Beautiful Rhodesia

A pieceful and friendly nation, not destroyed by international terrorism but by international politism. The scenes in this film are from mid seventies.
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[@AP-ex1zi]

I feel so privileged to have been born and raised in beautiful Rhodesia. I miss my home so much! Great memories. Thank you.

[@edwardamosbrandwein3583]

I miss it too! My family and I left Rhodesia upon Mugabe's victory and moved to South Africa (1980). We stayed there until 1999 when we moved to Israel, where we live, when things went totally out of control there

[@tywinlannister9391]

Hello, can you explain some more ? I always wanted to speak with a true Rhodesian

[@martinwarne8137]

Rhodesia was super. ! Ian Smith made Rhodesia great ! ZanuPF made Zimbabwe Ruins !

[@harveysmith100]

Great comment

[@4rgy11e7]

Had Ian Smith made a Rhodesia for both black and white there might never had been a Zanu PF. Few here would publicly acknowledge this but deep down you know this is fact. Also to prove a point, most of the "Rhodesia" in the video is the"white" Rhodesia which blacks could only part take as workers. Why did the video omit townships etc where all the black people were confined. I use the word confined because then, even if one had the money, was not allowed to live where the whites lives. So let's be clear and at the very least let's acknowledge these facts. At the same time I acknowledge that Yes Zanu PF fcukd up Zimbabwe. If not for what I've said above, there wouldn't have been a Zanu PF. Now take a minute and imagine what Rhodesia could have been like today if upon arrival, Cecil John and them had treated the natives fair and square, no racism no restrictions no nothing. If you can't even imagine this you're probably not any different. Good day my people... Black White Indian Asian and every mixture of this combination!

[@1999Almaz]

​@@4rgy11e7 There were no racism, only logical meritocracy. Most of the black in Africa poorly educated and cant be part of rule (Zimbabwe is direct example of that).

[@illoyd]

Would love to have a cuppa with a Rhodesian. On another note, it's quite terrifying that what happened there is slowly happening to the western world. Stay safe friends, love from Britannia.

[@SK-ko8dr]

Not slowly, quite rapidly. Most of London is already segregated by racial and religous lines and uninhabitable for white people ( I dont even mean british, just white).

[@illoyd]

@@SK-ko8dr Oh yes, London fell long ago.

[@drunkensailor112]

@@SK-ko8dr lol. Such bull shit.

[@louismzobe3073]

​@@SK-ko8drIt's always about white people now i'nt?

[@brianbooker9799]

Rhodesia will always be in my heart. Zimbabwe will always be synonimous with the site near Fort Vic ZIMBABWE RUINS. A great country RHODESIA gone, lost but never forgotten. Indeed a paradise on earth.

[@edwardamosbrandwein3583]

It'll ALWAYS be Rhodesia, NEVER Zimbabwe

[@user-rn9wx3bg7s]

I've read about Rhodesia just a few days ago and i was suprised! I couldn't even fancy that people can live in Africa soo good! Without famines and shortage of medicines and clear water! Rhodesia was like paradise among wars and disasters of Africa. And of course i admire Rhodesian army. They really were men among men! Respect for Ian Smith and rhodesians which fought agains communism, colonialism and injustice. With esteem and respect from Russia.

[@shayncyprowski7247]

long live the memory of Northern Rhodesia and Southern Rhodesia

[@GreencampRhodie]

Rise O Voices Of Rhodesia

[@markhenley3097]

Bringing her your proud acclaim, Grandly echoing through the mountains, Rolling over far flung plain, Roaring in the mighty rivers, Joining in one grand refrain, Ascending to the sunlit Heavens, Telling of her honoured name!

[@Dyadya_Storozh]

Rhodesia! Beautiful country!

[@lol-iv1ft]

Слава Богу що я найшов Українець! Слава Україні

[@kevinball2023]

Awwww yes how I miss my beloved "The City of Kings" Bulawayo , my birthplace my hometown . Was only 11yrs old when we all left back in 1981 , 12mths after Mugabe & his henchmen terrorists came in Power ... Now my beloved RHODESHIA is a cest pool of Death-Destruction-Mayhem-Starvation and Arnachy !!!! ...

[@bradwyrick4738]

Let’s go I’ll whip on them for you

[@sese4945]

are you a real person? i see your comments under so many videos i'm starting to think you are a robot.

[@ramna9250]

back then everything was so clean.. the streets

[@samlittle6092]

I've watched this 100 times.

[@MegaAv8or]

Me too and I don't tire of it. One day this country will rise up again.

[@samlittle6092]

MegaAv8or 101 times.

[@angusewanmacdougall839]

Salisbury77 thanks for the upload mate great memories/footage of our once great nation , never get tired of listening to John Edmonds ............. .... Born in wankie raised in bulawayo (City of Kings) , Matabeleland North ... Rhodie's never die ! ...... Greetings from New Zealand

[@flaviolima1661]

Angus MacDougall my father was born in Salisbury. Greetings from Brasil

[@angusewanmacdougall839]

@@flaviolima1661 I'm not surprised as there were alot of Portuguese living there in Salisbury , Byo , Gwelo , Fort Victoria , esp Umtali . Alot of Portuguese came from Mozambique , Angola . ... Greetings from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@asimple]

@@angusewanmacdougall839 oh damn your that guy who commented also on BSAP video, how your mom used to sing the song to you or something right?

[@angusmackenzie9897]

Watching this brings back a lot of good/bad memories of my childhood growing up in Fort Victoria (Masvingo) in the 70s during Bush war fighting the marxist communist criminals from across the border in mozambique & zambia . Opening song , "SalisburyTown" was written/sung by legend , Bulawayo 's , Mr John Edmonds , known for his patriotic catchy folk songs . Dankie vir die oplaai :) Groete van Australie !!

[@louismzobe3073]

So where were these Marxist criminal terrorist from,and what exactly did they want?Are there no Marxist criminal terrorist s when you now live?

[@jeanhodgson8623]

The comments at the end of the video are spot on. I notice that Sweden is mentioned. That must be why God has cursed it with Islam. I am British, but I got to see Bulawayo and the Vic Falls in 1974, just before it became too dangerous. The British government had the gall to ban British citizens from going there, but that didn't bother me. Rhodesia then was a paradise in Southern Africa that provided food for many nations in the region. Well done, ignorant British, for destroying it. At the top of the list of criminals is that poser, Wilson, with his fake Yorkshire accent. If only the Rhodesians could have held on, but when you have powerful Commie countries assisting terrorists, you are going to lose. Terrible tragedy.

[@user-fx2yx9xt4o]

Of course, it was beautyful, fertile, and modern, but, at the end of the day, it belongs to others, regardless of their ability to develop, you guys seems to ignore that, I am sorry that you guys are sad about it, but it is what it is.

[@madala9324]

Don’t be sad they are coming to the U.K. it is called poetic justice. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@martinwarne8137]

50 years ago on 11th November 1965, we assumed our Sovereign Independence for the benefit of all Rhodesians (whatever ethnic background) & had nearly 15 glorious years against all odds. Our internal settlement was a World Beater & but we were betrayed and sold to ZanuPF by the Thatcher British Government which gave in to Commonwealth pressure. Rhodesia was super !

[@nzpatriot2009]

+martin warne Our commonwealth abandoned our Rhodesian kith and kin in their hour of need, and I for one am disgusted, ashamed and eternally sorry for the actions of our own politicians at that time. We helped ruin a great country, and now all we can do to make up for it is offer Rhodesians a new home to help make up for the one we helped destroy.

[@martinwarne8137]

+NZ Patriot Your comments gladden the heart of every Rhodesian in the world- we are truly grateful to know there are people like you out there with real values !

[@Againstdhawa]

+NZ Patriot many a brave KIWI fought for Rhodesia and many KIWIS lived there AUSSIES and KIWIS were Rhodesias brothers

[@martinwarne8137]

+Theafricanlakekayak Welcome comments- Good to know our friends are still there

[@angusewanmacdougall839]

During the civil war in the late 70s when Zanu/Zipra Marxist Terrorists couldn't match-it with our boys from the Rhodesian Security Forces ( eg: RhSAS , RLI , Sealous/Grey Scouts , RAR , BSAP , RhAF etc) in the bush , these murderers went for our cilivian population - planting bombs at Shopping Malls , Shot-down 2x civilian aircrafts (Air Rhodesia in 1978-79) killing raping torchering men-women-children and babies , black & white ........., I was just a kid at primary/high school student in Byo at that time ..... We left Byo in 83 via Kenya than emigrated to NZ .

[@jagerking7020]

That looks like such an amazing place.

[@jfranklins]

Rhodesia is not forgotten. God bless her.

[@TheIceman567]

Even tho i was born in 1986 this video want's to make me cry what lovely country Rhodesia Was. And Now look at this once lovely land. :'(

[@onkelwonkel229]

Everytime I watch Clips of Rhodesia it seem this land Was a big adventure Park. I would have given a lot to visit God bless Rhodesia

[@moirapettifr7127]

If there ever was a Utopia on earth these pictures make old Rhodesia look like it. ❤

[@shakman8612]

After all the blacks built nothing it was already there . I was not born yet but I bet they really lived a life and dam enjoyed it

[@corradomariaanelli8506]

What a lovely country was! Civil and developed but unfortunately the european polticians neither then, nor today, are capables to understand what black africans really are. The actual situation concerning the immigration in Europe or the conditions of white people in S.A. are the dramatic demonstrations. Thank's for sharing Salisbury 77, I was just a little child at the time before our return in Italy, but I've only beatiful memories of an enchanting country!

[@mikerilling6515]

What an amazing place with a stable currency a thriving economy, plenty of industry and agriculture, railroad schools, airports, hospitals, universities streets, plenty of electricity with air-conditioning safe, running water plenty of petrol at all the filling stations, fully stocked grocery store shelves no trash on the streets no graffiti on the buildings and then suddenly everything collapsed. I wonder what happened

[@iDracula2208]

I loved the video. I grew up under one of the communist dictatorships in Eastern Europe. Rhodesia was built on the essence of freedom. Rhodesia will forever exist in the hearts of the free men. Thank-you for posting this amazing video.

[@chainr4149]

Born in Salsbury.

[@Jeteaime65]

At long last Bob the beast is gone! I hope your country will finally heal, rebuild, and reclaim its past stature. I commend you for the civil and peaceful manner that you demonstrated during this transition. Whether you identify as Rhodesian or Zimbabwean, I wish you well.

[@bwanasibu4240]

Back in the early seventies we used to go to Rhodesia on holiday to see the Zimbabwe Ruins, now you can go to Zimbabwe & see the Rhodesian Ruins.

[@Astromagical]

Rhodesians will never die - we live on

[@johnevans3115]

Population of Rhodesia in the 1970's - 5 million blacks, 250,000 whites. Population today, 15 million blacks, 40,000 whites. Mugabe's triumph?

[@sydneykhumbu5884]

i mic Rhodesia wat a beautiful country under Smith ,i have no love for this babarick monster we blacks we were more better under the rule this of smith only stupid blacks wil comment rubbish abt Rhodesia

[@OnyxianHeart]

@DennyJohnny Beautiful!! I had the misfortune of speaking to an older black Zimbabwean who emigrated to the States near where I live who said that he misses home terribly. When I asked about Zimbabwe, he corrected me by saying "No, Rhodesia. In Zimbabwe, my family starved for their freedom. At least we could use soap and eat meat when in Rhodesia." I felt terrible. This man has been through so much... So have all Zimbabweans, white and black. This cannot continue. They deserve better.

[@MysticSunGreatHost]

My grandma visited to Rhodesia in early 1960s before my mum gave birth (in England).

[@1995Baconlover]

We live on

[@Jeweldee]

The end says it all. Well the powers that be can take everything but they can never, ever erase the memories or the stupendous utopia we lived in peaceably black and white.

[@okechukwua.7799]

You mean you lived peacefully with your black servants, right?

[@schlomoshekelstien6234]

No you asshat, everyone educated had voting rights, and everyone of all stripes had human rights to education and the benefits of the society. But I guess commies don't understand how blacks aren't enslaved to a party

[@arupm7949]

I'm not white and don't like the concept of colonies. But don't know how this white people make everything so neat and tidy and beautiful. All former colonial towns and cities were so beautiful and disciplined and now we've almost ruined everything. My grandma used to say, during british rule, they could fashion all their jwelleries publicly and openly in Kolkata (Calcutta) and even at late at night, a group of young women could come back home walking down the street. Streets were cleaned everyday, taxi drivers couldn't dare to refuse, postal services used to come twice daily. Those were the bygone days.

[@karnubawax]

Looks like a beautiful place!

[@arathperez7528]

The Youngest Rhodesian is ~35?

[@RHODESIA111]

@rhod5566 - thank you for your comment on Rhodesia, yes it was a wonderful country and many good men died trying to save it - I know - I lost many a friend in the forces. A little support from America and Britain would not have gone amiss - pity their liebral, limp wristed, namby pamby, do gooder politicians had to pander to the world - not a spine in any them.

[@SpyWizard2]

My friend is Portuguese from Mozambique. He fought in the colonial army and talked about weapons going to Rhodesia from some famous port called Beira. Greetings to all Rhodesians sorry that France stood against your nation From France.

[@tibaramov]

Rhodesians, you make me proud! Forever with clear mind, strong hand and faith in Almighty God! Our race, race of travellers and builders, of soldiers and priests, of scholars and farmers, this is the salt on the earth! Keep going for better Africa and greetings!

[@Dreaded88]

Dear folks of *RHODESIA* (and yes that is it's proper name!): On behalf of the People of the United States, and myself as a child of Exiles, I wish to apologize to all of you that we only knew of what was going on from what we saw on TV, and whatever the Liberal-Bias in the Media had to say. Ours' was a really great country. One has only to look at the Cholera Outbreaks in *SALISBURY* (Harare), and the Monentary problems to see just how laughable *_Booba' Moogha-Boogha'_* has done as it's leader. Thankfully now, people are seeing what mistakes we've made, what's been lost, and who's to blame. This coupled to our own problems, and glimpsing through lies in our own country as posed by both the media and the former occupier of the White House (referring to *Barry Soetoro* ; you knew him as his Alias: Barack Obama), is garnering support for all of you. I think, finally, at long last, the help and recognition, you so desperately needed then is finally on it's way! Bless you all, A concerned American. :D

[@suryavajra]

@MrZingy I've gotta redouble my efforts on the Afrikaans..lol! I found some books here, so I should be able to resume my training/ So what makes you think that Asian cricket is slipping? Just curious...

[@jomarovel]

Beautiful ...

[@OnyxianHeart]

@suryavajra The atmosphere has repeatedly referred to as "champagne air." I'm travelling to South Africa in the summer for vacation. I'm thinking about finding out for myself. What's your take on the whole Muggerbe thing?

[@suryavajra]

@He101A Any specific books you would recommend? The topic of money and its relationship to communism and fascism is something I have not done research in....

[@42Wesker]

Would have loved to live here.

[@liquidoxygen819]

Does anybody know of a Rhodesian tourist video in which they spend about a minute featuring the ruins of Great Zimbabwe? I can't find it anywhere I look. I would appreciate any help

[@glendodds3824]

Here's excellent footage of Great Zimbabwe (and of Rhodesia in general) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJPPq5mAaqesidU

[@SamhainBe]

Happy Independence Day from an American who remembers!

[@suryavajra]

@MrZingy C'mon Zingy, don't get side tracked. i know it's distracting but focus..... What did you study there? What was your major??

[@suryavajra]

@728427 I'm reminded of Yuvraj's Six Sixes off the English, and both the English team captain and bowler's expressions said it all....They were completely devastated....

[@suryavajra]

@728427 Are there any pictures of his paintings 728427??

[@OnyxianHeart]

@suryavajra No, I'm in central Mississippi, just the Southern United States. I'm actually near Jackson. And I'm a student at Millsaps, but I'm an avid Ole Miss fan. Where in the States are you?

[@suryavajra]

@MrZingy How many South Africans do you have on the English team??

[@suryavajra]

@OnyxianHeart I got interested in some time back. It started out in reading about Rhodesian mine resistant vehicles and then it just ballooned from there!

[@lynnsharkey9496]

Beautiful now I know why my dad wanted to go there in the BSAP

[@whiskerchild]

Did you learn online? Or was there a specific book that you read? Could you tell me your online sites, or the books you read? Thanx

[@suryavajra]

Good night all....Thank you for that warm feeling everyone always gives me on this channel!! lol!

[@suryavajra]

@slogger07 How do you know it's Rhopla??

[@suryavajra]

@OnyxianHeart Gotcha! So Gulf Port?? Are you a U of Southern Mississippi fan?

[@suryavajra]

@MrZingy So Zingy who's your favorite club side??

[@suryavajra]

@728427 Interesting....So what do you think of the D.A.?? Are they strong as an opposition party??

[@suryavajra]

@MrZingy So Zingy. What did you study at uni?

[@suryavajra]

@slogger07 Well that is interersting, the dynamic between father and son. What did you say to him?

[@mjsock284]

It kills me that Rhodesia content has been on KZbin since the beginning.

[@MaximiliaEnVT]

anyone got a list of the songs used in this video?

[@theodorbutters141]

I know I'm 2 years too late but here ya go : 1) Salisbury Town kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKukk2CVqbSgbsU 2) Rhodesians Never Die kzbin.info/www/bejne/amKQlX9-ar6km7c 3) Rhodesians Of The World kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJnHn51_frGFg5Y

[@suryavajra]

@OnyxianHeart I see!! Well I kinda feel the same way myself. Would love to visit S. Africa one day for an extended vacation. You ought to check out Stellenbosch and the Wine Country.

[@OnyxianHeart]

@suryavajra Me, too. Imagine that, haha. So how'd you get into the Rhodesia thing?

[@suryavajra]

@728427 Wow, that's great. So what were they officially called?? Do you support the Matabeleand Tuskers??

[@suryavajra]

@728427 What about Juffrou??

[@suryavajra]

@slogger07 How are you slogger/mukaranga??

[@MaximiliaEnVT]

Anyone got a list of songs used in this video?

[@rdp3123]

Salisbury Town - Rhodesians Never die - Rhodesians of the World

[@suryavajra]

@728427 Well didn't Kirsty do all of her training at Auburn University here in the States?

[@suryavajra]

@suryavajra Well specifically the West Coast, currently living in the Mid West, what about you?

[@suryavajra]

@728427 Hey there 728427!! How are you doing? Well there appears to be some party here in Beautiful Rhodesia. The only one missing out on all this fun is Zingy...lol!

[@jamesdavid4189]

how old are you

[@suryavajra]

@RhodesianBok Lots of books over here at the college library on SA cricket. Wasn't Hansie involved in some match fixing scandal or something like that?? What about club team? You support the Blue Bulls?

[@dln7527]

Long live the great nation of Rhodesia! I feel fortunate to have been born and brought up in such a wonderful place with such wonderful people! Rhodies around the world hold your head up, we know the truth about everything concerning our once prosperous Country!

[@OnyxianHeart]

@suryavajra I will definitely be making my way around to all of the major centers of interest. i'm in the southern US. Mississippi, actually.

[@lorcaclan]

thxs for the vid :)

[@suryavajra]

@728427 So who's your favorite cricket side?

[@suryavajra]

@DeathWarmedUp1000 So why did you leave your old account?

[@anumanuva2431]

Such rapid magnificence

[@fastloose]

Best time of my life

[@suryavajra]

@728427 Have you ever read the Chinese miltiary treatise, ''36 Strategems''??

[@suryavajra]

@He101A Well, I think you're right on dictatoships. Though one question. Many say Peron was a dictator, yet he was uncorruptable if I read your previous statement correctly?

[@suryavajra]

@slogger07 Awesome!!! Well I'm not in Cali anymore, but I hear it's' gotten pretty hot. Haven't decided what I wanna do for the rest of the weekend....I'll have to see what comes up.

[@suryavajra]

@slogger07 it's an open forum. Hence people have a habit of ''jumping in''. btw, what were you you saying was admirable??

[@OnyxianHeart]

@suryavajra Awesome. My interest came from a variety of sources. I knew about Zimbabwe and Mugabe from high school when I was learning about South African history. I didn't discover much about Zimbabwe initially until I did some research into the origins of the Rhodes Scholarship. Pretty interesting stuff.

[@suryavajra]

@Animosity2UandU Glad you found me here, Animosity! lol!

[@maxbrown8665]

Groovy song!

[@mikesgoodmann9349]

What is the name of the third song?

[@rdp3123]

Mike S Goodmann Rhodesians Of the World

[@xenonman]

Merci, Regisseur!

[@suryavajra]

@MrDakodako God bless....

[@suryavajra]

@728427 LOL!!!! Awww man, you seriously made me laugh here...lol!! Let's just hope that ''pickup stick''s isn't popular over there! haha!

[@suryavajra]

@slogger07 ''unless you have a nest''. I guess owing to your hair style courtesy of the barber shop you can see it perfectly?? lol!!

[@asa1973100]

Long Live Rhodesia !!!

[@suryavajra]

@Rhodesianity No problems, Rhodesianity! Talk to you soon!! It's been great catching up with you again!

[@suryavajra]

@He101A He101A, that is interesting that you say that. Intriguing point. i'd like to hear you elaborate more on this....

[@suryavajra]

@728427 hahaha!!! No probs!! I have one of those mechanical alarm clocks that would ring regardless of whether or not there's a power outage. Though I hear that in this part of the country, it can get so cold in the winter that one of those sun beds would be really nice to have in the bedroom...lol! Well good night to you 728427!

[@superduperdug]

that first song is my new favorite.

[@suryavajra]

@OnyxianHeart Niiice!! Well take a look around. If you can, try to make it up to the Northern Cape. I'm from the US. What about you?