The Forbes Advisor called this city “risky” for tourists?! EP:1

[@iamHANSEL]

Nice vlog, I'm watching from Kenya. I'm really looking forward to the day that I'll visit South Africa too! Plus getting to fly by an aeroplane at least for the first time! Anyway enjoy your stay in South Africa 🇿🇦.

[@lifeinprogressUK]

Thank you! Glad to know you have been watching since Kenya! 💎💎 South Africa is a lovely place, I pray you will be able to visit!!!

[@emilybrooke4779]

If it rains on your arrival or first day then it's considered luck in African culture

[@lifeinprogressUK]

ooo that's great !! showers of blessings !

[@SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq]

​​@@lifeinprogressUKactually you brought the rain. 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉 It hasn't rained in JOZI since the floods. Yeah the irony.

[@nomfunekonosilela3895]

Actually it's not considered as luck but as a blessing

[@lifestylepretoria9181]

Your driver from the airport is knowledgeable and a real South African. Most Uber drivers claim to be South African when they are not, they are also responsible for spreading fear to tourists.

[@kwenaachimmokwena8154]

I love it when it rains like this, esp when traveling.

[@lifeinprogressUK]

omg yes same ! we like to experience rain everywhere we go... just not every day lol !

[@Kenrickp24gmail.comPierre]

Have a wonderful trip. Safe travels...watching from 🇹🇹 🇹🇹 🇹🇹

[@lifeinprogressUK]

Thank you! 😃

[@AkwasiFrimpong93]

Thanks

[@lifeinprogressUK]

We appreciate you. Thanks very much 😊😊

[@mbusosiera1648]

One of the most conscious tourists, she was asking real questions about South Africa, and the driver recommended political site visits too!

[@lifeinprogressUK]

Aww thank you very much, really appreciate that!

[@lebo5281]

The Orania concern always makes me chuckle. Many South Africans have never even seen nor cared to concern themselves about what goes on there unless they are in the news for embezzlement or like what happened in the recent election when one "Oranian" voted EFF. It's a private farm with several dwellings that have turned into a village. Unfortunately, whatever is on the farm belongs to the trust and "owners" cannot sell, do not have title deeds etc. They use South African police, IDs, passports, hospitals, laws & their "currency" is mere monopoly money that only works in Orania. No one is concerned about it because it is 6hrs from JHB, 9hrs from Cape Town, in the scorching heat of the Karoo. Out of sight, out of mind.

[@phillipmashilo5873]

People from outside South Africa think it is a town or a city. Orania is just a dry old private farm.

[@hopes9451]

Orania seems to be bothering non South Africans, which doesn't make sense because it's the democratic government that gave them freedom for self determination as we turned away from racism and apartheid, so the government said: You have the right to live however you want as long as you respect our rule of law and subscribe to RSA constitution. This shows them that we are bigger and better than your past hatred towards us, we give you your rights and freedom. So now outsiders are pissed and annoyed with us, why?? Afrikaaners have the right to preserve their culture, they are not unaliving anyone, so foreigners what's your problem with that as us black South Africans are ok with that. Besides we have got our own spaces in the townships where Afrikaaners are not living with us, so why would we be selfish??

[@lifeinprogressUK]

Oh interesting…glad to hear your take. It was being reported in the UK as something that was hugely racist

[@lebo5281]

@lifeinprogressUK It's over 30 years old, we really do not fuss over it. It was formed out of fear of Black retaliation, self-preservation and whatever irrational fear the few extreme Afrikaner conservatives there have. We just let it play out and see where it ends because it's not sustainable. Enjoy your holiday.

[@sammolepo]

​@@lifeinprogressUK Likely just to sensationalize the news. As a black South African, I'm entirely unbothered by Orania. Let them live in peace. BTW, welcome to our cherished city of Johannesburg.

[@Svig]

Dangerous 🤔😳, that's the first. Welcome to South Africa, hope you don't find that allegedly danger 👍

[@lifeinprogressUK]

that all we hear in the UK, its terrible really! we have found it safe

[@kevinandilemediahouse]

Orania is not bothering anyone. We have black townships in SA. Also not everything you read on the internet is the truth.

[@lifeinprogressUK]

Oh so Orania and black townships are the same? I didn’t realise. So the blacks in the townships chose to live there purposely. I see, thanks for your input

[@AmoMoëti]

Orania is just community of 2000 people and is not even a issue our country

[@sfjvariety582]

@@lifeinprogressUK Lool i love your sarcasm

[@walterlebzax9585]

Being a South African myself, I've never been to Orania and I never will because there's nothing there that makes me want to travel to a farming community in a desert far from big towns and cities. There's no sea in Orania, it's not a city, and it's not even a luxurious estate, there are no elephants and lions to see there, there are no job opportunities, so I don't understand why this Orania thing is an issue with foreigners. They portray it as a vibrant city like Paris, or a utopia with plenty of fashion, entertainment, technology, wealth, and a promising future, except that Black people are not permitted to enter. It's just a small township guys, I don't think the black mayor of the municipality where Orania is based wants to live there either even if he was allowed to do so.

[@SibusisoHlophe-dp5lq]

Thank you so much for the comment. I really love it. I don't even know in which province those racists are hiding. I hope Orania grows to accommodate all of them. 🙏

[@lifeinprogressUK]

Thanks for your contribution

[@selbybopape23]

Trivial fact. The OR Tambo airport has over 5000 parking bays

[@lifeinprogressUK]

Wow!!

[@honeydebash1622]

Welcome to SA. Happy exploration

[@lifeinprogressUK]

Thank you !! 🙏🏽

[@ZembeLezinkomo]

You went to the Rosebank Mall and yiu didn't get into the mall.. You were at the Zone which is next to the main Mall where you would have got more options

[@lifeinprogressUK]

Ah yes we started to notice there were 2 sides

[@tshepomogotsi]

Actually Orania is a private estate, with +-3000 inhabitants. It is not a town. It in your garden own private land you have right of admission. There are over 3500 estates in South Africa, and Orania is one of 'em.

[@wesleysimelane3423]

😳Are you trying to defend what those yts are doing?

[@zusibone]

Actually 2500 people and the population is going down nobody wants to live in the middle of desert

[@SizweMathebula-b9i]

Those air B n B dance moves take the whole cake😂❤🇿🇦😎

[@lifeinprogressUK]

😂💃🏽

[@bentonmsimango6795]

Nice video to watch. I see there's a couple of negative comments. Please dont mind them. You had every right to ask the uber questions about SA and even about Orania. Good job.

[@lifeinprogressUK]

Appreciate that, thank you 😊 Yea there will be negative comments, it comes with the territory, but we will continue to form connections with the right ppl who have good vibes only 😃 Big up yourself!

[@waynegrant158]

Do enjoy the country

[@lifeinprogressUK]

Yes we have loved it 😊

[@waynegrant158]

@lifeinprogressUK okay

[@LindaSibeko-v8x]

Wamkelekile😊🎉

[@lifeinprogressUK]

Thank you !!

[@mbusomhlongo579]

11:51 😂😂😂Big man chose the backward seat and now's asking why its driving backwards.😂😂😂

[@lifeinprogressUK]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@sifisomabilisa5952]

❤❤❤❤❤❤👏👏🙏

[@Nor-j4c]

Cape Town is more dangerous than Johannesburg actually. The crime rate is worse in Cape Town and on top of that, they're numerous gangs.

[@accountretired9479]

FACTS

[@lifeinprogressUK]

we believe this ! its terrible the stuff they put out about Johannesburg!! we have found it safe so far

[@Svig]

@@lifeinprogressUK Don't listen to these haters, just be aware of your surroundings as you will normally do in the UK👍. Once again enjoy your stay ❤️

[@brianowies4417]

Lies lies i live in the Mother City Cape Town and it is not dangerous....One of the most beautiful City's in South Africa ❤🇿🇦

[@ayobaayoba-ps6lz]

Ur just lie tsotsie from jozi..

[@Ndumilious]

No it's not Risk at all is risk if you go to the dangerous place like Joburg CBD

[@HNC5557]

Agreed, just like any other country one should know the go areas and no go areas. I traveled to Medellin, Latin America and was made aware of certain places that might pose danger on me only locals should accompany you those areas.

[@lifeinprogressUK]

Thank you !

[@Africanfacts2.0]

Cape town is 7th luxurious City in the world, and it generate lot of income for SA because lot of things in cape toown is expensive and rent is high..all that profit SA is making from cape town is going to us indigenous people.. cape town is one of the most successful investment of SA

[@moeketsimalefane9234]

For the majority of Black people, capetown is the capital city of racism.You experience racism from whites and coloureds. I dont see anything good with cape town.

[@sukumanibantu1520]

Life in progress, let´s clarify some myths here, your airport driver wasn´t really informed unfortunately: First, Capetown is only 15% whites, 38% black and 42 percent coloured. Secondly, the richest city is Joburg NOT Capet Town in SA. Third, there are more black millionaires than white, however also more poorer black than whites (sheer numbers of Africans make it more possible as well). Fourth, whites make only 7% of SA. The controversial Orania consists of 2500 people. It is located on the half desert, nearly unpopulated area of Northern Cape. Yes, it´s really disgusting and we all hope it will come to an end, but it´s not the biggie ppl like (other priorities are more pressing as well, though we understand the symbolic). Crime in Capetown is as much as in Joburg, esp Capeflats and elsewhere. Joburg is the cultural and economic centre of SA and Southern Africa, in fact of the entire continent in terms of GDP. In fact the province of Cape Town (Western Cape) is not even 2nd on economic contribution of SA (1st Joburg/Gauteng, 2nd Durban/KZN, 3rd Cape Town/Western Cape). it´s always a shame that so few people know these facts you can just Google. Nevertheless we love all parts of the country, but facts be facts. Enjoy your stay and make sure you consult with knowledgeble locals who are born and bred in Joburg (there are many domestic and foreign work migrants in Joburg who have no clue whatsoever, are just for the paper). Imagine I am in London and ask anyone about the history and current situation there. Enjoy.

[@kennedytsokodibane3058]

Unfortunate title.

[@lifeinprogressUK]

Hi, apologies if you find it offensive, yes we have these titles so we can draw an audience in and show the real Africa, we find that countries on the African continent do not get good/positive PR/ publicity, so we are using this opportunity to do that, but unfourtunatly that is just the name of the game

[@AkwasiFrimpong93]

"Allegedly" implies this isn't the opinion of the content creator. It's just a good tactic for traction that's all. Have a nice day!

[@kennedytsokodibane3058]

@lifeinprogressUK These sort of titles are very damaging to the image & reputation of our country. We've been bombarded with this sort of negativity by racist whites since the beginning of KZbin. When black peoples from western countries use the same underhanded tactic to gain traction, it stings particularly harder. It may be just a game to you, but this is our country & these perceptions affect the livelihoods of millions of vulnerable people.

[@GirlsinGraphics]

@@kennedytsokodibane3058 you speak as if they too are not Africans. As they clearly explained, titles get ppl to click, speak to KZbin if u have a problem with that but their message is what will change ppls opinion. They are doing better than some other ppl that came recently and bought knives, because they claimed their were scared for their safety. Didn’t see you in those comments though but have all the comments for those who are blk

[@jayjacobs8486]

​@@lifeinprogressUKgreat vid.Am here in UK and I must say ur video made me to think,what am I doing here.😊

[@666oracle]

Welcome home ❤. The only no go area is Joburg CBD, but the side where the apartheid museum is is fine. Every other place in Johannesburg is great. Just don’t go to the CBD!!! 😂😂😂

[@xolanimlambo4965]

No ways man don't lia

[@lifeinprogressUK]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Ntuthu-ZA]

Many still go just because someone said don’t. One day it will be international news, if just one gets mugged.

[@viwekenneth6028]

😂these people are really desperate for views imagine out of so many tirles you could have come up with you chose whats negative to say .

[@lifeinprogressUK]

Thanks for your comment. Maybe watch the video in its entirety before you comment next time.

[@JxsAnonymous]

Click baiting

[@pakiethoko]

Negative!!?? Check again. Jeeez!!

[@boitshokorachuene6973]

New subscriber check 🔥🎉

[@lifeinprogressUK]

Welcome!! 🤗

[@NhlanhlaMathe]

Why do you black people from other countries always lead with negative titles when it comes to SA? Do you guys come from Disneyland where everything is perfect?

[@lifeinprogressUK]

It’s a quote from Forbes. Did you read the title properly, and did you watch the video? Or did you just want to hate ? Yes we live in Disney Land.

[@NhlanhlaMathe]

@@lifeinprogressUK South Africa was also voted the world's most friendliest country, Africa's best culinary experience country and Cape Town voted the 2nd best city in the world. Why not go with that? We're voicing this out because that's all you foreigners do with titiles like "Is It Safe?" and other degrading titles when it comes to SA. This is our country and we'll defend it to the end. You could've gone to 53 other nations and had your safe trip.

[@limpopoRiver]

Yhooo its so annoying, it's like they don't have crime where they come from......

[@NhlanhlaMathe]

​@@limpopoRiverShe said she's from Disneyland. We have visitors from all over the world but it's always these ones with these titles, as if we begged them to come here.

[@nickyngwana]

London they snatch cell phones as well​@@limpopoRiver