548 11 місяців тому +2

    Townships or hoods are not as dangerous as you think... One day halla back in will take you to different townships maybe even to my place see how peaceful ppl live. And kids playing unsupervised in the street

  • @thatfirstone
    @thatfirstone 7 місяців тому

    I like you guys. You've got great energy. It's been three months, where y'all at?

  • @Rhulani_
    @Rhulani_ 9 місяців тому +2

    Guys where are you? We miss your content this side

  • @thabomazwayi4422
    @thabomazwayi4422 10 місяців тому

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

  • @DRN2013
    @DRN2013 10 місяців тому +1

    Living here is cheaper if you are earning USD but not if you are earning Rands.

  • @wherecanigetthemncongwane3303
    @wherecanigetthemncongwane3303 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @thekirst8359
    @thekirst8359 11 місяців тому +2

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

    • @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE
      @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE  11 місяців тому +1

      We’ve been family! Thanks for the recommendation though

  • @BucknerFamilyTravels
    @BucknerFamilyTravels 11 місяців тому +2

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

  • @sandindamae.iwantmetowin5652
    @sandindamae.iwantmetowin5652 9 місяців тому

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

    • @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE
      @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE  8 місяців тому +2

      We’re good family! New content coming soon!

    • @sandindamae.iwantmetowin5652
      @sandindamae.iwantmetowin5652 8 місяців тому

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

    • @ahnamohr5966
      @ahnamohr5966 8 місяців тому

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

  • @nelenesmithSA
    @nelenesmithSA 11 місяців тому +2

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

  • @StAlfonzo87
    @StAlfonzo87 11 місяців тому +1

    02:04 $40 to make a meal and then some? That's like 2 week's groceries in my 2-person household (Cape Town). That's a lot of "then some".

  • @Africanacademyai
    @Africanacademyai 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @davadene
    @davadene 12 днів тому

    I've had conversations with some people from the USA and they commented that food in SA tastes better due to us not genetically modifying a lot of food sources. I was told that even fizzy cooldrinks tastes better here. Also, we do have good same day grocery delivery services such as sixty-sixty from Checkers, Pick n Pay delivery service and Woolworths also has a delivery service. Although Amazon has opened a branch in SA, they are very expensive to locals. Takealot and Makro have more competitive prices. You should also keep in mind that you are thinking in terms of the USD, South Africans trade with the rand. If coming here from the USA, your experience (financially) would be much better as the USD to the ZAR is greater

  • @allannortje6440
    @allannortje6440 11 місяців тому +1

    In South Africa lol you would not believe this, we asked about the Chem-trials, and they said: No, here if you see one it is an Aeroplane dumping fuel for some technical engineering flight manoeuvre they always do lol

  • @mosspinzo4523
    @mosspinzo4523 9 місяців тому +1

    Shalom. Where you guys at?. I hope that you guys are keeping well.

  • @vukosiluthernkuna1464
    @vukosiluthernkuna1464 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @siphomvandaba8421
    @siphomvandaba8421 10 місяців тому

    If you come to rural areas in places like Eastern Cape and KZN the air is even cleaner. Nice comparison

  • @DreMosala-uc9ir
    @DreMosala-uc9ir 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @GlobalAfricanfashionCoalition
    @GlobalAfricanfashionCoalition 9 місяців тому

    You guy's need to come to Mpumalanga to see the Beaty of South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @noxzienocturnal4544
    @noxzienocturnal4544 11 місяців тому +1

    So you guys are going to move on like you didn't just stir the xenophobia pot? 😂😂😂
    Dropping it like a hot potato. We love you guys though.

    • @Svig
      @Svig 10 місяців тому +1

      I dont understand, i also asked them to clarify that before moving to another topic, it looks like creating content is the Aim here. No mattet how disrepectful it is to South Africans
      Im really annoyed about this, We are being fooled in this country by these people.

  • @sophiadubon8425
    @sophiadubon8425 8 місяців тому +1

    The last thing I will probable think about is moving to South Africa. Lol

  • @kongowea9903
    @kongowea9903 11 місяців тому +1

    Excellent video... I'm really interested in the citizenship or permanent residency !!

  • @russellmcphee72
    @russellmcphee72 11 місяців тому +1

    Hold on a sec. First it was difficult to follow which country you are on about and there were no real comparisons other than a sort of maybe range. Very helpful thank you! You @3:48 start talking about slavery and cheap goods. Why did you need to put slavery on topic? If you were referring to the US, it means you say all US dishes are based on slavery. SMH

    • @africaneagle7397
      @africaneagle7397 11 місяців тому

      Not all, some, generally known as comfort foods, particularly found in African American communities.

    • @africaneagle7397
      @africaneagle7397 11 місяців тому

      I am a black South African by the way. Even before this video I was aware of some similarities between black South Africans and black Americans regarding the consumption of comfort foods, which generally consist of deep fried foods, highly processed grains etc. As a result of this diet, blacks in both countries are at a higher risk of becoming obese and developing diabetes and heart disease.

  • @1HourOf.
    @1HourOf. 11 місяців тому +1

    I also believe staying in South Africa is better, see America only from the TV

  • @genivamolepo7630
    @genivamolepo7630 9 місяців тому +1

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

    • @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE
      @FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE  9 місяців тому +2

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

    • @supreme9801
      @supreme9801 8 місяців тому

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

  • @copious983
    @copious983 29 днів тому

    one question I have, how long do you work to earn the same sum of money in USA vs RSA, that to me is what makes things affordable (or not)

  • @lynncronje59
    @lynncronje59 10 місяців тому

    @Freedom Chasers great that you do the comparisons and all, but if you convert the American dollar to the South African Rand and compare average salary of the states to here you will see it is not 'cheaper' as per sè, as the $500 000 house you pay for we pay for about R1.2M if you check size and area compatibility. Where you spend $80 on filling up your truck, we spend about minimum R1800 filling up that same truck here. I think after Covid the whole world took a knock. We are just blessed that our country is great with agriculture of which they export all the great product to make money and we are given the rest an still pay the same amount for groceries that you spend.

  • @shanghaichica
    @shanghaichica 11 місяців тому +1

    The townships and informal settlements have no security and are not gated.

    • @ayobampilo5762
      @ayobampilo5762 11 місяців тому

      There are some gated communities in the township

  • @Apexgaming0771-fp4xs
    @Apexgaming0771-fp4xs 7 місяців тому

    I live in south africa and here people dont really care about guns,here you will actually get stabed with a pen multiple times for a cheap phone,so my personal opinion,i would say that america is way safer because there will be people willing to help you where here in South Afrika you could get robbed at any location and most people wont do anything to help you because they will be to scared to help you and instead worry about there own safety,I will take the opportunity to move to America anytime

  • @thokomalangcobo1824
    @thokomalangcobo1824 8 місяців тому

    When are you coming to Durban fam? Reside in Zimbali,Ballito or Mhlanga or La Lucia than explore the Durban area