10 Things That Shocked Us While Visiting South Africa

[@nephilimorder9622]

Being a South African and we generally only see the doom and gloom bad news stories etc. It is incredibly refreshing to hear from visitors their positive experiences, smiled through the whole video

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching!

[@nonkumonkoe]

I know it really nice to hear the good things about South Africa because currently we not in a good place 😢

[@marianel7630]

Visiters , just visit.

[@mythoughtsxcttheexempt2112]

Pop over to Lesotho... 😂

[@andreav83]

Refreshing indeed, but visitors must understand that what is cheap to them may be expensive to those earning South African rands. Our annual salary increases do not match the high inflation rates. The higher than ever exchange rates go a long way to make things even cheaper for visitors, but many locals have to tighten their belts...Not trying to be negative - just giving a realistic context for tourists. Please come and support our economy!

[@vincent080888]

This is probably the most/only down to earth American review of Johannesburg SA I've seen and it doesn't even make me cringe. Nice job guys.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

We appreciate your kind words

[@claylexander6171]

​@@ThetheMadunahow are they supposed to do that? 😂

[@taniacopeland7445]

I wholeheartedly agree and have shared it to my newsfeed. You guys should come to Cape Town..... another world

[@beatricemsiza169]

True.

[@connieb.4071]

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[@lwazeem]

Great review. Please note that we, South Africans hate load shedding. We did not always have it. We have basically been experiencing an incompetent and corrupt government that has messed up a lot of things.. and we hope to get rid of em next year when we vote. Glad you loved your experience :)

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@pilotjack3929]

You won't get rid of the corrupt and incompetent government because the good patriotic voters that care about the country's future are enormously outnumbered by stupid brainless fools that only vote for the ANC or EFF

[@SoniaJbrt]

Please tell everyone to vote DA, as seen in the Western Cape, they get things done. Think if the DA wins next election, loads of the billions of' Rands stolen will be confescated and put to great use to end loadshedding for good, fix the potholes and the rest of the infrastructure, and end unemployment overnight cause they will need people to help build up our beautiful country.

[@InternetMouse]

Oh My god. Same here

[@adi61623]

We always never had load shedding in S.A

[@surithablake1253]

You guys are so friendly. So heartwarming to hear positive things about my country. Sidenote: in Woodstock, Cape Town, there is a Cannibas market weekly. The venue is opposite the police station 😊

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

😂😂 thanks for the tip

[@ACRC1977]

key phrase: ....opposite the police station 😂😂

[@sonnikaskytopaz9406]

I really loved watching this. Love when people from other countries give their perspective. ❤South Africa 🇿🇦

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@nixluvsjesus]

I'm a South African, currently working in Asia and you are so right about the cost of living. I compare everything and find that the cost of living in SA is sooo low compared to here. When people hear that we are from SA they get such a shock, firstly they cannot believe that SA has white people (lol) and secondly they assume that Africa is rural and don't realize how westernised South Africa really is 🙂 Despite everything that our country has been through, we really have warm and friendly people in South Africa. My husband and I always say how we miss just walking past a random stranger and getting a smile or greeting. Thanks for the video of our Beautiful country 🇿🇦 PS. You should visit Durban (my hometown) if you are looking for warm weather during the winter, and while you're there, try a bunny chow 🌶🙂

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching!

[@jb1562]

It depends on where you earn your salary too

[@lifeslikethat....9228]

Good one homie! Durban won't dissappoint! Luv it!❤

[@juanitaclaassen]

The cost of living is subjective.

[@traceynelson2170]

@@juanitaclaassen it's true, if you earn well above the pay grade it's great if not ,and thats most of us ,we working for food

[@bdg9997]

Now these are the people we want to unite with..not those ones who tell us day and night that they can wait for our country to collapse so that we can suffer like them.These are genuine ppl from where I'm standing. Thank God there is black race out there that understands us. God bless them!!

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@fozia1301]

Well said 🙌🏾

[@TheSaturdaySpot]

@@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE go to cape town

[@lizettesmit7832]

Being from South Africa myself, we truly appreciate the wonderful feedback you've given on our country. All journalists around the world always focus on the negative, breath of fresh air seeing some good positive feedback provided on a country we love....warts and all❤

[@debbytippett8857]

Really impressed by your content on South Africa. The media really scares people with their content on South Africa, we truly have a beautiful country with beautiful people!

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@savagescabbagez3414]

As a South African myself, it was incredible to see such a positive review of the country. Unfortunately this doesn't fully reflect South Africa as there is a lot of poverty, crime and gbv in the northern cape. But I'm glad you're enjoying your time in South Africa and I hope that it continues. I haven't seen if you've been to Caoe Town but it's really beautiful and hopefully you will be able to see why I love this country as much as I do even though it has many faults.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@darthraki6436]

I agree fam🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂like its hella fun here 🤣😂🤣😂loads to do and if you are from a first world country all the fun you can have there ….you can have here.BUT this is a very dangerous place 🤣😂🤣😂🤣when i went to the states i was laughing when i told a lady her car was unlocked and she forgot her key inside , she said”i know “ we spoke for a but she cracked up when i told her “in my country we lock our cars INSIDE already locked garages its that bad”

[@tebogodlamini4194]

Spoti - correct👍🏽 South Africa is heavily influenced by the US It does get really cold here, so yes you'll need warmer clothes and you'll realise that the season clothes in stores are winter clothing Our African brothers complain about that the most 😂the cold winters in South Africa

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@nhlaposbu]

Ispoti came from ispansula or amapansula I was born in 1976 and it was popular then with my parents generations as ispoti. Infact ispoti influenced the Hiphop culture via Mosdef. Remeber he stayed here.

[@nhlaposbu]

Theres this spoti brand called Thesis based in Soweto and mosdef exported that brand which was featured in a newyork hiphop group music video. Since then buckets hats became a major thing in hiphop.

[@My10centsWorth]

​@@nhlaposbu interesting share! Thank you.

[@lesedisehako2366]

Thanks a lot for portraying a real RSA not that USA media portray, we LOVE OUR COUNTRY 🇿🇦

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching!

[@lilianhaggland2031]

We love, love our country.

[@groundhogguns5828]

who is we? best keep the lights on clown

[@lilianhaggland2031]

@@groundhogguns5828 says a clown of note

[@prodigieX]

bullshit. "we" do not all love our country. i cant stand living here and the sooner i get out of this clown-run hell-hole the better. crime, incompetence, and HIGH PRICED ELECTRONICS - i dont know what electronics you guys were looking at, but my RTX 4090 just cost me $2000 and that was the cheapest one i could find from a reputable supplier. to hell with this place! e-coli in the water, no electricity, sleeping in fear of being killed or raped every night.. no thank you.. this is 3rd world at best. i hate south africa

[@kevinandilemediahouse]

We see South Africa 🇿🇦 we like 👍🏾 and we subscribe ❤

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thank you so much

[@sofiyabammukardam4119]

That is so true. Then the kind words or appreciation make us settle.

[@SikiDlanga]

😂 facts

[@AustineAK]

True 😅

[@talia7634]

Facts

[@brennedownie419]

this is so great!! As a local joburger it is so awesome to see people actually experiencing our city as opposed to just passing thru. Such honest commentary. Thanks for sharing

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching.

[@TestyKillsZA]

As a South African I absolutely love your content. Gives a fresh perspective

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

thank you so much we really appreciate it.

[@benambrose8324]

Most of us know a great deal about American movies and music. Yes some things that are here in SA are related to American way life that make tourists feel more comfortable. Fast food chains like Mcdonalds, Subway, KFC, Popeyes etc. also add familiarity to tourists

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@nobuhlendlangamandla4943]

It makes sense to flesh out a smile with gold since South Africa is a biggest producer of gold in the world.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Love this comment. Thanks for watching.

[@SikiDlanga]

❤️❤️

[@sabelomlambo3586]

3rd biggest producer

[@Queenmebonnie]

​@@sabelomlambo3586nope.south Africa is the largest.do your research before speaking

[@sharhondarivera6378]

Watching from TZ. I’m glad you two came back to the continent. Thank you for continuing to show us Africa. Seeing it through your honest lenses is refreshing. All praises to TMH for you two.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching!

[@janicefrittelli3683]

First time I have seen your channel and thanks for an honest report of South Africa. Nice to hear your view of our beautiful country and no 'sugar coating' it. Hope you had a super time here.xx.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching!

[@zuluuyasabeka9303]

If you want to experience that warm humid air from the East coast, you should consider Durban, it’s on the Indian ocean, so it’s warmer all year round. Still colder than other parts of Africa though.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for the recommendation

[@SSITIA]

Durban boi🔥

[@niphodladla4385]

Definitely, Durban is South Africa's playground, be sure to see it.

[@vikipsomas4731]

@@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFEYou must stay in Umhlanga! Beautiful and safe, I never felt safer in my life, walking from my hotel to town and back at midnight, even walking on the beach at night

[@goegeletoe]

Greetings from Cape Town South Africa, Thank you for giving an honest and positive report of South Africa, Next time you must visit Cape Town, you will love it. I lived here for 55 years and despite load shedding and what ever negative things people tell you, the people are nice, the weather is perfect, the natural beauty, the mountains, the sea, the beaches, the wine lands, the countryside, the food, it’s all fantastic. I love living here.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@iainmarais]

We in SA often hear so much negativity in the local news, and other media. It is refreshing to hear positive things from an outside perspective for a change. Tx guys for this.

[@abdulkayira5559]

Good stuff, my brother. The opportunities in SA are endless, if you explore the country you will realize that everywhere in SA is similar. You can find someone in deep Eastern cape or kwazulu natal, who was born in that area and grew up there, educated there, got a job in the same area, built a house and buy a new car , still at his home village, what am trying to show you is that you can make it anywhere in SA, unlike our other African countries where everyone have to go to the big cities for opportunities . Myself who migrated to SA from Uganda now over 22 years ,i can tell you there's no country that was going to provide me the opportunity of making money and still being respected snd feeling at home, because in America or Europe as a black person you can make big money but still treated like trash, like you are nobody. The most important thing with SA is that it has the same level of freedom like USA, many of our African countries are ruled by dictators, South Africa is completely different, freedom of speech, African American should first look into the political landscape of the country, because you can invest into the country and then the war broke out and you lose everything, just like what's happening in sudan. Example 2, Many African Americans are going to Rwanda but the country is run by a dictator same with my home country Uganda and those countries are sitting on a time bomb . the other good thing about SA is that it is a big playing field. unlike some smaller countries where you can get bored quickly , during winter you can go to the warmer side of the country which is Durban, and you will find the mentality of the people completely different from any other African countries, and people party Monday to Sunday

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@arhadi-mt3fs]

Thank you very much about this comment.

[@SikiDlanga]

Thank you so much. Especially as a fellow African. We get nothing but hate from Africans who don't live with us. God bless you for sharing the truth when you have the opportunity.

[@sykewtf9820]

​@@SikiDlanga brooooo😂lapho weve never even done anything to them

[@kholekileswartz7159]

Thank you brother Abdul for sharing your experiences in South Africa as a fellow African. Thank you for your positive contribution and for understanding and respecting the laws of our country. I hope your comment can educate all our fellow Africans who speak ill of South Africa but have never been here. You are a testimony of a fellow African brother who have lived in SA for over 2 decades. All of the best with your future plans and may you continue to prosper in Mzansi. Shalom

[@Maria_Podesta]

Kudos to you for doing what many Black South Africans arent keen to...and thats to explore other African countries as you guys are. We know we're spoilt for choice with every topic you brought up. SAs success is being able to co-exist amidst a myriad of differences, races, cultures, infrastructure, food, faith, clothing...it absolutely has its short-comings but we definitely are blessed and we know it. You should defs visit Cape Town (God lives in CT), Durban, Midlands Meander...all of SA is glorious. Enjoy

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@Lulu-wv1nt]

South Africans do visit other African countries. They just have specific countries that they like. E.g.. Kenya, Swaziland, Namibia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Botswana and Mauritius

[@a-ebonylive8039]

Thank you for the Great Content about South-Africa, I have been taking the country for granted sometimes and thinking I wanna move, but your content makes one see how much potential there is here💥

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Glad we could help. Thanks for watching.

[@D_MAXIMUS_S]

Don't get me wrong yall content about south Africa as tourists is so dope to watch, spread the word at Home may God bless America and all countries in the world 🌎 ❤

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching.

[@TheSnubbyGirl]

I'm from South Africa and I have to say thank you for not only looking at the bad stuff that's going around. Although yes when it comes to the cops some of them can be corrupt and they are notorious for it but not all of them is like that and a lot of people in South Africa make a living from tourism and we rely on that to help our economy. So most of the people will leave tourists alone because we need them. Weed is also legal here BTW. This is one of the nicest reviews of South Africa that I've seen and thank you for that.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@wiljon1981]

Great video. You guys should take a rod trip and visit other cities and Provinces when you have a moment. I took a rod trip in 2022 and 2023 and it opened my eyes further to South Africa. US and SA does have lot of similarities. East London and Durban are my favorite spots. You said that you visited Tanzania. How was it? I'm actually looking at other African countries to visit. I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@SikiDlanga]

Thanks for saying that 👌. I live in East London and I love it here. Everyone tells them to go to Cape Town but the beauty of South Africa is endless and is in every province.

[@wiljon1981]

@SikiDlanga it is endless. I had the pleasure of traveling around South Africa this year and last year and met many people. I've been to small towns such as Ulindi, Port Edwards, and George to big cities such as Johannesburg, CT, Port Elizabeth, Pretoria, East London, and Durban. A beautiful country indeed.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Tanzania was amazing and we have videos on TZ that might help you decide if you want to visit.

[@AmanahJourney]

Shalom. Welcome to the Southern Region. ❤ I've been down here for several years now. Lived in 🇿🇦, but settled in 🇧🇼. May Abba YaH barak your stay and lead you along the way. AA from Ohio in Bots.

[@melaninbotswana2474]

Welcome to my country you will have a good time Botswana is a peaceful country

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Shalom and thanks for watching!

[@AmanahJourney]

​@@melaninbotswana2474 It's been quite a journey. Thanks @MelaninBotswana2474

[@nthabisengkwayiba4573]

Indeed, an honest, beautiful and positive 👏🏽 review of South Africa, my beloved country. 🇿🇦 Keep up the good work. Shalom, and God bless you.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching!

[@ArletteMaotieBomahou]

This is the most positive and exciting review I have ever heard about an African country. I went to South Africa 14 years ago. It as an absolute amazing experience. You really motived me to go back agin after watching this video

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Hopefully you will. Thanks for watching.

[@loyisomkele1506]

Thank you for showing us the brighter side of our country too. Sometimes we forget

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@eliasramambila8287]

You guys earned yourselves a new subscriber 🇿🇦

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Welcome to the family

[@jesslm510]

It was so interesting to hear your perspective on SA and on Joburg specifically, since that's my home. I was especially surprised to hear how comparable you say Joburg is to America. And yeah, the loadshedding is a pain, but the fact that someone built an app to help us figure out the schedule is a great example of finding humour in tough situations and good old SA entrepreneurs! I did laugh at your surprise that we have electric stoves, when we have so much loadshedding 😂 It does seem rather ridiculous when you put it like that.

[@bpro3762]

Really enjoying your videos. You got me binge watching, as you guys are so delightfully real and open and honest.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Wow, thank you!

[@laurikavanrooyen1658]

My South African heart! This was such a nice review. On the loadshedding point, a lot of people have started to switch to gas geysers and gas stoves as well as solar. However, if you are economically disadvantaged that isn't really an option.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@MrRklewis]

I came to South Africa during our summer here in the states. But I was told that it was winter there. Their summer starts in December. And so for me, if I wanted to get out of America when it gets cold in late November, South Africa would be a great vacation spot.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@gavincrouch]

Actually our summers start in September and end in May. All months with an "R" in them are summer and spring, and without are autumn and winter.

[@therealtashia_h]

It only seems cheap here because the Rand is so weak. To us things are expensive.

[@vivienneprince7501]

Thank you for all your positive comments, glad you did not think we were living in a jungle. I was surprised that you never mentioned the people. Being born in South Africa, l know that people are very friendly, you can talk to strangers as if you were old friends. Would have been interesting to hear your view.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for Watching!

[@Karmaknowseveryadress]

Oh yes i miss that,abojikeleza😂 laughing with people that you just sit next to the inside the Taxi/minibus.Nothing like africa, SA❤❤

[@heinrich9318]

As a South African i came to see what rot you uncovered since we so used to it but was pleasantly surprised...good review and a really honest..subscribing

[@wwesouthafrica]

So lovely to hear good news about South Africa!

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@hanscombrinck1481]

I would like to encourage you guys to also visit our coastal regions, like Durban and Capetown, I think you would enjoy those and would be an interesting contrast of culture and weather between the regions. Safe travels guys.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for the recommendation

[@molefemokhine9557]

It's been a bit cold lately in JHB due to this uncharacteristic rainfall. This type of downpour we usually get during the summer months and hardly in late autumn. It is ushering in the winter months (June - August) but still won't be as cold as New York/London winter for example. Anyways welcome and enjoy your stay in SA fam.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thank you so much

[@taryn-leacarvalho3444]

My whole life in Jhb we could predict first rains (around 1 Sept) then afternoon showers until around Jan. I would say only the last few years do we get rain in Autumn/winter. It freaks me out for some reason. I do believe though that Jhb weather is the best in the country, we do not have the humidity of KZN or the icy windy Cape weather. Don't know much about the other provinces Weather though. Joburgers are blessed in that regard.

[@molefemokhine9557]

@@taryn-leacarvalho3444 💯 Jo'burg weather is the best in the country imo as well. Experts say these changes are due to natural phenomena like La Niña which has recently gripped the region

[@dieHetster]

Love this video. I'm proudly South African 🇿🇦

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching!

[@lifeslikethat....9228]

Thank you for such a clear and true account of our country. Irrespective of the challenges we face, this is really a beautiful country to live in. We welcome you. Enjoy!

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@kennynkalanga3364]

It's good to hear some positivity for a change about our country 😢

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching!

[@groundhogguns5828]

nothing positive since '94

[@prodigieX]

@@groundhogguns5828 agreed brother, this country is a joke

[@leosonbentley2770]

@@groundhogguns5828of course settlers who love apartheid would say that.

[@groundhogguns5828]

that is your opinion@@leosonbentley2770

[@thequeenmidas]

Thanks guys👏🏾 Central South Africa is very dry and much colder during autumn/winter. I grew up here and my skin suffers big time. You will find much milder and humid weather in the eastern coastal cities like Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal province, where it's more tropical like Florida in the US, they have more or less same temperature all year. All our provinces have their own weather patterns though, so for Johannesburg and Cape Town, you can expect to experience 4 seasons in a day sometimes😭 You've made some good points, especially on the chronic leaf. Honestly, nobody cares about that here 😂 We even have medicines and skincare products made from it. Hope you can make your way out into the inner cities and townships because I do feel that suburbs like Sandton are not representative of how most South Africans live, though SA is generally perceived as a middle income country. Groceries are also cheaper because you are using the US dollar which is currently +/- R18,30 to buy, so cost of living is much more expensive for locals. Have a great time with the crazy #loadshedding and Enjoy your stay!❤

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thank you so much for watching

[@mopailothatelo583]

Winter has started, bear in mind that Johannesburg is on a high altitude, thus, winter can be cold, dry and sunny. August and September can be windy and dry due to the raging storms from the Atlantic Ocean and the icy South Pole that bring a buckt full of wet weather and cold. Enjoy Johannesburg and keep warm as much as you can 🎉

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

We will try. Thanks for watching.

[@Philasande_Shange]

Nah bro, not winter yet but we’re in transition towards winter

[@molefemokhine9557]

@@Philasande_Shange 💯

[@promise83]

@@Philasande_Shangeautumn.

[@shisuiuchiha480]

Lol winter starts in July. The grass is still green and trees still have some leaves. It's still Autumn.

[@ZeuzBluez]

Thanks so much for this. I am sold, my next xmas break will be south Africa. Mama africa is the best. Greetings from north Africa.

[@normansindana4366]

I'm glad you are so researched in my country and giving an unbiased view. Refreshing we hope you enjoy the country all it has to offer. Proudly black South African 🎉🎉🎉

[@Mopark25]

I don't think Americans understand how much they shape the world culturally. You guys are the leaders, the rest of the world follows. We wear your clothers, watch your movies and listen to your music.

[@Randy7201]

We follow the leader...shameful

[@Row...]

I'm Glad you guys got to explore South Africa, specifically in Johannesburg. I hope you guys also tried out our traditional food #Pap & Wors with chakalaka.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelpettersen7121]

What an awesome interview. Thanks guys! 👌👌

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Jen-Ruga]

I’m so glad that you’ve visited my hometown 🇿🇦 Loved your review! Our nation is truly amazing and very friendly. When you’re here again, please visit Cape Town, your memories will be so special.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching.

[@JLogg444]

Great review guys! Yeah, Joburg gets VERY dry during the winter time as it rains in summer. If you go to Cape Town/west coast it gets rain in winter and will almost never be dry. Would also be cool to know what you think of our malls compared to USA and other countries!

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@claudiawilliams550]

You must try the Garden Route, most beautiful part of SA

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Hopefully soon

[@BlackDoveNYC]

The Wild Coast too.

[@MsCharmerX]

Thank you for painting our country in it's true form and not exaggerating. You are telling the truth and nothing but the truth. I come from Durban I have been to Jhb now beginning of May and mid May. I had to buy oil to add onto my lotion because I get so dry and tge cracked lips I apply vaseline so many times. Loadshedding is crazy and most places are not prepared for it yet. Looking forward to you reviewing Capetown and Durban. And yes you got it right the bucket hat is ispoti

[@noleendippenaar975]

Vaseline is definitely the answer for dry skin & lips

[@wandilemaphosa-mx8ud]

Welcome back home guys. Home sweet home. I can tell you connected with our mother land. I've been to quite a number of countries but coming back to SA you feel that you are now home. Please try to stay a bit longer in Soweto and see for yourself would be surprised it's not the way it's portrait people are welcoming respect one another. The are beautiful places to chill streets very clean no potholes also beautiful houses like those you find in suburbs. Love you guys this is were you belong❤

[@MikeCharo-i6q]

Great informative channel, I love seeing our people traveling across the motherland. However, I'm confused why someone would travel 8,000 plus miles to try and find another America. In my mind, traveling is about experiencing different cultures and a different way of life, but to each their own.

[@khdbh431]

My understanding is that they're not necessarily looking to travel to find another American. They're sharing their travel experience and sharing a discovery that parts of Africa like South Africa are not as underdeveloped as portrayed by the American media. South Africa is a developed country with the same amenities that you find in the United States. South Africa with First World "comforts" still offers a different and very unique experience to Europe and The US. THE African vibe very much instilled. I hope that you get an opportunity to visit 🇿🇦😊

[@itumelengtlhabanyane4231]

Thanks again for the positive and encourage review of our beloved and wonderful country, it has great potential to be the best, if only our Politicians can refrain from further squandering our resources😮 We love you ❤ a great deal and keep up the Good Work guys, and keep safe during your travel

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching!

[@clementbokaba8370]

I just love the small details you guys pay attention to like the amount of people with Tattoos in a country😂 it's obviously a minor thing but it says a lot about the country's culture ❤

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching😂

[@CarinaCatLove3]

We've always had electric stoves because pre 2008 we never had loadshedding.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@randommrblue3155]

Thanks for coming to visit. Come back any time yall. We can have a braai, and chill out. keep up the great work and travel safe on your next journey.

[@SikiDlanga]

Durban and the coast is not dry at all. Joburg is extremely dry for me too because I am from the coast. I have to be armed and ready to tackle all the dryness when I am up in Jozi.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Yes it hard to stay moisturized

[@1ntuthukozwane]

I get nosebleeds in Johannesburg. I have lived on the coast all my life.

[@inwardk]

Thank you for this fair and favourable review of our beautiful South Africa! Loadshedding is extremely unfortunate and is holding back the country and constraining the GDP. It is a fairly recent phenomenon (it reared its head approx 15 years ago) hence the preponderance of electric stoves. There is currently a lot of focus on ending the electricity supply problems, e.g. for the first time in 2023, tax rebates on solar installations, and also the introduction of electricity surplus buy-back schemes.

[@izzydannii9078]

I hope you guys had a wonderful time in SA and that you visited the Western Cape, especially Cape Town. She's by far the grandest of them all. Aah, loadshedding... it's still shocking to me🙈 Next you visit, try to do a garden route tour. Very beautiful, with lush green vegetation and beautiful beaches.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@ciwane1428]

Good video! Thank you for sharing. South Africa 🇿🇦 is just beautiful. The weather is great sunny everyday ☀️☀️☀️☀️. I watch your video from Canada 🇨🇦😁👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@NeoK489]

Thanks for the positive feedback about our country.❤❤

[@hopepray1669]

For the load shading part. Its a business opportunity for you to start a solar company in South Africa.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

True. Thanks for watching.

[@ngmn5402]

Its not easy in SA. U have to apply first, some municipality have been denied to have additional energy supply

[@francoiswilliams]

Not a growth business... government squarely blocking it ..

[@SShendrik]

Welcome to South Africa. With regards to your comment on the use of electric stoves vs gas stoves : Looking at the current electricity situation in South Africa, it does look odd to have so many things dependent on electricity as opposed to other energy options. But then you have to realise that until the early 2000's ESKOM, the electricity supplier in South Africa was still efficient and electricity was fairly cheap. In fact, until the 90's ESKOM was by far the biggest electricity generator on the continent of Africa. The issue with electricty supply we call loadshedding is the result of corruption, misappropriation of funds, poor or no maintenance, tenderpreneurship. All of which was the byproduct of Stat Capture under our previous president.

[@stellieb3]

This is also one of the coldest (almost) winters in a long time.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

I believe you thanks for watching

[@musicofforester]

South African Breweries was the second largest brewery in the world before being bought by Anheuser-Busch - we love our liquor here. 🍹

[@RastaAfricanGentleman]

I have family in Johannesburg and I don't come there during the winter as I am from Durban and can't stand that much cold weather. Even though climate change has also made Durban cold but it can never amount to Johannesburg

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Yes, it's a little too cold.

[@AustineAK]

​@@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE it gets below freezing points overnight It will get freezing as times goes by

[@tseepi5019]

I can relate, born and bred in Dbn, moved to JHB for work. bought my 1st pair of winter gloves in Jhb. After so many yrs guess the body gets climatised to the weather

[@RastaAfricanGentleman]

@@tseepi5019 Yeah my family has also gotten use to the weather as well and always make fun of me when I can't even handle the day

[@JoburgJoller-e9o]

You're right, we're heading into winter in South Africa. I know you only visited Joburg but South Africa has many different types of climates through the country with different rainfall seasons as well. Joburg has a very dry winter as you point out - with minimal rain - but Cape Town for example is a winter rainfall area. Tanzania is also in the Southern hemisphere so also becoming winter but it's a lot close to the equator so has a lot milder winter - similarly Rwanda.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching!

[@jq4444]

Thank you for this, guys. I've lived in Johannesburg until 2 years ago, it is very different to where I'm now in the quiet Western Cape. I could post 100's of comments, but it's not necessary. Your observations are quite correct. You're doing a great and necessary job. Keep on informing people, we all suffer from tunnel vision. Hearing comparisons with other countries is healthy. Safe travels. I would love to hear your thoughts on Uganda if you plan on going there.

[@jamesmwangi414]

I slightly differ with your take on alcohol availability especially in Kenya….you can find whatever brand you want easily

[@LetsTravellChannel]

They were in Mombasa and briefly in Nairobi.

[@cc35506]

Lol for real Kenyans can drink for Africa. Im sure youll find a variety of alchohol there.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for informing us

[@peeps977]

And you two are still alive to tell this story about South Africa.

[@the_clee_queen2625]

The weather here is by far the best. It’s temperate, more ideal than most African countries. Very dry in winter, so keep that Vaseline close!

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for the tip!

[@SikiDlanga]

Thanks for talking about business too! The dream is to have as many African Americans starting businesses and working with black South Africans. Let's make it happen!!! It's our time. Thank you for coming to our beautiful country ☺️❤

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@delialubke6610]

How do you justify working with the African Americans and killing our neighbouring African country people e.g Zambians, Kenyans, Mozambiquecans...all because of jelousey.

[@gabrielmkhonza7195]

@@delialubke6610 a stupid question deserves a stupid answer. Is it a South African policy to be xenophobic? How can we have more than 5 million legal immigrants if we don't want immigrants. Do you know about "Ghana must Go" and "Indians must Go"Millions of immigrants are living peacefully in South Africa, then you paint the whole country by the actions of the few. So, we welcome out African American family, the same way we welcome other legal immigrants from the Continent. Emphasis is Legal.

[@kaykay5605]

Lol

[@SikiDlanga]

@@delialubke6610 you sound xenophobic because you have a problem with African Americans. You are projecting your own jealousy. Leave us out of your problems.

[@fanaticvandal472]

Refreshing perspective on SA, great vid guys.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@eleanorvanrooyen9335]

Thanks for a well balanced assessment. I live 40 minutes drive south of Johannesburg

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching!

[@mopailothatelo583]

Food is pricy lately with this high inflation. It is cheaper for you when you use a US$🇺🇸

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

I think it seems cheaper to us because the prices in America are sky high.

[@BigJFindAWay]

Inflation is all over the place everywhere in the world because governments and banks can’t refrain from borrowing wastefully and then looking to pay it off by printing off so much unbacked fiat money. Pisses me off.

[@mosalethoba5267]

Those big guys you saw are probably West African . We are just average almost like the East Africans .I dont think we are taller than the Rwandese because the Rwandese I see online are tall I may be wrong though.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Maybe. Thanks for watching.

[@davidngwesa]

The Rwandese you see online are, for the most part, the Tutsi community. They tend to be tall and slender. Majority of Rwandese are the Huyu people, who are Bantu, and tend not to look that big. Rwanda discouraged usage of these terms of Tutsi and Hutu, just so you know!

[@mosalethoba5267]

@@davidngwesa oh yah I see now .

[@trayway9067]

hell no thats false, south africans are taller these days sir....specially the mid-late Millennials.

[@zipporahyourexplorer4891]

@@trayway9067 hawu 😂😂😂😂😂

[@timedmondson1307]

What a nice piece on my home, thank you was lovely to hear this coming from an outside perspective.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeradavids760]

Thank you for having a lot of positive feed back. I truly hope you enjoy your stay.❤

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching!

[@joycesesing2874]

Thank you for such an unbiased review of my country! I love it. I live in Pretoria. I've just subscribed to your channel.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

@@joycesesing2874 thanks for watching and welcome to the family

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

@@joycesesing2874 welcome to the family

[@summerdenobrega665]

I'm a Capetonian , South African. We experience distinctly 4 seasons with Summertime in January. We are a 1st world country in most ways except for Govt services which are corrupted by govt. In CapeTown, houses are comparable to, if not exceeds what USA has. Our restaurants are excellent also. Its cheap for USA citizens because of our weak Rand compared to the dollar. Thanks for your review.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Good to know

[@EgorZA82]

Lay off the meth dude would should have been a 1st world country just for research and see how backwards we have gone.

[@rianariana446]

Thanks for the video of our beloved country🇿🇦 yes, our medical and government sucks, loadshedding hasn't always been part of our lives, corruption ruined a lot of SA. Wide, open spaces, nature, animals, affordable prices if you know where to shop smart. Lot of problems, but we're working it out, it's all politics, the people on the ground don't have problems with each other, we accept and live in peace

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@BigJFindAWay]

Nothing T all wrong with the private medical care in SA but they sure need to jack up the quality of government sponsored medical care.

[@pisteuojustbelieve]

Yes you are on point the air is very dry here hence the winters are so cold it gets to your bones🥶🥶

[@missP828]

Loved this. Thanks guys. Regarding the dryness, jhb is definitely very dry and people from other parts of the country also suffer if they visit jhb.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@noleendippenaar975]

My nose bleeds everytime I visit joburg

[@ThandoTracy_]

East African are particularly “small” built because of nutrition and affect their athleticism they’re better in marathon whereas in west Africa they’re are bigger and thrive more in short runs (sprints)

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@antony6799]

Fastest sprinter in Africa is Kenyan, west Africans dont even come close to beating him

[@ThandoTracy_]

@@alexchui3511 okay sorry ke 😭😂

[@ThandoTracy_]

@@esem135 okay I’m so sorry 😞💀

[@thedante7722]

​@@antony6799East African means Horners, but Bantu dragons have since hijacked the term.

[@Louisefenner]

It is not legal to smoke Marijuana in public. Even smoking in your own home has not been fully legalised yet although the Supreme Court has allowed it and given the government a certain time to change the laws. Although many people do smoke ‘dagga’ you have to be careful as you can still get arrested.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for the info.

[@EezeeG]

Just came across your channel. And I'm hooked❤ I am Proudly South-African!

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Welcome to the family and thanks for watching!

[@babalwantsokolo7229]

Thank you guys you help us see beyond ourselves. Very nice informed reviews.

[@nompiloradebe8607]

Don't make the mistake of not visiting Durban😭

[@tameezdevos8868]

Central air=we know it as Air-con (short for air conditioning) ❤ loved the review. I live in a small city called Port Elizabeth (the government recently changed the name to Gqeberha) But what I’ve noticed is that with your currency you guys see our groceries as cheap and we see it as expensive 😂

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Just compared to some other African countries and definitely compared to America

[@noleendippenaar975]

Our coastal city is also known as Nelson Mandela Bay or the windy city.

[@kholomajazztic2334]

As South Africans, we haven’t even gotten used to Load Shedding. It’s still like a weird thing. Just so you know, it’s only been this hectic since last year.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@Nikolizky]

ANC and Eskom embarrassing us with this electricity issue they’ve been struggling to sort out for years🤦🏾‍♂️. South Africans are on average smaller in stature and lighter in complexion due our Khoisan genetics, I know the working-out culture is huge here but we also have a lot of West African immigrants, so in some parts of Johannesburg like Hillbrow and Sunnyside there are fewer South Africans and more West Africans.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@trayway9067]

so ur tryna tell me all the people they saw are West african?? Your gotta be kidding.

[@Nikolizky]

@@trayway9067 No sir, just trying to tell the tourists here in this instance that “on average” South Africans are not tall people, that includes our neighboring cousins from Swaziland, Lesotho and Botswana. Of course there are outliers in every sample.

[@hopebuhali3887]

💯

[@mazambane286]

As someone who has worked and toured all over Africa I can emphatically state the average Zulu man is much bigger than the average man across the continent. And way stronger too.

[@siphiwemntambo6495]

A lovely honest review about Mzansi.❤🎉

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

thanks for watching

[@siyamthandajuly8331]

Thank you guys for your honesty.

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching

[@thembatalksmind7149]

This is a wonderful Video. Thank you for such a fine and honest Report. Truly enjoyed this Video

[@FREEDOMCHASERSLIFE]

Thanks for watching