Did you say you didn't recommend going out at night anywhere in johannesburg? Are you sure you're from the US

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They say that about every African country. Somehow they've convinced themselves that half the planet hates them even though most people don't even have an opinion on them. I guess that happens when you've massacred an entire country's population right after instituting a far worse system of oppression than even the apartheid govt.

@ASouthAfricanGirl I feel the love every time I visit. One of my favorite cities.

There's so much miss information about SA it's just sad and a lot people are missing out on amazing experiences because of what they often hear from the media and perhaps few individuals, African Americans are celebrated in SA and by far most people you would meet as a black American would be fascinated by you because there's just not many that visits SA.

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My pleasure. Hit me up on IG if you have any questions once you arrive.

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It’s a big Twitter sentiment that gives that impression

If you want the truth listen to "The Real South Africa" that's a KZfaq channel owned by Americans here in SA

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Always love in South Africa. Rumors of Africans don’t like Blacks Americans come from apices that fear Africans uniting with Black Americans. These fears come from certain groups in the USA who can’t handle it and fear competition if the two join forces. Even racist Americans fear Blacks Americans leaving the USA. And, so I’ve learned, there are some warp minded Black Americans groups are determined to keep Blacks Americans from expanding links to Africa. Very very bizarre people with nothing better to do than invent lies and seed hate.

It's quite shocking really

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Thank you. You guys make us appreciate our beautiful country. ❤

Interesting info. Thanks

@@travelconnect1 I heard this from a Black American Statician who lives in Midrand near Joburg on a research visa here in South Africa. He says the crime rate in Joburg is not as high as 50 of American major Cities and he is from New Orleans.

Yes. There are high crine rates all over the world. Including the U.S.

Talk about . The crime rate is higher here.

I love Cape Town!!!

I appreciate that. Definitely coming back.

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I agree. Great video. I was disappointed in the hotel choice for same reason stated. However, most Americans are not aware of brands beyond those in the USA so they stay where they know. The reviewer is also in Hilton’s loyalty program so it would be the default place to consider economically. That said, USA hotels are usually very boring compared to African /local hotels.

What South African owned hotels do you recommend? I'd love to stay at one when I return to South Africa?

@@KatrinaInStride There are many in Joburg and other cities. This is a quick list from google search but should be accurate (call property and ask). One thing for certain, African owned properties tend to vastly exceed American owned. And, African hotels rarely show inaccurate pictures presented online. Always truthful.

@@bcs2k1 I don't see a list. I can search Google to find hotels but I am asking for hotels that are recommended by South Africans as good hotels that are actually owned by South Africans and are not owned by foreign holding companies. But I appreciate you responding. 😊

Thanks. Check out my most recent Joburg video and let me know what you think.

Thanks fam. Enjoy. Make sure you subscribe and check out the Johannesburg video I dropped 2 days ago.

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Thanks Chris. Enjoy your stay.

How's it so far?

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Yes. This is one of the reasons I love South Africa so much.

I hope I can catch one of those tours. 🙏🏿

How did you like living there?

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cz, thy dnt create crime here than Zimbabwe n nigerians

But we dont need validation from Black Americans in this regard. They can think whatever they like, bcz we never gave them any reason to be thinking that way.

I've had nothing but good experiences 🙏🏿. I love Joburg

@@travelconnect1 Understood my African brother, enjoy your visit without any distractions.

Absolutely. South AFricans and African Americans have the most in common

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Cool. I'm there now. Good times

Wow. What a coincidence. I'll be moving to either South Africa, Botswana, or Kenya in 2024 myself!

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I'm sure there are. I just prefer Hilton as I have status with them and am very familiar with their properties and service.

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its not that clean though, very dirty.

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Thanks. I usually visit between the months of November and April. March is my favorite time of year to visit because it's still hot....but not too hot in my opinion.

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Cool. When?

That's cool! Thanks

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Thanks. I've never been there in September...but I've visited during winter. Cold...but still fun.

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I have to check that on out next time I'm in Joburg.

Lol as bad as chicago and detroit? Lol bro the average South African doesn't own a gun or has ever seen a gun 😂 unless they saw a police officer walk by or some

@MosesMatsepane I wouldn't move to either of those cities either.

@@travelconnect1 My point was that people from those types of cities will know how to navigate Joburg. I am also curious who spreads the Cap that we don't like Americans, it's the wildest fiction story ever created. I know West Africans have some sort of an attitude towards Americas, but they have an attitude towards everyone. Most Africans are super friendly towards Americans.

@@MosesMatsepane man Joburg is the most populous city in S.A. and has triple the amount of people than Chicago.. if Chicago has the same crime rates as a city with triple its population that should tell you all you need to know that its not the same thing, Chicago punching above its weight .. as for Detroit yoh won't even get into that one And the gun statement was just to show that in America they have become more desensitized to a tool that can take away a life literally in seconds. And they even sell it in Wal-Mart the same place they get food. I on the other hand have never even seen a gun in real life if not from law enforcement and can't even remember the last time a person in my family experienced crime. And i live in Joburg, and I've lived in both the north and soweto. So both ghetto and the burbs.. while they literally have guns in the same place they get food.. cmon man

I think you meant to say Johannesburg is not as bad of those cities you mentioned, there are so many upscale areas to live in Joburg which are fine to live without any issues. I have travelled, worked and live in US and Europe and I can tell you without any doubt Joburg is one of the best cities to live as a black man.

A BNB is more cost effective. But it depends on you. Either is fine.

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Good memories

I did. Great for maybe a half day visit or to check out the nightlife if you have connections in the area. I'd definitely visit again. Good times. 💯

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People can be stupid at times. What kind of a question is this. You ask as if there's a place called xenophobia where you can go, watch and form an opinion. Xenophobia is a continental phenomena. It's not an SA problem and it's not a permanent occurance. The USA is also having its own xenophobic problems wherein the Haitians are not welcome in many black dominated communities. Maybe you have another name for it but we in SA have the same issues that the AA have with foreigners. I'm happy your question was ignored.

@@elvinnybonjovi10 I concur. I would also like to add that xenophobia is not just a continental phonomena but a global one. SA is the only country in the world that has been given a rep to this common phonomena. I am South African based in the USA and I can tell you that USA citizens are xenophobic too; but it is excused as frustration of citizens due to foreigners occupying and taking resources meant for them. It is funny when people ask about South Africa's "xenophobia" not realizing their destain for Mexican, Haitans, Jamaicans, Dominicans, Bulgarians, Polish and other foreign nationals is actually xenophobic.

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Already contemplating it brother. Lol 🙏🏿

@@travelconnect1 Chances are your next stop is Capetown, however you should also consider Durban. Another warning is, if you go to a party expect it to start at 5pm and end the next day at 8am.

@emmanuelmbele9355 I've been to Cape Town many times and love it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rdiIdb2oucqrp5c.htmlsi=qAgcdyO4nbcdNlUm The next city I'll be visiting in SA will be Durban.

I don't remember

This was something I heard from a few black Americans. That's why I thought it was important to share my personal experience for others who might have heard the same.

So it's other Africans like you that you kill in South Africa ??? Just asking

@@travelconnect1 joooh😪😪😪 aaaiy shame surely they hate us south Africans but nevertheless we love any black Americans in America so much💚💚💚

I think people are speaking their personal experiences, but they should not be confused with the experiences of the masses. Everyone should go experience things for themselves before believing what that here in some cases.

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One of my favorite countries

Welcome to each and every one of them🙂🙂

Yes. I've visited many times now solo, and have never used a tour company.

Yes tell me when u come ill help u

Yes,we got u Mr Jackson

If you do then you need to make a thorough research on the places you want to visit because of hotspots that are spread apart from each other you might miss some gems because johannesburg has tons of activities happening every weekend, but i can tell you for free that Soweto, Sandton, Rosebank, Melrose, Hydepark and Mall of Africa are some of the places you can visit.

It isn't racial tension like you see in America per se...it shows itself in the form of inequalites, lack of job opportunities, etc (a big reason why affirmative action was started in America). How else could 8% of the population (whites) hold the vast majority of the wealth. I'm not from there, but this is what I've been told and saw in some places. Hopefully someone from SA can jumb in and educate us both more.

From what i've seen in my visits to SA...it is nowhere near as diverse as America. But i'm not from there...I've just visited a few times.

Everyone in the comment section is saying different numbers. I'm starting to think know one really knows. Lol

What does that mean? 😊

@SinoM123,what are u saying 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂I didn't know Nani reference to guys too😂😂😂😂😂in my part of town, Nani means sweet heart, so is a person say, ey Nani, normally they will be referring to a lady, ey nani= ey sweetheart 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@@travelconnect1 I think Sino like you🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@@mochekomasemola9998 Learn IsiZulu and stop embarrassing yourself.

🤣🤣🤣I was asking myself the same thing about the nicest city he has ever visited. Then I checked the channel and I realized he's been to many other African cities. I think he came to Johannesburg first previously but never documented the experience, it might have been the second or third time he came to around. He's got good content, I'm subscribing.

@@retsenateng Eish🙉

@retsenateng Correct. Joburg was the first city I visited in Africa. But I've been back many times.

@Svig I have never experienced the crime, but I do research on cities before visiting. Plus, you know the crime is an issue when everyone from Uber drivers, hotel staff, tour guides, people you meet, etc, are warning you about it without you even asking.

@@travelconnect1 So this video was not done in your first visit, if so i understand

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No, it is pronounced So-where-toe

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The 12th official language is SA sign language.

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Sign is not a language

Everyone I met was extremely friendly. I love South Africa

@@travelconnect1 thanks for visit our beloved country we appreciate it bro SA❤🇿🇦

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I've been many times. Love Joburg

Yes. If they lower the crime rate.

I wouldn't move to any U.S city with a comparable crime rate as Johannesburg either. Not unless I had a significant business opportunity there.

At least we don’t have gang violence, and racial killings. We wear our hoodies with no fear of being racial profiling, we get stopped by cops with zero fear of being shot for just being black. There are so many places to live in, in Joburg alone without crime paranoia. So get the crime stereotype out your head and live life

The crime in Joburg isn't a stereotype. It's a fact. Relax fam, I love Johannesburg and have visited many times. I just wouldn't live in any city in the world (including cities in my own country) that has that high of a crime rate. Personally preference.

I was thinking the same thing. But I guess when you live in the thick of it you become callous to all the crime.

Yes. Definitely wrong info

Thanks for the insight. I love Cape Town also. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rdiIdb2oucqrp5c.htmlsi=DKCgF1JqGHnjJ4Y0

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We know, what's your point

Most of it is not slum. You guys just lying

@@leosonbentley2770 Dont pay attention to this garbage 🤣

@Jamesmcardle1494 Salute

@@travelconnect1 So you agree with this person, most of what you saw in Jozi is Slums. What a joke🤣 Whats next, insult our women???

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