Life in South Africa as an African American *No one tells you this*

Life in South Africa as an African American No one tells you this

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@AshleyinAfrika Ай бұрын

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@Joshuaeway03 Ай бұрын

Do you respect ways people Reject God? Also, do you respect the broad paths that lead many to hell?

@MOOOOS 23 күн бұрын

@@Joshuaeway03 telling Ya Joshua; No matter what You think Ms Ashley believes Or is promoting; You can’t deny what She is trying to get done for her people!! So go ahead and binge watch

@milesbrown8016 19 күн бұрын

Well done 👍🏻

@mxolisimfazwe8500 9 күн бұрын

Surprisingly your culture shocks are actually embracing us, we are used to being criticizedi feel well represented by you and you deserve applause and respect big up to you sister❤

@tia6468 4 күн бұрын

😂i wonder what South Africa you are on about i cant identify with anything you just said i am a born snd and bred South African and i think you are caught in a parallel universe not the real SA

@lawrencedesmondleach Ай бұрын

Those multiple languages is just one of the many ways that says how smart these people are. Do you know how difficult it is to learn even one other language? I know. I tried. And the music . . . Paige, Nkosazana Daughter, Lady Amar and so much more, is amazing. I don't even listen to American music anymore. Amapiano has taken over my life. P.S. I study isiZulu just to learn the lyrics of these songs! That's how great this music is. I've never been to SA, but SA has certainly been to me! Much love from Atlanta, USA, Georgia. L

@ZaharaImole Ай бұрын

Do you plan on visiting any country in Africa

@thewordsmith5440 Ай бұрын

Many of them acquire these languages naturally so it's not the same as adults who learn a language. They learn many of their languages naturally their parents speak them right in the house.

@Mzansigirl Ай бұрын

Not necessarily so! @@thewordsmith5440

@lawrencedesmondleach Ай бұрын

@@thewordsmith5440 I can accept that. Thank you.

@anelisamali2846 Ай бұрын

⁠@@thewordsmith5440 At home you speak maximum of 2, the rest, black South Africans make the conscious effort to learn from a young age because they want to be able to connect and understand the people in their communities who speak other languages. This was also encouraged by Nelson Mandela, “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.” It’s in our culture to try and accommodate others. I say this to say it doesn’t come naturally, many of us learned other languages from outside the home (school, church, neighbourhood, etc.) and we make the effort. If it was easy and came naturally, white South Africans would also speak an average of 4 languages that are spoken in SA, but they simply don’t. 400 years and if one even speaks a smudge of any Nguni language the entire Southern Hemisphere becomes shocked. So yes @lawrencedesmondleach , your assessment is quite right, many of us actually acquire other languages in our late teens to adulthood. South Africans (Africans and black people in general) are quite intelligent, but many of them don’t know it, and many do not believe they are, because for them, learning someone’s language is simply common courtesy. If it was easy and natural everyone would be doing it.

@Frank123B Ай бұрын

As a South African watching this video, I think that your positive approach to life will attract those types of people, experiences and possibilities for you.

@AshleyinAfrika Ай бұрын

Thank you, I agree

@Happy_happygame Ай бұрын

I'm totally agree

@hassanas.benjamin3818 Ай бұрын

I can not wait to visit South Africa and get to see my people.

@prosperousnatasha8153 Ай бұрын

Yup 👍🏾

@cme1713 Ай бұрын

@@AshleyinAfrika Does South-Africa offer Asylum for African Americans. In 2021 International Tribunal found U.S. guilty of Genocide of Black/Brown American. Where do USA Asylum seekers go for Refuge?

@Elias_Capital Ай бұрын

You know Ashley as much as you always say that living in S.A has a been a bliss for you, it truly is a blessing for us South Africans to have you in our beautiful nation..

@GoldSkye Ай бұрын

I’ve been selling South Africa to my husband for he past week. I’m coming y’all!! He’ll come around 🥰

@AshleyinAfrika Ай бұрын

Keep sharing Sis! You got this

@BantuLioness Ай бұрын

Do come sis and invite your sisters,brothers and cousins. It's a vibe down here you're going to have a good time

@omphileobakeng6240 Ай бұрын

@@BantuLioness💀💀

@Fightfan-S.A 19 күн бұрын

If you are from USA you will live like a rich person due to our low Rand. SA a awesome place and has ALOT to offer tho. Specially if you have $ to spend

@hiphoparena4529 18 күн бұрын

Nahh we are tired of immigration here.. Gawd damn

@anitadeclerck6000 19 күн бұрын

I am proudly South African! Born here and will never leave. Welcome to our beautiful country and your positive vibes.

@zannymoss Ай бұрын

The truth is it's hard in South Africa right now and i'm not being sarcastic. Literally it's hard. 3 main issues: Recession, Inflation and a shocking number of Unemployed people. The high crime rate also. As a South African Living in South Africa, i'm frustrated. We will get through it though.

@rynoshaun 18 күн бұрын

As South Africans, we will unit, and get through our issues! Ubuntu!

@felicitynefdt9926 18 күн бұрын

We have it better than many other places. Some South Africans never even felt or realized that the world was experiencing a recession in2008/9. We just tend to be so self-deprecating

@Minetty 18 күн бұрын

We always do ❤

@Truthseeker-iz3dj 11 күн бұрын

Nowhere is perfect. You just have to weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of each country. It's hard to be poor in SA because there is no real safety net like you get in other countries, however if you middle class you can have a decent life and if you rich there is no better place to be. Imo

@mariapaolamcgurk4254 11 сағат бұрын

Exactly!

@mziolwonwabo Ай бұрын

There's absoluyely no place like South Africa. I have been living in Asia for the last 5 years, and I cannot wait to move back home.

@luyandachamane2093 Ай бұрын

Agreed

@LethaboMatseke Ай бұрын

Where in Asia and how is your experience?

@luyandachamane2093 Ай бұрын

@@LethaboMatseke South Korea, interesting for most parts. It has its conveniences, it’s safe but for every bit of technology Korea had we have it too back home. The food is worth trying,but the vibe , the people, South Africa for me has my heart. One misses the small chats in the line at Pick ‘n Pay to sharing a joke with a stranger. Korea can be very cold (on the surface people are nice, but how nice is nice when someone is only doing it because it’s “culture”) versus in SA (and no person is ever the same, we have mean people to, just as they have many kind people) what you see is what you get. I’m not giving a clear answer, I may be nit picking but I’m just trying to paint a small picture for you. You would have to go there and experience it for yourself (and maybe you might have a different experience). Apart from the toxic work life the place is amazing (Korea) , but home will always be home 🇿🇦

@unathinkomo5858 15 күн бұрын

@@luyandachamane2093I feel that "sharing jokes with a stranger"😂you find yourself laughing your head off with the person you met 2 seconds ago in the Pick N Pay line😭ooh and borrowing their Smartshopper card to get the discounts cause you forgot yours 😭🤣but at least you got to travel yabo. Many South Africans would like to sweetheart, but hope you come back home soon♥️🇿🇦

@UrsulaZA 13 күн бұрын

Come back HOME ❤

@squirlygeorge 17 күн бұрын

Despite it's problems, it 's such a special place, filled with incredible humans! 🇿🇦

@Gfttre_rred Күн бұрын

Sure, a terrorist government aligned with communism.......

@UrsulaZA 13 күн бұрын

Oh and we have 12 official languages now 🎉 so proud to say that South Africa Sign Language is now an official language in our rainbow nation 🇿🇦

@LaurenciaJaphta-iv5xt Ай бұрын

That 3 work days is so real 😂😂we take weekends , public holidays and long weekends seriously over here 😂

@VICK18009 Ай бұрын

Real for who? 😂 if you work at FNB HQ Bank City for example you are in those offices Monday - Friday.

@ditshegomashishi593 Ай бұрын

Really? Maybe real for some. Some of us work seven days a week..!

@VICK18009 Ай бұрын

@@ditshegomashishi593 exactly. The last time I worked less than 3 days a week I was a casual for Mr Price after that I went corporate doing 5 days a week. Now I'm self-employed doing 7 days a week.

@pearlmaduna6708 Ай бұрын

Hai I personally work 5days a week and so does everyone in my life. The only few times we work 3 or 4 days in a week is when there is a public holiday

@Le_mire_ Ай бұрын

We believe in rest ! ... rest bafethu rest 😅

@Patmonlee Ай бұрын

You inspire me to love my country more Ashley. South Africa is blessed to have you. ❤

@Sgcuma_Sembo Ай бұрын

It's heart warming to listen to someone from the so-called first world countries observing our country in a positive perspective in comparison

@Malisti04 Ай бұрын

@@Sgcuma_Sembo I follow many of the US-to-zar folks, I'm always amazed. The things they appreciate about us we take for granted.

@Sgcuma_Sembo Ай бұрын

@@Malisti04 At first I thought they were just creating a make feel good stories to comfort us. But after observing the continuous trend and conducted a little research on the life experienced by African/black Americans in the USA I began to question my general understanding of the life of the African American child and realised how deceived I was through consuming the Television portrayal of the life of the African child in the USA. Too many Will Smith's and Operah Winfrey for my good. The psychology of the African child in the USA is in distress and in need of our support. In short, African Americans needs us as much as we need them mainly due to similarities in historical experiences with different socio-political environment that exists in these 2 countries.

@MOOOOS Ай бұрын

@@Sgcuma_Sembothis was deep 🎉 🙏🏾

@NaTashaMKilgore Ай бұрын

@@Sgcuma_Sembo This is refreshing to see. Thank you, it is very much appreciated. We definitely need each other.

@janettmorgsn 17 күн бұрын

I'm a white south African and I'm proud and greatful of the our transformation

@lutfiyyashaikg8849 24 күн бұрын

Its really refreshing to hear someone from the US in particular speaking so positively about South Africa. The world makes us believe that the US is the gold standard for everything, but we have a country of gold.

@lawrencedesmondleach 23 күн бұрын

Light as you may take it, a lot of us over here in America think highly of South Africa and many other African countries as well. You'd be surprised at how many folk are saving up to finally make it to the REAL gold standard . . . AFRICA!!! Even the U.S. can't be what it is without Africa! I'm not saying these things to flatter, impress or be nice. I'm a fact person. I tell you what the facts are! Have a great weekend! L

@leeuwkgosing145 Ай бұрын

My wife has never articulated "Home Help" to me as you did here. I always wondered why, every time I suggest getting rid of our helper whenever we need to cost cut, I was met with so much opposition. I took for granted on how my kids feel like they have 2 moms at home and my wife is able to concentrate on her own growth as a woman, mom and a wife without much pressure. You just made me realise why my home is so warm...😉

@AshleyinAfrika Ай бұрын

I love that!

@LifewithTeacherPhathi Ай бұрын

Thanks Bhuti

@achatwithgoitse 25 күн бұрын

The house help sometimes ends up as family as well… also your monies helps her family out a lot

@NeoMokgabo21 20 күн бұрын

That's so powerful and positive!! May you and your family flourish and grow in never ending love❤❤❤❤

@faithsibisi9988 5 күн бұрын

❤This so beautiful to read Sir Blessings to you for being such an open minded husband and blessings to your family

@TheHoodVoice2024 Ай бұрын

If I travel to Africa I would definitely visit South Africa first

@antheaoneill9342 Ай бұрын

And il provide your accommodation lol!

@user-lg7ev9lm8b Ай бұрын

Please don’t only focus on Cape Town. Go to other povinces and learn about the native. Limpopo, KZN you will enjoy

@supermom354 Ай бұрын

My family and I would gladly have you in our home. As long as you join us for midnight prayers. We are staunch christians

@TheHoodVoice2024 Ай бұрын

@@supermom354 black Americans respect all religions

@TheHoodVoice2024 Ай бұрын

@@user-lg7ev9lm8b I would love to see the whole country

@moirafox6247 2 күн бұрын

As a 72 year old white woman born and raised in South Africa, thank you. We all live together in harmony and the majority were raised to respect all. I have lived elsewhere, but nothing beats South Africa, warts and all.

@henrygordon6808 Ай бұрын

Welcome home! My family and I just moved back here from Canada. Don't you just love how the anxiety and stress completely disappears when that South African sun hits you.

@wot4922 Ай бұрын

Howzit. Welcome back ✌🇿🇦

@helanaueckermann7170 25 күн бұрын

It is so great to hear you say that the media portrays SA different from how it actually is. We are such a diverse nation, but we embrace that, and gives us a deep understanding of respect towarda individual differences.

@ZoeOnLife Ай бұрын

As a South African, I can confirm, this is true!!

@heinfb Ай бұрын

True, Friday is officially day one of the weekend and Monday is recovery 😂

@achatwithgoitse 25 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@felicitynefdt9926 18 күн бұрын

Cape Town is closed after 12 on a Friday! 😂😂

@avrillee7369 17 күн бұрын

That isca fact, for years we were advised to never buy a Friday car or a Monday car. How can you know which car you bought, the less trouble it gives the more likely it was a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday car. 🤣🤣😂😂

@chiefk587 Ай бұрын

Learn Zulu & Sesotho , that will make you cover 80% of those so called 11 languages because most are just dialects for example Xhosa vs Zulu is like Scottish English vs American English.

@_Justin_Case Ай бұрын

She's learning Tswana, so that is as good as learning Sesotho. She must just continue with the languages she's learning. It's not easy to learn a language.

@panadocoughsyrup Ай бұрын

Depends on where you’re living. If you’re in the western cape there’s no point in learning sotho or Zulu. Learning Xhosa though is very handy.

@tshepomotau-qs1ep Ай бұрын

tswana ,sotho and pedi (treat them as one language) zulu,swati ,ndebele and xhosa (treat them as one language too)

@panadocoughsyrup Ай бұрын

@@tshepomotau-qs1ep In my opinion that’s a bit of a reach, but learning one bantu language will make learning the others much easier. Especially Swazi and Zulu, they’re almost just different dialects

@panadocoughsyrup Ай бұрын

Also i think learning very basic Afrikaans is good just to understand the slang people use in every day conversation. Dunno if it’s the same in the rest of the country but in WC half our sentences are mengels

@africanpagan6338 Ай бұрын

In South Africa our differences are mainly around Class, you being part of the rich will have no problem relating to the other rich, all colours all religions , but we have massive poor.

@nazikay1340 Ай бұрын

Well said, middle to high class don’t experiment much struggles of the massive poor south africans!

@mike8449 Ай бұрын

@@nazikay1340just be thankful that SA actually has a growing black ‘middle’ class. At least you have an opportunity to move up in life. Plenty of countries where there’s only 2 classes , rich and poor.

@penamathebula5159 Ай бұрын

I always tell people it's not about race, it's always been about class. Millionaire s hang out well and don't see colour.

@tochukwuifeanacho3843 Ай бұрын

@@penamathebula5159 I disagree it is just that some certain race has been associated with poverty like black race and it has been like that for a long time

@liesk2687 21 күн бұрын

@@mike8449... I don't know though... SA is definetly heading towards 2 classes with the interest rates and inflation as it is...middle class families should be able to afford to buy a home

@lucethmhlongo6274 Ай бұрын

South Africa is so sweet , I’m South African in america , I feel Like life is too hard in USA tooo. They over work ppl and u have to do 2 jobs. Even running a business taxes are high . Especially carlifonia , even employment benefit are far better in South Africa . I can’t wait to get back home and invest . Try looking at it in a positive way .

@Ultima227 Ай бұрын

California is a terrible state to move to. Texas would've been better outside of Austin.

@ediththamae1211 Ай бұрын

I live in newyork regret everyday leaving South Africa can’t wait to go home!

@Stirlingshirecastle Ай бұрын

@ediththamae1211 New York is one of the most expensive cities in the world, just like London, Sydney, Paris, etc. Unless you earn a six-figure salary, those cities are not for working class or even the middle class. Move somewhere semi rural or to a small town & things might improve unless you're suffering from a home sickness bug.

@ediththamae1211 Ай бұрын

@@Stirlingshirecastle I’m just home sick seen it all is time to go back to SA and 😃 smile!

@Stirlingshirecastle Ай бұрын

@@ediththamae1211 Make sure you're mentally prepared for the economic & social mess that has plagued 🇿🇦. I've been living in the UK for the past 20 years & every time I visit home, most basic things are not working. In my kasi, we sometimes go for a week without water. Electricity has become a luxury for the entire kasi. For now I will stay here for a while. Like as the saying goes, home is sweet when there's sugar.

@htcbenoni Ай бұрын

Hey Ashley I'm German South African. You're nailing it 🤣🤣🤣🤩

@Sabata_Nchocho Ай бұрын

Sis Ash/Ausi Mpho(that’s a Sotho,Tswana,Pedi name)…as the name says,you’re a gift to this country…Blessings to you my sister.🙏🏽✊🏾

@supermom354 Ай бұрын

Yes...Mpho is perfect❤

@Whattheactual411 Ай бұрын

I think it depends on your job. I’m South African and I work long hours, my job is really stressful and I barely have vacations. For me, there is barely work life balance.

@rebeccazikode5558 27 күн бұрын

Sorry. You must be an auditor😢😢

@loyisomkele1506 Ай бұрын

I loved listening to this as a South African who lived in New York for a year as a single mom. It was really hard for us. We came back with a far more positive perception of our country after that experience. I'm grateful for having had the opportunity yo love and work in the US, but all the things you've mentioned were the very things I missed. The US had a lot of positives too, but i certainly learnt to appreciate South Africa more after leaving. Thank you for having such an incredible outlook and sharing positive vibes! Wishing you all the success in your business and in life. ❤

@itueye2879 Ай бұрын

The Language thing, and this is what annoys other african countries citizens about us, especially the way we tweet , which is, a south african can use 4 languages in one sentence. and the punchline to a joke is rarely in the language of the set up 🤣😂

@SmilingSoulful 25 күн бұрын

Eish, there's even a petition to stop us code-switching on TikTok 🤣Someone said we need to start including our 12th official language - sign language, and to confuse everyone even more we make English words sound 'South African': Southa Langwegi 😂

@itueye2879 24 күн бұрын

@@SmilingSoulful Yeah, when we "Tswanalize,Zulu-nizi, etc" english words, and we just go on with our lives, we really have that "if you know, you know" attitude with language. and they've been tryna stop us for a long time, never gonna happen shame(our us of this word too😅)🤣😂🤣

@6chaos9 24 күн бұрын

Speak to a man in your language you speak to his mind ,speak to him in his language and you speak to his heart

@rikussmit4733 Ай бұрын

I agree. As a South African I think this video is also good at informing them a little on the things they take for granted here in SA. 🇿🇦

@anandabaker6556 Ай бұрын

Your channel is amazing! Love love love. I lived abroad in Europe for 6 years and was slowly dying inside, I missed our people. I'm a single mom and business owner also and would not have been able to be a mom with a high school boy and have the time and patience for my boy in a nother country. Since baby, we have had a Ugogo that's been with us and her daugters that envelopes us with love and support. You are very right about the respect and ease we feel towards differances and cultures. Thank you for spreading the truth efen to my own people. The grass is definatly green here. ❤

@Lottan22 24 күн бұрын

I love how you mention the inclusivity and its true. We dont mind your religion or culture as long as you have a good vibe we can hang with you.

@idbosman Ай бұрын

Nice to hear about your positive experiences! We always think the grass is greener on the other side and its not really

@AshleyinAfrika Ай бұрын

It really isn't

@odawagirl Ай бұрын

I really love your channel. You really have inspired me to want to go to south Africa. I always have been drawn to the beautiful culture of South Africa. ❤

@Factoids-history 6 күн бұрын

Thanks for highliting our great features, we have been through a lot to get here, but I do believe we are a really unique people, our diversity is our superpower.

@ThembiTabata Ай бұрын

I love this as a South African 🤗

@TshiamoKhunwane Ай бұрын

A few years back I was in Ivory Coast and was asked about the then president of SA,yes him!,my hosts where shocked to hear my negative views of him(history has proven me right multiple times when comes to him)this is what I like about SA that I can insult any politician with enthusiasm without fear...

@naswawamokone8532 Ай бұрын

But I think you were telling the truth about him He's not the angel they made him out to be

@thabisohitchdladla Ай бұрын

He's way better than current but you won't think that because you are immersed in white media propaganda

@Mzansigirl Ай бұрын

Yes sis... Media pushes its agenda however it's good that you held on to your truth and facts for that matter✌🏽

@ta_snakes5397 Ай бұрын

So you're proud of insulting someone?

@kusaselihlengubane8984 Ай бұрын

Freedom of speech.

@beharga7901 Ай бұрын

Gosh you are such a South African already, yes we do manage multiple languages.

@MrQD07 15 күн бұрын

As a South African, I come to your channel to practice gratitude! It’s so easy to become disheartened but having an outsiders perspective reminds me of just how blessed we are so thank you for putting yourself out there! I love when you make direct comparisons because as a citizen of the global south we were indoctrinated to believe that the global north is more advanced and that is the standard to aspire to. Keep posting, I’m looking forward to more content and thank you for choosing South Africa as your home ❤

@fiddlestix6468 4 күн бұрын

As a South African, I love hearing about your experience. You nailed it. There is a huge difference between the political environment and the people. The people are so inspiring. We have been through so much bad governance over the centuries and here we are, stronger together. I love living in a multicultural, diverse society, I love walking around and hearing all our different beautiful languages, I love how it infuses our lives, influence our food. God speed!

@AshleyinAfrika 3 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your beautiful perspective!

@Demru_1 Ай бұрын

You are such a darling, you reflect a lot and you have a positive outlook on life. Being born in 🇿🇦 (Soweto and journeyed through other towns and cities) 6 provinces and 3 SADC countries. Personally, I'd say One thing about South Africa and South Africans is their optimisms, we are believers and only the sky is the limit. We love beautiful things. In Jhb when we have chit chats we're opinionated, people can claim to know everything. So it's important to always have your own research on the facts and stats as your point to put across South Africans are full of humour and we find it even out of earnestness of things. We however abhor people who are not genuine about themselves and about their intentions in relationships.

@crecasens Ай бұрын

I’m visiting Cape Town in November and I am so excited!

@beverleynoble8476 Ай бұрын

Beautiful city ♥

@ayishabehardien6310 6 күн бұрын

Cape Town is ready to welcome you! Summer will be starting. You have to hit Cape Town beaches while you are here.

@sabinekoch3448 2 күн бұрын

Hi from Cape Town! Prepare with lots of sun lotion and room to eat good food!😂

@crecasens 18 сағат бұрын

@@sabinekoch3448 Hahaha thank you 🙏🏽

@crecasens 18 сағат бұрын

@@ayishabehardien6310 Yes 👍🏾 working on this body now lol

@inawoolfork1690 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I’m planning on traveling there soon

@hiddentreazures Ай бұрын

Thanks for this invaluable insight! Planning to make my first trip to South Africa this August and will be looking for a property to invest in while there. Super excited about experiencing the culture and diversity.

@MusaVilakazi-yd4xq Күн бұрын

I loved listening to your views on us here in SA and life here as well as your experience. This is a beautiful place and your words have echoed what I've thought and felt for a long time. Enjoy it.

@Sgcuma_Sembo Ай бұрын

Ashley, here in Mzantsi, Thursday is a pre-weekend. Friday is the day when everybody is looking at the clock till 13:00. By 11:00 it's no longer workable. I'm not trying to discourage investors who needs to bring their companies that requires labour and commitment from employees but there are workplaces that allow us to cover our jobs by Friday. Weekend is party time!

@AshleyinAfrika Ай бұрын

Great feedback

@mlunghisitlemo939 24 күн бұрын

Some companies even allow drinking at work on Fridays after 2pm. Used yo work for a certain Finnish 🇫🇮 company that had a branch in JHB. Every 3pm on Fridays we would have a drink at work 😅

@DCODev Ай бұрын

I really like your approach, dialogue, and information. You earned an additional follower. Thank you Ashley!

@AshleyinAfrika Ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@lindatwala2977 Ай бұрын

This is such a beautiful video. Thank you for uploading

@mandyconnecteddogs Ай бұрын

Nice video! That winter sun is the best some days. I live in KZN and the summer can be deadly. Winter here is chilly at times but also exciting and sometimes we get snow one week and sunny hot days the next. Although we have our issues here, the people in South Africa truly are amazing with such acceptance over all of all ideals. Plus we are generally friendly and happy people and many issues can be solved over a beer and braai. It's refreshing to hear good things xxxx

@omarmy3495 Ай бұрын

Your positive outlook in spite of,..... very encouraging. Thanks much always for sharing.

@TsholoMatsiInTheMood Ай бұрын

Jonga sana. Yoh are absolutely spot on. I lived in USA for two years and couldn't wait to return home.

@sonjaswart9866 9 күн бұрын

Welkom terug. Die beste ding van oorsee gaan, is die blou lug van SA wat jy uit die vliegtuigvenster sien as jy terugkom.😊😊

@siyabulelamngxekeza77 Ай бұрын

3 day work week, spot on. It is getting a bit cold now, I'm taking a 10 day vacation with my partner to warm up.

@AshleyinAfrika Ай бұрын

Have fun!

@user-oo8ei4lj6s Ай бұрын

I thought there were 40 percent unemployment.

@everythingeverywherewithsi3504 Ай бұрын

Your video is refreshing! Welcome to South Africa! ❤enjoy!

@boitumelontamela4116 Ай бұрын

Hi Ashley. It's heart warming to hear your perspective about South Africa. Thank you.

@valeriehurwitz6292 15 күн бұрын

Your objective view is such a blessing. I discovered your channel this morning and love your view. God bless you and your family ❤🇿🇦

@pamellazakwe9852 19 күн бұрын

I didn’t expect this to be so insightful, definitely subscribing, welcome to SA

@iMoshele Ай бұрын

Great insights & as a proud South African I really do agree with everything said! I had a friend come here from the US & he said something that stuck with me… He said (after days being shown around the nicer parts of Joburg & Cape Town) that he felt it was also important to not only to experience the polished sides but also to see & immerse yourself everyday life. He also wanted to visit townships, see the slums, witness how people make do with little etc. He said this helped him have a balanced view outside of the American stylized ‘motherland’ or Wakanda tropes & stereotypes he was used to or expected. I say this not discourage anyone, but also to say that it’s important (especially as a black tourist) to have a full/balanced experience when you come here, it’ll help to ground you and see people for who they are (dynamic, varied, rich in culture), not just being reduced to a homologous group. We are equals after all. Enjoy your stay, please encourage everyone to visit. We love hosting & having a good time here! 🇿🇦♥️

@joycemontgomery8626 29 күн бұрын

Khayelitsha was my favorite place to visit when I visited South Africa in 2023. You can't understand the society as a whole if you can't embrace everyone. My walking tour guide was a homeless guy named Isaac. Love from Indiana

@ongeziwegodlwana7674 8 күн бұрын

It's encouraging to hear you talk like this. Life gets so hard in South Africa, and sometimes we forget what we get right. Thank you❤

@SeanInSA 19 күн бұрын

Born and bred south African, my work week is around 45 hours and that is not even for the side hustles.

@pakiethoko Ай бұрын

Talking about languages, I was born and bred in the Eastern Cape province. I could only speak Xhosa and English. I moved to Durban where the dominant language is isiZulu. That wasn't a challenge to me since isiZulu is very similar to isiXhosa, however, my roommate at the University of KwaZulu Natal was from Pretoria. His Zulu was so broken that I literally couldn't understand at all 😂. A few years later I moved to Pretoria and seTswana literally sounded like Mandarine to me 😅. I didn't understand a single word in Tswana. Thanks to English I was able to communicate easily. Since then I've learned a few more languages. So, you are not alone, it happened to some of us though we were born in SA🤣.

@AshleyinAfrika Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing 😆

@vodlozas1892 Ай бұрын

I'm fluent in isizulu so it makes it easy to understand other nguni languages isiswati isindebeleand isixhosa. Since in Pretoria I'm fluent in setswana that makes me understand all Sesotho languages sepedi. I'm also fluent in xitsonga

@spiritsrejoice9857 Ай бұрын

Been a while...your presentation positive as usual...stay blessed Ms Ashley...luv you...❤

@ov9879 Ай бұрын

Good video. Great comments and observations!

@SandySparklesGaming 4 күн бұрын

I love living in SA. Born and raised. I love the warmth of our people, a smile goes a long way. A simple hello can start a friendship. You can chat to ladies you just met that are working in the shops and laugh like best friends. The people make it a great place to live. There a of course, as with any other country, rotten apples that poison minds of the good people. But I’m hoping they see through it and we can all just work for a better tomorrow ❤

@madikanesesethu Ай бұрын

Always great hearing from you Ash...This is Home ❤🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

@user-lt7gf7dz8z Ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. It was inciteful and informative. Hearing ur, experience coming from America on our country. Is nice.❤

@SonofYAHMostHigh777 Ай бұрын

Blessings Ashley, I definitely appreciate what you have done for you and your daughters. Taking that leap of faith, trusting your skills, and the amount of business savvy it takes to do what you are doing on The Continent definitely should be celebrated and acknowledged. You are amazing, smart,strong and beautiful! Blessings sister you have motivated me greatly💪🏾🤞🏾🤎💯

@AshleyinAfrika Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@SonofYAHMostHigh777 Ай бұрын

@@AshleyinAfrika💪🏾🤎

@MOOOOS Ай бұрын

Thank You very much Ms @Ashley

@kagimanye1757 Ай бұрын

You my sister at 15:22 summed up who we are hear in the south, very inspiring.

@mommajordaan898 Күн бұрын

South African here. Idk about different industries. In retail there is no 3 day work days. We work public holidays and even Sundays. It absolutely depends on your industry, location (I'm from JHB Gauteng), as well as your position. If you are a welder, you can't work from home. Nurses can't work from home. Brick layers, cant work from home.

@ericvalentine7866 Ай бұрын

Hey Ashley! I am from America and Kenyan. I am inspired to learn Swahili and do business in Africa because of your videos

@costonmarkon3788 Ай бұрын

Your from America and Kenyan 😂😂😂 ?? Bro your Kenyan your not American and you know Swahili stop nonsense 😂

@keniabeyond Ай бұрын

Hi Eric, I'm Kenyan. If you'd like someone to teach you Swahili let me know.

@eclipznpicz8879 Ай бұрын

@@keniabeyond I need to learn it as well😊

@ngoakojohn4514 Ай бұрын

@@costonmarkon3788 you killed me with your comment 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Candidtamspeak 7 күн бұрын

Welcome to SA Ashley. It's always great to hear other perspectives that are properly balanced.

@Bookedoncharity 25 күн бұрын

Thank you for finding beauty in our country. I am glad that you have had a great experience.

@mariemieny5100 Ай бұрын

I loved all the difficulties you are facing ;-) - though I must say, the cold winter mornings are soooooo hard for me! Especially the last few days with the cold front we had! Brrrrrr....

@stonedphilosopherza4915 19 күн бұрын

As a south African, it’s great hearing the positives as people don’t always see it. We are actually far ahead of a lot of places in terms of our tolerance of race, cultures, orientations. We just need to improve education and employment. Social grants to able bodied people don’t help. People need to work to contribute to society

@lindelwa95 2 күн бұрын

Yesss, you go girl 💃🏾💯. When you have a positive attitude towards life, then you can thrive and succeed no matter where you live on the globe. I've enjoyed every location where I've live. It's all about the experience, those places weren't South Africa as I'm born in bread here & it doesn't need to be. All about being open.

@simphiwemapholoba Ай бұрын

Hey. You ar simply a phenomenal being to be around believe me. Keep showering us with light only please. Thank you. Simphiwe

@AshleyinAfrika Ай бұрын

You got it!

@kelvinjasi 22 күн бұрын

You said it well. I am a Zimbabwean living in South Africa. The first challenge is the language. It's good to understand the language of the locals. However, South Africans are very intelligent, they are multi-lingual. It's interesting to navigate the challenges in a foreign country. I have learned a lot along the way. Thank you for such a great video

@alisonwonderland4438 11 күн бұрын

It's so interesting to hear about your experiences. Thank you ❤ A lot of people visit Durban in July. It stays relatively warm 🌞

@1phindy Ай бұрын

Hi Ash. Pleased you chose our beautiful country . Wishing you a fruitful stay❤

@AshleyinAfrika Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂

@terrencelowery7524 Ай бұрын

Hi Ashley thank you for your love for our country of SA. Ashley welcome home in south Africa.

@AshleyinAfrika Ай бұрын

Siyabonga

@candiceamon7117 Ай бұрын

I love our wide range of education regarding history, cultures and various race groups. Also how to respectfully assimilate when in their spaces.

@mandla-nkosi 22 күн бұрын

Hey, it's such a great and upbeat perspective of our country, thanks very much. I wanted to travel, but never got the chance to go far though. But ever since COVID-19 happened I took the chance to learn about things and people that surround me and I kept falling in love with this country ever since, so many people from so many different backgrounds, I am impressed, and I'm pleased to have found you Ashley and learned from your experiences, much love!

@Nozipho_N Ай бұрын

What's the infatuation with South Africans wanting to be embraced by Americans ? I just don't get it

@cme1713 Ай бұрын

Well the answer is MOST ANTI-APARTIED SA love AFRICAN-AMERICANS because of SUPPORT of MANDELA. On the other hand the COLONIZERS of the WORLD don't want NEO-COLONIALISM to END anywhere especially in SA and USA.

@carlruppert7324 Ай бұрын

I think South Africans just consider it a huge compliment when Americans express their admiration for SA - I mean despite its many flaws, the US is still by far the most influential nation on earth, and considered a dream destination for many, MANY people from multiple countries across the globe who are looking for a better life for themselves and their families. So the fact that there Americans out there who actually PREFER to live in SA instead of the US is a massive compliment and a huge win for SA 🙌🇿🇦

@Cjayxgaming 15 күн бұрын

3day work week depends on your industry. Most people work monday-friday.

@warrennerraw7237 Ай бұрын

Hi Ashley, enjoying your content! A South African working in Thailand, keep it up!!

@AshleyinAfrika Ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@thabokgwefane1915 23 күн бұрын

I can speak at least 8 of the 11 languages. 2ndly, yes we have made positive strides politically and all want stability despite our differences.

@SydneyRSA 22 күн бұрын

"It's so hard"😂😂😂 I love it.❤

@boogie6872 Ай бұрын

Hello Ashley I think you and your daughters are beautiful hope it gets better for you in Africa

@user-js8df4tg5j Ай бұрын

I love you Ashley and your girls ❤❤❤

@lameezhackenburg1622 24 күн бұрын

This is such an excellent video! I am South African and I truly appreciate how you describe our country. It is such a thorough, detailed and relevant video. I admire how you are open to learning about SA and how you broadcast it on YT.

@AshleyinAfrika 24 күн бұрын

Thank you so much

@talentmkhwanazi6756 10 күн бұрын

This was refreshing....The words you have used throughout to describe SA makes me view SA in a different light...just a little.

@mocabeentrill Ай бұрын

You were spot with your analysis. Here in Cape Town, it feels like a work day is from 8am to 2pm. Cos at half 2, commuting traffic begins. 😅. Wishing you every success.

@lifestylepretoria9181 Ай бұрын

8am? Cape Town 😅😂😂

@mocabeentrill Ай бұрын

@@lifestylepretoria9181 believe it or not😅. Atleast that's the time I'm working. Kids already at school... In fact, people will be having tea or breakfast.

@qaqambantabankulu1858 Ай бұрын

Cape Town is holiday everyday and as someone who worked in Joburg for many years i just couldn’t survive working in Cape Town.

@anitamarshall9804 10 күн бұрын

Love your hair. Liked your video. Have a fun time here in South Africa.

@kurtdixon4700 22 күн бұрын

I am glad to hear you are so positive about our beautiful home but we do expect way more from ourselves as South Africans.

@bongilemagagasa3932 Ай бұрын

Umhle sisi ❤️

@sanelemwelase Ай бұрын

Thank you

@jeremiah7494 Ай бұрын

Hi Ash, I work six days a week in a Private Hospital in Joburg and I must say I really envy those working Three Days 😫😫😫 And its true what you saying about Languages and world class education and schools.

@mopailothatelo583 Ай бұрын

Same here on the basis that may salary does not change. I am in rental business, sadly people can't afford to pay rent anymore.

@ZaharaImole Ай бұрын

@@mopailothatelo583and that's where alot of different African countries mess up at as soon as Americans relocate to African countries they raise the price making it hard for the locals and only the rich can maintain

@markthompson4859 19 күн бұрын

You are such a gem, Ma'am. I'm so glad you see our country the way many of us do. . There is hope and the voice of the people will prevail. We are an eclectic bunch of friendly, fun loving folks. We are blessed with such vibrant, richly diverse cultures and yes, we embrace these as a people. Viva Mzanzi, Viva!

@joycemontgomery8626 29 күн бұрын

I visited in december 2023 for 2 weeks....not long enough. The weather was perfect everyday. Im so glad i reserved a vehicle, because it liberated me from tour constraints. I rose early and returned to my hotel late. Cape town shut fown a little to early for my liking, except for bars which i dont do. Cant wait to visit again