South Africa: History, Geography, Economy & Culture

[@Geodiode]

🇿🇦 Do you have an experience of South Africa? Just visited as a tourist? Or did you live there, or still live there? Please share your thoughts and moments of your time at the end of the African continent! 🇿🇦

[@abhi23711]

Kindly make one Video on India 🇮🇳 Please

[@UserDontiAS]

Our home 🏡

[@austin33785]

I'm a refugee from south africa. I had to leave south africa because of the crime and corruption as a result of communism there.

[@pedropfaff8906]

I was born in 1951 in CapeTown and babtised in the Nederduitse Geregvormeerde Kerk.That is the Dutch Reformed Church.My mother tongue is Afrikaans and I now live in Toronto where I am sometimes confronted as a Brown Person for being Afrikaans speaking..The hell that breaks loose on being so confronted on being Afrikaans speaking usually ends up with those around me scattering around like headless chickens because they were bird brains to begin with.

[@morenakhaya655]

@@austin33785 😂😂good riddance u left, we dnt need u

[@mitonaarea5856]

I am always amazed by how this channel doesn't get atleast a million views per video. The quality is unmatched.

[@Fagerstroms]

Takes time, he needs to accumulate enough subscribers to get the snowball running

[@mitonaarea5856]

@@Fagerstroms I know. But his channel already as multiple videos with crazy amounts of views. Bit even then people don't want to subscribe I don't understand why. Maybe he should ask people to subscribe and like the video at the start of the video.

[@Geodiode]

I have thought many times about adding a "Subscribe!" popup early on the vids, and this will probably increase the subscriber rate. But I'm also very picky about not nagging the user in my crafted creations as they do detract from the experience. I'll see if I can do this without it being an annoying eyesore.

[@kirkjohnsonus]

@@Geodiode you definitely should add it in somehow, even if that means having a little subscribe animation pop up without mentioning it

[@etangdescygnes]

His videos are good but his pronunciation is terrible. If I were making such videos, I would take the few minutes required to check the pronunciation online. For example, "apartheid" is pronounced "apart-hate", "Xhosa" starts with a click that is quite easy to mimic, and "fynbos" (fine-bush") is pronounced "fain-boss". And I would also take the trouble to copy words such as "Agulhas" correctly! (I am a dual national, being half South African. I have lived for about 38 years in South Africa, from the age of 13.)

[@susanlourens3949]

I am borne, raised, and still living in South Africa. The Lord has given us a beautiful country. Problems are enough and a reality, but that does not change the beauty and richness of SA. Many people worldwide envy us. Thanks for a very good video.

[@Geodiode]

Thank you very much Susan. Yes it saddens me to hear of the deteriorating situation there especially concerning the power grid. I hope that things turn around soon!

[@rainy-iw1js]

I want to travel to South Africa,could you tell me something about your country's culture,thanks😀

[@neilboulton9813]

@neilboulton9813 0 seconds ago Don't envy the continual power cuts, increading droughts and the horrendous crime rates. This results in anyone degree educated fleeing to Australia/NZ, the US and Europe. So quite what you are left with to fight the failing infrastructure problems and corrupt police force god only knows.

[@3762302]

Apartheid has long since not been the word when people think of SA. Apartheid ended 29 years ago... People now think of load shedding (daily power failure nation wide), corruption, high taxes, violence, xenophobia, poverty, job losses, unemployment... But people focus also on the good. Good food, best weather, coolest animals, diverse nature and people and culture.

[@lazolanjomeni2266]

Xenophobia😂 what a joke are supposed to let people come into our country to sell drugs and break every law in the book then they cry Xenophobia when it's time face their crimes, please shut up u know nothing about this country

[@christelclarkeJbay]

The Anglo Boer War What they dont tell you is that the British brought fighters from all their colonies to come and fight against the Boers, Dutch farmers. I am currently in New Zealand and at the War Museum here, they describe the Boers as "savages" and uncultured, and that they, the British need to protect the land against these terrible people. So Kiwis and Maori warriors went to fight against the Boers. The real reason for the war was that the British wanted their greedy hands on the natural resources, the gold and diamonds. And.. how did the British win? They went to the farms and captured the wives and children and put them in concentration camps, tent camps, with no facilities, where many died of starvation!! And many diseases broke out. The British also went and burned the Boers farms /crops.. so they wouldnt have provisions.

[@Geodiode]

One of the most shameful episodes in British history. Notice the parallels with war rhetoric and propaganda, still used today? I should have mentioned in the commentary that it was ultimately all for nothing anyway because within 10 years South Africa had gained nominal independence from London and was effectively ruled by the majority whites, namely the Afrikaners the British had si earlier brutally subjugated

[@chrisbennett6260]

what and the bores didnt

[@neilboulton9813]

Unbelieveable comment in the context of what followed. So once these Boars had control what precisely did they do with this power. They eventually subjugated the majority black population and within a few decades brought in THE most divisive racial segregation policy known as Apartheid. Then threy were quite rightly made an international pariah as a direct result. Oh to a parallel universe where London remained control the Boars may not have lked it but the black majority population may have.

[@jolene8460]

@@chrisbennett6260 it’s called self defense!

[@chrisbennett6260]

@@Geodiode and the Afrikaners were even more disgusting ,savage ,discriminative ,and barbaric the Afrikaners were subjugating and brutalising the majority of the population and the consequences ,finger prints and effects of the Actions are all over the inequalities of South Africa today in wealth ,housing living standards ,land ownership ,minerals , you name it

[@RobBertha-mh9fi]

Can’t wait to serve a full time 2 year mission to the beautiful country of South Africa 🇿🇦

[@icohen1627]

Where my fellow South Africans at

[@user-ym3sf1kt7t]

Re teng!😃

[@andrijavasiljevic]

Amazing video as always. I’ve been fascinated by South Africa for quite some time now, specifically by Fynbos and the cape Dutch architecture.

[@philipsweetnam4294]

A few inaccuracies in this video, the most notable is the claim that the 1st Boer war was inconclusive, even a 10 second Google search will clearly show the Boers won the 1st Boer war with a decisive victory over the British at the Battle of Majuba Hill.

[@clumsytriangle2436]

I'm South African and you warmed my heart with the introduction. I live and work abroad and haven't been home in over 3 years, and will be visiting later this year. I cannot wait. Our country has had many problems and still does, but one thing about South Africans - SAFFAS - is that we are forever optimists - always looking forward and hoping for a better future for our beautiful land. Oh, and loved the intro music too!!

[@rainy-iw1js]

I want to travel to South Africa,could you tell me something about your country's culture,thanks😀

[@christopherbastiaan492]

God bless Africa, guide her leaders and give her peace!

[@ralphlinville6646]

Im a Californian who lived in Cape Town for several years in the early 2,000s. A beautiful country full of fascinating peoples and challenges; security being a big one. A smart and industrious people i wish them all the very best and may thevRsinbow ideal be advanced justly and without descent into the chaos of Zimbabwe. N’kjisi sikelele i Afrika!

[@Geodiode]

Great to hear of your experiences there!

[@benders_dash-cam]

I visited Durban and Port Elisabeth 1970 as a sailor in the Swedish merchant navy. Some years ago there where a documentary on Swedish TV about Karoo Kitar players. Specially one named Hannes Coetzee, he plays on an oil can guitar. And I'm so fascinated about the sound from that guitar. Hannes plays with a special fingerstyle. There is a video on KZbin called Ek Kô Huistoe (africans), that's true Karoo Kitar Blues.

[@rainy-iw1js]

I want to travel to South Africa,could you tell me something about your country's culture,thanks😀

[@benders_dash-cam]

Here is a clip with "Nordman" . They play old traditional musik instruments. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGWronWfgr57i7M

[@oripahsa]

Fair and informative analysis without usual BS about this country. It is very sad to watch how it is falling apart.

[@Geodiode]

Thank you Alexander. And yes, I know many South Africans who have left. It's pretty heartbreaking. But of course, apartheid was wrong. So what could be done?

[@chrisbennett6260]

fair in what sense

[@listener5610]

@@Geodiode The world could have been more discerning in allowing Mandela and the communists to take over

[@kholwaninkuna3416]

The beauty of this country is second to none!

[@melinakerifan]

Exceptional video as always 😍 great work. Your videos make me want to travel 😁 have a wonderful weekend and thank you for your hard work

[@Geodiode]

Thanks again Yiorgos. I have finally made my decision on the next video, and you, personally, are going to go crazy over it 😁

[@melinakerifan]

@@Geodiode👀👀👀 oh thanks for making my weekend 🤯😍 that's very kind of you to drop a hint haha How exciting!!! I think I have a good idea of what it may be 😆

[@IwasInThe60s]

Three things to note: 1. The British only invaded the Boer republics for the second time (after having lost the first Anglo-Boer war) when gold was discovered.in the north (the Transvaal and Orange Free States). 2. The British victors placed Afrikaner women and children in different concentration camps than their black compatriots, hence the the origin of separation and the roots of apartheid. 3. The "apartheid" government of the 1950' copied the racist signs n seats and buses from the American southern states.

[@queen84sasha]

Makes sense.

[@chrisbennett6260]

and the Boer agreed and supported the measure

[@malehumanperson7901]

Blaming this on the Americans and the British is a joke. Apartheid was supported and enforced by Afrikaaners. It didn't originate from different camps.

[@ferencvarga3831]

Kivételesen gyönyörű domborzat,imádnivaló zenék! Sajnálom,hogy elzavarták a fehéreket,akik modernizálták az életet,most nekik kell megtanulni a szakmákat hogy működjön a visszavett otthonuk.

[@user-qb7md2hl5k]

The word BOER is the Dutch/Afrikaans name for farmer.

[@Geodiode]

Thank you. I should have added that in the video!

[@mysteewillow5787]

My beautiful South Africa always in my heart 💜

[@TshepoNkadimeng5]

This is a beautiful video Thank you 🇿🇦💯👍

[@Geodiode]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you!

[@danubebleu.9430]

I always have been fascinated By South Africa. That beautiful Country is one of the best in The world. I hope I will visit her In the future. Love from France 🌹❤️🇫🇷

[@Geodiode]

Very well put!

[@user-tv3no9gm4q]

Thank you. This video makes one want to travel there, and maybe migrate to live there. I appreciate your tempo of speech - your voice is comfortable to listen.

[@Geodiode]

Thank you very much Daria!

[@nutier]

Très belle vidéo que j'aime ! J'ai envie de visiter l'Afrique du Sud une fois pour découvrir la nature , la vie , et l'esprit spirituel qui existent accuellement dans ce pays .

[@pedropfaff8906]

Well done except for a few minor points not worth mentioning except that Dollar Brand now known as Abdullah Ebrahim is the country's major composer.But then again we as Brown People are accustomed to being Invisible.Under Apartheid we were to Black to pass for White.Now we are considered to White to pass for Black.But then again we are mixed with Hottentots and Bushman and not with Buntus and that held against us.The only one that talks the truth about our history is Lauren's van der Post if you are at all interested in the Truth.

[@Cylindropuntia]

The content on this channel is extraordinary.

[@Geodiode]

Thank you!

[@noelbelen4272]

Very educational video and report of a beautiful country from South Africa. The Philippines has gold and pearls without diamonds but we have some of the world's best Filipino singers who sings English and Spanish songs like Lea Salonga, Charise Pempingco, Morissite Amon, Regine Velasquez, Kz Tandingan, Banig Roberto, Gigi de Lana, Dulce, Ivy Violan, Jaya, Sarah Geronimo, Pilita Corales, Gary Valinciano, Darren Espanto, Ez Mil, Arnel Pineda, Marcilito Pomoy, Jose Mari Chan, Bamboo, Martin Nievera, Michael Pangilinan, Dary Ong, Bugoy Drilon, budakhel group, TNT boys, Sb 19 Ppop group, The Fellers group (Killer Joe), Tawag ng Tanghalan (Daily noon time show) and Philippine Madrigal Singers. Thanks for listening and God bless. Love from Sorsogon City, Philippines.

[@Geodiode]

Thanks. Did you see my video about the Philippines?

[@yaraviera4444]

Thanks for sharing this story about south Africa.

[@Geodiode]

You're welcome!

[@carminamin3454]

Hello Geodiode! I've been watching your climate and biome series in my own free time as well for research for a personal project. I've also been researching around the web about this in my own free time. I have an idea for a video game that I hope to make in the future and thats why I've been doing this (but also because I'm a nerd.) Anyway I don't know if you've ever played or seen gameplay of Red Dead Redemption 2 but the game world is amazing because it represents a lot of the native biomes, flora, and fauna of North America. When your riding your horse through the world it's amazing seeing the landscape gradually change from temperate, lush, green, broadleaf forests, to xeric and cold shrubland and grassland, to mountainous temperate coniferous forest, to true xeric desert with various cacti and desert plants. I want to make a game similar to Red Dead but instead of North America it will be set in Eurasia! I've been researching the biomes, ecoregions, flora, fauna, and climates of Eurasia and its been a cool experience! I've learned so many things that I didn't know outside of America! But its also been challenging trying to figure out how to fit all of this into a game world. The sheer amount of biodiversity in these places is baffling. But just imagine riding through the world on your horse, starting in Europe with the temperate Oceanic broadleaf forests, down to the Mediterranean of Italy, Greece, and Spain, over to the Carpathian mixed forests, then to Afghanistan, Iran, etc with xeric shrubland and woodland, then to the Arabian desert and other deserts in the area, then to the grasslands of the Eurasian steppe, then going up north, to the endless Russian and Scandinavian taiga, then over to the Tibetan plateau, the Indian subcontinent, and finally southeast Asia with tropical and subtropical rainforests. You see, in the story earth has been taken over by an extraterrestial species (not technically aliens) and have greatly reduced the human population to rewild most of earth. Most of earth is now wilderness except for a few cities and small towns. So species and ecosystems that were previously endangered are now thriving so as your travelling through the world you can encounter and hunt lions, tigers, bears, wolves, wild dogs, leopards, monkeys, ibex, red deer, fallow deer, sambar deer, chital, wild boar, hyena, and so so so much more. Anyway excuse my rambling, I would love to hear your thoughts on this as a fellow climate and I'm assuming wildlife nerd as well as anyone else. Thanks for reading my essay.

[@Geodiode]

Thanks for sharing! When reading novels or playing games, I am always heartened to see attention to detail about the correct placement of biomes and climate zones. Sadly there are many cases where it is glossed over, or just plain wrong. So I'm glad to hear you'll be doing it properly in your creation! Good luck!

[@yb9639]

Beautiful country! 🇿🇦💯

[@studytrash1662]

Thanks for this video! Now, I am strongly believed to lern Afrikaans and study this region at the uni ❤

[@RK-cj4oc]

Awesome video. Keep up the great work. And good luck making the video about the country of *****. ***** Is a amazing country.

[@Geodiode]

Thanks for stopping by! Very interesting to get comments about Afrikaans from a Dutchman! And yes, next stop * * * * * * !

[@queen84sasha]

???? this makes absolutely no sense *********** 🤣🤣😂

[@user-vi7td9ij2h]

Great content for kids to learn about our history and heritage

[@frontspace2847]

英语和地理都是我喜欢的节目。

[@jessejjordi4689]

You're doing a great job as a presenter , thanks a bunch.

[@Geodiode]

I appreciate that! Thanks!

[@elknz]

Wonderful, from 🇪🇬 Egypt

[@moneytttt1140]

From Cape to cario

[@danielmnguni]

Well covered. Great job.

[@Geodiode]

Thank you kindly!

[@TheGoatteee-zs2zw]

Been to South Africa amazing country

[@Davesgotitmade]

Your videos are the best! Always so in4mative. ❤

[@Geodiode]

Thank you so much!

[@nitesh7241]

Could this video be anymore fabulous?..... I am always amazed how beautifully you present your contents... everything is just so perfect and satisfying..hats off to you 👏

[@Geodiode]

Wow, thank you Nitesh! Comments like that make all the effort put in on the production to be worth it

[@wesley4604]

One of the best channels which I am subscribed

[@Matt_4170]

Hi, I am from South Africa 🇿🇦😀. I am from Cape Town ⛱️💧🌊

[@Geodiode]

Howzit! Thanks for checking in! Hope you enjoyed the vid - please share with your mates!

[@rainy-iw1js]

I want to travel to South Africa,could you tell me something about your country's culture,thanks😀

[@user-de2ox5pc4n]

Thank you for this video presentation. I must look at it a few more times and clear up the words I do not fully understand. I did, but I must as I go along, gathering more and more information about all countries, Human Rights and about culture of all people, I will for sure,I will do it. I will also help to implement L. Ron Hubbar's Study Technology in the education system in South Africa as the nation deserve it. And because I like South Africa and its people. Thank you again! God Bless You! Lv, Edina

[@gabigolding186]

awesome video thank you, now I officially home sick! 😢

[@ngmn5402]

Very informative video indeed. Is it possible to go in details about homeland s. What would it have meant to have independent internationally recognized homelands

[@Geodiode]

I have often wondered what would have happened if the homelands were recognised. But it was always unlikely. They were very poor areas with no industry, and hence no jobs, so when though they were lived in by black africans, most came into the main parts of South Africa to work

[@sphethobuthelezi719]

@@Geodiode Yes and the natives also did not want independent of those as they saw it as unfair as they only got less than 13% of the total land while being over 70% of the populace, most of it was not arable and had no natural resources.I don't think was going to work at all.

[@willactually7509]

@@sphethobuthelezi719 It is always unfair to tell people where they can and cannot live. The issue of land needs to be better understood though. It might be true that a small percentage (mostly White farmers) own most of the land but bear in mind that 55% of SA is classified as true desert. The homelands were allocated where the majority of rural Black people settled - generally the most fertile areas, such as the coastal belt of the Eastern Cape (Ciskei and Transkei) and KZN (KwaZulu).

[@Scar_7.62]

​@@Geodiode the Umtata area had many industries that closed after 1994 , because of the cheap Chinese imports that were allowed to flood the country .

[@AliRaza-rx3ed]

Nicely elaborated from top to bottom but I think the thing which is left undiscussed is it's military ......

[@Ifoundnohappinesshere]

your content on these type of videos are very similar to Geography Now, I like it

[@Geodiode]

Thanks. Same subject material, but very different style though.

[@muniaisworthit]

Guess what Everytime I forget your channel name I just search Biome and find your channel I call you Biome guy haha You'll always be the Biome guy for me

[@M43782]

Let's subscribe

[@Geodiode]

Genius!

[@queen84sasha]

Very impressive. One correction the alleged slaves the VOC brought were mainly political dissidents from Java, Celebes and Sumatra. Meaning natives that were creating trouble (ie. revolts) against the VOC and local Sultans.

[@Geodiode]

Thank you! That is a subtle point I didn't know about the Indonesians brought to SA. Good to know!

[@Spin_With_Me_2]

Amazing 🤩

[@Geodiode]

Thanks!

[@eeter14]

Forgot to mention the BRAAI. its a method of cooking meat over an open fire. As Barry Hill would say " ons gaan nou braai "

[@Geodiode]

SA BBQ? Sounds delicious

[@tloutlou2655]

The war in the Cape against the Xhosa was fought for 100 years 1779 to 1879

[@Geodiode]

Yes, in the broader context, it was a century of struggle in total.

[@alperenbaser7952]

long time no see . Nice to see you friend :)

[@Geodiode]

Thanks! Missed you at the premiere!

[@peterwgood]

This one excellent overview of SA. Learnt more here than in my 5 years in geography / history class in high school. Lol

[@mphomathabathe8558]

Qhude manikiniki, zindala zombili 🥳❤️👏🏽

[@LeeGovender007]

Totally love South Africa it will always be my home, but sadly corruption, poverty, crime, and miss management of government services makes me sad and sick and how the tables have turned to a point where it is unsustainable😢 National electrical grid Eskom the people or cannot supply stable, power to factories ,plants and corporations, which internal hurts businesses bottom line. Highly rich country in minerals, only to have them being exploited by the west and east Asia.

[@LeeGovender007]

NB: not only white South African have immigrated, but all other races have left South Africa seeking a better life

[@Geodiode]

It was a grave omission of mine to not mention the load-shedding, as I had been informed of this infrastructural disaster some time ago. I don't know what the future holds. It is pretty sad. But then apartheid was just wrong, so maybe this was always its destiny, to become corrupted?

[@liamshort9390]

Very comprehensive and succinct 🇿🇦

[@Geodiode]

Thank you v much!

[@KingBroom]

I ❤you SOUTH AFRICA ❤❤❤

[@michael_d_420]

I'm from South Africa and have been living in Berlin Germany for about 9 years now and I'm so sad to see a beautiful country like South Africa being completely destroyed by the current government. South Africa went from a first world nation to a third world country in less than 10 years. Between 1995-2005 things were still normal but then Zuma started with his influence in the country a man that from his own words admitted that he was uneducated to govern a country. Till this day the people of South Africa can't seem to vote on a proper leader and rather vote for skin colour. South Africa is doomed. That reason alone is why people rather say today leave Africa to the Africans.

[@Geodiode]

I really feel for you Michael, and yes it's a real tragedy what has happened. Yes, Apartheid was wrong, but I do believe SA is in a worse state now than it was under the Apartheid regime. At least you were able to get out. I get notes from others still stuck there.

[@italianlifestyle7911]

Lovely💚

[@francoiswilliams]

In 1984 to 85 I was in the army at the Angola/ Namibia war zone...

[@Geodiode]

I bet you have some interesting stories from that time.

[@demson3318]

Nice real african contry

[@irinasafiulova6310]

Amazing video, well told story . I loved the end piece with music

[@Geodiode]

Thank you, yes I love the end piece I selected also!

[@karlbrandt9427]

I was born in Switzerland in 1943 Immigrated on 5th March 1973 got married have 5 Daughters Great life during that time I started and owned a manufacturing business in East London over one hundred Employers left after 19 years that was the best time in my life have seen it all Krüger Park and more

[@Geodiode]

Good times to remember. Sad that it is no longer.

[@EdrichHorn]

This has been the only objective video on south africa so far. It's tragic that international countries care so little about us. We are literally the best case study about different cultures and also a good case study about nationalism. I ask you people of the world, what does it mean to be a nation?

[@ThoughtsEtcEtcEtc]

Breathtaking photography

[@Geodiode]

Not mine, but some great photographers I found through a stock video library :)

[@pranjalsisodia5003]

that intro was fire!

[@Geodiode]

Thanks!

[@berhanegebreyesushabtu9421]

It is good explanation ingeneral. I think it has to better to explain more sbout National Parks with wildlifes and known geological land feature like Waterfalls, and also plantation agriculture who started by whites.

[@Geodiode]

Thanks. Yes i could have made a one hour video which would have had more information about such things, but sadly longer videos seem to get less viewers, and they are utterly exhausting to produce on top of my regular day job!

[@user-eh5ln2sd1n]

It's interesting it's very important to know about your culture it's good to know where you come from

[@gj1234567899999]

Can you talk about the rivers of South Africa and also why the borders of South Africa are the way they are?

[@mdmoner9162]

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[@justdriveon]

Again excellent work!

[@jawvees2585]

Damn can't wait to watch this one🔥

[@nomazizizembe8662]

watching from cape town

[@Matt_4170]

I am also from Cape Town 😀🇿🇦⛱️🌊

[@Geodiode]

Howzit! Thanks for saying hi!

[@christoguichard4311]

Beautiful...but dangerous, country.

[@francoiswilliams]

Not true, you can see on my channel life here is normal as in London, BKK, Hk etc

[@QueenAlita]

Yes, there is crime here, but it's not a dangerous country. I have lived here for over 30 years and only had one incident with crime. As long as you're vigilant in certain areas and wise not to be out and about in the wrong places at night, your life here will be a great and joyful one.

[@chrisbennett6260]

and your country is ?

[@Wallblue21]

@@chrisbennett6260your denying statistics my guy

[@Wallblue21]

@@francoiswilliamsits literally a fact that it’s dangerous

[@rosemiller1448]

Culinary diamond, the largest diamond to be ever found. Now in the British jewelry

[@flingflang69]

Cullinan.

[@Geodiode]

I know right? If I was South African, I'd be inclined to ask for the Cullinan back. Although it'll never happen. British Establishment, and all that...

[@llyngibson4160]

A famous SA that you missed was Priceless Charlene of Monaco. But I loved this video. I've been here since I was born & before. But I didn't know all of that.

[@Geodiode]

Thanks for the info!

[@user-eo7dc9jj7u]

No never been but watching itchy boots old episodes… She did a wonderful job introducing you guys …. Few things in the history books aren’t good … but I strongly believe we should moved on …

[@patriotuldrept4426]

My favourite city in South Africa is Durban.

[@francoiswilliams]

I'm born in the Orange Free State, at Kroonstad...

[@Geodiode]

Thanks for stopping by Francois. I noticed they've dropped the "Orange" part in the provincial name of today...

[@willactually7509]

@@Geodiode Yeah, there are no oranges, nothing is for free and it is in one helluva state!

[@Jahhhhh-jx8rw]

i love my country, flaws and all❤️

[@gabriellarvlahopoulospolisco]

I love my country

[@christinefinniss6263]

Very balanced depiction of my country. 🤙🇿🇦

[@Geodiode]

You're welcome!

[@mbekwacedrick2899]

Very informative

[@sylvestermarete6803]

Excellent video presentation as usual, big ups man! What's that song in the outro?

[@Geodiode]

Thanks v much - the music info you can find here: www.audiomicro.com/exciting-traditional-melodic-qhude-manikiniki-acapela-full-version-afrocentric-royalty-free-stock-music-528269

[@scpatl4now]

Now I see the comments! ...and it looks like I am first! (I've always wanted to say that) 🤣

[@Geodiode]

1st! Thanks for coming to the premiere - hope to see you at the next!

[@RobertMichaelTodd]

Great work.

[@Geodiode]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Jossyjey20]

I love Cape town ❤

[@samudrasepari9910]

It’s beautiful Capetown specially--

[@Geodiode]

I look forward to visiting the Cape one day

[@moneytttt1140]

You will be amazed when you drive through s.a

[@nilanjanachatterjee9023]

Excellent video 😊

[@Geodiode]

Thanks!

[@javierdacostaferreira8262]

Good intro

[@talebbabor4659]

Thanks

[@JesseJames83]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1453">24:13</a> can someone please tell me the title and artist of this song? 🙏🙏

[@Geodiode]

I'll post the link in the description. Give me some time to pull up the reference

[@emperoramp9305]

@@Geodiode any chance the same can be found for the intro song?

[@Edufacts1M]

You really work hard for your content.. Please now make a video on India.. It will boost your channel and you will get what you deserve.. By the way ,love you man..

[@Geodiode]

Thank you, India is on the list! It can't be ignored. In the meantime, you have my Asian Monsoon video, which I see you've watched ;)

[@chrisbennett6260]

make one on india yourself

[@Anonymous______________]

South Africa is proof positive that you can still starve while walking on a ground inundated with gold and diamonds. Poverty is not a place but is in fact the people that inhabit it.

[@afterburner7847]

At <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="423">7:03</a> I would like to add some more detail to that statement. The English didn't actually defeat the Boer republics, a peace treaty was signed which is called the Treaty of Vereeniging. This led to the creation of the Union of South Africa.

[@Geodiode]

Thanks for your comment. It is interesting that following the war, the country gained autonomy from Britain in 1910 with most governments dominated by the Afrikaner white majority.

[@afterburner7847]

@@Geodiode Also, although the Afrikaners made peace with the British, there were still a lot of Afrikaners that resented the British. When the first world war started there were groups of people in South Africa that wanted us to join the side of Germany instead of the British. They started the Maritz Rebellion, because they didn’t want to wage war with German South-West Africa (Present day Namibia). The rebellion was stopped and war started in south west africa.

[@francoiswilliams]

Crime is localized in ghettoes sadly...the security here is great...and in general very safe, just as safe as London for example...

[@Geodiode]

Interesting to hear. Other accounts from white SA'ers though told me they have been attacked outside the ghettos (like with guns in faces - serious stuff).

[@sphethobuthelezi719]

@@Geodiode Yes that happens but not as much as people make it seem most South Africans have not even been at least directly effected by crime but you just need to careful as anywhere.

[@QueenAlita]

@@Geodiode I can understand their pain and trauma, and I don't want to lessen it, but when you've experienced such a traumatic event you can exaggerate and make it seem like it's like that everyday all the time. Not at all.

[@chrisbennett6260]

crime is situated in the banks of the minorrity that have stolen the land and resources of the many

[@UserDontiAS]

South Africa we remain

[@ryanw2223]

Hot damn I'm crying over my keyboard.

[@Blinkdink1]

I think you severely undersold the importance of sport in the social and political landscape of this country. It is a country that goes through many ups and downs - and more often than not the 'ups' are accompanied by a unification behind sport: the 1995 Rugby World Cup (deescalating much of the tension between a newly unified country); the 2010 Soccer World Cup (marking a return of SA as a tourist hot-spot in Africa); and the recent 2023 Rugby World Cup (once again unifying a very diverse nation). On the topic of rugby - you could have mentioned that SA has won the world cup 4 times - more than any other country in the world (maybe a mention of the rugby greats like what you did for New Zealand?) I also think that you undersold the importance of agricultural exports of SA - especially exports to Europe - as we are located in the Southern hemisphere. Lastly, I would like to see you make more of an effort in pronouncing some indigenous names more accurately - this goes for all your videos. You do them a disservice by butchering the names - I know it is hard for people who speak different languages to pronounce things in foreign tongues, but I believe the nature of your "docco's" require you to make a very deliberate effort. Luckily the internet exists and there are many tools to help with this. All this being said - I have immensely enjoyed your efforts and look forward to seeing more videos on other countries.