South Africa| The Real South Africa heads to Nelspruit, Mpumalanga here in Sunny South Africa

[@tanjapretorius6379]

Just to put it in perspective. Kruger national park spans over 2 provinces and is almost the size of Belguim

[@des8718]

Oh Tanja, Thank you for sharing that information It's so good to know these things

[@tanjapretorius6379]

@@des8718 You welcome!😉

[@snowball6175]

That is big....👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@kagisomgibi4644]

Thanks Tanja. I once read on a chappies wrapper that the Kruger is larger than Israel and also larger than Netherlands. Thanks again for that piece of information

[@tebogolanga2356]

Wow!

[@kagisomgibi4644]

Kruger National Park is massive, larger than Israel and also larger than the Netherlands. Me and my brothers did a 4 day road trip through Kruger. We had booked different chalets across the national park to spend our nights. We entered Kruger in Limpopo Province (Venda), and we exited in Mpumalanga. It was amazing!

[@thandomoshani1415]

There's something about Dr Latasha that's reassuring... She has this aura about her that's just steady, sure and positive... ❤️ Love this family.

[@classicgodlo9168]

@Thando Moshani right!? 💯

[@lehakwelesetla1631]

Yes!

[@buyaza8918]

I love you guys, please continue to show REAL SOUTH AFRICA🇿🇦 that the Western media deprive non africans to see, you are an inspiration 👏

[@selassies9783]

I really love this humble couple❤️❤️

[@africanandproud6792]

Are you also from South Africa?

[@tebogolanga2356]

You couldn't have said it better. People must learn to come to south africa the proper way. You make us proud. Keep doing what you do.

[@mr.ifeoluwa4591]

Every time I see a notification from the Blanton's, I get excited. Their videos never cease to amaze me or educate me. Thanks RSA, this looks great!

[@hopes9451]

Oh my goodness nothing will slow down this wonderful and amazing couple not even covid-19! Mpumalanga is beautiful..I was in Nelspruit for the first time in 2018 my breath was taken away! The vegetation, weather, people, infrastructure just amazing!

[@boostedgixxer]

I can't wait to get back to South Africa. I literally live for these videos. I get so happy every time a new one drops.

[@dothadance1]

Mark you are one lucky guy to have a woman like that

[@EmpericLen]

Nelspruit is so nice!

[@Hamilton_ZA]

My home city. It was actually renamed to Mbombela in 2009.

[@puseletsokhena5322]

We love you guy's , God bless you for doing this in South Africa.

[@mishykope]

if it was your fellow brother or sister from another country within Africa you wouldn't be saying the same😪

[@tokelolove7234]

@@mishykope Because most are burdensome and don't contribute to our country and economy positively. Need to start developing their own countries.

[@sasathibas8859]

So true... most outsiders like to showcase fake news. This is very refreshing..... definitely the SA that I know and grew up in! I love this guy cos he’s showcasing all the positive vibes! Kudos to him 🙏😂💃🏽💣

[@pelomk9022]

@@mishykope The same one's who call South Africans lazy?

[@sasathibas8859]

@@mishykope and your point being? Why not showcase your own country and leave SA for a change? Which country are you from by the way? There’s nothing stopping you in inviting him to your country maybe then you will mind your own business 🤬

[@oupenbuk1014]

Another thing to know about South Africa: there's no place like East London if you are looking to have fun in December. I'm from Cape Town and I'm in love with the atmosphere of Eastern Cape coastal line.

[@rapelangm.8258]

Please don't go to this East London place, you will lose your relationship.

[@Zet85ec]

@@rapelangm.8258 If you know you know... 🤣🤣🤣

[@kagisomgibi4644]

Mark, your pronunciation of Ster Kinekor is perfect lol. Keep it up.

[@kagisomgibi4644]

I love the Blantons so much. Keep spreading the positive South African vibes. Thanks

[@ndodanakhumalo7161]

We are in the "three capitals" zone. You can have breakfast in Nelspruit, (the capital city of Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, have lunch in Mbabane( the capital city of Eswatini) and have your dinner on the beach in Maputo, (the capital city of Mozambique). The three cities are an average of 150 kilometers apart in a triangular shape. This is the best part of Southern Africa's eastern coast!

[@kelvinmuli9215]

I'll plan my Southern Africa tour around this very info, thankyou mate!

[@sakhilemakhubo6740]

Thank you Real South Africa. Mpumalanga is very laid back, we appreciate the content.

[@nefertemur8951]

Greetings The Real South Africa, you and your services are leading the way in the South African tourism and travel business. I wish you continued success and I hope to visit some day in the future. Thanks for sharing.

[@juniorshiluvana8121]

You should check out Magobaskloof before going back to jozi

[@thefabulousmeujwara]

Oh that winding road used to give me heart palpitations. Spectacular views though!

[@LoriaEvadon2155]

When you guys go to North West, try Sun City and The Lost City. Awesome video!!

[@SesiBusi2024]

Thank you,Tasha and Mark Blanton for marketing our country so well,even our rural areas! Thank you and God bless 🙌🏾 🙏🏽

[@jabulanithema1467]

I like the winding roads on the mountainous Mpumalanga. No one fall asleep in car when driving there.

[@thetad1242]

Emnothweni and RiverSide mall, you didn't get to go there?I was looking forward to seeing it

[@mimishiba9063]

Thank you , I miss my hometown already,

[@thefabulousmeujwara]

Last time I was in Nelspruit was exactly 12 months ago. I hope you got a chance to check out Riverside on the R40 road (Mall, Casino and hotel complex) and Hazyview (a very tourism-forward town). Fun fact: Mpumalanga shares borders with Eswatini, Mozambique, Limpopo, KZN, Free State and Gauteng. MP is very diverse, you will find Ndebele's, Swatis, Pedis, Zulus, Tsongas in different parts of the province.

[@kagisomgibi4644]

Great information bro

[@kagisomgibi4644]

And yes I love Hazeyview so much. I made wonderful memories there last year. It's a great place

[@dineoprincess7147]

If there was a border in kruger, id be in Mozambique every second week🤣

[@jombadumajombaduma4]

Been to 8 provinces in SA except the Northern Cape. All SA pronvinces are so special. When Im next in SA I need to visit Northen Cape and my home province of KZN.

[@mandlahlongwe4931]

I've been to 8 except western cape

[@postimusramogayana2808]

Yes, you are very close to Lebombo boarder into Moz, also close to Eswatini (Swaziland)

[@mlukubone7134]

I only went to MP for the first time in 2009 🤦🏽‍♂️. I been hooked ever since

[@thembijohansen557]

We love you Tasha & Mark, you make us South Africans proud of our country 💖💖

[@elvisphetla7095]

Aaah my favorite couple!! i just love this family 👪. Great job guys.

[@ZeeZitha]

My hometown lol thanks for the video. My favourite restaurant is Orange Restuarant which was really close to where you're hotel was. You get an amazing veiw of the town. Its beautiful.

[@tana77100]

Watching from Essex in UK 🇬🇧

[@calebsampi2004]

Great scenery cool video and nice presentation....☀️☀️☀️🇿🇦

[@TRSA]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@barnardvandermerwe3808]

Great Content guys keep up the good work...

[@kagisomgibi4644]

The mall is so so beautiful. I love Nelspruit so much. And I love this particular province

[@stanleymabena3696]

God bless your channel Blanton’s it always give birth to new things that are so amazing about my beloved country, every time I watch this channel I feel like I am traveling with you guys, so amazing.

[@mand38]

Thank you Guys, this was awesome seeing iLanga Mall, a view of the R40 road, Mandela drive,Samora machel drive and N4. (The roads can be very busy during rush hour)

[@walkwithorr]

The only thing missing in Mpumalanga is the sea. Nelspruit always make me wish I could just command the sea to come and settle, it's got that sea thing for me. I imagine it will sooo beautiful and calm.

[@dineoprincess7147]

They now have a man made beach in graskop

[@Roni62]

Another great video, thanks guys.

[@boitumautla1732]

We appreciate you guys, may God bless you for what you are doing

[@teamlifenetwork]

You came here even I didn't recognize you are around but this is one of interesting videos I've ever seen.

[@pelomk9022]

I saw Mr Blanton on TV yesterday giving commentary on the US election results..

[@calebsampi2004]

I watched that also, interesting..

[@MelvinCheasemann-ox1vh]

Been to Mbombela(Nelspruit) a few times and always enjoy that town. Always stay at the hotel close to that mall. The last time i was there was the last year before covid. For my anual birthday golf weekend. We played Mbombela County Club. An awesome colf course

[@sylviancikaziphitsholo7822]

Yes my favourate couple again love you guys

[@roadtoriches8478]

This video is awesome.I live in the US now but was born and bred in Nelspruit. This video brought back so many memories! Awesome job!

[@TRSA]

Happy you enjoyed it Gateway to Kruger

[@gedenironald8635]

I live in the US, Florida to be specific and from Nelspruit as well.

[@mfundomgaga2522]

The locals call it Naspoti🤣🤣🤣

[@finn3102]

Something tells me "Naspoti" has a special meaning? LOL.

[@mkdempisi]

This mall is so empty in Bloemfontein malls are popping, both waterfront and mimosa are always packed dont know about the other two.

[@DimphoNdlovu]

They probably went there during the week, weekends are always packed.

[@DimphoNdlovu]

Also the weather was a bit gloomy on that day and people usually stay at home on days like that.

[@dineoprincess7147]

Yaaaaaaaay💃💃💃 💃 💃 hometown... Ill be on that N4 going home soon

[@thapelomogane8525]

Mpumalanga my province, Nelspruit my home city, great amenities and restaurants there

[@jjusticemanyika3651]

This place has a lot of space, serious building and development is needed

[@Bbb-ml4gb]

Majority of the province's are .. I called my mayor last in Northwest that we can't be Mining platinum and our province is behind with development and infrastructure and requested a meeting with him December when I'm home.. SA phakamani ixesha lifikile✊🇿🇦

[@bhekigiven6477]

You were in my town and you didn't say high 😊😊❤️ you're making us proud

[@snowball6175]

The road view imho was the best part. Keep them coming... thanks and oh invite all blacks to visit 🤣🤣🤣🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

[@des8718]

Snow Ball that so funny. I get you though

[@snowball6175]

@@des8718 Oops that was a typo... I was referring to how he was recommending the place to SAns and African Americans. I want to visit too

[@mandlahlongwe4931]

I Love the way you love my country, I'm starting to love Ghana because of you

[@bonkosimncube2669]

Well South Africa got some of the best road in Africa Sir even in small towns I have travelled my country.

[@snowball6175]

@@mandlahlongwe4931 Thanks

[@afrikawewant5390]

They also have new university just been build university of Mpumalanga

[@sherwindlamini5995]

It's been there for 5-7 years i think

[@ayobampilo5762]

Enhle empumalanga madoda👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😭😭😭

[@trailblazersish]

Once again a great video! I definitely must visit, my ulti.ate goal is to repatriate!

[@rozroberts333]

Yes indeed do everything in proper context. I read somewhere that American rapper Mos Def had to learn the hard way about overstaying in South Africa.

[@craigdavidson9412]

And the late Puff Johnson was in South Africa she went back to the US because of her treatment unfortunately she passed away in the US

[@aubriankgafane7453]

Beautiful!!! ... I have to visit nelspruit and I also liked how the mall is so peaceful

[@Mankind0112]

My home City, you forget to visit Riverside Mall ❤️🇿🇦

[@oct_chiblessed7310]

I work at this mall would have loved to see you guys.

[@mafunxumalo2634]

Nice video fam

[@gabrielmkhonza7195]

Thanks again for an excellent content. However, please inform us where you intend going/visiting, so that we can arrange for the locals to host you and show you some of the local gems unique to that place. Please tell us to be able to assist you.

[@evansenhlenkosenhle9217]

Great work... I reside at Hazyview

[@anaperes7475]

I live there for 13 years , all so familiar to me !! Really miss Nelspruit!! :)

[@thebrainwave7154]

SA love you guys🇿🇦

[@craigdavidson9412]

Too much

[@blastertechnology8248]

Thee. Is a place there called (Barberton) it holds a lot of history i Think you should visit

[@msibiwagasa]

Yes it has the Oldest Gold mine in South Africa

[@francelesetjamoselakgomo9999]

People need to watch this for real.....

[@ZAR_72]

Fo sho “Oxtail”, fo sho 😁

[@kbmotswana]

@@ZAR_72 😁😁😁 O stout wena Desmond.

[@ZAR_72]

@@kbmotswana I find it to be a kool name, especially for a rapper, DJ or something 😁

[@aaronlattimore9409]

Nice Mall! Love the video!

[@smizijoy4529]

gud job Mr Mark Blanton

[@fullmetaltheorist]

Love your videos

[@IGjamesdaarteast]

Amazing content guys..i look forward to my trip next year...one week in joburg and the second in Durban. Its so fascinating n pioneering that you guys are introducing n showcasing SA to not only foreigners but natives also who may not be indigenous to some provinces. Im james by the way guys.🙋🏾‍♂️.UK born n based but a heavy consumer of SA film, tv , music n culture to a point ive made a trip to SA a must. Im originally from the democratic republic of congo kinshasa btw also. Regularly absorbing vids until i land in March 2021

[@sherwindlamini5995]

You'll never separate me from the lowveld (nelspruit) it's the best for me

[@ndodanakhumalo7161]

Welcome to my hometown, "the place of the rising sun".

[@blessing8781]

Family 👪.

[@mzansiZA3]

Number one ☝️today

[@afroisme5750]

...Kruger National Park is the size of Israel the Holy Land...refer to the planners diary...and Kagiso's post below

[@unbotheredmaverick7930]

The only province that is divided into 2 parts that is Highveld and Lowveld. And i'm from the tip of Lowveld between Gauteng, North West and Limpopo, former KwaNdebele Vaalbank. Funny we use Pretoria as our town because nelspruit is very far from us. Spitori is our mother tongue. Those who wondered yeah I'm Black Village boy.

[@stephenkodisang344]

Gauteng has both Highveld and lowveld

[@unbotheredmaverick7930]

@@stephenkodisang344 I didn't know that. Which side is high?

[@kagisomgibi4644]

Lol thanks for explaining the Lowveld and Highveld situation. Yes I know that places near Kwamhlanga, Emalahleni, speak the Pretoria - Spitori lingo. And actually Bronkhostspruit is now a part of Pretoria - Tshwane and used to be fully Mpumalanga. So I know what you mean lol

[@mhlave2440]

@@stephenkodisang344 Gauteng is entirely in the eastern parts of the central plateau known as the Highveld region of South Africa. Mpumalanga has on its western side the Highveld region and the rest is the lowveld region. The Lowveld region extends to the Limpopo province. Some parts Limpopo are in the Bushveld region. Basically South Africa can be divided into three distinct geographical regions. The Great central plateau, the Great Escarpment and the low lying region which lies between the Escarpment and the seas. Within these three regions that is where you find your Lowveld, Highveld, Bushveld as already discussed. Other regions include the Eastern Midlands, the Great Karoo, Griqua area, the Kalahari, etc. Obviously some of these geographical regions extends to our neighbouring countries as these physical features of the landscape do not coincide with the political borders that resulted from the scramble for Africa (Berlin conference of 1884).

[@dineoprincess7147]

@@unbotheredmaverick7930 n we have malls to prove it... Highveld mall in emalahleni an lowveld mall in hazyview 😂

[@williamwebbs1952]

Absolutely beautiful and very nice there's no part of South Africa that I don't like I would like to know how much a Mercedes Benz 2020 cost in SA compared to the U.s.

[@bonkosimncube2669]

Well they start from R600 000 +- divide that by R16 /$ current exchange rate and you get $37 500

[@williamwebbs1952]

@@bonkosimncube2669 that's awesome are we talking AMG

[@ayobampilo5762]

@@williamwebbs1952 a dollar can go a long way in Africa

[@classicgodlo9168]

@@williamwebbs1952 The Blantons own a AMG

[@dineoprincess7147]

Can i like this vid a 100 time? U guys make me miss home

[@fielliesherbst4551]

And just a fun fact the Kruger National Park spans 19 485 square kilometers.

[@curious493]

I went to highschool here 😊

[@vusumzimnqaba389]

Fam..

[@jennifer-annethomson-wood6050]

That’s where I come from!

[@ilcapitanoalexandr8698]

What are the most safest neighborhoods to live in Nelspruit? Thanks for the content. Regards

[@elizee612]

West Acres, steiltes, sonheuwel. There is the bigger estates if you don't want neighbours close by like Shandon etc

[@marvinmogane9166]

Elawini

[@teamlifenetwork]

Plenty of nature reserve or garden eco estates surrounded Nelspruit.

[@msibiwagasa]

Pienaar!

[@comfydrives]

You say “Mpumalanga” better than most white South Africans😂😂😂❤️

[@3freeet948]

Do you guys plan on coming to the Mother city anytime soon

[@dwaynetolla7327]

Plz can u come with your family

[@niceliciousk]

Yall i live there

[@thandiwemafhoho3898]

Normally how's the weather there? I heard its very hot 🔥

[@elizee612]

It is in summer 💥💥💥. Winter not really that cold either

[@orangemoonglows2692]

i can't stand malls. i would miss being able to order everything online.

[@watchmen9066]

You can order things online,there's a company called Takealot it delivers everywhere in South Africa

[@ballertician2896]

You will be surprised of what you can do here, 4IR is upon us 😊

[@thandomoshani1415]

Oh you can order online alright some companies are operating both in the online space and at the malls. South Africans are super social, so being at mall means a proper meet up with friends and family.

[@isoboy1000]

Most retail store have an online option if you can't stand malls you literally buy anything online including groceries and fast food, we also have Uber Eats

[@DV-lr8ec]

How far is this town from Johannesburg??

[@ballertician2896]

3 hr 46 min (346,4 km)

[@mrnogood]

I would love to see where the working class black people live. I'm only interested in meeting them. I'm not going to KFC and the mall when I get there. So where do they live?

[@lekholokoelekotsoanamoloi9593]

Place called Hazyview

[@eben6787]

South Africa is amazing, but please start talking about how minority groups are discrminated against. Only certain races and cultures are allowed to get jobs. And it is only getting worse. Please start opening your eyes to the reverse disrimination and poverty affecting the minority groups in South Africa. Thank you.

[@TRSA]

What minority groups you are mentioning

[@eben6787]

@@TRSA Does it matter?

[@classicgodlo9168]

"Escalators don't work in S.A, I dont wanna go there" LOL, Imagine.

[@priscillamatika3668]

Even jokes are allowed

[@kagi2784]

Saving electricity 😂😂

[@Philasande_Shange]

Humour 😅

[@tebogolanga2356]

One faulty escalator in mpumalanga doesn't represent all escalators in south Africa

[@classicgodlo9168]

Cabanga😂, benza ama excuse aphambeneyo to not visit us