What it's like for a South African living in the UK | 2023

[@comancheflyer4903]

Swiss here. Will be celebrating my 60th anniversary in September this year since my arrival in South Africa. Best place to be.

[@rodgerhargoon3402]

Was much better and fantastic for some before 1994.....

[@lucyjuicy2657]

@@rodgerhargoon3402 how are you missing apartheid? are you even human? and that after you are the colonizer in someone else's country. You should rather head back to europe where u will be happier instead of colonizing and being ungrateful

[@katemashika]

​@rodgerhargoon3402 Mmm I see. When everything was for white people. When they had all the privileges,,when apartheid was legal. Mxm!!

[@lucyjuicy2657]

@@katemashika I also called him out for being racist, but this creator deleted my comment which should tell us enough about him as well. even by his replies you can put one and one together. They have nothing positive to say about this country because their privilege is impacted and Equality for all is happening and it rubs them the wrong way.

[@comrade916]

@@katemashikaWe must all work together to make South Africa a success..

[@GlenRealty]

I wake up to sunshine every day and thank Jesus I'm back in South Africa, after being in England for two decades. I started working for the best realty company in the world and every day feels like a holiday. Many in Jo'burg are selling their houses and are either emigrating or going to the Cape (The Cape isn't a bad idea). I feel for those going to the UK. I'm selling an R8 million ($330 000) mansion with 32 rooms (730 sqm) and with that money they won't even be able to afford a two bedroom terraced house that is made out of ticky tacky and it all looks just the same. How can you compare the two different lifestyles!!! There's no comparison, going to monotonous cold weather with gray clouds that just hang day after day. Every morning I look outside my bedroom window and see the suns rays shimmering over the pool, I take a dip and think despite all the crap the ANC dish up, I'm in Africa and it's great to be back. Anyway maybe people need to do a stint in Europe before they appreciate what they have here.

[@itsinesantonio]

You right

[@mogulamaniacs1416]

I KEEP TELLING EM MY MAN GO OVERSEAS AND YOU WILL UNDERSTAND THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME, SOUTH AFRICA

[@lnmtongana]

#ProudlySouthAfrican ❤

[@jamesarc8192]

You sound like a jerk . The reason you can afford your paradise is because you earned (and continue to earn) an overseas income. No shame in that, but why not acknowledge that pertinent issue?

[@faizenka11]

Spot on!

[@danipopa1635]

I'm from Transylvania and lived 4 years in Pretoria. I miss South Africa but I'm listening Jaqaranda FM every day.

[@monk3yboy69]

You related to Dracula ? You must know him.

[@memeguyTM]

Stay away Vampire 🦇

[@Prepareandtakeaim13130]

I moved to Europe 1996 and my aim is to move back before 2030. I want to make a change in my community, help, support, etc with the experiences I have and it is not money motivated. The world is getting worster and I would like to fight the good fight with my people, looking out and after each other for what is to come❤❤

[@MinaGalant]

Im born and bred in South Africa and I'm going nowhere!? holiday is fine but re turn ticket go with it ❤

[@africanqueenmo]

Great balanced video compering UK to SA. As you said theyre not really comparable. I feel you miss Africa. One thing many people dont mention apart from weather and animals is African people. We are the reason why so many people love Africa. But media focuses on negative aspects of social life in Africa. Sorry for the loss of your mum. 😢.

[@judeflynn9223]

are you high

[@lucyjuicy2657]

@@judeflynn9223 Why would she be high?

[@williedekock507]

I am living in Gordon's Bay Western Cape and can not remember we have last loadshedding. Checkers and Pick and Pay both have grocery delivery systems, doing it in a maximum of 60min. Takealot is also working to a 24-hour delivery services. Western Cape government has appointed more city police and they also bought drones to patrol the problem areas. Lots of changes comming for the Western Cape, more security and big improvements for public transport.

[@ChantelleVenter]

Greetings from the Caribbean. Lived in Gordon's Bay for over 7 years. Lovely place. Wind not so nice. Missing it a lot but will be back in 2026 for a visit. Crossing fingers all goes well with the elections 🤞🏻

[@antonvrb1510]

SA is a great country, if you have money. Just like everywhere else I suppose. The natural beauty is incredible. It's just ruined by the government and horrific poverty and crime.

[@raaziaisaac2798]

Well DA did nothing for our areas, OTTERY, Grassy Park etc

[@cici2716]

They also getting body cams.

[@madeleinedonaldson4422]

When we are in the Western Cape, ( Gordon's Bay as well) and then have to return to Durban, I'm depressed for a week.The WC is law and order 🙏💝💝💝🙏

[@jillfarley520]

We all shop on line in SA if we want to, get fast food, buy anything our heart desires from many on line companies, we often order groceries on line which arrive within the hour.

[@buney]

Got Lucky, retired young, We left a middle class life in Sussex 18 years ago and headed for the South African Winelands. Living the dream 30 mins out of Cape Town. The UK is rotting to the core, most of my family and friends have also gone and moved oversea's. The Government are weak, the police are corrupt and favour ethic minority's over their own. Imigration is out of control. You cant park anywhere in town. Knife crime is rampant, Healthcare is dreadful, if you can get it at all, The NHS is exhausted and GP's put you on a 4 week waiting list. The CHAV culture emerging from the second generation benefit's society has taken over. ( Council House and violent = CHAV ) Here in S.A. people live outdoor lives, they are polite, have manners and are respectful. We have 2 beautiful homes, motorbikes, a Land Rover Defender with a roof tent, a Raptor for expeditions across the Cape. For me, a musician and a photographer I cant relate to you. In my experience, the South African friends that go to the UK get there and realise what a terrible mistake they've made and always return with their tail's between their legs.

[@staffordgeduld2023]

Can you agree thus that South Africa is too good a country to be true. Especially a haven for white refugees that always seek greener pastures and give little security to a motherland.... now running away from the West that had it so good ....on the backs of Colonialist Thuggery and THIEVERY which will now come to and end ... Economic Colonialism as BRICS PLUS put an end to the West's unearned wealth inside only two years.

[@alvirakriel1171]

Lucky you retiring with English pounds❤.the majority of South Africans can not afford your lifestyle ...enjoy South Africa 🇿🇦 Blessings 🙌 🙏

[@marleneclough3173]

Yes those who come with £€or$ are fine here because of the exchange rate. Far better life than they had before in fact

[@godfreyberry1599]

​@@marleneclough3173Sort of British colonialism all over again with a worthless South African Rand/ British Pounds. And if things get too hot for comfort - hop on the next plane OUT. Life can be EASY STREET for SOME. South Africa is an unmitigated MESS for those who make the time and effort to dig a little deeper outside of their GATED and BARRED existence.

[@daw60-gx3fo]

This is the bleak end of views. Myself and friends who emigrated to uk, usa, Canada, Australia have all done very well with no intention of returning. Africa is how you describe but your uk description is far from the reality for those who have made their way. We have a lovely home and big garden a short commute from London and have a high quality lifestyle, despite Europe going through a bit of a silly phase.

[@raymondzulu5291]

Just saw you .I moved to the UK almost 2 decades ago with wife and children. One particular point directed to you personally you have a terrific demeanour and you handled the name and image of our Country with respect and balanced accurate facts .I can see you thriving again my good man perhaps back home in less than a decade prosperous. We love our people across colour culture and creeds .Pity there are a few vociferous negative divisive voices that are unhelpful South Africa belongs to all its peoples together we stand divided we fall.

[@judeflynn9223]

rubbish he is a self entitled brat, impractical and lies about SA

[@SSMZA]

I’m South African,working in Middle East,love S.A,I believe things will turn around,just to remain prayerful. But safety is important,Sandton area very peaceful 🙏🏽❤️🇿🇦

[@BonnyBateman]

Things are turning around, there’s an amazing vibe going on in our country

[@narendranarotam3816]

SA is literally heaven on earth...been around the world...always so euphoric coming back home...we need to build up Saa

[@John-pl8fe]

Disillusional!!

[@narendranarotam3816]

@@John-pl8fe delusional

[@BonnyBateman]

Totally agree…there is no place like home….im always in tears when the plane touches Africa again….Africa you are in my heart, in my dna….my ashes will lie under an African sun 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@iansmejkal8055]

I am British and my wife is French. We are international school teachers and i have some family in Johannesburg and we have South African friends/colleagues. After visiting them a few times, we decided to buy a beautiful retirement/holiday house in South Africa. We absolutely love South Africa and our aim is to retire there when we finish our teaching career.

[@BonnyBateman]

Yay. Love it…

[@molefejappie3284]

I am a South African born and bred. I wish you tell others who still complain being here. South Africans are hard working we will get were we were. I am ok living in S.A. Whoaw!!! I love your video. Thank so much for not taking sides.

[@thefavouredofgod8013]

You are me😅, I have no desire to be anywhere, hehehe. Besides, every country has its own challenges( especially these days)but I'd rather experience that at home than some place I don't know😊🇿🇦🫶🏽🇿🇦.

[@molefejappie3284]

@@thefavouredofgod8013 True!!! South Africans are naturaly resilian. Thank you for your comment.

[@coleyoutubechannel]

Wow sorry to hear last year was tough for you and your family but glad to hear things are getting back to normal. Glad to hear you still have the farm, maybe one day you can split your time between the UK and SA to enjoy the benefits of both places. Cheers

[@DaleReubin]

Thank you 😊 I’ll do my utmost to get to the point of splitting my time between the two places - that’s the dream.

[@AnnemarieWillcox]

Agree with so much of what you say. One of the biggest miss we have is the normally very friendly people. Very difficult to make friends here

[@nelsondada7097]

Just came to SA joburg in sandton couple days ago for holiday & I don’t want to leave , I love this place , it’s beutiful , I don’t wanna go , I hate London

[@Aurora-light01]

You probably live in one of the lany areas. South Africa is a nightmare for us citizens. Our money is almost worth 19 times less than yours. It's cute for you and you can afford everything, we can't.

[@kurrieoriginale3613]

Leave bro . I am African and Africa will be Africa

[@avrilmemela9392]

​​@@kurrieoriginale3613I have traveled around the world, been to New York, ...there's no place like ,South Africa...no continent like Africa.....

[@judeflynn9223]

@@Aurora-light01 look at uk now

[@nixm9093]

Of course it's nice, you were in Sandton

[@alastairpalm8150]

So sorry about your Mum. Your video soo resonated with me. All the best Dale.

[@DaleReubin]

Thanks so much. All the best to you too.

[@matthysmoss3552]

I am African born in bread in South Africa. Love this country to bits. Weather wise such an extraordinary place on the planet. The people are truly a rainbow nation. Crime and corruption is part and parcel, but their are most definitely men and women who are putting their lives on the line to make South Africa a land of trust and friendship. The grass is never greener on the other side no matter where you chose to go. I have a duaghter born in Scotland and Ancestral Visa seems the only way through, though Africa beats its drums in my inner spirit and heart too.

[@cliffb1932]

As fellow South African who work is butt off to make a living. I couldn’t agree more

[@krokodilpil8335]

I too am born in bread African, living in Joburg. There's nothing butter.

[@dannyarcher6370]

Being born in bread gives you a great start to life.

[@ursulamulder110]

😂​@@dannyarcher6370

[@inasmal3996]

To be a farmer in South Africa best preparation to do anything crazy. Geniet jou channel.

[@judeflynn9223]

what kind of a farmer was he lmfao

[@chrisbossman1978]

I'm from SA and have been living in the UK for 15 years now. I want to leave here almost every day and go back but can't because of personal reasons. The UK is an awful place to live, and for anyone thinking the grass is greener in the UK, it's really not in any way, take my word for it

[@ca9968]

I couldn`t agree more, I`ve been here since 2017 and absolutely hate it! The people are dumber than mud, the food is crap and way too expensive and you just can`t get anywhere because the cost of living and salaries are so far apart that they`ll never ever get close to each other again...crime is rising and rising and more and more Nigerians, Afghans, Turks and Chinese are appearing in all of the small towns and turning the place into the 3rd world... I want out!

[@anandpillay4556]

What's stopping? Personal things can be worked out, this is your home you should be able to just come back, if you have friends and family on this side then they can surely help you till you get settled, its horrible to survive and not live, life is far too short for that.

[@BonnyBateman]

@@SuzanneJones-qy3zh you know…here is the strange thing….while the rest of the world is getting worse, SA is getting better, there’s a positive vibe going on in the country that I’ve never experienced before…come back @nd see for yourself …im a super proud Saffa…id rather die like a li9n in the sunshine than a dog in the rain…..

[@CasualChatwithKim]

I love how people always assume that others leave for greener pastures - as if they have not thought anything through and have all of the grand ideas. Of course the shock only settles in after one has moved (you cannot anticipate how you will cope or fare living in a foreign country until you actually do it. And yes, most struggle to adapt and miss home). I know of many family and friends who moved to the uk and are very happy there. They’ve visited sa and would never return. A lot of people leave because they have to - most times it’s because of financial reasons. I’d rather be broke in a first world country than broke in a third world country where if you’ve got nothing, you will get nothing. South Africa is great - IF you have the resources and money.

[@anandabaker6556]

I lived in London for six years, many years back... The first two years was like "a magical mystical toor". The Art the music it was all good but i was dying inside. Been back in S.A 20ish years, a business owner earning Rands and a single mom. Things is not harder just much slower and slower means more time with my boy. African time is a real thing... The pace took a whole while to get use too and the stairing we all look each other in the eye, in our day to day passing. In London i did the eye looking out of habit thing and some chavs sitting on a wall, got rowdy asking " you looking at me like you know me" hahaha i know your mother. Nice channel... this was such a flashback, thank you. O yes, I was born and bred in Mpumalanga

[@themastercreatorlimejuice4853]

NHS - 4 months for a doctor's appointment in the UK is not good. Personally I love South Africa. The freedom, the space, the food, the cost of living, the people, the energy, the service at the shops are genuinely friendly and kind - SA is so so much better. I say this as someone that left the UK. .The help, helpers- chefs, maids, gardeners, drivers, tailors, etc is all so reasonable and accessible. Yes you need private Healthcare (which is world leading! - not world class, it is also cost effective, relative to private healthcare in the UK and the service is way better), most people have inverters and generators. Once that's sorted, life down here is really fabulous! Best part of living in SA is that you dont have to deal with the two- faced nasty cut-throat british culture and horrible people, shit weather, red tape and crap food. The issues in SA are easily fixable within your control. The issues of the UK are out of your control. We have wine farms, dairy farms, farms of everykind, game reserves, invredible nature, stunning weather, amazing sense of space and freedom, and lovely people in abundance. That enough for me, to know i can raise a family here. If you are upper middle class in South Africa, the quality of life here cannot be compared to anything, anywhere in the world! Ps, enjoy your holidays in Aus and NZ, I've lived in Aus previously as well and still chose to come back to SA.

[@sekgabimasobe9690]

Ohhh my going to share your comment with my kids as they think SA is the worst

[@edithmiller3114]

@@sekgabimasobe9690 Do that...we're here in the UK for purely economic reasons.....and I cannot wait to go home! My kids and grandkids are all in SA..and have no interest in leaving.

[@annetteholtzhausen809]

To live in a relatively safe area you have to be more than middle class. The reality for people like myself is far from what you described.

[@themastercreatorlimejuice4853]

@@annetteholtzhausen809 I hear you. Take note, I did say upper middle class and not middle class.

[@gailandrews3625]

@@annetteholtzhausen809 we live on a small holding, no fancy estate… live the best life to be honest. I have a British Passport so have options, will I leave… never 🇿🇦 love this country warts and all 😊

[@MizzTH-G]

I left SA in 1996 for London for 2 years and am still here. I could never move back to SA - I’ve gone back once a year, sometimes twice but now my parents have passed away , I feel like the ties are not as strong. Yes I miss the weather but there is more to life than weather. I like being able to park my Jeep on the street outside my home and not have a single burglar bar. The UK has been very good to me, I bought my own home in Greater London 22 years ago, love my allotment, garden, cats, neighbours , church and community spirit. As well as the lovely long summer days.

[@germaineludik]

I miss SA terribly too, every second of every day and we constantly dream of going back. In the meantime...Portugal beckons.

[@SKHoolinary]

Me too. I am in Cambodia, waiting for things to get better. I don't know if it's going to get better.

[@Mbusowabalondo]

We grow our own food in the villages .No rent no expensive living affordable. We cook on pitfire if there is load shedding we good.We were raised with less now we got more life goes on .Free hospital treatments enjoy your UK we enjoy South Africa 🇿🇦 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦👏

[@monk3yboy69]

Growing your own food is by far the best. Outdoor cooking sounds great. I would suggest most white people would run a mile. Which village are you in? SA being so vast ….. When I lived in South Africa and travelled around for work , I remember one time spending a week in Venda visiting my suppliers . It was so remote and so beautiful. I did not want to leave . That was a very long time ago . I have been in the UK now for 26 years ….. I’d be too afraid to come back and start again .

[@dreammoverelocation3671]

Love seeing others insight. We have helped so many relocate now and every storoes different so always learning 🎉

[@livingsimply68]

I was in UK last month and felt so vulnerable and out of place. The majority of the people are cold and uncaring, especially in London. I can't speak for anyone else. I was so happy to be back home.🇿🇦

[@sadecallum]

Sorry to hear about all that happened last year. Wishing you well. I must admit you seemed really happy in SA and can sense how much you miss it. Hopefully you can Vlog your time back in SA when you come visit again. Until then I will be following along your KZbin journey.

[@DaleReubin]

Thank you, that’s very kind. So glad you’re following along. I’ll definitely be filming when I get back to SA.

[@phumlayawli6723]

Things will be OK one day we will fix this country.. Trust me nothing stays forever ✌️🇿🇦💞

[@michellebrits2689]

Yes yes yes!!! Love your thinking

[@phumlayawli6723]

@@michellebrits2689 we all belong here this is our home let's join hand we are the rainbow we stand for bigger for something very big.. We will show the world what we stand for... Love you my people you my family my home 😇👆❤️

[@avrilmemela9392]

One family at a time...yes.

[@JuicyJLee]

Yes

[@raymaharaj3555]

Yes ...yes ...yes

[@teresa55808]

All my kids immigrated to Australia. I visit 3 months twice a year. Even though I enjoy my grandbabies i miss my south africa when i am there. I miss my friendly good looking people, our food, our weather, the beauty of our country😢

[@walter.zikalala]

Nothing beats the will to achieve your goals and objectives, not to mention the determination that goes with it homeboy. 'A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step, keep on walking'!

[@kambrose1549]

Youll probably suffer from what if and when we symptoms for a decade .It's an immigrant thing. My Swedish mother suffered them in the Uk. Everything back home was more real better run etc. I later met a Scandinavian soc full of people with the same issues. When I emigrated to SA I met fellow Brits with exactly the same thing and me too. Had i done the right thing and whats best for the kids and could we should we were like earworms . But children helped ground us here. Best way forward is to get fully involved right where you are. The future is opaque everywhere . You just have to make the best of things. I really feel your pain but learn to wear the gum boots and love the rain in your face. And head north and west for wilder places

[@DaleReubin]

What an amazing comment and outlook on life! I love it. Thank you!! You’re absolutely right!!

[@stevedangerous1]

Absolutely brilliant bru..take care. The pavement has no gold on it here...just ice in winter.

[@lindaoosthuizen1708]

Wishing you all the best for you and your family. Greetings from South Africa.

[@jamesarc8192]

As South Africans who entered Europe in 2000 this is painful to watch. We experienced amazing opportunities in Europe and beyond. 2 yrs UK, 7 yrs France another 3 yrs UK (my Afrikaans wife hates the population) and 12yrs Asia. Now to retire to Western Cape, financially secure. That fundamentally, is the key to security back in SA. External earnings. The people who cry about the drudgery of living in other countries always seem to gloss over this fundamental fact. If you are smart and hard working you will do well anywhere in the world. Saffers rule/.

[@beverleydutoit7576]

🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 has Amazon now. We have deliveries at a very reasonable price. Love, love, love South Africa 🇿🇦. Theres many other things I love like the sunshine, Table Mountain the Atlantic Ocean. Wine estares etc have beer mentioned. Gid bless you all.

[@derikuk2967]

Johannesburg has some of the best weather on the planet. So why did I leave? Go there. Find out. I hope you survive.

[@Makewayproduction]

Your farm life series was awesome. Right up there with the best of them. You have a great talent of been able to tell a story. Such a pity Covid hit when you were there.. hopefully you get another opportunity.

[@DaleReubin]

Thank you so much for that. I really appreciate it! I hope I get another opportunity too.

[@stoicwarrior346]

​@@DaleReubinIts funny,when you moved back to the UK I moved back to SA and covid kicked in after 3 months. What an absolute disaster during that period but being resilient as we are we got through on the otherside. 👍

[@marydantu1102]

See this video was made one year ago. From what I’ve seen on KZbin over the past year, things are on the down and down in the UK and the west. Wish you well brother in your new country. Uhm, we have very efficient online shopping services in SA, so not sure why you seem to think it’s not available here. I wish you the best though, but no place like SA🤗

[@thefavouredofgod8013]

Been buying online even before Covid.

[@mrafam626]

Hi, I and my family are moving to Waterfall City, Midrand in a couple of months, do you have any advice for me? I visited CT about 7years ago and was blown away by the beauty. I desired to return and possibly retire there someday and it seems life is making a way for us. I am unfortunately worried about the current rate of crime in the region. Is it still worth it?

[@raaziaisaac2798]

​@@mrafam626depends where U want to settle down. Camps Bay, BLOUBERGSTRAND, Somerset West, those areas safe, more police visibility,upper class etc.

[@mrafam626]

@@raaziaisaac2798 We’re looking at renting within waterfall country estate actually.

[@ToxxicMafia]

​@@mrafam626 if you are someone who likes driving anywhere anytime then an armoured car (if you can afford) will help reduce the anxiety related to getting hijacked and/or kidnapped for money. nowadays run flat rings are a must in case you get spiked while driving at night. If you live in an estate you generally don't have to worry about things like home invasion

[@PriscillaSwartz-r9x]

I love the UK...just to visit obviously ...we were here in December 2023 for the first time..omw the cold culture shock...but like you say its totally safer here...I'm from Cape Town..the best weather ever...but i visited my kids in spring time again in UK ..this time its much better .beautiful weather this time of the year...i will say South Africans are the most friendliest people ever...❤❤

[@TheOldseaview]

Loved your video. Just document your life in the UK, you have a lovely voice and I'm sure you'll get your followers back.... Thank you for your honest thoughts on SA, we don't appreciate what we have here....

[@barbaragradie6422]

We can now do it all on line every things is delivered 2 yr door even in a a small village like St Francis bay in the eastern cape 😊

[@DaleReubin]

You’re right, the services have very much improved since we lived there in 2020.

[@agapiparis]

Never on the next ..you are not living in SA if you say...even 2 days is a stretch....maybe 4 or 5 yes.🤔😢

[@judeflynn9223]

@@agapiparis crap

[@jasonhd09]

Hey Dale, dig your content and sincere vibe. Subscribed and looking forward to following your journey. Cheers from South Africa

[@DaleReubin]

Thanks Jason. I appreciate that!

[@briankin1827]

East ,west home is best.Sunny South Africa

[@siubhan2047]

I rotate living in the UK and SA every six months. If you are one of the many South Africans thinking it is so terrible in SA and are thinking of moving (or just dreaming about it even), Dale here is telling you not even half the story. I can tell it to you from the other side. He is leaving out a mile long list of things that you as a South African will dislike (even despise) about the UK, things that wouldn't even occur to you since you probably take them for granted every day. Safety and security really is the one and only thing that is worse in SA. The government issue is complicated, since despite the infrastructure issues and service delivery problems in SA, what you instead have in the UK is an almost complete lack of freedom in return, comparatively speaking, due to overreach in legislation. NHS? Yes, it used to be good, many years ago. It is terrible now. You are far more likely to get the treatment you need in SA in a public healthcare facility, both in terms of quality and time. I know, you think this can't possibly be true, right? Dale spoke of 4 months for an appointment; he left out the part where you have to wait 9 -14 months for treatment after that. If you are lucky. Or when after your consultation, the doctor sends you a letter to tell you what ails you, eight MONTHS later. In some areas, you are unable to get an appointment at all, for some rather basic medical care like dentistry. About those sweet pounds you think you will be earning. I get the thing about delivery drivers and unskilled labour, but he is only partly right about that. There is no way on Earth someone earning minimum wage in the UK is able to afford housing and living costs unless they get government assistance (triply so in London). No way. It really is no different in that regard to South Africa. Yes, you earn a lot more money IF you convert it back to rand but it is a mistake to think this way, since in rand terms things in the UK also cost FAR more. You would be shocked if you found out how expensive basic grocery shopping is here. All things being equal, and accounting for all the normal sorts of things a person needs to live, it really is on a par whether you live in the UK earning pounds and paying in pounds or whether you live in SA earning rands and paying in rands. I could go on and on and on, but just trust me on this, it really isn't as greener over here as you would imagine it is and no matter how much you want to complain about things in SA, it is nowhere near as bad as you imagine it is. (PS. Living among British people will be a culture shock that you won't ever get over. Never met a South African that doesn't complain daily about how rude, unfriendly and standoffish Brits are).

[@Esthersbucketlist]

Correct, am a Namibian living in uk now for nearly three years but everyday I contemplate about going back with my kids because I just realised how home is best, I’m scared of the idea of living here for many many years and working back to back with an excuse of allowing my kids to finish school because my kids a really young. I agree with the nhs service very stagnant I’m on a dermatologist waiting list for a year now, nothing here apart from feeling a bit safe to walk in the streets at night is different. Everytime I go for basic grocery shopping I spend 40£ or more which is a lot it may sound little to those in ZA, I’m also thinking it’ll take me ages to be able to save money enough to buy/build a house back home, and I don’t think I want to be here all that long, my brother and also my best friend is getting married this June end but unfortunately I can’t travel home because I have no one to leave my kids with plus I also don’t have leave at work so that means I’m missing those two weddings of two important people in my life. I am just tired!

[@ca9968]

Bang on!!!

[@BonnyBateman]

Thank you…I would love to show this to every person who starts griping about our beautiful country, actually yes if it’s an expat normally a pic of Braai, Lion lager and the sunny skies will shut them up 😁😁 as we always says relaxing in the sun, beer in hand “ man, life’s hell in Africa”

[@seamus9750]

Irish by birth...South African by choice 😊

[@maggielowe4351]

Me too. Couldn’t agree more.

[@lwalwi]

The cutest. I love this!

[@sandieharding6337]

I am an Australian. My daughter and English husband have moved back to Australia. They were living in Sussex for 6 years. They now live at Sinshine Beach., in QLD. They just love it. You would adore Australia. Wish you all the best. Happy 2024. 🎉🎉

[@MJ31579]

Please do a comparison for salaries vs cost of living. It is difficult to judge when people say they get paid more or the quality of life is better, but then they can't afford the same things I.e. house with a yard, having a nanny, going to a medical specialist on the same day you need them.

[@DaleReubin]

That's a very good point. I'll have a think and see if I can put something together.

[@jennyk488]

"Having a Nanny?"--- Whatever for?

[@avrilmiles]

If both parents work, or if a one parent family, a nanny is nice to have, especially while children are young and pre-schoolers.

[@thembekadorcaskhumalo866]

​@@avrilmiles A nanny is a necessity for some parents.

[@MJ31579]

​@jennyk488 to me, quality of life included work life balance. It's much easier with a nanny. If we're saying it is an improved quality of life then you can't really ask me why I "need" something.

[@phathuneluvhada4668]

Why are still complaining about living in beautiful sunny South Africa while staying or living in the UK? You can also buy groceries on line, no load for about two months now. Living in South Africa it's far cheaper than UK you know it too. South Africa my home and land. We're happy to be home. Thanks 🇿🇦❤️

[@wittyverbalassassin]

Sorry for the loss of your mom

[@DaleReubin]

Thank you 🙏

[@perthkraya3209]

We still really love Mzantsi that's why we are staying. We hope to change things tomorrow at the ballot - at least we can try

[@flowyscreations]

The comments under this video got me. I am a Jamaican who lives in Jamaica and is searching for somewhere to vacation for a month in the next 12 months. South Africa and Namibia are at the top of my list as I enjoy photography when am not working. YT algorithms pushed me this video and the comments are out of this world. The same minuses about SA exist for JAM, and to a large extent, the same pluses. Everyone who can afford to want to vacation in Jamaica but many are also afraid of the crime while the locals who are not highly skilled or with money leave to the US, UK if they can get a visa. Mankind will continue to be migratory and constantly in search of what they believe is best for themselves or family. In the meanwhile, there needs to be a space to enjoy some of what life has to offer if you can afford to or choose to afford to. I will one day visit SA to soak up the amazing culture, geography, and of course visit some of the rough places where visitors avoid. Keep the comments coming!

[@karinbotha7169]

Always enjoy your present journey, everything will come together as you go ahead

[@hellenofile]

SA will come back.

[@DaleReubin]

I desperately hope so!!

[@phumlamyataza8527]

The only hope for South Africa is prayer. Let's do it together for the love of our country.

[@thomasjuniordhaki2508]

Of all things African could adopt from the West i think we only focused on taking the ones that really wont help eg religion. South Africa has problems to name a few crime n corruption and some people believe we must “pray”. African wake up!

[@thatsouthafrican]

Dankie vir jou video ou Mater en sterkte in Engeland!

[@genomedia44]

Like the ideas you have for going forward, keep us posted 👍

[@itumelengmosailane1192]

In South Africa we have take a lot plus supermarkets have deliveries

[@DaleReubin]

You're right! SA is catching up really quickly.

[@thefavouredofgod8013]

And Take a Lot and some shops have always had online shopping, I know because I've always preferred online shopping. The only thing that one might say is new is the same day or next day deliveries. Even though I remember getting same day delivery with Superbalist before it was popular.

[@mattjordan6505]

I personally would hate to live my life indoors, ordering everything online never getting out. I'm also under the impression that Europe has a major illegal immigration problem that's being caused by the political establishment. I'll take my chances in SA.

[@nyabendajeannepo839]

This guy is so truthful. Wow

[@MizzTH-G]

Yikes Dale, where your farm is is my part of the world. I’m eastern cape through and through! Grew up in Queenstown but family farmed at Cathcart, Thomas River, Whittlesea etc. my dad went to st Andrew’s in GHT and my grandparents retired to Kenton on Sea. I’m glad that coastal road from PA to EL is fixed. It was ghastly for soooooo long. I’ve been in London for 28 years now- longer than I lived in SA.

[@davehowell6453]

Thanks for the update, Dale. I missed you, mate. I was in Kowie 6 months ago, and wanted to contact you. God bless, Dave

[@DaleReubin]

Thanks Dave, that’s very kind. I’m glad to be back on here. I’ll always do an announcement when I’m going to be in SA. Kowie is super close to the farm so please do get in touch if you’re ever there in the future and I’m in SA as well.

[@davehowell6453]

@@DaleReubin Will do.

[@YenneY01]

You can have your groceries delivered to your home in 60min! Checkers 60!

[@JacquieOlivier]

I left SOuth Africa 1997, moved to Telford Midlands, and it took a while to settle, but I thank GOD as my husband had to have a kidney transplant, and they were fantastic And that was 5 years ago, i do not let the weather dictate to me i just dress up for the weather muss south africa, but know that we are in a better place

[@MinisterDelly]

New subbie , we now have take a lot , pick n pay deliveries and 60 /60

[@DaleReubin]

Thanks for subscribing 👍🏼

[@Campus_Chris]

We can shop for food online, renew vehicle lisence online and buy stuff online and have it all delivered to our homes in SA. Obviously if you’re gonna live on a farm u wont have that luxury.

[@vivianidelacerda9708]

Just be thankful you can move somewhere else at your choosing... Lots of people are stuck all over the world... R.I.P. mom...

[@godfreyberry1599]

We're pretty well STUCK in 'sunny' SA.

[@daw60-gx3fo]

I moved to the UK 34 years ago with a wife and 3 kids. Loved SA but did not want to get stuck too old in Africa if things went wrong. Much of the analysis is broadly about right. Having said that, the uk has been so good to us, and we have a wonderful lifestyle in a beautiful part of Surrey and a second home in the Lake District. So easy to travel which we have and do extensively. 4 kids now grown up, married, and doing well. We visit Africa regularly but don't see even a temporary residency return due to the Titanic view expressed in the clip. Seems a great shame that the present ANC and its voters, by acquiescence, seem to be hell bent on squishing out the amazing place and potential of SA. Looking back i would say that moving to the uk is a long term decision which you have to guts out for a few years. If you're well qualified and 'make it' then you can escape the tougher aspects of living there and really enjoy it.

[@KristelViljoen]

I say this multiple times to my son. You can give yourself each day 15 minutes of meltdown then you gotta go gangsta. Life is not easy and everybody are going through tough times. You got to choose your battles.

[@HoneyBadgerFarm]

Waiting 4 months for an appointment is not a good health care system.

[@godfreyberry1599]

Well it's better than getting an immediate DEATH SENTENCE at a state hospital in SA for anything more serious than a broken arm.

[@shahidanusrat6086]

May Allah SWT bless South Africa and its beautiful people from Pakistan 🙂. Best regards from Pakistan 🙂

[@FictionHubZA]

May God bless Pakistan as well.

[@rainbowtrust6347]

Thank you so much, may God bless you and your nation too ❤❤❤

[@ZeuzBluez]

Keep your allahush out of it.

[@Bantu-860]

​@@ZeuzBluez You white folks are so dillusion with WS!!! What is wrong with him calling his Allah? Eurocentric Christianity is not for everybody. Respect other people's culture and religion and you'll have peace in your mind, just like us Africans, though we are systemically oppressed, orchestrated by WS we still respect other people's culture.

[@Nkana1953]

I left Zambia 49 years ago for the UK. Studied in the Eastern Cape then went back to Zambia for 3 years. Couldn't settle. I settled, married a local UK girl, have 2 children. Absolutely no regrets whatsoever & don't miss the 🐂💩of Africa. I found the people here to be interested in me as a person, most are friendly & sociable if one makes an effort to integrate and not dwell on what was. New country new life chapter. The UK/Europe is/are not africa. Different lifestyles, work ethics etc. i wish you and your family well.

[@biko8229]

Thank you. Trust me none of us miss you either.

[@thefavouredofgod8013]

Well........

[@Esthersbucketlist]

You don’t sound happy though, looks like you wish you didn’t marry a uk girl because she’s the reason you’re stuck in Uk ,😅

[@lowiq3409]

White people are best hey?

[@johanvandersandt8904]

I have quite a few friends in the UK. Some like it but most dont. They moved to get away from the horrible things in SA and yet now things in the UK is worse in some respects.

[@pdeswardt]

We also have Amazon now ( granted this vid was made a year ago ) . . . licenses can also be done online no problem. Same for shopping groceries. Lived in the UK from 2000-2008 and now back for 16 yrs already - shees !. I do miss it some days.

[@ceceliagrgin8324]

In South Africa we can also order ANYTHING on line!!!

[@tembakazimvunelo883]

Hi Dale! Nice to hear you making objective comparisons between UK andl South Africa. I fully agree with you. I'm also a South African working in the UK as a nurse. I would like you to advise me on shipping a car from the UK to South Africa please if you have any helpful information. Thank you for the video

[@DaleReubin]

Yeah sure! I’ve used MyCarImport.co.uk and they’re great. It’s expensive but very difficult to do without help. Give them a call or email.

[@stewartw.9151]

The iceberg struck South Africa - it was called the ANC and has done huge damage!

[@noirntombi5432]

Missing the NP there Stewart?

[@stewartw.9151]

@@noirntombi5432 You then must be one of those who thinks that the neglect and corruption which has occurred in SA is just fine? That being the case, clearly you are not part of any solution!

[@noirntombi5432]

@@stewartw.9151 aah Stewart you can’t be saying this to a native who’s constantly in the thick of things for their people and those who want to see us all liberated. While you sit in your gated communities wishing it will pass. There’s an injustice which started pre 94 - talk about that as well. Don’t just speak about the discomfort you started feeling after 94. Speak about the horrific treatment that your ancestors subjected our ancestors to which has lead to the SA you see today. The two can’t be compared but I mean if you are going to bring up the ANC bring up the apartheid regime. Let’s be objective Stewart.

[@stewartw.9151]

@@noirntombi5432 You were "liberated" in 1994. The fact that you have made little of that to your advantage is your failure, and nothing to do with me! Your own people of the ANC have betrayed that liberation through their incompetence, greed, nepotism, self-enrichment and plain theft!

[@noirntombi5432]

@@stewartw.9151see that’s the difference between you & I. I know that my peoples success is mine as well. I cannot turn a blind eye like you & watch the country burn around while doing nothing but point fingers. Well my people & I our resilient - 30 years of ANC is nothing when we know 100s of years of apartheid (physically & psychologically). A luta continua & see you on the frontlines, that’s if you not as cowardice as you’re known to be.

[@ArbyCreations]

I cant believe its a year either bro, I miss the good times before you headed back.

[@DaleReubin]

It's insane right? How're you getting on?

[@ArbyCreations]

@@DaleReubin getting on better now, the new job has been so busy that I have had little chance for anything else, but loving it. Sounds like you had a busier year than I thought last year but its really good to see you thinking about releasing some new videos, its nice to see how things are going through the vids.

[@evocatus989]

One piece of advise... It's going to take good people to built SA again, not people who run away when things get difficult.

[@DaleReubin]

Thank you. Its not really a piece of advice and I didn't run away. My wife is British and we decided to move to the UK as it is the better prospect for us. I deeply wish South Africa was in a better state - I would absolutely choose to live there over anywhere else. Maybe one day...

[@boerplaas388]

I have a problem with this guy saying anybody that leaves that got a opportunity has been running away. That’s just not the case. I was given an opportunity and grabbed it to better my life in America. Been here 30 years and build up a hell of a nice farm after flipping hard situations and hard work. Still miss South Africa every day. Safety and crime is a very valid point to consider. 😂

[@lorettadavis6944]

@@evocatus989 you people make me laugh. I guarantee you all had no complaints about apartheid but once the majority took power all I hear on this is make it better.

[@gordonrussell940]

Well Done Dale 👋..I left SA in 2001, 23 years ago. I was a independent Financial Adviser there. After doing a GAP year of all sorts of jobs, I saw an add at the back of a bus..Become a Bus Driver ( Never in SA). I passed the test & now 23 years later am part-time 2 day's a week. I certainly know the Journey you are on. Not an easy one. I will say the Global Economic picture is unstable at the moment, and the future unpredictable. I think SA is naturally morphing towards AFRICANISATION, and Anti-White. I would encourage you to stay in the UK & Travel a few times a year to get the Sun & Scenery.😀.

[@rampamonanyane8516]

🤣🤣..

[@molefejappie3284]

Africans don't hate white people on S.A. If we were, we should have done what Mugabe did. I am black and I have so many white friends. Only certain policians are painting us with the same brush. I learned a lot from one of my white friend. Since then I flourished.

[@nompumelelondlovu8994]

Beautiful post. My dream is to have an online UK job, paying in pounds while leaving in SA 😊😊. UK knocked me out, but missing the pound 😅😅.

[@Schaapkraal]

To give you an idea of how much better the weather is in SA , Bournemouth has an average of 90 sunshine days a year( best in uk) Durban has an average of 320 sunshine days a year(worst place in SA) A sunshine day consist of any day with more than 8 hrs of sunshine.

[@maarten_notjustagrip]

All I need is ILR in EU or UK. I want to buy a narrowboat and cruise the Canals. Life at 4mph max. A boat, a bike (and other people's) to tinker with as I cruise around the system. Bliss.

[@darkskye5561]

You'll be back soon enough, will keep a beer on ice for you,.

[@PBX2690]

I'm stressed out here in South Africa no work for my family members and friends it's always difficult just to get through a day...the strongest win at the end it would be better if everyone can get a job and live again but this will not be true for most of as.. guess just to die at the green river...but I just need to hold on for my family members

[@gonnabeok.]

Thanks for your post. Every country has its downsides. People leave for whatever reason then some end up coming back. COL very high hete now. No load shedding in the pipeline. Im going to stick it out. Grass is never greener.........

[@jabulanimabobo8234]

Cost of living can’t be compared. In Pta/Jhb you can get R750k two bed townhouse in secure complex or rent it R7500. Eating out at good restaurants, good meat, local travel are easily attainable to the middle class.

[@sabinekoch3448]

I love living here in South Africa ( Cape Town) but I do worry about young people like yourself and younger - will they have a future here? Any change will be very, very slow.

[@annahjones5083]

Nice video different experience s. Good luck

[@mediaIGUANA]

Nice update. 🙏

[@joeferreira657]

Cool video, thanks

[@rainbowtrust6347]

Amazon ? In SA we have a lot more than in UK. Delivery is efficient and in 24 hrs but not more than a day < >> JBG ❤❤❤

[@laetitiadentry2198]

I'm s.African. wherever u go, u will experience challenges we r experiencing here. One thing to consider, get to know Jesus!! This is the only answer!! ❤❤

[@marygoretimushuku6998]

Condolences for your mom's loss.

[@denisemcloughlin7172]

Loving SA and presumably still have citizenship so hope you voted last weekend in the UK ? We need every vote!

[@SuerteDelMolinoFarm]

Come to Spain! Enjoy the simplicity. You can buy 12 ha for 150000 euro. Good luck buddy.

[@DaleReubin]

Sounds tempting!!

[@SuerteDelMolinoFarm]

@@DaleReubin life is good my friend

[@SuerteDelMolinoFarm]

@@DaleReubin Come and have a look.

[@PeterTheTyke]

Please Note. The UK National Parks. 99% of the land is privately owned.

[@jennyk488]

So?

[@cryptostormer2512]

Even the National Trust is a front for the super wealthy to transfer legal ownership will the peasants are kept poor with all the taxes. Read anything from Stephan Mitford Goodson Former SARB Governor.

[@Bezuidenhout474]

I went with my cuzzi yesterday to apply for a new passport. Could not get an appointment with home affairs for two months but managed to get one up in Pietermaritzburg. Got there early only to find out the home affairs had been off line since the day before. So had to come back home.🙈🙈😡

[@anandpillay4556]

Why didnt you do it through your bank? you would have gotten it within 2 weeks.

[@stephencross4978]

Hi Dale, just discovered your channel. You mentioned photography, where do you post about that?

[@DaleReubin]

Hi Stephen, I don't really post on YT about my photography. I used to post to Instagram quite a bit but I lost interest after not being able to grow on that platform. I have a website but it's under construction at the moment. I don't get work from posting on social media so I've not seen a need to have that extra pressure.

[@Jean-iv2mi]

When we kick out the WHO and WEF in SA, things will improve.

[@fisho1257]

Only when Anc government is change things will improve my friend

[@CynthiaMackay-n6m]

I agree , you can’t compare the 2 I’ve been here over 30 years no support , but what I like is the freedom in England no security I feel safe that’s the only plus the rest is awful…