Things I wish I knew before moving to Johannesburg, SouthAfrica | Expat Life

I moved to Johannesburg, SouthAfrica and in this video I share things I wish I knew before moving here. I am excited to keep on exploring this beautiful city and country.
I hope you find this video useful and please comment and share.
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[@summorefuneka8481]

Actually people who snatched phones 📱 from other people are Zimbabweans #fact

[@fullmetaltheorist]

The police should do more to solve the issue of crime.

[@sithandwayinkosimoyo1809]

😔

[@summorefuneka8481]

@@sithandwayinkosimoyo1809 it's a fact

[@Uhu21]

A South African snatched my phone. In Durban where I’m from . I immediately snatched it back from him ( I’m a girl ) . He let me go 😂

[@SimplyDiana]

Thank you so much for your review! I was born in Paris (France), moved to London (UK) about a decade ago but I've always been attracted to South Africa. Life seems so nice there. I'll be planning a trip. 🇿🇦💚

[@amacheng5952]

It’s a beautiful country, definitely advise summer SA it’s so beautiful especially the Wester Cape

[@tyali84]

Remember South Africa is more of a formal retail market whilst most of Africa is more of an informal market. Being South Africa having worked in Nigeria I realized that the average Nigerian would go to the market for groceries and clothing whilst in South Africa one would go to the mall for clothing and to a supermarket for groceries. The food industry in South Africa is strictly regulated in terms of health and pricing thus the government doesn't favour much of the open market.

[@amacheng5952]

Hi Charlotte, yes thanks for the insights .. having lived longer and travelled around the country noticed that too. I did find an open market in Pretoria but the country is mostly a formal retail market one.

[@sranprince506]

Definitely true. My friend from Malawi told me that

[@mathewsmokoena1300]

And most of open market in other African countries is not as healthy as should be just imagine selling meat 🍖 at open market flies flies on it. What i know there's no hygiene in open market and no inspection is observed by authorities

[@mulalo9564]

Joburg is a country on its own, i will never set my foot there again. U get robbed no one cares, everyone continues with thier lives. But i wish u could visit other parts of SA not just big cities, ud see that people really cares, where im from in Limpopo, u cant take someone's phone and live to see the next day. Most of SA is different from Joburg.

[@amacheng5952]

I will definitely be visiting more places but will be based in Jozi so need to toughen up and learn the Jozi life

[@mulisamatshikiri8704]

@@amacheng5952 check the channel ''THE REAL SOUTH AFRICA''. they can arrange for you small trips to other parts of the country and they are working with a lot of lodges and hotels so you might even get discounts when travelling. loved your video.

[@netbuzz600]

My friend just arrived In SA and on the first day got robbed of his suitcase in Limpopo. Very scary, ended up with no bags, no clothes. He went there to start a whole new life too. Is this not very common there?

[@mulisamatshikiri8704]

@@netbuzz600 i am sorry that happened to ur friend, to be honest our country is beautiful and fertile with oportunities but there are also those who do bad things. My advise would be not to travel alone wherever you are, never be in dark spaces or place where there is no movement of people, try to keep flashy things to a minimum until you get acquinted to where you are staying and you will be fine. The most importantis to never travel alone, in some countries you van find terrorists and cartels blocking roads wanting to rob you of your belongings. In SA, one should be aware of cars that follow you for no reason or suspicious behaviors. You cannot be too careless here.

[@tloutlou2655]

@@netbuzz600 not common in Limpopo. You ll be dealt with by community if they see you steal

[@jackieramasodi3167]

You need to check food lovers market Pick n pay and checkers are less expensive compared to Woolworths

[@amacheng5952]

Thanks yes I have checked Pick n Pay, Checkers, Spars they are definitely cheaper. I mentioned Woolworth just to refer to a place I get organic food. Any other suggestions though, passed by Fordsburg and look like there’s a variety there too.

[@normantshokotshela5290]

When it comes to crime, it depends on who is telling the story, there are lots of expats from the USA complaining about Tanzania and the abuse from Tanzanians. I'll search for videos and post them the link here later. Crime is every where in the world and a lot of people don't bother to be heros any more so South Africa is not different from any country in the world. There are lots of people from everywhere in Africa and a lot of our African friend have no jobs to support the families so committing crime is not a big problem for them. The same goes for South Africans. Don't point a finger to South Africans because there are more pointing a you. There are fresh foods if you know where to find it at the very cheap price. Its not like south Africa doesn't have markets as you know it from home Tanzania or Nigeria but its difficult to reach those if you don't know where to find them.

[@amacheng5952]

Hi Norman, thanks for watching my video. For starters my aim is not to point any fingers as mentioned in my video, the aim was to share my experience which I know might come handy to someone out there. With regards to crime, unfortunately statistics and numbers don’t lie so you can’t argue that crime rate is not high while statistics say otherwise but also I shared my story because I experienced it firsthand as well. Again, the aim is not to bash the country, but rather share my journey and I will keep on sharing the more I stay. With regards to markets, yes the more I stay the more I will discover more places which will be shared.

[@Letswatch-dx8xi]

you are very aggressive and you seem to take issues with foreigners! It is the second comment from you I read and you scare me!

[@normantshokotshela5290]

@@Letswatch-dx8xi You are welcome to voice your opinions but don't go around bullying and accusing others of being aggressive. Point me to an aggressive statement so that I can correct you.

[@thato596]

Ama Cheng other countries are struggling to make statistics on their population so even in crime they will struggle . SA does a better job with statistics so it will look like SA is worse than other countries. So this statistics are not fair to SA.

[@normantshokotshela5290]

@@thato596 You are 100% right. I didn't want to point these things out but yeah I guise again it depends who is reporting or conducting these stats. Most of these stats are done to push to a certain narrative about certain countries or individuals.

[@hashira3031]

Integration is easy for expats who speak a local language... For example it's easy for a lot of people from Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana and Mozambique

[@kassiamarth]

Mozambicans speak Portuguese

[@hashira3031]

@@kassiamarth it's not a native language, check their native languages

[@kassiamarth]

@@hashira3031 yeah but it's the same as SA`s. I'm Mozambican .

[@hashira3031]

@@kassiamarth you do realize why I'm saying it's easier for those specific countries to integrate right??? All the countries I mentioned have a language South Africans can speak or are familiar with

[@tloutlou2655]

@@kassiamarth Mozambicans who speak Shangaan

[@mashelebenson9979]

Other places in South Africa are better but in Johannesburg nobody can help you, even to the point of death

[@thapediselepe8893]

Lie.

[@BlackDoveNYC]

From stats it seems like a couple of cities outrank the JHB-PTA area, namely Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth (I don’t know how to spell its new name). At least regarding violent crime. That said, like elsewhere it is often location related within the entire country. Something similar to anywhere else in the world.

[@babyroyandmommy7743]

I think it has a lot to do with people don’t wanna get hurt minding other people’s business. They got lucky that they didn’t get hurt.

[@Cebo88]

@@BlackDoveNYC Durban, PE and Cape Town are 🐌 paced cities. I saw one thief who was taking chances by stealing a woman's phone in Durban. 4 men from different directions accosted him and he was beaten up silly 😜.

[@tinker2054]

@@Cebo88 Still better than JHB trust me

[@itumelengmosailane1192]

I disagree with you when it comes to food our food is topnotch if you come across stale food you have to return them

[@amacheng5952]

Ok noted

[@Mankind0112]

Jambo . SA 🇿🇦 is safe, just some parts of Jo'burg, and food check Food Lover's Market, If you can try to speak their language, it will be easier to make friends

[@amacheng5952]

Cool, thanks.

[@deborahenyeka6569]

We don’t really have like the open markets like other African countries, it’s for health and safety reasons, that is why we mostly shop in supermarkets. But there are other townships, which would have the open markets similar to those in western African countries, you will never ever find an open market in the suburbs, unless it’s a pop up farm market stalls.

[@bonisilemokoena1857]

True. I also find that in SA as you go to the costal cities you'll find more open markets. They are close to the ocean and you can get fresh fish and etc.

[@amacheng5952]

Yes noticed Joburg is more of a formal market than informal.

[@whyjsolitnkosi5030]

Thank you. Those open markets are so unhealthy they are not monitored by health department, go to food lovers, pick and pay, woolies, checkers, shoprite. Lots of healthy and fresh food.

[@smizijoy4529]

where u from

[@Cebo88]

In places like Durban, and in the townships in Joburg, the thieves are chased and beaten up by the community.

[@amacheng5952]

Same back home

[@smizijoy4529]

yebo

[@zimcoder]

3 months is too soon to expect to have integrated with the locals.

[@amacheng5952]

It’s not where I’m from. However I acknowledge the differences and COVID situation as stated in my video.

[@kayrose1375]

Even if it was a year without covid generally most South Africans are not so keen in welcoming foreigners,especially if they see that you don’t speak their language they even become rude and don’t accommodate you at all.Might be also that there is now too many of us to accommodate.

[@loyalallies]

@@kayrose1375 spot on there's a lot of foreigners here compared to other African countries. We r welcoming but not fazed. Once u get to knw ppl u'll c they will embrace u. One more thing joburg is different from any other city 8n SA...maybe let me knw when u r in Cape Town we r friendlier😅

[@smizijoy4529]

@@kayrose1375 don't talk shit you don't know about

[@bafanamsibi4388]

Another great content to our fellow African sisters, welcome home Sissy. I won't forget what Tanzania did for us in support against apartheid and also opening Solomon Mahlangu college (Somafco) at your own expense 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@amacheng5952]

Ubuntu my brother. South Africa and Tanzania go way back.

[@alicegauteng2358]

I dont know what you think Tanzania did for our strughle. My brother was exiled in Tanzania and they were kept in camps in the middle of tbe bush. They were not allowed in the city except to get supplies. Tanzanisns in South Africa live in regular houses. We owe them NOTHING!!!

[@amacheng5952]

@@alicegauteng2358 Go brush up your history and then come back and try again

[@bafanamsibi4388]

@@alicegauteng2358 same here but they were there for training purposes and will understand why they were in camps. In South Africa lawlessness caused this whole thing

[@mongikazip]

@@bafanamsibi4388 We shouldn't cage and confine our fellow African brothers and sisters in South Africa but a LOT has to be done in immigration security control

[@Kusanagi7618]

I think most people have a problem with making friends with foreigners coz they feel like foreigner only chill by themselves, also Joburg is not a very trusty place. Too many crooks that will take advantage of your kind heart without remorse.

[@amacheng5952]

I think foreigners chill by themselves because they find it hard to make friends with locals it’s the after effect but I hear you ..

[@Mel-ov8kd]

Great video, I'm SAcan living in Dar. I hope u are having a wonderful time in SA. In terms of crime in the country, it's not as bad as u see on Google. It's just that u should know when and where to be.Also,thats a very fast paced place U're at,Joburg. I'm a Capetonian though and . .. .you look gorgeous.

[@amacheng5952]

Hi Melinda, thanks for watching and for the compliments 🤗💗. I hope Dar is treating you right, and you’ve been touring the city. It’s true it’s not like google, was sharing my crime experience. I was just in Capetown last week, beautiful city. Sad with all the natural disasters going on now.

[@ilnuovosolutions7646]

I'm South African after 15 years living in Johannesburg I'm still not integrated!

[@amacheng5952]

.. hahah made me laugh a bit. Ok thanks for the info.

[@sthembisomthembu395]

Because you don't want to

[@lekholokoelekotsoanamoloi9593]

😂😂😂

[@tshifhiwathovhakale9385]

I will compare Dar es salaam with SA villages, not in a bad way though ill explain... You won't find fresh foods in the City, even if they sell vegetables down the road it will definetely not be fresh, that only happens in the Villages and Village towns. No one will help you in Johannesburg, absolutely no one, they would mug you in broad day light there, people will just pass by and continue as if nothing happened, in Villages that is where they don't tolerate such, if they see anyone stealing anything, the person will just be lucky if he/she come out alive.... With phone snatching, nah, they were not tracking her, that is just how they commit crime, they snatch the phone while the car waits for them then they left

[@lesibamashaba3898]

Time - if I have 5 meetings and yours is first and you come 2 minutes late it means I must reschedule the rest of the meetings by 2 minutes hence it’s a serious offence, if you come 5 minutes late the meeting is already cancelled.

[@amacheng5952]

True ...

[@Japanese_one_Tokyo]

Or just give the late person 2 mins less of your important time

[@sandramonilesta9355]

Wonderful video love it 🥰 I will be moving to SA soon so really helpful

[@amacheng5952]

You are welcome, glad I could share some insights

[@nomathembathandekamthembu3146]

Why all people want to come to south Africa

[@itumelengmosailane1192]

@@nomathembathandekamthembu3146 we are the best in Africa queen

[@nomathembathandekamthembu3146]

@@itumelengmosailane1192 now we not xanophobic

[@itumelengmosailane1192]

@@nomathembathandekamthembu3146 just leave them they know the truth

[@Mzukisi_Gwata]

As a South African I never really understood the concept of a market until I went to one in Accra, Ghana. Markets here are typically for middle class people to socialise over food and drinks and some few items to sell or buy. There is "Joburg Market" where most of the fruit and vegetables that are consumed in the city are sold. The produce from the market is brought in by large and small scale farmers. There you can get fresh fruit and vegetables in low prices.

[@amacheng5952]

Thanks for the clarity

[@amanimoruri1237]

Thank you, this is what I'm talking about. The problem with our market is that most people don't know about them and their locations.

[@loyalallies]

Markets are a lifestyle thing here. I've also been to other parts of Africa where a market is something totally different...

[@mrfortnitenatara2775]

People in Joburg don't care about the next person, I'm a South African myself and I hate that concept. If you want to experience Ubuntu move to smaller towns like Tzaneen, we have each other's back out here.

[@amacheng5952]

I can’t wait to explore more parts of South Africa

[@mrfortnitenatara2775]

@@amacheng5952 Try Graskop Mpumalanga, lots of activities to do there👍🏿

[@omarikissi8725]

I can listen to you talk all day. I enjoyed watching this.

[@amacheng5952]

Thank you so much

[@HeyHle]

Food in the supermarkets is fresh though... I really think that it's a misconception that it isn't fresh because it's not at a market outside...

[@amacheng5952]

Thanks for clarifying

[@eleanorkennedy5095]

Yep. Thanks for sharing. SA is very similar to the US. Looking forward to experiencing TZ.

[@amacheng5952]

Thanks for watching 🤗 TZ is wonderful, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it, where will you be going?

[@eleanorkennedy5095]

No firm plans. Want to explore the whole country! God willing...🙏🏽

[@amacheng5952]

@@eleanorkennedy5095 That’s great, wish you all the best.

[@charlienews2403]

@@eleanorkennedy5095 Watch The Real South Africa Vlogs

[@lekholokoelekotsoanamoloi9593]

Pretoria is much better than joburg . As locals we don't prefer that place , we have surrendered it .

[@amacheng5952]

Haha you’ve surrendered 🙌🏾 I will definitely visit Pretoria one of these days looks like it’s a more chilled version of Joburg

[@lekholokoelekotsoanamoloi9593]

@@amacheng5952 😂. The first time I went to Johannesburg it was in the 90's . It was like New York , fast pace life and unsafe . We did not have drugs and open prostitution back then . So now it is worse , I have friends who will never set a foot there . Personally I feel safe during the day , but at night alas ! Welcome to South Africa, as Africans we are one family .

[@mncedisiericngubeni101]

@@lekholokoelekotsoanamoloi9593 true joburg used to be beautiful before the arrival of kwerekweres and they busy destroying there

[@thabisomaila8095]

@@lekholokoelekotsoanamoloi9593 why don't you tell her straight, is mostly because it is full of African immigrants mostly nigerians and zim, let's just live to tell the truth

[@lekholokoelekotsoanamoloi9593]

@@thabisomaila8095 she is able to read between the lines .

[@mahlatse8605]

The misconception is the grocery store food is not fresh. There's fresh food im grocery stores

[@amacheng5952]

What’s your definition of fresh food in light to the type of fresh food I had explained I’m used to? Also did you grasp what retail stores I was referring to unless it’s other grocery stores you can advise than the food retail stores I had mentioned

[@mahlatse8605]

Fresh produce is food that has not been preserved, and was recently harvested or slaughtered. You can find this at Checkers, woolies and food lovers market. There's usually a big sign saying "fresh produce". An alternative is to buy at a fresh food outdoor market or vendors but the food is often sourced from the same farm. Or buy directly from small or big farmers. I hope that gives more clarity.

[@amacheng5952]

@@mahlatse8605 Thankd, it does. Must’ve missed the fresh produce sign at Woolies will check it out on my next grocery run. Where are these fresh food outdoor markets?

[@loyalallies]

SA is too UK for other foreigners. They want to see a stall of markets to identify with freshness

[@viriacssa2003]

@@loyalallies hahahaha 😆 😂 🤣 😅 . What about food contamination if everyone would slaughter and take to the market, it will be crazy, imagine parasites? I don't think SA has strong herbal concoctions like the rest of African countries, so I think it's safe that way. Food is also Westernized there, unlike for example Nigeria where they still eat a lot of roots etc as food which in that case would naturally kill bugs and infections. However, with vegetables and fruits I agree.

[@lesliedeneault4633]

Tipping in Canada is 15% and yes it is common practice to always tip, being on time is just plain good decent manners. Sadly crime throughout the world is growing, criminals are much bolder, and yes as a society worldwide we only care about ourselves and our immediate family. We work hard to stay on top of things, while criminals do as they please, and they get a slap on the wrist. I am sorry that your sister got robbed and I hope that your experience of South Africa gets better soon. Remember there is good, bad, and ugly in every race, we were all given a chance to enjoy this beautiful world and we are failing miserably Please stay safe and enjoy the rest of your stay in Sunny South Africa.

[@amacheng5952]

Thanks Leslie, yes definitely there’s good and bad everywhere but so far really enjoying SA. Thanks.

[@roblucci2366]

Try learning the local language...

[@amacheng5952]

Will give it a try

[@fullmetaltheorist]

@@amacheng5952 It will help a lot.

[@mpilohlela9909]

That must be a joburg thing, in Durban you tip when you want to

[@amacheng5952]

Oh really, need to move to Durban bow 🤣

[@madimetjapoto7075]

Generally tips are not a must, it's an appreciation for good service, but if you're not happy with the service, you don't tip, period.

[@loyalallies]

@Ama Cheng Tipping is not a mst at all in SA if u do t want to u r not forced. I tell u now for free in USA it is a mst

[@silvershsadow2045]

Why is crime so high in SA which is otherwise the most advanced country in Africa . One would expect such things like phones to be petty for thieves in a relatively richer country . That is a result of high income inequality and the system should take charge to bridge this gap otherwise it will only get worse /unbearable for everyone in that country

[@khomotsomutyambizi3569]

Next time someone tries to rob you just say viiiimba and people will probably try to help you 😉

[@amacheng5952]

What does viimba mean? 😆

[@khomotsomutyambizi3569]

It means "stop them " or "block them"!! Just say that and everyone knows what to do

[@catherinesterling1685]

Why why the Blond hair you would look 100percent better with dark hair

[@maburwanejohannes4647]

To be honest in South Africa people mind their own business. You can only be helped by the police or if someone knows you. Sometimes you'd be walking and see 2 people fighting, people won't intervene, they just pass like they don't see anything. Some would just pass and call the police to inform them. The thing is we know all the tricks used by criminals to try to get your attention.

[@amacheng5952]

I definitely learned this the hard way 🤣

[@TinoSparks]

Im here binge watching you I love your content. I would love to know more about East Africa

[@amacheng5952]

Thanks Tino, hopefully I’ll be posting more of East Africa

[@favoredsoul4288]

Time is money here in SA.on the issue of crime Jhb has really changed and crime escalated.I'm from another province of SA I studied there and people were helping during robbery but they have stopped cos thugs will shoot you if you try to intervene unlike back then.life is too fast there just be careful.that's Jhb for you nowadays.

[@amacheng5952]

True I noticed people are more afraid of the danger they may face when helping

[@mongikazip]

It's easier to integrate in South Africa if you speak one of the Nguni languages. People from other Southern African can fit in easily in South Africa because of the commonality of languages

[@katlego5077]

2 hours away 😳😂😂, not keeping time is a bad habit globally surely ? As for making friends , give it time but you have to be proactive about it. Don’t be shy. Many people made clicks from work and varsity but socialise more often . There are book clubs on Instagram , attend book launches etc and chat people up . It’s a mixture of cultures so there’s no particular approach but don’t stick to people from 🇹🇿 only , you won’t experience SA fully . 😊

[@amacheng5952]

Hahha 2 hours might be normal in other cultures 🤦🏽‍♀️ especially in events such as weddings. Thanks on the advice of making friends any clubs you can recommend?

[@vincentjansevanrensburg2378]

You can absolutely say it because you are from Tanzania, there is no country on earth with the smiles, peace and care as you guys have. The heart of Africa is truly in Tanzania, and to find your own African heart, go to Malawi.

[@lrjyard7444]

Johannesburg is not the safe place to live in , there is high crime there , even me as a south African man I don't like that area at all

[@Lovely0710]

It is extremely dangerous for women. 3000 murdered in 2018

[@alicegauteng2358]

Lawd knows I HATE these videos of comparing SA with other countries. It makes me sound like a lunatic when I usually respond negatively. You dont see South Africans making similar videos when they travel to other Afrcan countries. When we go to their countries we respect their laws, traditions, and cultures. What I dont understand is if SA is so bad and unfriendly, then why the hell come here.

[@amacheng5952]

Lord knows you also hate to rationalize and reason instead of just having the perception that they are hate videos. Incase you aren’t aware these are very typical expat/new to the country videos, they are plenty of such for other countries Canada, America, Australia, European countries etc just to name a few and surprise also made by SAfricans. Also Lord knows this page hates pessimists so get a stepping and move on to other videos.

[@Tukstah360]

Next time something gets snatched if they are running on foot you should shout, “vimba!!” And people might try to help. If the robbers are using cars your stuff is a good as gone people won’t bother.

[@currentstatus2238]

Yes I considered being late very, very rude. When you say you're going to be at a place at a certain time, you should be there.

[@doremi131]

Ncoo 😘. You see, you are an ambassador for your country wherever you go. Civilized people will tell you exactly where they are from not these ones who keep saying they are from Africa. Welcome to South Africa Sis, Stay Safe and smart and in prayer. Too many nationalities in SA especially Johannesburg and Pretoria. Stay alert. I live in Europe and I have a Sweet Calm, Soft Spoken Tanzanian Colleague. Cecilia. I am going to ask her to watch your video.

[@amacheng5952]

Thanks Mme and will definitely take your advise in staying safe, smart in prayer. Greetings to you TZ friend.

[@spy2sa54]

Woolworths is relatively expensive

[@amacheng5952]

It is

[@VivianManyaleni]

You stop talking about us pray for good leadership

[@R1M1r1m1]

10% of the bill? That's good. Here in the US they want 25% and even so, I only tip 18% and 25% if they are exceptional. As far as time, I find Black ppl in most places have a problem with arriving on time. We call it CP time over here, but like you said don't do that in professional environments. Do they target specific types of phones to steal b/c mine is cheap.

[@charnays529]

The crime rate here is bad and nothing is done . So sorry for your sister . I had the same incident happening to me in December and my iPhone was still new . They snatched and got into the car 😥😥😥😥

[@amacheng5952]

Sorry for your phone too, that’s exactly how my young sister’s phone got stolen too. I remember us wanting to go to the police and some locals I know were like don’t bother. 🤣 Let’s just be more careful but enjoy the country.

[@charnays529]

@@amacheng5952 😒🤣💔went to the police just so I could blacklist the device as it was a new phone under contact. What's sad is these people went on to transfer data and airtime off my phone before i could block it 😂😂 We just got to be more careful

[@dineomolapo9934]

Are there any south africans in johannesburg 😭🙏

[@tloutlou2655]

Cant stay there that place is filthy

[@tsentlemashiane6609]

Very important question love 😂

[@otoskombubhako9693]

I love the honesty, but this sounds more like a video about Joburg - the concrete jungle, not South Africa.

[@africanandproud6792]

Welcome to Joburg, our sister.

[@thabangtladi8057]

Ppl should remember all the countries who helped us during the anti apartheid struggle they helped us to gain independence not to have their countries citizenships and come to their countries illegally 💁🏽‍♂️so we should also help you to rebuild your own economy not to host all 53 African countries in SA🙄.Our ppl leaved in the refugee camps in Zambia and Tanzania the two countries that had more exiles from SA which was still not hundreds of thousands of ppl💁🏽‍♂️

[@bongy_magodla]

Which area do you live I'm in Midrand Johannesburg? I'm open to be your friend and show you around. I was married to a Tanzanian and I went to Tanzania many times I was accepted, welcomed and was feeling home.

[@tigrepalenque]

Thank you. Good personal perceptions. I should be moving to SA next year. I’m from Venezuela we get our phones robbed at gunpoint 😢 and when I say we, I include myself

[@amacheng5952]

Yes you just have to be careful and all the best in your move

[@sekgabimasobe9690]

Coming to time I am like that. I feel disrespected if you arrive after 15 minutes

[@kurtdamons720]

It sucks that your sisters phone was stolen. I think us South Africans have realized that we rather not fight it's not worth getting shot or stabbed over. Most of us insure our phones for a small monthly fee and we'll just get it replaced.

[@amacheng5952]

Yes insurance is a life savior, doing so too.

[@Japanese_one_Tokyo]

You are welcome to South Africa 🇿🇦 Make yourself at home please sis

[@amacheng5952]

Thank you sis 🙏🏾

[@misstownes]

Do people carry weapons in SA, in America we are allowed to defend ourselves. Is this the case in SA?

[@SparxSenyora]

The fact that you were in a robbery situation and didn't get help does not translate into South Africans not being helpful. And just using your unfortunate experience to judge this country is quite narrow minded as well. Why would you leave your beautiful homeland to just come here and complain? I follow people from USA who moved here and don't raise the petty issues you're raising here. Very disappointing.

[@edwardcullen3592]

Interesting how there are no videos of south Africans on other African countries🤔

[@lillytom7630]

Say that again and many africans has videos of South Africa

[@realsebsworld3004]

Maybe you should move to African countries and tell us the experience yourself.

[@nhlakahkhumalo8618]

There are you just haven't come across them

[@edwardcullen3592]

We love our country too 2mch, we fought for it

[@mmalehumo378]

A Tanzanian was sentenced to live in person for killing a South African for a cell phone. So you people come to our country and commit crimes here. You are not saints. We are also tired of this kind of vedios.

[@KymmieeLately]

This video was well articulated!! So sorry about Atu ❤️ Great Video

[@amacheng5952]

Thank you for watching, was keen to put my words in the right way.

[@Reesedanye]

I'm planning on relocating to tanzania. I've been to arusha, Dar, Mwanza and Zanzibar. Im highly considering mwanza because it was the cleanest. Overall, I love tanzanians and I always feel so welcomed and safe. As an american there is a lot that I dislike about Tanzania because America is more like south Africa in regard to being on time, super markets, tipping(%15), etc. I really dislike the infrastructure in Tanzania and have been recently thinking about south Africa but I honestly am not trying to leave one very unsafe and racist country to move to another. Looking to visit south Africa a few times and then make decision.

[@msnakase5893]

oh my goodness, Im so glad i came upon your channel.. Tanzania is one of the countries i want to visit in 2023💃🏾💃🏾

[@afroisme5750]

...open up a bit and meet with one person,... thereafter...it will be "open sesame"...

[@mathematical_theology]

In some places in america gratuity is 18% and it’s automatically added to your bill.

[@amacheng5952]

Wow that’s a lot

[@Bambi7ish]

Very greedy and capitalistic country

[@blessingkamogelo1435]

I’m a South Africa but I ain’t tipping nobody😂😂 always leave the restaurant awkward my Sister 😂😂🇿🇦♥️🇹🇿

[@fulufhelolloydmakhuvha3214]

If you want help when people are mugging you, you must shout and say "Vimba"

[@alicegauteng2358]

So what I gather from video is that South Africans are not friendly ( so stick to other exparts), the food is not fresh (because SA doesnt have markets). And lastly South Africans are not helpful. So why are you still here? Kindly go back home if Tanzania is that wonderful.

[@amacheng5952]

How about No

[@tloutlou2655]

Unfortunately South Africans stay in Soweto and Alexander not in Jo'burg

[@AustineAK]

I gave up on you as a human being

[@tloutlou2655]

@@AustineAK who are you anyway🤔🤔🤔

[@tsentlemashiane6609]

South Africans stay in Soweto and Alexander? Are those the only places in Gauteng? Let alone Johannesburg?

[@japrosper1258]

So who live in Joburg??

[@tloutlou2655]

@@japrosper1258 go there and find out yourself but dont be mugged and blame me.

[@SKing-nh5ps]

I'm lol at the keeping time you mentioned considering "pole pole" motto in Tz.

[@amacheng5952]

Hahah you know us well 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Kusanagi7618]

WORD OF ADVICE: Do not shop at Woolworths. That shit is some high end stuff and expensive as fuck. White people and wealthy blacks shop there. I opt for pick n pay. I hate shoprite coz of the law prices it's also low service

[@amacheng5952]

Thanks for the advise been shopping different supermarkets to know. So I’ve shopped at Woolworths, Pik and pay, Checkers.

[@gulumamu2472]

r u soth african?

[@edwinsebastian8637]

Thank you appreciate it came across your channel very helpful hope to hear more I'm also planning on moving there as well

[@amacheng5952]

Hi Edwin you are welcome and all the best in your move. I will be putting out more videos on the expat series hope they will be more beneficial to your move. What else would you be interested to know?

[@edwinsebastian8637]

@@amacheng5952 yes this video was eye opener for me and pretty sure your next couples videos will be helpful , cost of apartments maybe, look forward in chatting more with you about this and watching more of your videos

[@loyalallies]

Im not xenophobic at all but wow everyone still coming in🙄 in turn say all sorts of bad things but still not leaving #sigh

[@johnsontradingcoltd6190]

Thanks for the video. Have been to SA three times before for work in Cape Town only. I soon wanna go back SA joburg soon for like 3 months, to learn the market and see how to do business or work in tech and investment banking - my own business or partnership only cuz i dont want to take away any jobs. I already have business in kenya, tz and uganda, but i want something new, new challenge new life. I look forward to the experience.

[@amacheng5952]

Welcome to SA, there are really many opportunities in terms of business. What field are you in?

[@loyalallies]

The kind of ppl we need...investors that come to create jobs. Most foreigners come in to share the small slice of the pie with us. We fight our own battles as black ppl and shame they are not helping.

[@Lovely0710]

Are you afraid of living in SA, it the highest rate in the World for women rape and murder?

[@amacheng5952]

I’m not afraid , I’m just extra cautious

[@bonisilemokoena1857]

Love your channel. I've been to Tanzania before and I loved it. Would definitely love to go back and visit. In terms of lack of markets, there are too many malls and grocery shops in SA which have unfortunately taken a lot of business from vendors, especiallyin the townships. Life in Gauteng tends to be fast paced and the grocery shops become convenient as you can find everything in one place. Another issue that we have in SA is our town/city planning is just horrible. I stay in pretoria and over the weekend I used drive to the taxi rank to buy vegetables from the vendors but it became such a hassle that I just gave up. Hope you are enjoying SA so far When it comes to making friends i also struggled when I first moved to Gauteng..and I'm South African. I found that there more I opened up to people it became easier to make friends.

[@amacheng5952]

Thanks so much for your warm welcome. Yes noticed Gauteng is more of a formal market than the informal one I’m used to. SA is treating me well and loving it. Thanks for the advise

[@madimetjapoto7075]

Most restaurants in South Africa don't have a pay salaries, so the tips are the only income for the waiters.

[@hopes9451]

Exactly. I actually tip for good service phela. If the waiter is rude I don't. But generally for me it's a must.

[@Sifisospice]

You lie

[@timesup4454]

@@Sifisospice but he is telling the truth especially in franchises they don't have a basic salary

[@nomathembathandekamthembu3146]

@@timesup4454 there's minimum wage in South Africa because they want more profit they employ Zimbabwe That's why they don't have basic salary

[@sunshineyears]

What profession are you in by the way?

[@amacheng5952]

I’m in Finance

[@Bbb-ml4gb]

With Tipping the resturant industry should pay waitress minimum Wage, and you tip when you feel like but the industry has been hugely compromised something that needs to be solved now they ask that as they are being paid by table in most times.. check Foodlovers for groceries

[@amacheng5952]

Thanks for the recommendation will check it out. Yes that’s true and that’s what I was used to, you too when you feel but almost feel like I’m obliged in certain places here.

[@Omolemotakeovertheworld970]

It is illegal to tip,you do it if you want

[@mjwithlove1108]

i could relate to some of these things thanks Ama i enjoyed the video...am also thinking of doing a video like this, pole kwa Atu jamani SA hata mie haijawahi kuniacha salama😁

[@amacheng5952]

Thanks MJ, SA ni balaa Atu alipata Karibu halisi 🤣. Please do make a video like this, I’m sure there’s a lot people can gain and learn.

[@marvinmogane9166]

@@amacheng5952 I think you should consider going home.

[@amacheng5952]

@@marvinmogane9166 This is my new home buddy, thanks for your consideration regardless.

[@sunshineyears]

@@amacheng5952 you are welcome here sister. If you needs friends I’m in Kyalami.

[@tshepisodiremelo9524]

Hi Ama, I am South African and I would like to host you at my house for lunch if it’s ok with you?

[@amacheng5952]

Hi Tshepiso, thanks for your kind gesture .. maybe lunch in a restaurant instead?

[@tshepisodiremelo9524]

@@amacheng5952 sure I’ll be in touch for arrangements

[@Omolemotakeovertheworld970]

I will show you around...you can hv you fresh slaughtered chickens ,vegetables and fruits

[@amacheng5952]

Hi Karabo, thanks let’s hang out soon.

[@Omolemotakeovertheworld970]

@@amacheng5952 whenever you are ready you will let me know 👍

[@lucyp8993]

I want to Move to TZ from Eu

[@amacheng5952]

Welcome it’s beautiful

[@norahmakungu3855]

Welcome to Tanzania

[@Bianca-sw5id]

One hundred percent ♥️ , the tipping problem in Johannesburg is very rude , we pay mad high prices for a cappuccino or tea , then also to tip on top of the high prices in a coffee shop where there is not even a view of anything outside and the airpollution in Greenstone Hill is already bad enough too , to sit outside. People here are from one Exteme to the other regarding meeting time. Food is mad expensive in Johannesburg , and you have to shop around , but Foodlovers is decent. . . In South Africa everyone is looking after themselves , expect to struggle for emotional support or being safe , I have been struggling to get my freedom from oppressive Sanlam Trust for 20years , the finance departments in South Africa don't have ethics regarding your freedom or consideration if you are kept hostage by a Curator , don't come here thinking your money is safe unless you have done Plenty of Research and have an attorney who can advise you properly. Johannesburg South Africa , is not what it's advertised as if you don't have plenty of money or a business here

[@odensinvestmentmichael9487]

why did you move to SouthAfrican?And how do hope to get a job there. Do you move on your own or with your husband? how never I wish you the best of luck

[@donmeow]

Great vid and welcome to SA. Interesting that you chose JHB over CPT. Anyway, hope you settle quickly.

[@amacheng5952]

Thanks Katlego, enjoying it so far - interesting ride. JHB chose me not the other way around 🤣 how’s CPT?

[@donmeow]

@@amacheng5952 CPT has the beauty and lifestyle but too European for my taste and an awful economy. JHB has a strong economy but its so fast-paced it gives me anxiety issues. Personally, I prefer Pretoria, It is close to JHB but has a more suburban laid back feel.

[@amacheng5952]

@@donmeow Yes CPT is very European like, noticed that too. I liked Pretoria the one time I was there, chilled but still modern.

[@ezekielvilankulu4915]

I'm going to connect with you.. Will help you settle. Time is very important. Oh I see you need markets. Please check the Johannesburg Fesh Produce Market for fruut and veggies. Eish safety,

[@ShuvaiAprilzw]

For fresh veggies go to Carreira's Fruit And Veg Market in Randburg.

[@antoinetteking2905]

Great video!! A lot of the cons you mentioned are very similar to the United States unfortunately 😕. How would you rate the wifi tho? Would you say it's pretty reliable??

[@amacheng5952]

Yes noticed that it’s very much like the Western world. There’s wifi in most malls or cafes which is preety reliable too.

[@faithnaidoo7647]

How can Wi Fi be reliable with constant loading shedding and blackouts???

[@amacheng5952]

@@faithnaidoo7647 In public places like malls and cafes, it is as I specified.. but ofcourse with load shedding at home not so much.

[@sibulelomatsimela4209]

@@faithnaidoo7647 malls and other public spaces have back-up so load shedding isn't much of an issue.

[@Randomly3823]

We have fresh food.

[@Randomly3823]

Food was looted yesterday.

[@aykay9328]

There are no SAns anymore in joburg, only foreigners there, SAns are in surbubs and townships

[@lrjyard7444]

Wow I am in love with you Welcome to South Africa

[@amacheng5952]

Thanks

[@rogerwilcoshirley2270]

you are a very nice person to listen to but you could have interspersed some pics of the specific places you refer to. directly intervening in a crime would rarely be useful and of course you could be viscously attacked, better to use cell phone to take pic or video and call police, let them take required measures.

[@thabangtladi8057]

To be honest we dnt love Africans anymore in SA,we need our space please go back to your own countries

[@DisnStukKk]

You posted this a while ago but I saw this now, so here is something I found interesting ... I am a Saffa born and bred, and I worked and lived in mainland China for a few years. While I was there I definitely felt special and there was some "fuss" made - or so I thought. Hehehe! When I was already back in Johannesburg for a while I worked with Chinese people online and I found out much more about the nuances that I was clueless about before. I was told by a Chinese person (and others loudly agreed) that it is customary and polite for them to invite you to their house for a meal. As Westerners we very often accept these invitations and actually this makes the Chinese person cringe inside. They will never ever show this though and so the mistake is made, and no chance exists for us to learn or for them to teach us - there were a number of similar polite gestures which would be better left to quietly die away or even outright thanked but not accepted. From my point of view I can imagine that you are very correct in saying integrating here is very difficult. All the best to you! Oh, and even if it is late - welcome to SA!!!

[@joja9269]

Thanks very much my sister for this very useful video to me. And welcome back to Tanzania our beautiful country.

[@feefees9796]

I am interested in visiting there. Pretoria and Johannesburg. what's the weather like there? November to December. I don't know the language. i know a lot of Africans know English very well. is it fluently spoken there.

[@joanwamukisa7001]

Thanks for sharing. Am planning to go to Joburg this year. Had a nice time living in Tanzania, nice people.

[@joanwamukisa7001]

🇺🇬

[@amacheng5952]

Hi Joan glad you liked TZ, welcome to SA soon sure you’ll find it exciting

[@ohmyword6024]

Most important rule: Never walk with a phone or an expensive bag on a street in South Africa because that's an 'invitation' towards these criminals. People do not help because these criminals are quite armed and dangerous so they fear for their lives.