5 Reasons Americans Are Moving to South Africa

[@Christine_M_Jones]

Let’s keep this Country and its people ❤ in prayer 🙏🏾

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

For sure!

[@Hlulizinyanga]

May there be development in South Africa and the whole of Africa so that Africa’s daughters and sons can return with their resources and skills. This will benefit the continent 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@Celestiemorgan]

Last time I watched the Isrealite in KZbin a group of church men preaching in the streets and they mentioned a vers in the bible abt the children of Jacob that they gonna return home,to the motherland,so now it makes sense,I just can't remember the verse,but the bible never lies.this is definitely the will of God.❤

[@tutonguni529]

​@Celestiemorgan oh so you you know about our land & what it really means 😊

[@lindokhumalo1744]

Mzansi can you hear what he's saying...whose son is this??kind,intelligent,warm,goodlooking young man..may the good Lord protect you and your family whilst in this country..may He bless you ubundantly..may He also increase your territory..Blessings upon blessing my son...

[@Christine_M_Jones]

Thank 🙏🏾 You very much‼️ Rickey JR, is “Our” Son💚❣️ Rickey SR and I are very proud 🥹 of him. He’s very much like his dad 🫶🏽

[@blouberg5254]

🇿🇦 Love you

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Thank you so much fam and we receive the spoken blessings for sure! My Mother has spoken up in the comments and we have texted amongst ourselves as well! Much love!

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Yes indeed, the Mother that raised me!

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

As we love 🇿🇦

[@beingJabulani]

Long post warning because all five apply here: 1) The standard of living is why I didn't want to leave each trip. 2) I always wanted to visit my roots in west Africa, but know I could only LIVE in South Africa. 3) As a retiree, I have felt a rejuvenation physically and spiritually. I have experienced the respect wearing this salt-and-pepper (or as they say, black and white) beard. Connecting this one to the first one, I just visited my glaucoma doctor who was amazed at how low my eye pressure was after my month-long stay. He said that SA did me right! 4) As a retiree, my dollar needs to stretch. I spent the past two years working a "retirement" job just to maintain a decent life in Atlanta. 5) I believe that some people doen't understand the different ways that God "speaks" to us. Many people are looking for the "10 Commandments" experience but we were blessed with discernment and have to learn how God speaks to us through experiences and expressions. Since my first visit, God has been telling me that SA is where I should be at this point in my life. Good job, Rickey, and thank you for the prayer!

[@Christine_M_Jones]

This is an awesome 👏🏽 ❤️‍🔥 post‼️

[@Christine_M_Jones]

Additionally, I would’ve enjoyed Your post if it was double the size in facts/length ❤

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Yes indeed great man!!! Talk your Talk Sir!!!!

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Right!!

[@MariaGibson-u3t]

Wow,this is awesome especially when we LISTEN TO GOD!

[@blackmac500]

I want to move there so bad I know I say that every video . I’m leaning toward Cape Town because I want be near the water and mountains pray for me

[@ranzu261]

I live in Cape Town for the same reason…. Born and raised inland in South Africa though 😊

[@warrentilley1210]

Kzn has warm ocean waters and the mountains are only 200km from Durban.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Alright now!

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Yes sir!!! The more you are saying it the more it's coming to pass!! I'll be sure to visit!

[@mohamedabdallah2212]

Have you been in Mombasa the coast of Kenya?

[@nokuthulahlongwane6086]

DEAR SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT. PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD ARE TRUSTING YOU WITH THEIR LIVES AND THEIR FUTURE. PLEASE PLAY YOUR PART AND PROTECT THEM. WE KNOW THAT YOU DON'T ALWAYS PRIORITISED US SINCE WE DON'T HAVE WATER IN DURBAN. BUT PLEASE, PLEASE MAKE US PROUD AND LOOK AFTER OUR VISITORS UNTIL THEY MAKE UP THEIR MIND. ABOUT WHAT THEY WANT AND THEIR HOPES FOR THEIR FUTURES. PLEASE DON'T MAKE US INDIVIDUAL SOUTH AFRICANS ANXIOUS AND QUESTIONING OURSELVES IF WE ARE UP TO THE TASK FOR WHAT IS GOD IS TRUSTING SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦 WITH.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

God is tasking SA with a decision to be Globally Great or Sit in the Shadows!

[@tasneemmathee8024]

well said

[@tlhaketaioe1601]

Let's vote the current government out.

[@Thesincereservant]

The government shouldn’t be our strength, our Lord Jesus Christ is our strength. Isaiah 31:1 Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD! Egypt representing the system. We shouldn’t rely on those in power AT ALL. Those in power aren’t in agreement with The most high GOD. We have to turn away from all sin, seek the Lord in all areas of our life, and he will allow us to be fruitful (Deuteronomy 28:1-14).

[@Sexy_G23]

If the EFF won the election forget about that statement

[@SbuAfrica]

Fun fact : Sandton was just a farm 😁😁 50 years later it is the richest square mile in Africa

[@Christine_M_Jones]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@luthovellem865]

Including the entire Midrand area and that wasn't even 50 years ago. The Midrand area has some of the most fertile soil in the country. Even in 94 the area was still a good chain of farms. Shows how quickly this country has developed while some of you are still moaning and complaining.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Wow, I didn't know Sandton was farmland, we knew about Midrand but that's all insightful and inspirational at the same time!

[@malcolmjwebster]

@@luthovellem865 Midrand has poor soil, it is decomposed granite, can't grow anything in it, which is why there are so many quarries around Midrand for the construction industry, the only farmed industry was a Dennys mushroom farm but that was burned down by arsonists.

[@nomfunekonosilela3895]

Ricky sometimes I tune into your tunnel simply to listen to the positivity with which you and your family have embraced South Africa, it's so touching and we are blessed to have people like you in our country

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Oh wow, thank you so much!! We are most blessed to be here and enjoy all SA has to experience.

[@Ms.Robinson__]

The retirement piece I can speak to. Young people are very respectful here, healthcare is on point and your pension/social sec goes far. It's what you deserve after working 35+ years.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

That is truly what you deserve and well said!!

[@Bxpicasso]

the American dream nowadays is to leave america

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

In a lot of cases I've noticed.

[@dopecityempire2469]

That's deep.

[@dontneednomanstoptelllingm8481]

True,I wish I could

[@fikiswambele4749]

I don't mean to offend anyone but it's time the black nation came back home you where stolen find ur way back we love you guys and together we are stronger south Africa (Africa) is beautiful

[@DidiMuseri]

Shortcut tip :Theres an elevator at the Micheal Angelo 13:38 that takes you inside the mall via Nelson Mandela square you don't always have to walk through the other end of the road. You can also access the mall from the convention centre, there is a glass walk way upstairs up the escalators in the centre that takes you into the mall that gets you into the diamond walk.

[@Christine_M_Jones]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Thank you, I'll have to take it on video to show others as well. I've seen the walk way but never thought to see how to access it!

[@nanettetaylor6126]

I snore and have sleep apnea I wake up with itchy eyes also I’m scared to eat the food I retire the end of the year I’m on my journey

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

oh wow and yes indeed have you visited to see how the SA air treats you?

[@SteveThePisces]

I'm definitely moving there!!!!

[@Christine_M_Jones]

JR, thanks for that sincere prayer 🤲🏾 Amen, Amen and Amen 🙏🏾.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

You are most welcome Mother Ma'am lol

[@luthovellem865]

When Micheal Jackson bought property here in 1995, I knew that our country was special or different. American turned South African Billionaire Saul Kersner also made this country his in the early 90s thats when we knew that SA was not like other African countries. Infact, growing up in SA in the 80s and 90s we reffered to you as Saul Kersner when you had a bit of money in the township.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Oh wow!!! it's time to call out and notice more Saul Kersner's around town!

[@SiphoMkize]

God is everywhere and only believers would understand, Amen Praise the Lord

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Amen!

[@JostleMedia]

Hi Rickey, I noticed that you are walking on the wrong side of the road you should be walking facing an oncoming traffic.

[@leomamofokeng5104]

Honestly it doesn't matter...

[@Christine_M_Jones]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@johannesmakoti7406]

it does matter

[@reginaldm707]

True but maybe is because the shade...

[@Ms.Robinson__]

Oh wow, is this a thing because I had no idea.

[@bluecouchpodcast24]

Ive heard from some African Americans that South Africa kind of gives one a soft landing to the continent of Africa,maybe also due to that its the most industralized/most developed country in the continent and also has most Western amenities one will need compared to other African countries..but one must not get it twisted..South Africa is STILL Africa..so it still carries some African problems which you find in other African countries

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

That is a common sentiment for sure and yes we still are on the Continent and with that we get to embrace all it has to offer and aid if/when necessary

[@collinphahlane7527]

Welcome home brothers and sisters.🇿🇦🇺🇸

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Why thank you!

[@Nyameka-j7z]

Wow, Rickey that was beautiful man, thank you that touched my core. I definitely tag this one as your love letter to South Africa, Africa❤! Blessings yall!

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Oh wow, a love letter to SA, nicely put!

[@peterdeneke8401]

Its nice to have some Americans here. All welcome.

[@LulamaDabula-p4z]

Ricky thank you for shooting this vlog. We always look forward to your videos and I desire for you to be always safe. It's not safe to vlog outside in SA. It's not safe to be carrying any expensive devices in SA outside. We South African avoid it at all cost. So if you have to videorize perhaps you could do it wearing the the glasses with camera and voice over your video. Safety's important.

[@reginaldm707]

Ooh please!!! Crime is everywhere

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Thank you so much for your concern, care and suggestion!! We will be sure to do things in a way with safety and security in mind. I love the spy glasses idea! lol

[@SuperCheez99]

You safe bra 🙌 💯 have no fear👊

[@mbusomhlongo579]

I've heard about the snoring too from more than one person.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

It's a beautiful thing!

[@JosephBlack-bg2lz]

BROTHER:YOU are indeed UNIQUE. Thank you for sharing the nature of your TRUE SELF.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

My pleasure

[@thandiedollar4789]

Great content Ricky Jones Jr , but @17:03 minutes was that a security or just starring at you since talking on cam. Amen to that prayer 🙏

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

hahahaha, it was just someone starring at me talk to the camera. What I spoke on not too long before yall saw it on camera! lol.

[@MichaelMaemu]

i work at the glass building on your right, (Redefine) where you took a break, i always pray i see you walk up so i can come and say hi, i love you guys

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Oh wow, one day soon we shall meet!

[@bluecouchpodcast24]

Also if you wanna find out the truth why people are moving to South Africa a good source would be YT Americans who fill up those jets from Atlanta and New York enroute to Joburg..them YT folks discovered the truth long time ago about the beauty of Africa hence they fill up those seats in those Delta and United Airlines...they cant get enough of the Motherland. 😊😊😊

[@TheHuny85]

True my partner is a white American and he knew a lot more about SA than my black friends .He had been here on numerous occasions before he met me

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

hahhhahahaha yes indeed we were one of them ones filling up the Delta planes out of Atlanta! lol Guilty

[@cutime6712]

Yt is your daddy😂

[@Sammy_SAA]

We welcome you all, brothers and sisters

[@purpleeyessmith4151]

How sweet is this man!! So encouraging

[@MothupiKgopa]

Check the view of Sandton from Hotel Sky roof restaurant...you will love it

[@pbcfam6426]

I miss Joburg so much, and i want to take my family back to see SA!

[@donnymbowane2321]

I'm motivated, thanks brother-man.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Glad to hear and you're most welcome!

[@riverniletv7273]

Yes, Mr. Jones, health is better. A friend of mine who live upstate New York has lots of knee problems. When he visited SA, the knee pains stopped. The cold weather in the States causes lots of knee issues. I researched it. Warm climate in Southern America make knees health. By observation alone you can see it. 40 olds using walking canes. Some already have had one knee or both have been operated on. This fact is supported by empirical evidence. Please keep spreading the good news. And may the Lord, the African Deities and your Ancestors keep blessing you and your family.

[@phindiletsotetsi4921]

Oh my. In this continent you find a granny of ninety and above still strong and healthy. Food is one thing that keeps them strong the sun and exercise like walking Some still do house chores .Come to motherland in South Africa where the weather is vice versa America and Europe.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

OH wow! Thanks for sharing and the researched information to back the experience!!! Looking forward to others realizing this truth and coming to get the relief they need here!

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

This is true. I don't see many canes here and people from all ages walking around freely and strongly uphill and down!

[@PattyOFurniture1]

I used to love Hotel Sky's restaurant Equinox. But they have very weird operating hours coz they sometimes book it out for events and us normal patrons can't get in.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

oh wow!!! How do you like their Decor?

[@PattyOFurniture1]

@@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL it's interesting 🤣😂 Not sure if they still have the zebra print chairs

[@SuperCheez99]

Wasup my brother 👊 welcome to South Africa, Jozi 💯 just wanted to say thank you for your kind words 🙏 I hope I pray your message will reach all our people ❤ all the best with your journey! Awe! 👊💯 (slang for peace)

[@shevegan7]

Hey family!! #5 is our reason also the most high allowed the Holy Spirit to speak to me and my husband but it was mostly him then I jumped in since we are one.. 🙏🏾

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Alright now!!! Are you all here now?

[@shevegan7]

@@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL No not yet but by the end of this year hopefully 🙏🏾

[@shevegan7]

@@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL looking at how you guys are adapting to everything out there is just getting us wanting to go every single day lol!! so please keep the good videos coming 🙏🏾

[@shevegan7]

That quick photo at that guy walking by was a what are you doing moment 😂😂😂

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

hahahahahha hello!!! There's a generational gap lol. I love it

[@JoannA-sweetly]

#1. Life expectancy in Japan is 85.83 years, Israel 83.39, United States 79.74, Mexico 75.04, North Korea 73.71, Iraq 72.05, Tanzania 67.60, Ghana 64.53, Uganda 63.84, South Africa 62.89, Nigeria 53.87. # 2. Highest crime rate cities in the world 1. Caracas, 2. Acapulco, 3. Tijuana, 4. Fortaleza, 5. Cape Town…….

[@busisiwemahlalela3661]

You are right bro.. South Africa is the place to be!

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

It’s the place to be!!!

[@gordonmoswele2925]

Hallelujah. Wonderfully unique content. May the Lord keep you.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Thank you so much!

[@Celestiemorgan]

While growing up i though America was better than South Africa or Africa,i dreamed of going to America to live the American dream,but now that im grown up and seeing you guys in Africa now i understand that the grass is not always greener on the other side.but welcome home guys,and I thank God and the ancestors for bring you home to the motherland just as the bible said "they will return"four hundred years have passed,so bring the others too,so that we can build Africa,Africa is for us,we have everything here,this is just the beginning, so let's build Africa,let's fix all the damages that the colonizer's have caused us with generational traumas,that we are still recovering from till this hour,let's build Africa for the our children's , children and generations to come,we can do this❤.✊🏾

[@Ziya-o5q]

It’s good that you are moving here please do invest in the country.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Our investment will be in the people first!! Again, people matter!

[@M3OverSeas]

Good morning Brother Ricky and Jones Family!!! Miss joining chats with You ALL😢…Been busy trying to get things sorted to prepare for our move there! Sending y’all love and light!❤🙏🏽…Oh…and thanks for continuously great content😊

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Good good day to you and wait a minute do you all have a date of arrival or still in the paperwork process?

[@VictorShongwe]

GOOD DECISION. WELCOME TO THE HOME OF HUMANITY!

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Yes!

[@williamwebbs1952]

Another great vlog today 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Thank you so much

[@MothupiKgopa]

When I saw hotel sky I was like yeeeah...taking a walk in Sandton

[@james_mckee8164]

I loved all five tips Rickey. Sandton is very lovely. I also enjoyed reading some of the comments. The prayer was awesome too. Keep up the good work.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Thank you, thank you Unc! You can call me Nephew in the comments, I want to make sure people link us as family so when you arrive the YT Family welcomes you well!!

[@james_mckee8164]

Cool@@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

[@mbusomhlongo579]

First viewer and first comment.

[@Christine_M_Jones]

❤ Congratulations 🎊

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Thank you kindly!

[@stanley-rosegumede6277]

I love reason no.5 Genesis 12 vs 1-3 .Amen🙏

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Yes, yes, yes, one of the scriptures God spoke to us before making this move!! You on it my Sister!

[@manojkumarramdutt9752]

Aweh....Pastor Jones...aweh

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

hahahahahaha

[@dontneednomanstoptelllingm8481]

I wish you, sisters and brothers all the best peace with you I am staying here in USA

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Thank you so much and which part of US are you in?

[@dontneednomanstoptelllingm8481]

@@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL Midwest

[@SincerelyBiancaTiamera]

I’m considering moving to South Africa. I’m planning my trip to visit as we speak and I’d love to start a KZbin me share my experience. I’d love any tips or help that you have to offer. Thanks for all your advice, information, and help.

[@missmellowood]

That “boom shaka-laka” keeps catching me off guard, it’s so hilarious! 🤣🤣🤣😂😅🙌 Great video and great insight, thank you for showcasing our country with such integrity! 🎉❤

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Thank you so much 😁hahahaha. Much love.

[@jamesstewart4402]

Amen; Amen and Amen!

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Amen!

[@ThomasShabangu-l3o]

The is A black industrialist seminar going on the at the convention Centre.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Ahh copy that now, next week it'll be a whole other conference! The use of this building is amazing!

[@hamiltonmagagula625]

"If you know you know", I like when you say that and I add "if you don't you don't, peace brother!!

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

and if you don't you don't love it and so true! Much love

[@hamiltonmagagula625]

😂😂😂😂🙏@@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

[@tsholofelosharonmbele4318]

Where did you go and eat?

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

hahahaha, unfortunately I ate at McDonalds. It was a waste of eating, money and digestion lol.

[@patrickmartin7929]

Thank you for ending your video with a prayer to the good Lord. Great idea; don’t stop.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

You are so welcome

[@marleneclough3173]

They come because with our exchange rate they can afford to live in the most expensive elite suburbs which are way beyond the budgets of most South Africans. I have seen a few of those channels and in no way do they mirror the lives of most locals.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

In most cases this is true! However we still get the benefit of learning, growing, interacting and embracing the locals we encounter!

[@marleneclough3173]

@@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL yes that is true

[@Biffalovesthis]

Love this country

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

As you should

[@Thetalkwithshay]

Happy Human Rights Day to all my fellow South Africans lol

[@blouberg5254]

Eeeish, I was quick to comment before the final point...GOD ❤

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Amen

[@AprilSherman54]

Hi I love your videos! We are thinking of making the move but hubby drives concrete truck over here in America so what job can he do in Africa

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Ah, thank you so much and there's a critical skills list that he could qualify for!

[@AprilSherman54]

@@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL I’m sorry where to apply or find this critical skills

[@AprilSherman54]

@@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL oh i think I’ve found

[@missmellowood]

As an addition, I would suggest that he gets an additional skill/certification such as being an artisan and gain some work experience in the US prior to relocating. In that way he could end up getting the critical skills visa and be able to be his own boss in the artisan sector. If you move to South Africa he could consider working for Amazon or DHL.

[@unbotheredmaverick7930]

DEEPER FELLOWSHIP CHURCH of Pastor William McDowell has opened a branch in Sandton Convention Center... just sharing,,, incase 😅

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Wait a minute, you don't say!

[@UGCshakinahstouch]

I heard South Africa government 🎉🇿🇦 is helping us to return Other parts of Africa like Tanzania 🇹🇿 will give you three months than you leave, but people are told to come home ??? Can you make a video on what does a person need to come and live Shots??? Paperwork?

[@thandoemaclark9406]

Get a volunteer visa its 3 years

[@thandoemaclark9406]

But ull have to volunteer fr

[@tasneemmathee8024]

heard the raising arm one from all of my American friends studying here Ricky all I can say is welcome so happy u and ur family have chosen SA now can u plz stay here til Oprah aka Rayne (graduates her presenting abilities top notch, and Mr handsome can be a great dancer. My one friend from USA says they choose South Africa coz in the USA u are made 2 feel bad coz u are African American u are judged or be a statistic whereas here u are appreciated being AA and u treated with respect. Yes u get stopped by the police but u get spoken 2 in a friendly manner whereas in the USA her mom has 2 give her brother the talk of how u shouldn't run when encountering a police officer here u can talk 2 a cop here and its lovely . And her mom was scared every time a cop came in the USA they would be afraid he might be trigger happy (They moved 2 South Africa post wat happened 2 George Floyd )

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Yes indeed and hahaha thank you for the great compliments and forward insight you have on our little ones!! Thank you for adding other stories, there are many and it speaks to the home feeling we all experience when landing here!

[@tasneemmathee8024]

u just have 2 see the happiness in the kiddoes and i am happy hope u make this home and open u stay long term@@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL

[@Christine_M_Jones]

Catch your breath and some shade at the same time. Lol 😂

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

hahahaha hello! You noticed!

[@hzlkelly]

I’m Zambian born, lived in SA as a kid and then Botswana. Now I’m in America and I’m like, home is so much better. Our food is richer and healthier. The amount of gas I had when I started eating American food 😂😂😂. SA will always be home to me and I’ll let my husband know it’s my top option because I’m used to it. Hope he considers it. Oh & respect for our elders is a cardinal African thing. It’s how we get blessings.

[@mmmotives7452]

Welcome to Mzansi Africa!

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Thank you

[@RoyalBQueen]

Amen to that 🙏🤍

[@dopecityempire2469]

Yes Come Home,,,,

[@WhosThatGirl1]

Is the solar eclipse gonna happen in Africa too ?

[@penekedirero4636]

It happened in Feb.

[@hanyani69]

Hi Ricky, thanks for the video. I realise most of the people from America visiting South Africa are good black people. There are also bad black people in the States too, how long r we gonna wait untill we get the bloods and the cribs. Commiting crime and refusing to contribute to the economy? Last time I was watching the "changing the narrative channel" where the host named Jabu, has already admitted to driving drunk and also involved in a crime by paying Joburg metro cops R2500, not to go to jail. As South Africans, this is not good.

[@MGMSACADEMIC]

You are just a fly staining milk

[@Christine_M_Jones]

❤ Let’s pray for each other 🙏🏾. In Christ Love, The Jones’

[@changingthenarrative]

I was sent this response from several people. I wasn't sure if I wanted to address it. But why not bc I'm that type of host from Changing The Narrative. JaBu. Do you think ANYONE wants to give away their money to a corrupt cop? That's where we should start. If the SA Metro officer didn't demand Rands for an illegal road block this wouldn't be a topic. I never said I was drunk. I said I had drank 2 Savanna's earlier that day. If you're going to quote me please be accurate. On the bloods & CRIBS you mentioned, I said over a year ago y'all don't want all those N words over here. So broe just to let you know the host JaBu rides extremely hard for Joburg. You better ask somebody if you don't know. Enjoy ur day and drink plenty water bc it's going to be a hot one. Host JaBu

[@icekee9365]

🤭

[@normantshokotshela5290]

🤭

[@VictorShongwe]

this is the best reason to move to SA: GOD SAID SO!!! THE REVOLUTION (END TIME REVIVAL) IS COMING!

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Amen!

[@mohamedabdallah2212]

Not only in South Africa have you been in Kenya?

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Yes we have multiple times

[@TheJakes2009]

like Malcom X said the american dream has become the american nightmare.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Oh my

[@otjangaisiue6103]

Its a cost of living crisis guys its what the news is saying even Canadians are living canada Are you guys going to go back when its gone down.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

No ma'am, we will not be moving back to the States any time soon.

[@otjangaisiue6103]

@@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL okay

[@faneciaconner-dz7tt]

❤thank you for the prayer and a great informative video.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Most certainly

[@Makganya01]

You can pass as long as there's no cars you don't have to wait for green light

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Ahh okay thank you!

[@kigzman1745]

Yes, there's no such thing as "J walkin" outcha!😅

[@Gubevu778]

I just sub

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Thank you, welcome to the family

[@BkBethea5]

I’m trying to get me and my children to South Africa within a year or 2. I dont know where to start.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Alright now, the start has been started with the desire! Now comes the effort of how ending with the joy of doing!

[@mbusosiera1648]

The influx of Americans is good for our Hospitality,Retail and Property sectors! Because you coming to spend money in the country ,not take it out to your country! Thank you Guys!

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

I love this perspective we are here to add for sure!

[@Kirsten567]

17:04 😂

[@SiphoMkize]

Dear Nokuthula I hear you but don't involve AA brothers and sisters in SA politics , what you should do , is vote, Our AA are not interested in politics they feel good and free in SA

[@bluecouchpodcast24]

second viewer

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Thanks Fam!

[@MariaGibson-u3t]

❤

[@ThomasThatelo]

Do you have anyone from the states of Alabama or Mississippi, here in Johannesburg, South Africa ? They have an interesting personality, they are so rich in soul, laid back, authentic and look cultured, not contaminated by the tiring liberalist approach of sophistication. When, I was in Japan, some years back. I met a brother from the Mississippi, he was with the US Navy in Sasebo, Kyshu Islands. He was such a lovely brother to be in his company, very curious about South African culture and talking slowly, he actually reminded me of people in Lesotho, they speak slowly and take their time, but firm people. I trust he is doing well wherever he is. It will be great to meet and hangout in Joburg.

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Great question, if they see this comment hopefully they will say!

[@charlenejulius8501]

The South African dream now. No longer the American dream 😅

[@sicko_the_ew]

I like your positivity, but just to address the idea that people who expect better of the government of this country (and, after all, it's the people who keep electing them, so in a sense, of the people, too) are "spreading negativity", no, they're just saying, "Do Better". The politicians care what e.g. Americans think of them, so one way to try and pressure them into doing their job properly is to not be too polite to embarrass them with the plain facts they should be ashamed of. (For instance, look at the murder rate. We don't need excuses to exonerate the murderers among us, we need to do whatever it is just about every other country on Earth does to keep the number of murders within reasonable bounds. And murder is just the crime that can't be left off the books after the complaint, or described as something else, so it's a proxy for overall violent crime.) Is it "propaganda" or negativity to go on and on about something negative like the murder rate? OK let's just pretend it is. So what then? Do we just forgive? So sad for us; we just have to live with high crime. It's because of inequality, because that proves someone's theory right, and it also confirms our helplessness in the matter. Patience, patience. Just make there be less inequality and the violence that goes with the crime will just take care of itself? Yes, those are negative things, but is it truly just negativity? Negativity as something like complaining for the sake of complaining? Might it not just as well be ordinary nonviolent pressure on a non-performing government to get its stuff together and start doing what the taxes are meant to pay for it to do? You know that favourable exchange rate? It's something you should perhaps not just be simply happy with. Yes, it's great for you that it's so favourable, but it wasn't always so. There have been times post '94 where the exchange rate was 10 to the dollar, so the good exchange rate also means that half of what South Africans own has been wiped out (since it's the dollar value of a currency that gives its "true value"). Food prices are great? They're terrible. It used to be cheaper. Times are harsh now. At around the time of the changeover to democracy, you'd pay about R5 to buy a pound (and a bit less than that to buy a dollar). Go back further in time, and there was a time (partly due to greater exchange control restrictions than we have now) when a dollar would buy you 30 South African cents. Or with a Rand you could buy yourself a few dollars. Notionally. If you managed to take enough Rand to buy a significant number of dollars with you, you'd end up in jail if they found out. From a South African point of view, the only good thing about the current exchange rate is it makes our exports more competitively priced (for a while, until dollar based production costs have forced prices back up). I'll grant you that maybe the currency value grumble is negativity. It's just economics in action or something. But the murder rate? Sorry, but I'm unhappy about it. And I want the whole world to know, so that maybe our politicians one day become ashamed of it, and maybe even do something about it one day. (And I don't mean just waiting for equality creating measures - or something sold off cheap at voting booths as this - kick in.) Let me end positive. Yes, the people are lovely. Apart from being completely irresponsible voters, they're the best people on Earth. Even the white people aren't as horrible as they've been made out to be. (OK, maybe they are, but their numbers are diminishing, so there's some hope that one day they'll all be part of some diaspora or something. Or something faster than that, if Julius takes his "not yet" option and speeds things up. Maybe that's what it will take to fix things. A bit of barbed wire, some guards, a patch of desert, and there you go, problem solved, everyone lives happily ever after. On a positive note, this scenario is not very likely to ever play out. Not even if we are one day cursed with a President Malema.)

[@AllAboutDrone]

Sad part is that we're buying into the American food culture, takeaways are now a daily essential.

[@VictorShongwe]

YOU ACTUALLY WALKING ALONE ON A JO'BURG SA STREET?

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

For sure!

[@Agape_Life]

💖💖💖

[@yougetaspear7799]

Well the dollar can go a long way indeed.....but yay the babylon toxins have creeped in into society unfortunately....so you can be forced to run away to babylon just to escape family...in babylon people aren't too much into the outside folks and hence meaning comes from family and good friends but in Africa now, the stress of life strife is starting to mess up everything regrettably

[@Makganya01]

You have been walking for long

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Hahaha it was a nice walk for sure

[@tom-kz9pb]

I visited once in South Africa, in Cape Town, and stayed with a host in a private home. I opined something about the beautiful scenery (mountains and sea) and how it would be nice to live there. The woman said quickly, basically, that no, this was naive. She said that people had to pay for private security because the police would take hours to respond, if they showed at all. I hope though that South Africa will slowly heal from the legacy of the apartheid past. Our South Afrcan guide on the tour believed that this was the case.

[@Malisti04]

I wonder if there are any white American or European that are come here too. Just a thought

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

Of course!!! Dr. Asad did a short showing who was all waiting for the flight over, we are the large minority on the flight here!

[@evelynemugeni2369]

Africa Americans ur welcome,u are not foreigners in Africa

[@dopecityempire2469]

😂😂😂😂😂snoring..

[@JoMorgan-ct6bh]

I notice you live in historic white neighborhood. It looked like Rosebank, historic white upper class Neighborhood. Why do not mention all you mentioned are because of white culture. Please show the historic black neighborhood, I am sure you would be back in the USA tomorrow

[@THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL]

I can see you haven’t watched other videos however thank you for tuning in and for sharing your thoughts. Blessings.

[@musicpolitics867]

America's the BEAUTIFUL! are Beautiful Beaches are second to None' are Mountains are awe inspiring ' not to mention our inland waters and lake's. Our roads are the Best in the world and entertainment is like none other's New Yorks A BENTLEY & L.A IS A ROLLS ROYCE. What cities can compare in Africa!? I'll wait🤔

[@kimkaans1072]

None can compare. However, when does one enjoy the amenities working 3 jobs to make ends meet🤔😒

[@DidiMuseri]

We have beautiful cities in our country why are so many Americans flocking here if life is not better, they tired of obesity and processed foods.

[@thabo3866]

There are places in Africa that are more beautiful than places in America vis-a-vis

[@SbuAfrica]

America is beautiful facts ..but life is expensive and very stressful

[@bcs2k1]

A long time ago I thought like you, but everything Ricky said is true. I’ve been all over America and thought it was all that. Yes, some parts of the USA is beautiful. All countries are like that. In my travels in North, West, East and Southen USA and North, West, East and Southen AFRICA, I must inform that 🇺🇸 IS NOT in the same Galaxy of AFRICA for natural beauty and human behavior. And I am posting this from 🇺🇸 but will be in 🇿🇦 next month. I visit every 3 months for the last 5 years and 1 or 2 times yearly for 5 years before then. I know it well and will retire there. The environment is truly akin to paradise place for humans and nature. 🤷🏾‍♂️ South African landscapes are easily more beautiful than the USA. It’s like Disneyland of Mother Nature. And again don’t get me started on people - especially behavior in public and morals. USA has better kept roads and more expensive mass transit. Easier fast movement. That’s the only difference. Everything else is same each place.