I moved to Cape Town 5 years ago and I honestly love everything about it. It is everything I expected and more. I am grateful I relocated.

for all the people who work in Cape Town CBD or any where close to the table mountain, the ideal place to stay is table view, park lands or century city. Most Cape Townians are very relaxed and really don't pay attention to anything outside Cape Town. I am from Mahikeng and have stayed in CT for 11 years now and yeah...

i am a born and bred Capetnonian. i am so sorry that this racism still exists. Your experiences and so many instances from other people of color in the comments saddens me as a capetonian. Its true what you say cape town is a wierd white bubble but this needs to change. i wish it was more cosmopolitan like Joberg is. i can say from my stand point that the independent state you talk about is a view only a few ignorant locals have ,it is not a common view off all residents. To think the western cape would even work as an independent is ignorant and stupid and only reinforces the us and them narrative. i hope you life is filled with beautiful experience and your interactions with locals is more positive. Cape Town is not perfect by a long shot but its one of the most beautiful cities in the world. i just pray the gap between the haves and have nots get narrower. Thank you so much for your video. For myself it was great to see your points of view. From a born and bred Captonian welcome to the mother city. Kind friendly regards Chris

The best decision i ever made was to move back to Limpopo from Cape. I now go to Cape Town as a "tourist". Cape Town will hold you back financially.

I couldn’t imagine moving from America to South Africa and having to deal with the same issues. My fellow sisters and brothers, you were all there first before those people came to take over your ancestral lands! They came to settle in your country not long ago! Remember that!

I'm about to relocate to South Africa from San Francisco for my business and found your video very interesting. Thanks for the info and I wish you well in your future endeavors.

I lived in CT /WC for 3 years and i hated every second of it 😭 Just a week living there and I was already applying for jobs in JHB. We lived and worked in the Northern surbubs (big mistake). We were the only blacks everywhere we went. All the petrol attendants, cashiers and waiters were white/coloured. Although we absolutely loved the views, safety and beauty of the western cape, we felt we don’t belong. I worked for the same co. I worked for in JHB but the culture was completely different. Junior staff is micro managed and have a “im grateful to have a job” mentality. You can even see how the canteen/cleaning staff is treated. They are to be silent and not seen. I could go on forever but the Energy was just off. I didn’t want to raise my kids where they do not see black successful families who speak isiZulu/ any vernacular.

laughed throughout this whole video...on the topic i think most people including me felt a sense of being an outsider in our first year relocating here. It does get better once you start speaking out and see that other people are feeling the same way too or are willing to make your stay better. anyway cant wait for your next video

I am glad to see you.....welcome back. I also agree with everything mentioned here but all I can say is that Capetown is beautiful and I'm definitely going to miss this amazing place.

I never realized how deep the hate is for black people from outside Cape Town here until I drove my boyfriend's car in the CBD (which is an EC plate number). This ignorant khalad aunt who is a parking Marshall comes to me and says "You must pay me +R30 for parking, you people from EC are skelms who runaway with our money" ... I had to reply in Afrikaans to make sure she understands every fuckery that I was about to tell her and I could see her holding tears and couldn't say a thing afterwards, all she said "I'm sorry mam I didn't know you were from here" as if that matters. Cape Town is beautiful BUT inequality is appalling. I've just sold my house in Woodstock and bought a House Jhb 2x bigger, I can't wait to move end of April ❤

Lmao I remember being at Hard Rock Cafe in Camps bay and I kid you the heck not; from the minute I entered the establishment, at least every person occupying the space glanced at me. At first I found it rather confusing, after a little while it became a tad uncomfortable and I concluded that perhaps they were either surprised to see a black person eating a meal in a restaurant on his own or they were wondering if and how I could afford it. I wish I had worn an ANC shirt, that would have made my life so much better because no one would have to guess. My overall observation of Cape Town is that the landscape is amazing, the inhabitants have poor social/inter-personal skills, there’s an array of things to partake in, great display of primitive behavior (dogs don’t hang with cats) and lastly, if I were to classify Cape Town as a star sign, I would need to make room for a new star sign. Though I must add, it benefits no one to hurdle or sprint from the issues affecting Cape Town. It is the responsibility of every South African Citizenship to see to it that it evolves. Contrary to the delusions of Capetonians, it is, in fact located in the South of Africa. So.

thank you for your insights, Im coming in. I will bring a smile!

No matter where some people move in the world if they can't adapt, they will find fault with the place. It's great to see not everyone is complaining in the comment section and if they have an issue, it's about something not related to their feelings.

Great video. I actually live in Somerset West and I moved from Joburg. I drove here when I reallocated and that did wonders in terms of my perspective. This place is faaaaaarrr and I somewhat get why the people here are not aware of the rest of the country. Yes, they can learn. I have not experienced any form of racism just people having a bad day or life taking it out on other. Lol hurt people hurt people. The service has been quick, friendly and amazing. Finding a place was even better and less costly than what we even budgeted for. I'm lucky that I don't drive to the city or have to. I'm sorry for your experience. All in all, I really love it here and I think they have a good thing going. Its been 2 years and maybe I haven't seen all of it but so far sooooo goooood.

Great informative video. I learned a lot. I’m going to be relocating to South Africa in the near future from the USA and I’m watching every video I can. You have a great personality, you had me laughing at your intro 😆. Subscribed. Keep building! Peace!

Your views are in line with mine and I'm born and bred in Cape Town, but I was fortunate to live in Jozi for over a decade. Moving back here was an eye opener.

Great insightful content as always. Can't wait for your next video, don't keep the audience waiting for too long. God bless!

I'm not from South African but happen to study in Cape Town,UCT in particular. I met this white chick from Joburg(not that I want to make this about race),she told me that she doesn't like Cape Town,and asked why,she said people in Cape Town are awful.now that got me thinking because I thought white people love this place

Also, I'm moving to Cape Town soon, so it's so timely that I came across this video now. Thank you

Wow very interesting video, thank you for sharing your thoughts ! And you are completely in your country, more than them that’s for sure

My experience with moving to CPT was just wow. It was up and down. I did feel like I don't belong here at first but then after I got used to it

Another point I might add is that South Africans don't see each other as individuals but instead as homogeneous groups and the worst people from those groups are always the loudest so they get all the attention and then people think that all of the people from those groups/communities are like that. So really as South Africans we really need to learn a culture of critical thinking, open-mindedness and progression, we love pointing out problems and assigning blame but never actual solid solutions for the future and when we do its overlooked by the media and the US vs Them mentality gets reinforced everytime.

Moved here in 2019. A lot of what you’ve mentioned is relatable; another thing is how difficult it is to make friends…

I found this video very interesting as a Cape Tonian who has been living in JHB for 3 years now lol. Ironically, I've had all the same thoughts/experiences about JHB AS you've had about CPT. This makes me realize that it really is all about perspective, and just the whole being an 'outsider" thing, you tend to notice things more, which may "seem" more prevalent in a different area than what you are used to. I do hope your experience gets better though, it usually does with time :).

Sis, you got this. Keep creating and sharing✊🏿✌🏿

A good video! Thank you for informations and for sharing your story your experience in Cape Town! I will go to visit South Africa. I watch your video from Canada 😁👍

Great video girl 👌🏽I love your sense of humour.

I’ve had similar experiences here so I agree 💯 I’m learning to life with some of the unflattering things about Cpt, deal with what I can’t tolerate head on, enjoy the beauty and every positive experience. Overall I love this place… it’s so peaceful ✨

LMAO I'm from Cape Town and let me tell you you'll experience racism is such microaggressions you'll ask yourself "Am I overthinking it?" They are so creative in their racist overtures we don't know how to tell anymore - my friends and I went shopping at V&A Waterfront this other time(at that smaller, quieter mall at the back) and I asked the lady(white, of course) who was at reception how much is a particular item of clothing...she looked at my friends and I and said "You can't afford it."

Yes outside Cape town CBD you still have that kind thinking ,it's difficult to change their attitudes, you find that in the CBD that won't happen pitty you in Somerset west ,you will find it in Durbanville aswell, the trade unions control the service industry in Cape town relating to the service

I love your authenticity and comfort in front of the kah-may-rah!!

You speak the truth! Lived in CT for a few years but eventually got tired of always being an outsider. Made lots of friends with other 'outsiders' but never any solid bonds with Cape Townians. Very pretty for holidays, not quite as romantic living there. Service delivery is pretty decent, infrastructure is mostly looked after but a very segregated and unequal society. Housing is crazy expensive which keeps it circling in the hands of a few.. Oh and the traffic and constant wind, yoh..

Thanx Thato 4 this vital info😘

My cousin works as a nurse in capetown and she cant wait to come back to kzn bcoz of the racism there!!! No we should not let them make us feel uncomfortable in our own country, if they dont want to be apart of south africa they can leave!!!

Very informative. Thank you 😊

I am born and bred in Cape Town and I agree with all your views. FYI it is racism babes. You are not mistaken. There is a saying we have on the ground between people of colour in CPT " What is CPT without the mountain? Just Racism and the Sun". CPT is beautiful and yes very clicky - You need to know yourself and be bigger. CPT helps you grow callus's in life to keep it real. When I travel outside CPT and the country I believe this city has taught me to deal with a lot. The Customer service is putrid esp against people of colour - Black on black hating is real here as well. What you see esp with the kids on the N1/N2 is a clear example of the past injustices still affecting people of colour. Question - have you seen any white kids on the N1/N2? Well thanks for your view and welcome to Cape Town baby

Based on your perception of things I wonder who you hang around or have around you because I have lived here (CPT) my whole life. But, I do think that class is a huge problem even though people don't realise it. Love your video and I hope that your experience in CPT gets better.

'Europe extension 2'🤣🙆‍♀️

Oooh wait. Thato. Hello. Great seeing you on youtube. Great work here. Keep up the great work. Also, love that your sense of humour is still sooooo you.

Shout out to qhebera...port Elizabeth 🤸‍♀️I moved to P.E in 2020 and wow.....what a nice peaceful place. I thank the nice people of qhebera for their love and peace.What a beautiful bunch they are.🥰🥰🥰

Planning a trip soon 😌 this looks fun

Damn! For R10k in Joburg you can pay a bond on a good 2 bedroom apartment. I was thinking of moving to Cape Town next year but I'd rather stay here

"Bloom where you are planted" - for us Cape Town gives us the opportunity to bloom! We love the outdoors, adventure, the beautiful beaches, the cleanliness of the province, the immaculate condition of the roads, better safety, greater service delivery and most of all Cape Tonians have perfected a balanced lifestyle where work is not everything but rather a balanced approach with ones mental wellness. No wonder South Africans flock here every year whether for holiday or relocation!

I am from Jhb Northcliff and trust me after 12 years I still do not get the clickyness of the WC.I agree with the bad service and yes the Capetonians life in their own bubble .Have experienced rassism all over the world and I think the woman in the curtain shoppe was just plain ignorant. You look like a very classy lady ,sound so educated so I do not think anyone in the direct vicinity of CT would have treated you badly .Remember Somerset West has also a different mindset .I would have invited you with open arms into my neighbourhood

Moved here in Cape Town last year before level 5 shutdown. I really love the city as it has many outdoor activities to do which is what i love. I did struggle to get an apartment (They probably also wanted my DNA sample) it was so frustrating to be honest (even though we had enough deposit company paying) House prices are really CRAZY! we looking to buy and this may be the reason for us to ultimately leave CPT but its a great place tbh

The thing about rent being expensive is true been here for 8 years started as a student staying at res and what I can tell you its rough but also find a place that's save you'd rather pay alot of money living in the safe area and to those who are moving to Cape Town Goodluck I'm sure you are going to love it it's beautiful 😍

A great video sisi. I have been in Cape Town for more than 2years now. As for me to mention few things about my experience here I would say the good things would be job opportunities , big and plenty of shopping malls and of course the bad things are racism, cold weather(rainy winter season), high crime rate, murder rate is extremely high, gangs and drug addicts and also expensive rent.

Thank you for sharing ❤️

Ha ha I am back in Gauteng after 2 years in Cape Town, thank goodness I'm back home in Pretoria. Western Cape grrr..mmmm....I get you sister, I get you 100%

I was glad to hear you mention that about racism there. I loved Cape Town so much I would have wanted to live there except the racism was beyond anything I've ever experienced. I'm glad not all south Africa is like that!

I really enjoyed watching this.. you’ve just gained a new subscriber💖 … “ I dunno if it’s the cold weather it’s freezing their hearts”🤣🤣 ended me😂😂 .. please do a video for people who want to go on a vacation to CPT🙏

I completely agree about the Capetonian 'clique.' I'm from Durban and live in London but I always feel like a foreigner in Cape Town!

As a Durbanite who moved to Joburg, I can assure you that Joburg residents came across as ignorant to me too. Not only were they ignorant about how Durban's history affected South Africa's history as a whole, but they were completely culturally insensitive. Joburg people also seemed to believe that Gqeberha is in Durban??? My point here is not "Joburg people are awful." I just aim to show that everyone is ignorant to outsiders, and all we can do is be patient with each other as we all learn. The only alternative is to stay in our little bubbles, which I'm personally opposed to. 😅

Great video thank you. 🙏

I'm late but I'm here 💃💃💃 The N2... Omg. I hate it too 😭😭 This was a fun video 😂 thank you

I trust your stay will get better,it’s a wonderful city with wonderful people,food a lot more affordable than jhb,housing is crazy expensive I put that down to demand,live enjoy yourself and don’t make too many comparisons,welcome and enjoy.

I've just moved back to cape Town since being 6and a bit years in Pretoria. I sooooo loved it in Pretoria. Also coming to occasionally visit my family through the 6years became a lovely treat. Funny enough I missed the mountains more than the ocean. I craved hiking lol. Also with the mountain we were used to looking at the mountains to check what the weather is like in Town no matter where in the southern suburbs or cape flats you are. Also when I moved to Pretoria... I freaked out whenever I saw burst water pipes. We don't have those issues for days on end as in Pretoria. My dad also taught me to have the city council on speed dial and report pipe burst water pipes.... Toyou can imagine the horror living in Pretoria... To the point where I was sad to look the other way. Lol. Dramatic much.

Thank you for the vid, you've gained a subscriber..

Just put a beat over this and call it what is man...a 19 minute CT diss track lol. Love the dry humour

Visiting Cape Town / Stellenbosch in January 2022 on my own Clips getting me worried now with the violence. Just finished your tube, sounds like an experience that I’m now worried about. Will update in February 2022. Love from the UK

On the curtain question, you are not the only one. I have also had that reaction in CPT. There is a big Classes view in CPT and if you were not born there you will always be viewed as an outsider. In the 11 years I lived there I made fewer friends than in the 1 year I lived in a small town. Cape Town is very clicky! Love the points you raised and agree with you. I loved living there but having travelled and lived throughout South Africa and in other countries overseas, CPT is seriously one of the most difficult cities to live in.

But there are mountains all around the country. I am not paying that much to look at one from my bedroom window. I'd move there just to increase the number of black people in that city. The increase in racial diversity will certainly kill the racist attitudes. I wonder where the politicians who work in parliament hang out afterwork.

Thanks for your insight! United airlines says I can take 3 checked bags to Johannesburg, but going to visit Capetown or Kruger national Park, the airlines says 44Lbs. With 1 checked bag. What should I do?

Agree with you Sis about racism in Cape Town and its in layers where if you black you at the bottom and you get the worst of it and I grew up here.

In all honesty I would have no issue living in Gauteng. I have been more integrated with other races than I have living all my life in cape Town. I get what you say. We are still very much in the areas we were placed back then. Iv always lived in a coloured neighborhood with coloured people. So it was a real learning experience in Pretoria. I lived it.

Stayed in South Africa for all of December and January... Stayed in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, visiting all in between. It's an amazing experience. An easy place to travel for African Americans or any westerner as the translation of foods and language is easy. Once you've digested the magnificent views, food, wineries, coast and people, you can begin to recognize the social issues and challenges. Luckily I traveled and stayed with South African, and was able to get a fast track to the culture as my wife Is South African. Some of the issues that you can notice is the colorism between blacks (as we'd call and categorize all of us) and you will then realize that the colorism separates coloreds from blacks and will then notice that those favored are blacks, excluding coloreds. Now it can be quite hard to understand but, although educated, coloreds (such as you and me) are not employed in many cases and have become somewhat of the outcast. Imagine the Khoisan tribe are coloreds and now these days, those who identify as Khoisan are an ostracized minority, not just inside their country but also within the coloured community. After speaking with many coloreds, I can say that the South African experience for them is quite similar to being black in America. Have you yet to identify these underlying issues? Perhaps this is a topic you can discuss. With all that I've shared, I will still continue to visit SA yearly for summer. I am still absolutely in love with South Africa. BTW, yes the customer service is not good, I think its a training issue. :). Great video! Thanks for sharing your experience.

I relate 100%😅 plus I'm also from the east rand.❤

Hey. I’m considering moving to Somerset West but am skeptical bout the move. How is it living there? Rentals? The people in general and activities to do when I’m not working??? Please please let me know

I relocated from the nothern Cape Capetown the best City in the world. Best decision I've ever made. Not expensive at All

A white perron saying to a black customer 'This is not Mr Price' when they chose to visit the shop, is loaded with racism. For white people this is not considered racist. You right, racism in Cape town is on another level. Apartheid is still alive here and thats why it must be made visible and challenged. Cape Town is lucky to have you🧡🥕👍🏽

cpt is all about paying for what you want unlike the other provinces where most people believe things should just drop out of the sky

I always tell people visiting a place is so different from being a citizen. I grew up there and yes it is and has always been very expensive and yes Cape Townians are quite ignorant and uneducated towards other provinces in South Africa. If I were to close my eyes you sound very Cape Townian, your accent that is. There is a lot of racism in Cape Town, remember Cape Townians have always thought of themselves as superior to other Provinces, and other Provimces have always made Cape Townians feel as though they are superior. My heart however does long for home Cape Town. Stay safe and don't lose your honesty and lovely attitude towards life. Dankie en tot siens

The bad customer service was something I couldn't get over initially. Johannesburg has the upper hand there.

I also visited PE (summerstrand) and it was AMAZING

Very accurate Thato. This coming from a pale male with 40 yrs in Gatsby Town and 15 in Gangstas paradise. Elitism is almost as bad as racism. The City of Hope has both, but also many lovely people. The trick is to join the Cliques....i was in a hiking clique, a wine tasting clique, a spiritual clique, motor racing clique, children birthday party clique etcetera....The racism has grown because of the semi-gration of Vaalies and others. Parts of the country really have gone down.....i recently drove across the top, from Springbok to Joburg....omg....Vryburg and Kuruman are sad. Weird that people dont understand that this is OUR OUNTRY ...lets look after it!!!!People are angry that we are still stuck with the same bandits in control ....if only they would just admit that they need help? Very entertaining video.... Enjoy Cape Town. Euro Ext 1 ....Nice [France] is apparently now Islamabad ext 7 the world is interesting. I would love to hear your analysis of the Boere Riviera? [Hermanus to George]

Been in Cape Town for all of my life, except for a few years when I lived away from the city. Here's the thing, Cape Town is a mixed masala...depending on where you are in the city, or who you hang out with you'll get divergent opinions on just about any, and everything. Property is expensive because there's a high demand for housing and not much stock in well-located areas owing to the city's geography (topography?) So most people would prefer to live in the Southern Suburbs because it offers good schools in established neighbourhoods (Rondebosch, Wynberg, Claremont, Newlands, Rondebosch, etc). Because of this geography, and apartheid spatial planning (very effective in Cape Town) there's not much mixing between the races outside of work and school...so we all might go to the same schools, and work at the same jobs but black people will have to travel 30 kilometres away...so you find that places like Khayelitsha are dormitory townships...and it's not in the interest of the DA city and provincial government to change the status quo (building affordable housing on government-owned land).

Totally agreed on the ignorance part, there's so much of it here

Try Radisson Red on Friday or the bank on wensday, dancing social places.

In 1998 I paid $450 for half a house rental in Mowbray and $400 for 2 room apt. in Table View half km from beach. Also I paid $200 for two rooms in a house in Bishopscourt. Has the costs risen so much ever since?

Gosh, you're on a roll ..... :). I'll give you the service delivery sucks - but with more and more Zimbo's entering the staff compliment, service is getting better. No tipping works to remind service folks to deliver. The N2 - Ummmmm...... You forgot to mention the TAXI'S. I pause... :)

You're definitely speaking the truth, I'm from there, that is why I moved to Johannesburg

Loved that singing intro.

Moved from Johannesburg to Cape Town 4 years ago. Unwelcoming energy the moment they know you're not Capetonian 🤭. The positive is feeling slightly relaxed and less paranoid about getting hijacked.

I’m late to this but where can I look for apartments under 8k? I’m looking to move to Cape Town from Pretoria and I’m clueless as to where everything is in Cape Town

Thank you for sharing your experiences. I have lived equal thirds of my life in Johannesburg, Eastern Cape and Cape Town. No, you are not alone in your refreshingly honest and fair account of Cape Town. From the time frame here, I'm assuming that you have spent most of your time in the Western Cape during COVID19. Therefore you may not have experienced Cape Town at it's height as a tourist destination. People globally agree that Cape Town is extremely beautiful. Parts of the city most associated with Cape Town became a global playground for the [very] rich and [very] famous who purchased holiday homes. South Africans could never compete against this factor and it contributed to driving housing prices to astronomical levels. People living in their home city could not afford a to buy a home. It is not uncommon for countries to reserve the right to purchase homes to citizens first [in general terms]. This should have been *essential* where people were so infamously subjected to forced removals from the city, such as District 6, to an inhuman wasteland far from anywhere. Now known as the Cape Flats. As well as Crossroads, Guguletu and other settlements. These citizens housing needs should *obviously* have been considered ahead of non citizens from wealthy first world countries. The DA has been as callous with regards to selling off public city land to elites. Add generations of inherited money whose white beneficiaries look down upon average white people and tourists who are treated as first class citizens to the picture and it makes sense that Cape Town is a difficult and socially tangled home for all but the wealthy. Much, much more so than an average city; which I would choose any day. I really hope you'll navigate through this towards a contented life in Cape Town. I think you will, your initiative with this beautiful vlog testifies to this being a likely path. Yours +1 Sub 👏

Regarding the Mr Price issue the best way is to say " it appears and sound like it based on your response on a simple question"

I am actually considering moving to Cape Town having spent a week on holiday. It is a really beautiful city, I did however felt is was a white people colony. I didn't directly experience any racism, I do know they were sizing us out, whether we could afford to dine at certain establishments.

I'm from Springs 🥰 lol. Subscribed.

When I moved from Cape Town to Joburg, I laughed at how low the rent and house prices are. I laughed at Sandton and Waterfall cause I am so used to the insanity of the prices in Cape Town and beauty. Felt proud of being SAn in Joburg but was extremely disgusted at the filth of Joburg CBD and even Sandton is kind of dirty. I dont miss Cape coloureds as in all honesty they are the most racist people I have ever met. Much better opportunities in JHB with much higher pay and contrary to what I was told, Joburg is SAFER than Cape Town. But I do miss Cape Town, especially the Southern suburbs and CBD

I lived in Cape Town for a year, i think im too black conscious for it 😂, I hated it and the sublime racism & I now just prefer to visit . I lived in Durban & it was amazing but career growth very slow. Im now in jhb…. Career growth is super but the weather 😩 but I will def stick around

Great video.. been Cpt for about 18 years.. all the things you said are true like how people live in bubble, racism etc. It’s like different races here have assumed or accepted classism i.e black know their place n if you not from here then you will fight alone.

Racism is hectic in Cape Town😂😂. Lived in Sea Point for a while. Got stopped and searched by Police twice. They couldn’t believe that I stayed in the area. But when I moved to Umhlanga in KZN which is sort of like a white dominant area I had no funny looks, no searches, no stops nothing. Everyone was super friendly. But in Cape Town it’s completely different. And from my experience Sea Point was the least racist place I lived in, in CT due to so many Europeans living there(That’s how bad things are)😂😂.

Your introduction made me subscribe. Bad customer service e.g they won't take you to a particular shelf for items you want if don't know where they are as compared to other provinces. Most know nothing about rest of SA. Accommodation is very expensive and small like a prison cell.

To everyone in the comments, regarding racism: Cape Town is extremely clique-driven. It's notorious: If you don't have a group it's very hard to break into new social circles and make friends. I had a WHITE friend who I made here some years ago move back to JHB because she couldn't make friends. I have plenty other examples of this where it's white-on-white. I think many black people are insecure about themselves and whenever they feel negativity they automatically jumpt to their race. I'm telling you that it's the culture in the Cape to not accept outsiders. Many Capetonians (myself included) say how warm and friendly the people are from JHB and DBN and how CPT is snobby. It's just the culture here, unfortunately.

hi I'm your new subscriber. don't feel bad when someone leaves...

I came to Cape town on holiday for 25 days in 2017 , stunning City, although I will agree that it is not cheap, now bare in mind coming as tourist with Euros and Pounds restaurants where " pathetically" cheap, but having looked at apartments for rent, supermarkets actual cost of living compared to average salaries I found it to be very expencive, I could not believe the cost of the super markets, it was as expencive and many times more expencive than equivalent European super markets, my comparing was based on the average a person earned monthly in South Africa and the maths just did not add up. The country is so big and could provide everything required, not to say it does not, but if so why is it so expencive for daily needs? Obviously I did not look into the costs of production or Labour, but judging by the salaries, it can't be that high to warrant those prices at major super markets.It is none the less a stunning place though, the one thing I had to get used too was the barbed wire and electric fencing and the constant reminding by people to be careful of a variety of " issues" , a shame to be sure. My visit was actually aimed at exploring the possibility of moving to South Africa and investing , but by the end of the first week , unfortunately that "dream" had to be a no no, but I will definitely visit again, I also found Johannesburg to be an interesting place, but it seemed far more " security enclosed" than Cape Town, but that is based purely on a 4 day visit.

You have made some valid points. In my experience, most white Capetonians are not directly racist. They seem to just be spoilt with privilege i.e. no people of other races in their circles (work, schools, churches etc). They have never thought of what true diversity really means because other races have even given them the respect and space to rule over them. My experience as a black man in Cape Town and Joburg as a black man has been different. Maybe because of the relative prosperity, audacity and confidence of black Joburgers, they have entered every space and interact more directly with white people. Be it in expensive restaurants or boardrooms, you will find a lot of black people (instead of just waiters or juniors as is mostly the case in Cape Town). Unlike Cape Town, they compete for the same positions, resources and opportunities as their white colleagues. That makes the Joburg racism a bit more direct. In fact, maybe because of crime, black men in particular are more likely to be treated with suspicion in Joburg. Once you get used to the suspicious looks (even white ladies clutching their bags closer when they see you), you might find it weird that white people are not fearful of black people in Cape Town. You become almost invisible as a black man in Cape Town. It's a weird feeling. In fact, white people can almost always tell that you are not from Cape Town if you look too liberated.

😂😂😂😂😂 the N2 issue, but you can try other routes just that they will take longer to get to town.

I am actually considering moving to Cape Town😍 Cape Town is very beautiful, I am currently living in Dubai, so I am thinking of moving back to South Africa but I feel like Cape Town is my next stop😍 beautiful city

I'm definitely moving there after my 1st year ...that's my place..I've aways known I belong there..Joburg is too much for me.