10 Things I Love About South Africa - Reflecting on my Trip to my Home Country |African Abroad EP 1

I'm still glowing from my trip home to South Africa, here are the 10 things I appreciate most about my home country!
What do you appreciate most about South Africa?

[@kuhlemahlangabeza6639]

Sisi Didi, South Africa thanks its lucky stars to have someone like you who serves as the country's worthy ambassador. You’re a true daughter of the soil. You make me feel ashamed of not doing my part to promote the country while I’m claiming that I’m Proudly South African.

[@TheDidiness]

Kuhle! This is so so kind of you! I appreciate and receive! 🙏🏾🥹

[@Chantelleweich]

Lovely video Didi! It reminds me of my own feelings when I studied in the US. I was amazed how little animals they have in the US, we are so spoilt. 😊 One can also mention the colours! We are SUCH a colourful nation, in our dress, our housing 🎉🎉🎉 not to mention the languages ❤

[@TheDidiness]

You are SPOT on the colors, the cultures, the languages, the music! So very vibrant! What was your experience of studying here like? I found it quite tough! 😣

[@user-rm9bc9bh6m]

Girl, You’re proudly South African 👌❤️

[@TheDidiness]

Ka nnete! 🇿🇦🙌🏾

[@GROOVAA]

I enjoyed your video although i wish you could have used a better term/phrase instead of "rape culture" because for people that haven't been here, it would come across as if rape is wildly accepted or not frowned upon in our communities. The truth is a lot of times if you are found guilty of such a crime the community would probably get to you first before the police even do. You see women get sexually assaulted out in the open in India and the men in proximity join in instead of helping, that is "rape culture". Good video though

[@TheDidiness]

Dumelang! Thank you for this thoughtful input. What word or phrase do you think would have better encapsulated what is faced in South Africa? Also, I know you are new here but I’m super down to enter dialogue - add me on Insta I’d you like @TheDidiness I’ve been known to enjoy a voice note exchange too!

[@niamomusic1826]

Well said.

[@taharka3897]

​@TheDidiness, my sister, just came across your channel. I am from NY. You spoke about crime in SA, are you sure you know NY or America in general? Trust me when I say that the crime in America makes south africa seems like a church.

[@TheDidiness]

@taharka3897 Hi! Thanks for interacting with this topic. I don’t believe I said anything about crime. Maybe you are referring to my previous video where I spoke about how safe I felt in SA during my rent trip? Let me know.

[@taharka3897]

@@TheDidiness I said crime because I didn't want to use the R word.

[@LukeRev480]

Enkosi nontombi❤ Yathandwa ke lala vha! Talking about natural beauty. A few years ago I spent 14 months in the UK after that I landed at O.R. Tambo I kind of noticed people( probably cause I was there for a very short time), but I arrived at the then Durban airport, I walked the then WEST STREET and the first thing I noticed was wow!! These women are so gorgeous! I travelled to E.C and I could n't close my mouth. Rural or urban hayi nibahle maarn eMzantsi suka! I remembered S.A women in the UK were complaining that they miss amatsotso ( handsome gents) and I did n't I understand them. But when I got back I fully got what they missed.Bahle noobhuti baseMzantsi.( hate to admit, cause I don't want it to get to their heads😔)

[@TheDidiness]

Ndiyabulela Sisi! And I smiled and giggled all the way through your message because I relate in so many ways!! 😅😂

[@KitaPMusic]

Yes that is true I am believer. I keep going back. It is such a beautiful place. #PreachDidi

[@TheDidiness]

Oh my goodness! Would love to see you there!

[@devinejevinge3808]

Chomi, o opile kgomo lonaka,in most cases we appreciate Mzansi once we step out and experience some drama we never thought exists out there,di a bowa ka montle guys.

[@TheDidiness]

Di a bowa shem! 😅

[@DoingGood88]

Amazing education and you are good youtuber 😊❤ still update ❤

[@TheDidiness]

That’s kind - thank you!

[@DoingGood88]

@@TheDidiness Welcome 😆❤

[@AnimeVerseCH24]

Just cos you're from Garankuwa i will subscribe waetsho❤️ good video👍🏽

[@TheDidiness]

Realeboga!!! 🙏🏾💃🏻

[@karabonkabinde7290]

You're really smart Didi. You have a consistent pattern of thought, and you express it so clearly. I subscribed 🧢

[@TheDidiness]

Thats a huge compliment - thank you! Welcome! 😊

[@ntokozohlatshwayo4805]

Rape was not so prevalent before those I cannot name flooded our country with drugs. Thank u cc for a beautiful review of our country.

[@KitaPMusic]

Hey hey you look great ❤ Keep it coming. 💯

[@TheDidiness]

Thanks Kita!!

[@mosspinzo4523]

Ausi, much appreciated. I wish you all the best in your journey ❤️

[@TheDidiness]

Aaw, Realeboga tlhe 🥹

[@whoisitgoodfor]

NYC may be a city, but there is some validity to your points when you keep in mind some aspects like population, economy, and police presence . These factors can absolutely be compared to a country

[@TheDidiness]

Thank you - this is super insightful! I appreciate your consistent support of my offerings!

[@tkasiam8322]

Proud South african😊l admire you Didi,New York is my favorite destination, cant wait to walk the streets of NYC again❤

[@TheDidiness]

Proud indeed! 🇿🇦 Let me know when you are around!

[@jamaicanonthemove.3239]

I am a New Yorker with my SA residency. I'm heading back to SA on April 1st. Can't wait!

[@tkasiam8322]

@TheDidiness Will definitely let you know a few weeks before coming that side. Goodmorning 🌄

[@tkasiam8322]

@@jamaicanonthemove.3239 Welcome home in advance smile 😃

[@sloubser01]

Great video, I would say that we in SA are much more knowledgeable about the cultures in our country even the racist people have a decent knowledge about the people they are being racist too. With regard to food, having visited your lovely city, I would put it down to 2 things that make our quality better. 1 the quality of meat and 2 the quality of our spices. I have seen so many videos of people making fun of chicken spiced with only salt and pepper in the US and then I think, but why does it taste good when I do it. And when I went into a grocery store in NYC, I was shocked at how pale the herbs and spices are and the pepper just doesn't hit the same.

[@TheDidiness]

Hey you!! Wonderful to hear from you especially because you’ve also had the experience of both! Thank you for sharing your reflections x

[@cy-villian]

I love my country so very much but I live in the US. Not sure I understand ... Just come home Sis, we need your talents here. Enkosi.

[@matomem]

Fun fact, did you know Limpopo province is nicknamed Africa's Eden?

[@TheDidiness]

Wow! That’s beautiful - thanks for sharing. I can totally see why! The best produce ever 🍒🍓🍎🍇

[@isaaccpt6643]

New sub! Please keep up the great work! Love your beautiful voice! Love your perspective on things having been born and bred in Cape Town and don't travel much 😂 Keep up the great work and so keen to hear more from you 😊

[@TheDidiness]

Isaac! Thank you and welcome. I lived in Cape Town for 10 years - it has a special place in my heart 💜

[@isaaccpt6643]

@@TheDidiness Cape Town is all I know so up until I cam travel I'll live vicariously through your guys (context creators) lives 😄

[@ferdieortman6614]

0ooog aikhona mina shoprite milk mommy ngicela 😜

[@rethabilemeletse8873]

I just fell in love with you and proud to be 🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@TheDidiness]

Aaaw 🥰☺️ #ProudlySouthAfrican

[@dj.conkey802]

First time on your channel. I think ill be coming back. Fantastic content 👌🏾

[@TheDidiness]

Hi! You are welcome here! Thank you 😊

[@fionatini9756]

You gained yourself a subscriber...❤

[@TheDidiness]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@luzukombuqu4976]

Thank you ❤

[@TheDidiness]

❤️❤️

[@ntatemohlomi2884]

One more subscription, Mzansi 4 sho.

[@TheDidiness]

Dumelang! Realeboga 🙏🏾 you are very much welcome over here!

[@lsgmok]

beautiful content D!

[@TheDidiness]

🙏🏾 Dankie!!!

[@rorirory121]

Thats why so many abafana nathi ngebala are jealous of us, of what we have in our country, of us having THIS.

[@jeremiah7494]

O montle, wish you were not married 🤭🙈 Nice video..

[@TheDidiness]

Realeboga Jeremiah 🙏🏾

[@Sarah_M84]

We also have free education

[@TheDidiness]

Yes! Thank you! In my most recent video linked below, I actually noted that too. I was thinking “I can’t believe I forgot to mention that!!” kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIevkp6caaeqg9Esi=fuEH1ABm3dfOXty2

[@valbruyns7947]

It is 5 years since I went home...if I go home I won't leave again...I live in the UK on the Sunshine Coast...but have seen 5 Insects in 5 years...the crime is an issue and jobs..

[@TheDidiness]

I hear you. The grass isn’t always greener. I can’t imagine not encountering animal life, even insects!

[@philad1439]

Love of home country, patriotism at its best and like it or not it throws biasness out of the picture, we also have white people who left after democracy but they coming back is numbers, we might not see how good SA is coz of issues we live under but its the best place I would rather choose to be from more than any of the western world.

[@TheDidiness]

Yes, I’ve been reading and hearing a lot about South Africans returning home in droves - there’s truly NOTHING like it. We are so fortunate to call it home 🤗

[@philad1439]

@@TheDidiness Definitely we are truly blessed

[@hopes9451]

Hi Didi ngwana KO gae! New subbie definitely, re tswa Pitori mahlanyeng kaofela!!😂❤Yes this here!! Mpumalanga is the most beautiful place in my eyes well ahead of Western Cape! Hands down!🎉❤🎉🎉

[@TheDidiness]

Bona! Bana ba Pitori! Welcome toe! ❤️

[@yougetaspear7799]

How good is the boxx thou

[@moretlomokoena897]

South Africa is so beautiful, unfortunately South Africans dont see that because its normal for them.

[@lehlohonolomogadime6161]

Didi!🖤

[@TheDidiness]

Darling!!! 🤩

[@powlly5738]

👍 great insights. But the jokers that I ruling us need to go. There is scope to do better. Listen to you, a bit that we do better will mean a bigger deal. Worth chucking them out 😂 Must say I am concerned about idea of ubuntu. Noble, but the things we do each other! Like the rape, killings, corruption, bullying. Yet you still find the empathy and deep connection we have with each other 🤦 suppose we have to count or blessings 🤷

[@CarolNgobese]

❤❤❤

[@TheDidiness]

❤️

[@southafricaismyhome814]

KZbin THE REAL SOUTHAFRICA WITH MARK BLANTON, BLACK AMERICANS RELOCATED LIKE HELL TO SA 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@TheDidiness]

Thanks for engaging with my content. I’m not entirely sure what you mean by your comment though. Please feel free to elaborate.

[@Ntuthu-ZA]

I would die if I spent that long in the US without a break 😢 One whole year would kill me.

[@TheDidiness]

Eish, it was soooo hard!! I cried a lot 😅

[@user-jt1ub7ll4n]

Rankuwa zone 16 at uncle nuts or Sakis maybe zone 1😂😂

[@TheDidiness]

Yohhh! Uncle nuts!!!!! Sakis!!! Ka tla ka tshega toe 😭😂😭😂

[@tiegosetshego5558]

The healthcare that you're paying in NY is not the same and will never be the same as the "free" healthcare you mentioned, this is more like a deathbed so the 2 can't be compared

[@mulaloratshidaho4073]

Great video, maybe we should work on the background music, it was depressing.

[@TheDidiness]

Honestly, I agree. Thanks for the feedback!

[@BolamasTheLevite]

Yes and why should we really pay for TV License...??

[@nwabisapbodlo3246]

Why hasn’t your accent changed? Or do you adjust your accent based on your audience?

[@TheDidiness]

Hey honey! I was already set in my ways when I moved here. I was 29 years old so the accent ain’t ever changing (and I’m here for it!)!!!

[@YoursOnTheRoad]

“Rape culture” isn’t a thing here. Rape isn’t a way of life in South Africa it is a crime. I don’t think we, as a society, promote, condone, or foster such a culture. Most would agree that rape is horrific/vile and it is a crime in this country not a culture. To say there is a “rape culture” is misleading. Culture alludes to the customs, values , moral goals and/or ideas that a particular society beholds. Rape is not a custom in South Africa it is a crime. It is against the law and is not accepted amongst the people of this country.

[@1HourOf.]

Why did you make America your home dali ?

[@TheDidiness]

Yohh! There are many ways to answer this question. I’ll probably do a video about it, but in short I feel as though this place chose me ✨

[@ReaonGroup]

Four years is nothing to be honest. Come to the UK and see how many South African people are struggling to go back home because of the visa problem. Guess America is more easier to get that legal status.

[@TheDidiness]

The same happens here in the United States. I’ve met people who haven’t been home in 5 years,10 years,15 years, 20 years 🫨 I promised myself that I would never let that happen. I don’t think that it’s easier to get legal status here. It’s hard AF, I think luck has played a part in my story.

[@itumelengmosailane1192]

My sister you need Jesus in your heart

[@TheDidiness]

Don’t worry - God is with me at all times. ✝️

[@mymusicnarcis7180]

What about the killing eachother and hating another person Ubuntu daz not exist anymore thngs are very different this time so bad

[@honordiamond2548]

Rape was never South African culture..... Nathi nje we are shocked at the level of rape cases and murder going on in South Africa and we know who commits those crimes..... south Africans cannot take that responsibility. You need to highlight that to your followers that it started when there was an influx of foreign nationals illegal and legal.

[@ZAR_72]

You want to know about grape culture go to countries like India then you'll realise that you guys like exaggerating things. South Africa is far from being the grape capital of the world. Politicians in India openly blame the victims and women are constantly harrassed walking down the street in broad daylight

[@TheDidiness]

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to engage with this topic. What term or phrase do you think I should have used instead?

[@ZAR_72]

Phrase it the way you feel. By no means am I trying to censor you. I already know how SA women truly feel about us. It used to bother me, but not anymore. The way I see it the "grape culture" you speak of seems like a problem between you and the police. I was just highlighting the fact that if you guys feel like SA is hell, some of the countries that you tend to put on a pedestal are actually worse according to stats. I've noticed that our women along with the media are quick to demonise us without putting things into perspective

[@SolomonMothiba-qt7vr]

Stop poking your nose😢

[@TheDidiness]

Yohhhh 🫣 lol my little button nose sweats so much especially when I’m talking expressively, so I was trying to wipe away the sweat but clearly wasn’t so graceful about it 🙃😅

[@JOSEPH-is7wp]

Everything else yes, Ubuntu - NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! I mean South Africa is literally the xenophobia capital of the world. We really cant put South Africa and Ubuntu together

[@TheDidiness]

Hi, I appreciate you sharing your perspective on this. I hear you, South Africa does have a particular “brand” or strand of Xenophobia that is actually quite complex and largely rooted in economic freedom, real and perceived scarcity of resources, Afrophobia and colorism among other things. I think that there are ways we could definitely improve in this regard. I will also add that there are many many many places that could easily earn the title of Capital of Xenophobia in the world. All those boats of African people arriving on European shores following a harrowing (to put it lightly) journey, only to be taken back home. There are presidents, prime ministers and heads of state in the US and Europe who’s entire election campaign is centered on xenophobic talking points and policies. To be clear I am not and will never defend murdering and harming people simply because of their country of origin (which has occurred in SA and I am not proud, in fact quite ashamed and deeply saddened by it). On the point around Ubuntu, it is indeed a framework that originates in SA and I do see it in action in amidst some of the issues being discussed here.

[@bence8642]

❤❤

[@TheDidiness]

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