Is this Cape Town, South Africa? I WAS SHOCKED!

[@ngalahansel6066]

I'm a Cameroonian (West-Central African) living in SA and am glad that Americans and the rest of the world indeed, are starting to realize how beautiful Mama Africa is

[@TshepoNakeng_]

I hope you're enjoying ur stay in South Africa ❤️

[@ngalahansel6066]

@@TshepoNakeng_ Yes bro. Absolutely. Only challenge is making South African friends though haha

[@thembi9645]

@@ngalahansel6066 you’ll come right don’t worry

[@jelezulu4707]

Cameroon it's central Africa

[@Morgan-Zolko]

@@ngalahansel6066 everythings dope in cape town except making friends (maybe connect with expats?) & crime

[@valbruyns7947]

As a South African lived in SA for 50 years, now in the UK for 4 years..looking forward to the day I go home...love the warmth of the country and people..I am glad you had a positive experience...Good luck moving to Cape Town...think you will love it !

[@buyaza8918]

Come back home sisi, your country need you

[@baphithi]

There is just something in all of us that makes it so hard to be far away for too long. Everyone I’ve met overseas has expressed how they long to be home in South Africa, and they come home in numbers for the holidays. Collect the pounds over there but keep one foot at home.

[@dinaledi4085]

Val khumbula ekhaya sisi ,lol.

[@kezialovesupreme]

I am an AA that has lived in Cape Town for 4 years. I share your same sentiments . I have traveled in South Africa & the country and people are beautiful. Cape Town is it for me though…anyone who has visited my KZbin channel knows this. I wish you nothing but good things and blessings in SA.

[@xandaniels8416]

Going to check out your channel. I am going to Cape Town in March. Planning my itinerary. Am excited and nervous at the same time!

[@kezialovesupreme]

@@xandaniels8416 please do. I’m sure you’re going to love it, there is so much to see & do. Safe travels

[@urbanliving02]

Hi Ashley! I'm glad to know you love Cape Town. I'm also from Atlanta and I made Cape Town my home over 6 years ago. I can't tell you how much I love living there!!! But, they get their crime statistics from the crime in the townships. You don't want to hang out in the townships because they can be very dangerous. Just FYI. I haven't experienced any of those things people talk about and again, I'm going on 8 years living in Cape Town. Look me up! Can't wait to welcome you 😀

[@allisonannseptember5545]

I am a Capetonian by birth and would like to meet Americans

[@candiceatwell1897]

Hey unique, glad to hear your feedback

[@candiceatwell1897]

Wanna move to south africa but not sure what I should do with stuff, should I ship it

[@phumeza343]

Thanks Ashley as a young South African black woman who live in Cape Town you changing narrative the world media has been spreading about Africans.Love you sisi

[@truesouth6532]

True

[@nonkolo_faith]

Cape Town is literally 2 vastly different realities in 1 city!

[@la23s.a.22]

3

[@logueg]

Between you, The Real South Africa and Wode Maya, I cannot wait to get over there. September 2023 im there.

[@zusibone]

You will never regret Bro. It is incredibly gorgeous in this side of the world.

[@kagisomanye1343]

Wade Maya insulted South africans so many times. I don't recommend his work.

[@deboragittens3363]

Hi Ashley I'm living in Atlanta and I'm ready to get to S. Africa. Lord make it soon. Thank you for the video. Planning a trip with my mom.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

You both will love it!

[@femi2438]

I just spent 3 months in Cape Town and I LOVED it! I cannot wait to make it one of my bases! I’m so glad to hear you had a wonderful time there. Keep shining, keep thriving Ashley ✨

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thank you so much 😊

[@simphiwerini9652]

@@AshleyinAfrika My sister you will experience Cape Town when you start living in it. Racism is embeded in those who inherited wealth from apartheid. Youll realise the wealth in CT is actually mainly White SAns very few black SA. Youll bigin to learn about this when you really blend in. CT is mainly a tourist destination. Very soon youll notice that blacks in SA dont really own anything in the inner cities n the effluent suburbs. Recent racist pub story.

[@ollievw3450]

SA is the place to be, just bought a farm near Howick, KZN, which I am running with SA business partners. Can’t wait to move there again. Despite its issues the quality of life is just amazing there.

[@samukelososibo1979]

🙌🏼

[@seandlamini5780]

Hi Ashely the reason ur companion was able to recognise and speak other languages is that, South African languages are highly mutually intelligible... A Zulu person understands basic Xhosa A Sotho person understands basic Tswana etc and can have conversation... So u see that u don't have to know all languages U only need Zulu, Sotho and English to survive in South Africa in my opinion 👍

[@lady-jn3mf]

I totally agree

[@michelecrouse5284]

vanagalo all you need easy to pick up.

[@elmultimediaschoolofartscu3924]

Well said Sean. Trueness

[@mphomanetsi3490]

Yes. Very true. The others you can learn later

[@mntuthambokie5476]

You are just obsessed with your language, why she cannot learn Xhosa since Cape Town is mostly dominated by Xhosa speaking. Your suggestion is odd, I would understand if she was moving to KZN but your point does not make sense at all apart from pushing the agenda of the supremacy of Zulu language.

[@mbinikutta9159]

Africans are generally smart and full of wisdom. We roll eyes when we read and hear what they say about us. We are always working on empowering ourselves to build our continent. We analyse everything.

[@jumabakary2796]

I'm from Tanzania but I live in South Africa Cape Town for 13 years now, it's amazing place

[@AshleyinAfrika]

It really is ☺️

[@___.jill.___1013]

We South Africans only realize how amazingly privileged we are once we start traveling. But like you’ve said we do have parts that are dangerous and extremely impoverished but most countries in this world equally have parts that are impoverished and dangerous. Overall, all of the African countries have immense beauty…I am still in awe and I’ve decided to travel Africa more because of all it’s natural beauty and the warmth of my people. I’m thoroughly enjoying African Americans discovering the beauty of Africa.

[@baphithi]

Absolutely true. Almost every foreign country I have been to has not matched what we have here. I loved living in Europe for a stint, enjoyed the cleanliness and the order, but it it took a long time to adjust to it, and coming home was always something one looked forward to. Nowhere else matched being at home, warts and all.

[@averildaniels7479]

I am from Cape Town. I love sitting around from drinking tea there. I am from Retreat, South Africa. We are very chatty lol.

[@lilianhaggland2031]

We are

[@jaxuys]

From Cape Town, welcome to this beautiful city and I hope you and family love it here!

[@ty8915]

Welcome to South Africa Ashley. Power back up and security should be your first priority.

[@kaybeemoafrika]

Oh how I miss December in SA. Everything comes alive, the people, plants, and those powerful afternoon electric storms. I gotta be home for Christmas. I hope you enjoy dizzy time in Cape Town!

[@gwamakangwala6468]

Ashley please watch yrself anywhere you go. You need to keep an open eye darling especially for your daughters. I love that you are very positive.

[@beverns]

I give you all of the blessings of our ancestors. SUCCEED!!!! I fell in love with Durban and the Miami experience. Thrive sister!!!!

[@beverns]

@AshleyinAfrika_ I’m independently wealthy and have no need for handouts and am not about to give any. Good luck in your scam adventures…

[@thecatat7]

I wish you a happy stay in South Africa's Mohtercity. It's an amazing place to be.

[@philipde]

Great move! Am American and went to school there in 1977, going back for 4th time in March 2023!

[@Bantu_Doll]

I don't know why people talk bad about cape Town. I lived in cape Town in milnerton for two years. My neighbors were white people and they were the nicest people I've known. The guy even greeted us in Zulu language. And for me it's the most safest, cleanest and most beautiful province. I miss it so much I loved living there

[@AshleyinAfrika]

I love it too 🇿🇦❤️

[@brokenmanbrokenman5222]

SA is one of the top holiday destinations in the world.

[@vathiswantloko8801]

People of SA they've got that spirit of leadership they are very bold they conquer everywhere that's what we are good education most important in S.A you will see to your children you will be surprised.

[@michelecrouse5284]

ignorance my husband is from US we live in South Africa and we have great lifestyle here.

[@comics-on]

As a black South African, I'm always glad whenever my country is represented well. I'm happy you have found a space for yourself and built a community. I hope more people like you realize there's a lot of opportunity here, and it's not the grotesque place that the media always tries to portray. With that being said, I have to add that one has to be extremely intelligent about how they move and the places they go here. It sounds like your friends were of great help to you. It's important to also note that the white-led Cape Town (and Western Cape) government is extremely apt when it comes to hiding the problems of this city from travelers; problems that affect only black and brown people. Most of the wealth is concentrated in a 15km radius, with houses being strategically built along the main routes to the airport and other tourist destinations to mask the huge disparities in living conditions. You also mention that a lot of wealth from America and Europe is invested in Cape Town. Where is all the wealth and wealth-generating opportunities for black people? Cape Town is surrounded by wine farms. I can bet my left lung that almost 100% of those farms are white-owned. When people speak of racism, they are mostly referring to disparities in wealth, opportunities and access to resources. If businesses are white-owned, I guarantee management is also white, middle management is white, with black faces playing the role of cog and service. You spoke beautifully about having intelligent conversations with South African friends about geo-politics. I got the impression that some of the above issues might have been glossed over. It's important that we foster the right conversations about this place because that will attract the type of minds that can help us fix our issues. I do appreciate the beautiful message you have created for your followers.

[@kwameoluwasomi]

Yeah, my wife visited and told me the same thing. Really enjoyed herself but warned, “we can’t ever live there”.

[@Cyclops0807]

You upset that the people in Cape Town don't vote for ANC🤣

[@comics-on]

@@Cyclops0807 boet, wtf are you talking about ...? It this your contribution to this little discourse??? Eeeewwww 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@henry5118]

Don't be deceived by clothing, the average black American just wants to feel "accepted" and have their cookie buttered, then they are fine with every other thing.

[@thekikster11]

Excellent response

[@danth3realm4n]

Haha, live in Cape Town here! Glad to see other people finally noticing the good parts ❤️ 😊

[@AntonsClass]

I visited Johannesburg and loved it!! I will be making my way to Cape Town and perhaps some other areas as well. South Africa is such a beautiful country

[@onicamatidze5547]

Hey Anton

[@AntonsClass]

@@onicamatidze5547 hey there!

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Love to hear it!

[@acoupleofkays]

Cape Town and Durban are beautiful coastal cities. If you enjoyed Johannesburg, you'll definitely love Cape Town and Durban in the summer time

[@mukondelelic.mulaudzi8357]

I am happy to see you happy Ashley, last video I saw you were really feeling down. Anyway, happy you had such an amazing experience in Cape Town. Of course no 2 people could ever have the same experience and I mean, your experience is as real as that of the next person 😀 looking forward to welcoming you to SA. I am in Durban Ashley. I have the same kind of friends by the way lol same kind of intelligent conversations you enjoy. Safe travels! 😀 Looking forward to welcoming you home.

[@allisonannseptember5545]

Happy to know that you love our city . Please everybody have their own experience. African Americans must come here with a open mind. We would welcome you here. It's said that property is expensive yes it is but you need to look and you will find . Once again Cape Town is honored to have you and your kids. I am a coloured Capetonian

[@lillianngwexana990]

You're right sister! God gave us the best landscapes . I'm living up on the hill facing those range of mountains rugged by Vineyards in Stellenbosch.

[@sandindamae.iwantmetowin5652]

We love you Ashely. Welcome home. We loooveee youuuuuu. Enjoy SA your home.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

I feel the same way about you Sandi. Thank you 😊

[@gordonmoswele2925]

As beautiful as always Ashley. We are waiting for you here in Joburg. South Africa is huge. It's a world in one country. You just haven't started scratching the surface yet. Stay blessed.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

I am so thrilled to get there and experience all of the adventure.

[@AnneliedeWet]

Ahhh....but the WIND blows in Cape town! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 Which is why the sky is always clear. The Cape Doctor. Welcome! 🤝🏼

[@inBAMwetrust]

I stay in Atlanta and I’m going to SA this January for my birthday

[@eugenemarquard5045]

I love your independent but nurturing way you presented my beloved Home town. It is the Mother City to all.

[@annamensah8261]

Hi Ashely, Congratulations for doing so well for trying to find a new footing on the continent of Africa.much love.

[@cyrilmadihlaba9179]

The bright, vibrant African print colors make you look like Mona Lisa portrait, you look stunning

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Why thank you 😊

[@cyrilmadihlaba9179]

@@AshleyinAfrika the dress is beautiful and complement you

[@pzwumk20]

@Cyril madihlaba No Brother. It's the other way round. Mona Lisa looks like her 😍😍😍

[@earnestgildon2704]

I just got back from Cape Town and I couldn't agree more! The people are lovely! The food is AMAZING! There are "shenanigans" in every city, everywhere. I'll be back as soon as I can!

[@AshleyinAfrika]

I love to hear this! Thanks for sharing.

[@kdaddy100]

We just left SA, and we really wanted to stay. We got such an education visiting and dispelling the lies told to us in America about Africa. We especially appreciated the education lesson in Aparthied by former Robben Island political prisoner Ntozelizwe Talakumeni when we visited Robben Island. The people I felt were very loving, kind-hearted, and humble. The beauty of Mpumalanga, Blyth Canyon, God's Window, Table Mountain, Hout Beach, was amazing and reflected the spirit of the African people..not the oppressor.

[@nuday777]

I’m from NY and lived in Atlanta for 10 years. I’m planning a trip to SA next year. I will connect with you.

[@hayleylawrencemusic]

As Africans watching Western media, we sit baffled at times wondering which Africa are they talking about🤔 so I am glad you are shedding some light... The only darkness in South Africa is because of loadshedding🙄

[@AshleyinAfrika]

I’m honored to share. Thank you for your comment.

[@Eddy.user-pq5fg2bf7s]

South Africa is changing to hydrogen green energy and billions of rands are to be spend on that project. Please do your own research family.

[@gunnersims1337]

@@Eddy.user-pq5fg2bf7s hopefully they don’t chow that money too😔

[@Chacha355]

Exactly. Esp when they out on that "Poor African kid covered in flies" and I'm sitting thinking where? Because I don't see that around me.

[@MusehanaH]

....shedding some light 😉

[@advocatepuleng]

Enjoy your stay in Cape Town, South Africa. We love you.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

I feel all of the love! Thank you so much

[@rodneymanwaring9396]

I like this the power of positive thought and having a vision of the future

[@jasontaylor2237]

Wow i've always thought of visiting Cape Town. It looks soo beautiful from your clips. I had a couple of Africans tell me that Guinea is also beautiful. And you are beautiful also your skin looks so smooth. I digress haha! Anyway good luck to you and best wishes. I will check in from time to time so hopefully you keep the new videos coming once you get moved.

[@clmk28]

South Africa is great; if you make more than 3000usd a month you are technically in the top 10 percent of income earners in RSA. So it makes sense to move there and take advantage of all the perks. I really wanted my son to go to Camps Bay High, but he choose another high school. Wishing you all the best on your move.

[@clmk28]

@@lovely_day7362 then you will be extremely comfortable

[@la23s.a.22]

You'll be taxed heavily

[@raaziaisaac2798]

Hi. Just be prepared for load shedding. Buy rechargeable bulbs, UPS, etc

[@shellcross]

Thank you from a Capetonian. I agree with what you said. It is unfortunate that many AA also peddle these stories about Cape Town. I have unsubscribed from a few AA expat channels because I was not comfortable with many things said in their videos. We do have problems with racism in South Africa and not only Cape Town. We do not need such comments from people who don't want to understand the dynamics in South Agrica. Such comments do not help us here country. Crime happens in all major cities. I am from Cape Town but I do not feel safe driving in Johannesburg for instance.

[@simphiwerini9652]

Racism is embeded in CT it will always stick its ugly head under that carpet where the denialists always hide it. Tourists are highly respected because they bring in money. Locals are mistreated n looked down upon. Thes movements that are calling for CT to exit SA thats furthur colonisation. Restaurants n farms have stoped employing locals but cheap Zimbabwean labour. Those are selfish ugly tendancies. You complain about AAmericans talking about SA you say nothing about rich racist lobbyists who travelled around the world spreading white genocide propaganda around 2018 -2019. I was borrn in WC it still the strong hold of suttle racism. People will come n see n experience these ugly tendancies n they will go n talk. The fact that thes still racial setlement groupings in affluent suburbs thats racism without explaining.

[@krayezeekash7083]

The area you traveled in was the more affluent side of cape town and not really representative of the wealth of the city.. Cape Town is beautiful but make no mistake there is crime and poverty. Travel for 30 min on the N2... maybe take a right on Vanguard (N7)... you'll see a totally different side if cape town.

[@CharlesDanielsIII]

I’m going there in December it’s my first time in Africa

[@AshleyinAfrika]

You’re going to love it!

[@CharlesDanielsIII]

@@AshleyinAfrika i can’t wait, I’ve been following your channel when I have I really appreciate your insight, I’m going there to see how I like it if the vibe feels right and more importantly to see if I can start to make connections there and if I can grow my business there and have more opportunities then I do here,

[@elmultimediaschoolofartscu3924]

Wow! Been following you all the way from Pretoria. Now u coming this side 😂🥺. This is great news. Hope to meet you one day.

[@JohnMustartPsalm91]

Welcome to Cape Town, John, Cape Town.

[@sinegugunyathi1312]

Finally i knew it that deep down u're were coming this side, and its good that u took you're time to decide and find yourself.🍾💃💃💖

[@zusibone]

South Africa will shock you. Try drive from Durban to Cape Town and join to Namibia for 20 days sleeping in N2 towns on the Garden Route.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

This sounds like a beautiful plan!

[@hayleylawrencemusic]

@@AshleyinAfrika it's the Garden Route.... You will love it...

[@AntonsClass]

I have been to SA and Namibia. This drive sounds like a great idea

[@ahnamohr5966]

I would like to visit Zambia and SA, I’m hearing Zambia is better version of SA.

[@AntonsClass]

@@ahnamohr5966 in which ways, I wonder? Maybe safety. But Zambia doesn't have beaches.

[@mrbluejoel7571]

It is true. We can not listen what people say out of their fears. I go to cape town every year. I never experienced or saw any violence. The world try to make people think that Africans are inferior. Thanks god things are changing

[@ClementJosephNtanela]

Welcome sister.

[@teznejensel9099]

😢😢😢cant wait to go back home God i love my city

[@basildavidson4597]

Insightful video, yes, one’s personal experience of places is most important, other opinions are also just their personal experience or sometimes their ideological influenced view.

[@kahlilcedeno]

You have an open minded perspective that is unique and refreshing. Subbed!👍🏾

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Welcome and thank you so much

[@moleedaboi]

Being a tourist is different from living here. Our true colors will show once you spend enough time here.

[@fin-rb3yz]

Very very true

[@nokuzolagwebityala8646]

Yep Mansa is experiencing our true colours

[@zusibone]

True colors are everywhere if your subtle negativity relates to crime. At least she will never experience mass shooting like what's happening in America. It's an endemic there.

[@simphiwerini9652]

@@zusibone Its not all roses...there is crime,racism n poverty aswell. Dont be an unrealistic denialist. People eventually notice the dynamics nothing is hidden.

[@zusibone]

@@simphiwerini9652 no Simphiwe bayayibaxa. Xa bethetha ngeSouth Africa abafuni siShine basoloko bekhokhelisa ububhanxa as if that's all that's happening eMzantsi.

[@omolemokodisang157]

I'm a new subbie, and 2min into this video I knew I am here to stay. You're gorgeous btw. Welcome back home sister ❤️❤️

[@baphithi]

Not easy to be relaxed in New, New York! Always happy to be back home.

[@gloriamitchell3518]

Happy to have found your channel.

[@ayandathusilTV]

It nice to live in south Africa 🇿🇦 talking from myself

[@travelerawakenings8477]

Hey Ashley. I have been to Cape Town, and I love it. I would like to come back. Hopefully when I go there I can meet you.

[@southwegianofazanochine6114]

I hope you were treated well and with respect and warmth.

[@mohamedtaib2248]

Ashley very nice talk I like your dress 👗 you look butefull with it I think this dress name called in swahili (KITENGE)watching from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Oh thank you

[@dmia123]

I am colored American and my husband is german. He has also been there four times and loves it. I just went last November from Cape Town to Joburg and fell in love with the country instantly after drying my tears from the people begging on the street for food and not money. We are really thinking about leaving Germany and retiring to Cape town as our pocketbook will allow it after retirement. One thing you did not mention is if you are renting our buying a house/flat. I love the area of Green Point and Seaview, though those could be more expensive. Which did you choose and what is the cost if you have bought property. Btw we stayed a night in Langa so don´t anyone tell me about dangerous. I´ve lived in TEXAS!

[@joshsamuels3165]

You a smart lady , Ashley , you are resourceful and capable to make it in Cape town.

[@moheganforfreedom4265]

Please be vigilant, I grew up here in Cape Town but please be vigilant, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else but crime is sneaky...

[@africatoday-q9f]

Welcome to SA Ash@ Coming from the US, Capetown and South Africa in general is as safe or as dangerous as any developed international country. Lots of political turmoil in SA but if you mind your own business, stay vigilant, streetwise like you would be in New York or LA for example you will be more than fine. SA is a beautiful country, enjoy!

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Well put. Thank you so much!

[@langaphenduka4592]

Ashley, your perspective on these countries that you have been to is really beautiful, there are some South Africans who make this country out to be the most violent country in the world. I think your exposure to the American "danger" was preparing you for your journey to this continent. I just love you, everything about you.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thank you Langa, sincerely

[@leigh4326]

I am glad the diaspora is connected because white Americans liked discouraging our AA sisters and brothers to move here. I had to tell a white American middle age man the other day when he kept saying SA is dangerous and I said for a long time the most dangerous cities in the world were occupied by North America, from Mexico City, Detroit, Baltimore, Chicago etc have higher numbers than us.

[@catherinesnel1409]

Hi Ashley, I just found your page by accident😊😁! Im from Cape Town & am glad you like the city! Hope you and your family will enjoy your stay, come January 2023😁! #WelcomeToCapeTown

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thank you so much 😊

[@michaelwade4922]

Everybody should visit Cape town. It's like Rio. The thing is to go at Xmas time. It's a total scrum. People pull in. It's insane. Busier than Spain. You got weird traffic jams. To the beach. My favourite is walking at night on the promenade. 10 30 still light

[@AshleyinAfrika]

We ran the promenade during the morning. Didn’t see much with the fog, but it sure was a workout.

[@mandladludlu8359]

Proud of you my sister for moving back to where your ancestors come from. A place where you will never realize that you're black. Africa is a blessed continent........

[@MolehFlexx]

Welcome Home ❤

[@Mihlesdairy]

congratulations on your move.

[@toddhayes3506]

Cape Town is Beautiful ♥ Ashley is Amazing Happy Holidays

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thank you Todd. Same to you and your family 💛

[@toddhayes3506]

@@AshleyinAfrika Appreciate you please stay safe

[@blackronin5578]

Cape Town safer than miami o yeah i'm definitely checking out Cape Town💯💯💯

[@lilianhaggland2031]

My son works in Miami but says Cape Town better,oh we born and bred South African

[@thembi9645]

U can learn IsiXhosa if u want to. It’s not really necessary coz we can all communicate in English. Don’t feel pressured

[@AshleyinAfrika]

I don’t feel pressured. I want to learn ☺️

[@thembi9645]

@@AshleyinAfrika that’s good to hear, Xhosa is my language. Enkosi ngokuzimisela ufunda ulwimi lwam. Thanks for wanting to learn Xhosa coz In Cape Town Thrs Xhosa speaking My language is difficult but it’s all in the mind sometimes ❤️🇿🇦

[@williamwebbs1952]

Absolutely great vlog today 👊🏿 Cape Town is Luxury living on steriod 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Yes, it is 🇿🇦

[@williamwebbs1952]

@@AshleyinAfrika ❤

[@simphiwerini9652]

@@AshleyinAfrika Huge Contrast go to the townships that were created by racism ..nextime when you are about to land look down you will see shiny dusty informal settlements that have been there since apartheid in the 70s.

[@mikescythian5729]

@@simphiwerini9652 Not true... those shanty town settlements are a result of rapid urbanization of the last 30 years ... mostly black people from the Eastern Cape province moving to Cape Town in search of better opportunities... which they never enjoyed before... 😉

[@jasmineb530]

Thanks for sharing your experiences!! I can’t wait to visit Cape Town in March to have my own experience! But I think Cape Town will be high on my list for locations I will retire to in 2024😀

[@lisbonjacobs7130]

Hi Jasmine u are most welcome to come visit and live in Cape Town 😊

[@sbusbebe3620]

To be smart u need to pay attention on the Free trade deals already taking place in Africa. Have a business in Jozi, cape, Durban then Zanzibar, Nairobi, to Egypt to Morrocco to Tunisia to Lagos and Senegal is the thing that can make u monies. Don't limit yourself to one City spread your wings.

[@taras_lifeeee]

Welcome to Cape Town!

[@MusehanaH]

....enjoy the party 😉

[@AshleyinAfrika]

🙌🏾

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thank you 😊

[@elmultimediaschoolofartscu3924]

True, I agree - They did not lie to you. Cape Town depends on which location you are. Crime is high there, true. Racism too, true. If u live long enough 🙂😉, you will understand. But choose a safe location should you plan to move. I visited last time by the airport area and almost got stabbed by a gang. CapeTown is very expensive to live in, but if u can afford, then not a problem. CapeTown is Beautiful 💖

[@zetzeeful]

Thank u for this sis

[@fungsho12]

My mom is in Cape Town right now. Did you had a tour guide to take you around. My mom wants a day tour guide but I don’t know where to go to find a trusted guide. I’m in London. Please advise.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Hi Samantha, you can search tour experiences on AIRBNB or purchase my travel itinerary with all of my personal guide recommendations at www.ashleyinafrika.com/travel-itineraries/p/travel-itinerary-cape-town-south-africa-7-days

[@JackMcCabeFL-USA]

Beautiful dress.

[@AGirlNamedVan]

Glad you got to visit cape Town. Love my city ❤️ also I hate when ever people off the bat just call cape Town racist or unsafe. Everyone just does their own thing and gets on with life. Yeah things do happen, but it does everywhere.

[@thetravlogger9895]

South Africa, especially Cape Town is basically built by white imperialists. That's why you see all the white statues all around the country/city. There are many racists in Cape Town, but they all seem to mind their business, until you "overstep your boundaries". For me, i suppose the scariest thing about South Africa is the colourism amongst blacks in South Africa... & the fact that most of the blacks in South Africa are what we Black Americans describe as "Uncle Toms" or "House Negros". Good luck on your adventures. Keep your head up, legs closed, eyes open.

[@AGirlNamedVan]

@@thetravlogger9895 oh please get over yourself . its 2022 and you still crying over jan van riebeek . whats the ANC done for you besides destroy this country with a side order of freedom? rediculous . ALL humans has the potential to be racist and corrupt . one group isn't better than the next.we call corruption and racism out when it happens - for sure ! butthis is my home the WC and it is for everyone who lives in it. do you see people getting beaten up in the streets by racist on a daily basis ? do you see black people hating whites ? yes . do you see whites hating blacks . yes . do you see blacks loving whites ? yes . do you see whites loving blacks ? yes . so now what you want a perfect world where no one hates any one ? its never going to happen as long as there are people on this planet.

[@thetravlogger9895]

@@AGirlNamedVan I'm a black American who visited SA 2 yrs ago. Just sharing my perspective of the country. It's way too similar to the US for my liking, & not in a good way.

[@AGirlNamedVan]

@@thetravlogger9895 oh thought you were a local . but still . its literally not like that . yes there are racists everywhere still but hate goes both ways . I've seen it all . there isn't a place on earth where everyone loves everyone . that's my point . and cape town does have a history that cuts deep , and me and my coloured (mixed race ) community is the fruits there of . but we just try to get on with life here .. there are way bigger issues than race issues plaguing this city . At the end of the day the problems arent race relcated only ...its the haves vs the have nots . and also all of us struggling under the shit government we have .

[@sinegood9320]

You look glorious in that African dress

[@laurisafine7932]

The only way to really understand SA history is to google-image maps - from the very oldest (Portuguese, 1497) to the most recent (10 provinces) - to see how it all developed (& jot down dates and notes for tours etc.), and to follow who was actually where, and when? You'll see the Dutch names (from 1652), like Bosmansland, Hottentots' Holland, Griqualand... these being part of the early Cape Town expansion... from the cold, dangerous Atlantic Ocean - myths of ghost ships, The Flying Dutchman - to Cape-Malay cuisine, Dutch gables in the architecture, and the iconic windmills.. into the scrubby desert areas. Then came the arrival of the British (1795), with the 1820 Settlers, border zones, & cattle-raids at the Fish River/Transkei Wild Coast, which led to the setting up of East London and Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Province. Then, also on the Indian Ocean side, there were the Mfekwane Wars (1815-1840) when the Zulus went expansionist: Mfekwane (the Crushing); Dfekwane (the Scattering); Lfekwane (the Consolidation [roughly into the Homeland areas])... into the tail-end of which the Dutch Voortrekkers moved and opened up the Interior, settling and farming for just about 50 years, until diamonds and gold were discovered in the Orange Free state and the Transvaal, respectively, leading to the Anglo-Boer wars (+- 1900). Also, Indians arrived in Durban - to work on the sugar-cane plantations - in 1860. Then came the C20th! So much history to discover, if you're open to earnest and honest enquiry. Enjoy your adventures and take care.

[@sinegugunyathi1312]

Finally i knew it that deep down u're were coming this side, and its good that u took you're time to decide and find yourself, we can't wait sister 🍾💃💃😘

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thank you Sisi

[@nthabiqueenb5726]

Ash you so cute. Can’t wait to finally have you in SA. You definitely going to enjoy your stay

[@tribeofjesse6191]

Thanks for sharing Luv?!

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thanks for watching

[@macaloowify]

It's called the mother city for a reason

[@georgerivers6042]

I will be in Cape Town towards the end of February it will be my second trip the first one was into Johannesburg where is the BEST place to exchange American$$$ for the ranD???

[@AshleyinAfrika]

There is no reason to exchange money. Just use your international fee free credit/debit card or take money out at the ATM. That is the easiest way to do it where you will be charged the least fees.

[@georgerivers6042]

@@AshleyinAfrika I figured if I ate street food or bought from the markets they would not accept credit cards...... But I thank you for your reply. I was in Johannesburg the year before last. I didn't feel safe walking around from A to b... Let alone c to d...... Is it like that in Cape Town???

[@RedLorryYellowLorry_]

The tone of those initial claims is from the bitter non-Capetonians. The fact that it attracts the most tourists, it is the best-run city in SA and the landscape is one of God's greatest pieces of work does get the rest of the country a bit envious. But for every yin there's a yang and the outskirts where the more impoverished areas do have higher crime rates so that part is true, the security is more prevalent when you're around the touristy and urban areas. Side note: Cape Town is part of the Western Cape region, and the beauty stretches beyond Cape Town. Since we are lucky to share two oceans hence two coastlines there is so much more to see further out from the West Coast which is the quiet coast to the East coast where you'll find more tourist attractions as well, from Hermanus all the way to the beautiful Wilderness area (Mossel Bay, George, Knysna).

[@andilemabengu6314]

Beautiful lady, welcome !

[@liezeljohnson5254]

That's the rich people stradegy they don't want people to know how beautiful Cape Town, South Africa is, cause they want to keep it tight knit. Enjoy your stay!

[@mzoxolomdiza2649]

At least you can tell your fellow Americans that we are not one big forest

[@annamariegowithme]

I'm sure most of us don't think that ✊🏾

[@BucknerFamilyTravels]

Really happy for you. See ya in SA

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thank you family! See you soon 🤗