THINGS I LOVE ABOUT LIVING IN GERMANY 🇩🇪 AS A SOUTH AFRICAN 🇿🇦 | Living Abroad
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The best thing about Germany is that people like you appreciate it. That tells me a lot, and we need people like you and your positive attitude.
wolf B thank you so much! There’s a few challenges but above all else, Germany is an amazing country.
@@tebogop8818 I am well aware of quite a few challenges in Germany, but who doesn't like a challenge here and there ... :)
And also that it is safe, as a south African woman hearing that makes me happy
Absolutely!!!
"Germany is safe" ... that's all I needed to hear to get outa SA
I totally get you, it’s sad 😢
Hey girl 💜 I'm a South African moving to Germany in June, thanks for the videos & for insight from a South African's perspective.
Hey 🇿🇦🙋🏿♀️! Congrats and I’m glad you appreciate my videos.
Hi dear how do I start applying to relocate to Germany please help a sister
I think your description of Germany is very nice, thanks for that. From your point of view, we may be thinking too much about our problems. Our school system is indeed very good. However, we also have one of the highest tax rates in the world. But for my part, I like to pay taxes if the state handles them responsibly.
Thank you. Of course, it’s definitely nice to pay for something that has a valuable return.
Look at Denmark! They pay also high taxes and despite that or for that reason they are for years listed as one of the luckiest Countries in the World.
@@EuroMcFly I wonder, how the luckiness is measured and afterwards can be ranked.
I now understand why a German guy (Philip)who came to Ghana as a Red Cross volunteer was always on time.
Sweet ... and thanks for reminding us Germans that we should not take everything for granted. I lived 16 years in the USA ... and boy, am I (and my American wife) happy to be back in Germany. I had to learn to appreciate Germany all over from the outside ... and you are right, it is a wonderful country in so many ways. That said, we can all learn from each other ...
wolf B absolutely! willkommen zurück in ihrem schön land :)
@@tebogop8818 Thank You! And ditto!
Looks like everything a German touches they seems to perfect.... 🙂
Hearing that Germany is supposed to be the "heart of Europe" hits me right in the heart as an Austrian....
Is German the heart of Europe,thought it was UK
I wanna move to Germany now😭😭🤣
Mbalenhle Dastile hahaha ! Woza 🤗🥳
@@tebogop8818 Ngiyeza Sis ngiyeza..🤣🤣
Just come. Most of the Germans will welcome you! But German language still is important and unfortunately it's not easy. But most of us will appreciate your trial...
Me too.
Me too
My South Africans you always make us proud where ever you go in the world 🌎 thank you for being always humble and happy ❤❤❤.
May Almighty God protect you and Bless you.
I will come to Germany iv been postponing now i will definitely come 😂.
You are so appreciative and positive in the way you are thinking. Please preserve this and pass it on to the children you may have in the future. A smile and a positive thought does make a change (at least it does to me and I do count, too). We need more people of your mind-set in this country, you are an enrichment to all of us. Definately. Period. Your family and friends back home should really be proud of how you are conquering the world the Tebogo way (and I am pretty sure they are). I hope your folks will read this comment, I would have written German otherwise :-)
Thank you so much, you are really kind.
I'm an African student from Ghana and currently living in Potsdam.... The people here are so nice and welcoming and always very curious.... It's such a peaceful city... With beautiful buildings and very safe as well.....
I’ve never been to Potsdam ... I’m glad you are enjoying it and yes I agree the Germans are really nice 😊
It's so cute when you speak German.
:) Greetings from Berlin/ Germany.
Great video! I love your open and positive attitude and the way you blend in the text messages to relativate some of your comments to show that not eveything is a "fairytale wonderland". Thank you very much for beeing here to enrich our culture and spread the "news" that germany is a good place to stay for a couple of months/years or a lifetime! Thumbs up!
USB XG thanks for the lovely comment 😊! Ich mag Deutschland
Finally an expat that doesn't complain about the weather, especially in the winter. I wouldn't wanna live in a country without distinctive seasons. So keep enjoying ;)
Danke :). I believe the weather of whichever country one wants to move to is well known in advance so I choose to accept/ celebrate it rather than complaining about it.
Watching this took me right back to living in Germany. I’m half German but raised in Australia and currently living in South Africa!!! Beautiful country but I can totally see why you moved…. Sending love from SA ! x
You are so positive!
You are a breath of fresh air. Love your videos and hearing your perspective.
That’s kind, thank you.
"the trains are always on time..." you have never been in Frankfurt xD
Nope, haven’t 🙈. I should’ve said Bavarian trains are punctual then.
@@tebogop8818
You seem to be talking about subways and city rail (S-Bahn). Those run on tight schedules like you mentioned. It's very different for regional trains. 5-10 minutes late can be the norm there. Sometimes even longer for long distance trains as the delays at stations add up. It's a bit of a national past time to complain about the delays of DB trains.
My uncle manages a highly frequented rail line and constantly deals with such issues. He always blames upper management in Munich and Berlin
compared to the Gauteng Train in South Africa haha
the db ist often late😂😅
@@polszill1218 I meant the subway (U-Bahn), I hardly use the DB. My husband just explained the difference and now I know why there’s comments like the above. Apologies 😇
I love everything about Germany yeyiiii people there look like they are warm welcoming and so much love there.
😍❤️
Enjoy
Mmabs Olifant they really are & thanks for watching 😘
You’re adorable and I absolutely love your positivity ❤️
Thank you 😊
Thanks dear for this piece. I would be in Germany on the 28th of this month. I needed to hear all these
It‘s amazing to see how you bring up the public transport and the bike paths as two main upsides. Both are things that Munich natives would bring up in their Top 5 of frustrating things for sure. Interesting, how different the perception can be depending on what perspective you have. We should appreciate those things way more! And stick with the Nike shoes - so do I ;)
xvw whaaat?? Y’all should definitely appreciate them much more! Haha uhm I’ll try (the pressure real) & thanks for tuning in :)
You had me at safety and riding bikes 🙌🙌🙌
Thanks for watching ☺️
Super awesome video. Germany is sae because it is a developed country. First World Class country. I admire the old age coupled. Love is so sweet and beautiful. Being in a positive environment give so much hope. There is influence in energy. Thanks for sharing your experience T. Also BESTIE GOALS
noluthando mnguni there she goes with her diction ☺️🙄! Thanks for watching ❤️ and I absolutely agree with everything that you mentioned
Love your opinion about Germany, makes me really happy!
I’m glad and thanks for watching!
Thank you for all your interesting and charming presented informations in a clear pronounced African English, to understand better some of the cultural differences, which are so strong fixed in our heads.
Oh my gosh, how seet you are!
A lot of love from Brandenburg 🥰
Danke, halo from Bavaria 👋🏿
You're such a vibe😍
indie ndima aawww thank you 🥰
I was once talking about this sun worship with a guy from some animistic place in Zimbabwe and he said that his people consider every rain drop on your skin a blessing.
I guess rarity makes you apreciate.
Eisen59 absolutely agree !
@@tebogop8818 Farmers anywhere on the planet will every single year either complain about too much sun or too much rain.
And then there is this beautiful thing called melanin. :)
that is so nice you like it here in germany.... you are everytime welcome.
Torge Fri Danke.
I like you're talking about Germany, you are so sweet. :-)
Danke.
Interesting feedback Tebogo. I will definitely research German schooling 😀
Now this makes me happy 😊!
You so sweet!! We glad that from all european country you chose germany 😀😀😊
So kind, thank you 😊
This is why I’m moving to Germany in August. It’s has been my dream of living there since I was 17. I’m from the US but have been living in Australia for 4 years. Australia is too isolated and travelling is expensive. Australia is also far behind a lot of countries. I’m also learning German now so I can have B1 before I move there.
You have gained a new subbie 😃😃😃😃
Wandi mabutho thank you so much 🙋🏿♀️😀🥳
Married to a German man? I'm looking for one, i live in Johannesburg south Africa 🇿🇦 to 🇩🇪
Hi girl . You beautiful! I just would love to see a full video explaining how you got to germany. With a link in the description. I'm from SA🤲💓💫💫💫
mE tOo..
my online girlfriend lives in germany but i'm in south africa😔✨ i want to meet her...😭👉👈
@@chereeqiisdiary I am in the same boat. My boyfriend wants to eventually come over (I live in germany, he's from SA) and it'd be really nice to get some information about how the entire process went for someone that already has migrated.
Hey, fellow South African living in Germany here: I got here through a job. Sent out literally hundreds of job applications and only got 3 interviews. The company that picked me went above and beyond to get me here. Here, I met a man and we got married last year. Have switched to a family reunification visa.
Helps if you have a job that is sought after. Or if you are married. There are different ways to make the switch. Much easier if your degree is recognised in Germany (mine wasn't).
Hope this helps :)
Don't you have seasons on South Africa?
On the bread, if you haven't yet, try to find some traditional baked bread from some smaller bakery
I'm moving to Germany when I leave school!!! I'm so excited! Loved this video!! I'm not finished the video but do you speak German?
I have so many questions
I would love to know everything about how you moved and what its like there? So I know what to expect
Thanks for watching! Yes I speak German ... there’s a lot of videos based on your questions, check out some vlogs and playlists on my channel 😊
Dope content. Please make a video on how we can also move up. How to get jobs etc.
Tebello Mokilane thank you. I’ll do that :)
I love your vid..I‘m german, but living in the uk
Thanks for watching 😊
Loved your vid, you said something about train traveling and all that, can I go to the UK with a speed train from Germany? 😅
south africa too we eat local south african food even though the brand are international but are produced localy e.g parmalat ,mc cain,are international but produced in SA
Hi English girl. I enjoyed your video. But one thing you didn't speak about is: how is your German coming along? I am a retired teacher and now I am learning German on Duolingo. Its quite hard but for an Afrikaans person, much easier (I think). And I'm also learning Spanish bit it is much much harder for me than German is. I'm so jealous of your snow experience. I also want to touch and feel snow! Bye bye, tschüss!
Gosh, I like soo much the attitude you have. The way you highlight positive things about Germany makes me appreciate the fact that I live here. You definitely send a HUGE positive vibe and I like you channel.
P.S. You are beautiful on both inside and outside.
You are kind 😊, thank you.
Glühwein: Ginger, Orange Slices, Sternanis, Cinnamon, brown Sugar, and of course Red Wine.... Taste it, wonderful!
Ah, danke 🍷
You mentioned walking in the night. I looked out the window and shook my head. That will never happen here at home.
There's no trains here in DBN, someone was cycling on the road and it was a one way road, I'm trying to avoid him. I was so upset but couldn't hoot cause he would have gotten frightened.
Sharon Z It’s sad but home is not so bad and one day things will improve, it’s a matter of time. 🇿🇦
Where is DBN? Looked it up and the only geographical place I found was a district of Normandy/France.
@@schattensand6129 DBN (Durban, South Africa) -- sorry, late to the party
@@christine99 Ah, thank you! That is where the South Africans of Indian descent live, right?
@@schattensand6129 Yeah!
i think the things u mentioned in ur video really depend on the part of germany u live in. for example here in berlin nothing is very clean or "nice looking" (i still love berlin tho) . im a german that used to live in SA and for me the thing i defenitly appreciate the most about germany compared to SA is the safety. im a man so i do think our experiences differ. but in general, i almost never feel like im in a life threatening situation here compared to SA where i was always looking over my shoulder and where i was always "on alert". because of the gangsterism going on. on the other hand i do miss a lot of things from SA. For example how open people are, inviting u to their home, offering food even tho they dont even have enough for themselves or the attitude people in ur community have. it actually feels like a coomunity, people watching out for one another. these are things u dont get here in germany or atleast not here in berlin. and the food aswell...aii i miss gatsby so much 😅
This comment was so beautiful to read especially towards the end, I’m flying home tomorrow and I got more excited after reading what you miss about my beautiful country. Danke 😊
@@tebogop8818 thanks for ur answer and i do miss south africa a lot, especially the people. Enjoy ur time back home with the family! :)
Regarding the unemployment insurance if you have worked in Germany for a certain time (1 year at the beginning) you have the right to receive the benefits if you loose your job. The amount of money you receive depends on the fact if you are single or if you have a family it is 60% or 67% of your last paycheck. This money you can get for max 2 years but you have for sure try to get a new job but there is a office which helps you with this. I don’t know if foreigners are permitted to receive the social minimum payment which German citizens are granted but I think it is depending on your status if you have only a temporary permission to stay of a on limited permission. For sure I know that people from the EU have the same rights as Germans for Non EU I don’t know exactly.
Regarding the bread it is not 300 it is more like 3000 different types we have. Additionally there are more than 1500 different types of sausages to put on your bread and a really big amount of cheeses.
Habi01 thanks for the clarification 👌🏿. Ja natürlich, there’s a whole big variety of amazing sausages and cheese too.
If you have experienced one German winter you will understand why we love the sun. About being poor in Germany: there is poverty. But people who really struggle don't talk about it as much because they might be ashamed. And the poorest workers are usually brought here from eastern Europe and they are really exploited. You could get a glimpse of it when the corona outbreak at the meat fabric in Gütersloh happened.
Hovawartfreunde that’s true, there may be poverty but it’s almost nothing compared to my country. Yes I heard about Gütersloh
@@tebogop8818 of course that's true if you compare it. I would like to learn more about SA. So when you compare both countries could you describe your home a bit more? I would also like to learn some sayings you have etc. I only know Springbucky (not sure about the spelling) xd
Hovawartfreunde 😂 springbokkkie ! South Africa is absolutely beautiful and amazing to live there, there’s a lot of diversity, the people are beautiful in and out (very warm personality), the food is amazing!!!! The economy was the best in Africa but now the second 😩 but it will bounce back. Poverty and safety isn’t as bad as the media portrays it. The only thing I don’t like is inequality, the poor get poorer and rich get richer (exploitation) 😩. I’m from the west of Johannesburg (it’s filled with beautiful hills, tall trees and beautiful homes).
Maybe I’ll have a vlog about this
@@tebogop8818 that sounds amazing. I would love a vlog about this. My only source for anything SA is Trevor Noah🤣
I think one reason why older people like English speakers is because they really treated the Germans fair after the second world war. I remember how my great grandfather who was a pow by the British told me that they treated him really fair. I was 6 years old when he passed but I know how important it was to him to tell me that. My grandfather was a young boy at the end of the second world war and they suffered a lot of hunger. He always told stories how they stole coal and potatoes and how once his friend was caught by an American soldier. From that time his friend got all the good stuff like butter and chocolate by that soldier and he was so envious that he didn't get caught. I think many families have these stories and the elder remember this and the younger had a huge influence by English speaking media.
Hovawartfreunde interesting story :) good to know !
Thnx Tebza, one thing: why did u move to germany i.e. work, school and if work, what work are u doing there? Surname Prinz, A u married to a German guy?
You are right: Germans are very conscious of the environment.
Still, one child born in Germany is going to consume ressouces and contaminate the invironment about 800 times more than one ordinary African child does, as far as I know.
So, yes, if we were as negligent towards the environment as most Africans are, things on earth would even be much worse.
An African might not select trash for industrial recycling. (Still too many poor people in Africa actually collect trash to resell it) But when flying to other countries for hollidays the harm to the environmet might be more than a poor African can do during his or her whole life.
Interesting perspective.
How many years after high school did you move to Germany?
Welcome to Germany! We need more beautiful girls like you!!! 😜😅😂
You must host us Tebogo.
The moment you miss the german bread when travelling abroad, is when you have becone a german.
Nein 😅
You know you're south african when you're excited about snow
Absolutely 😅!
Hi homey how do I apply for work there what are requirements?
Is it too expensive to go to Germany from SA?
Nice life problem 🤔 I like that
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Is the health services free
🙌❤️
😊
Hey Tebogo, what's your background song?
Tumi Fusire open by Hodgy
The train is always on time in Germany? I don't know, where you experiences that :-D.
Munich train is punctual, I experience it a LOT :-D
Did you apply for a scholarship, if you did... How did you do it? Or which website did you use
I didn’t
I am moving there
You are talking about Bavaria. Enjoy.
Yes, Danke.
Hi Tebogo, so I’m planning to visit Germany and want to explore a bit. Are there any places you could recommend for a solo trip (safe and reasonable accommodation and places of interest)
Zintle Nxadi all cities are safe here. Cologne & Leipzig should fit. I personally like Munich and Fussen 😍
@@tebogop8818 Hi Tebogo, thanks for the recommendations and replying. 💞 I will definitely consider those areas for next year since Germany is still on strict lockdown
A lil insider tip. Potsdam. It's the Versailles of Germany. I fell in love with this city on the first day I was here. So pretty.
@@marileegarcia4294 thank you so much! It’s really the Versailles of Germany 😍 the architectural landscape and the palace! It’s a beauty, I’ll have it on my list for my visit
I live in Potsdam,... Very beautiful and safe place.... I totally love it
In Heidelberg
Train is always on Time? For African Cirumstances, i must say, Yes!
South African train (Gautrain isn’t bad actually), the Munich train is honestly punctual.
I came here cause I want to live in Germany 😭😭😭
Hope you’ll make it :)
Am new here in Germany and everything seems to be new I would really love to get to know someone whom I can be friends with and hangout with if you don't mind I live in heilbronn
Hi, I’m Munich which is quite far. Try Bumble BFF or groups on Facebook :)
All the best!
Would like to experience a white Christmas one day....
RSA citizen hope you do ! It’s absolutely amazing
@@tebogop8818 you are absolutely amazing🌹🍷🌹😎
RSA citizen thank you 😊
It's so sweet, how you are telling about and rating Germany, the country, the culture, the habbits... But from my point of view as a German not all is true. It's only true from your point of view as a southafrican woman. For example: german women don't rate germany as safe, when they walk alone on the street at night. The trains are not on time here compared to Japan. And i am sure, in germany we have 10 % racists. But i like your videos. Continue with them and be happy here. You are welcome here in our country.
You may have a point but Munich is very safe in general not just for me as a South African and the U Bahn is always on time. There are racists everywhere however racism is much less here. Thanks for the welcome, I love it here.
@@tebogop8818 Maybe it's different in Munich. I live in the Frankfurt area.
Hallo liebe Prinzessin, tell me honestly, I'm a Canadian with German roots, is it for me as a white man walking in south Africa on any street in south Africa, just as safe as it is for you in Germany? I know it would be safe if you or your Brother would walk with me, I mean if I would walk at night just by myself on any street in south Africa?
Heheee no, black, white or whatever but depends with areas too
@@priviemcspice
Thank you very much, I have no idea, I know some places happened bad things. This world should be peaceful world for everybody.
Thanks
DUBAI has best qualities
Hi, how are you.
I have somekind of an question to you. But need to explain a bit. I have a friend down in Joburg, I am actually help him to come up to my beloved Germany. But honestly as a native I have no clue about these Visa process and working license stuff. And here is my question, can you explain me what kind of things I need to do and how it works? I am a bit lost at the moment.
Additional question: Did you face here a lot of racism our something like that? I am really scared about it when he really comes to Germany and have to face similar racism scum shit like in SA and how I can help him in this situation.
I can give you also my E-Mail just in case you ok with that.
Thank you for a possible answer, schöne Grüße aus Niedersachsen Holzi.
Holzi build in 87 Holzi build in 87 hi. I’d suggest that your friend visits Germany for a few weeks or months and personally experience Germany himself. Here’s a link for a Schengen visa (valid for 3 months) de.tlscontact.com/za/splash.php
I haven’t faced any racism here but I do have a few challenges ... Here is a detailed video about it
ua-cam.com/video/6tBT4XjLNhk/v-deo.html
I’ll do a detailed video about visa process in a month or so.
@@tebogop8818 thank you so much. I really appreciate it, really I am so thankful for your answer. Whish you and your loved all the good things you can wish someone. Just thank you.
Coca-Cola verhindert jedes Pfandkonzept in allen Ländern! 😭
Your accent has a hint of New Zealander, or even Australian.
That’s a first 😅
Hm... so you like your bike? Have you ever bin to Münster? Thats the German capital of biking! Don't go there by car, as a car driver you learn to drive carfully, because it's a no no to have an acident with a bike there, i think you won't survive it :)
Interesting :) ! Thanks for watching
Re: "Separated bin containers made for recycling white, green glass and also brown glass." Recycling apartheid? 😆
Honest ask, have you faced any racism in Germany ?
No I haven’t, I get a lot of stares but it seems to be a normal thing in Germany.
@@tebogop8818 okay thank you .
When was it the last time that someone called you a cutie? :-)
WHAT.... on time where in Germany are you.... the trains are Not in time at Munich 😂🤣😂
Munich trains are punctual, I live in Munich.
can you even speak German?
Hi Tebogo!
You are such a pretty Women!
I have an Idea. I can not read your text in the videos.can you make a black background and white letters?
Then we can better read the text!
That’s sad, the editing software I use has only white colour as an option. Sorry
@@tebogop8818 ok Tebogo. Your Videos are great ! 👍
@@mainstream1978 Danke
Nice video, but turn off the music. We want to listen to you with your nice voice and accent. The music is just annoying
I was still new on UA-cam and editing. I learn as I go & I’ve improved on that 😊
Kann u praat Afrikaans?
Daarom sal u Duits beter verstaan.
Gerd Papenburg Ja ek praat Afrikaans ook, dit het my gehelp om beter te verstaan. 👌🏿
You could try listen to Plattdeutsch. If you speak Afrikaans it's probably easier to understand than standard German. The tv and radio stations ndr have a lot of it
There is way too much "Made in China" here too.
Aneve see south african girl
I’m following one from Heidelberg