Why Racism in South Africa Isn't What You Think *An African Americans Raw Truth*

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[@PillDex]

I had an experience where 2 African Americans were verbally attacking me on social media, because I am a white South African. In the heat of the argument I had 3 different black South Africans come to my rescue. I cannot begin to tell you how this melted my ❤. We do stand together here in SA

[@MwanaMwiza]

Black South Africans still have a Stockholm syndrome

[@sibzism]

@@PillDex 🙌🏾❤️🇿🇦

[@fredaramalata4897]

We don't fight our own in front of outsiders. Together we stand and can win any war. Cohesive harmony. God bless South Africa our beloved country and its people 🙏

[@kingtrilloriginal6967]

Stop lying

[@PillDex]

@@kingtrilloriginal6967 aren't you bitter and twisted

[@DoobyScooo4699]

Much respect to the black folks of South Africa. They went through the horrifying period of apartheid and survived with resilience and strength. Salute and Greetings from the United States🇺🇸👍🏿

[@nwaeze]

They allowed their country to be taken away from them and then segregated in their own country, and now they prefer to blame other Africans for their failures and dysfunction,they didn't learn anything from apartheid at all

[@manayesh]

And most other africans never understand why we never left in millions during apartheid. And we still do not like to settle in other countries. We're as settlers as you can ever find. We even fight each other to get things right. We dont back off from correcting the wrongs in our country. Unfortunately most other africans run away from their dysfunctional rulers. I think it's in our dna to be settlers. Yes we do like to visit other countries, but we don't usually stay in them permanently.

[@liamkissinger]

coloured's and indian's had to go thru apartheid too

[@ccapital_t]

@@liamkissinger but it was nothing compared to what black South Africans had to endure. Black people had it the worst

[@liamkissinger]

@@ccapital_t thats the sadest part

[@raydaya9127]

True - South Africans will fight amongst themselves but don't appreciate an outsider's criticism especially if the outsider doesn't understand the ins and outs of SA culture. Also true, they are very resilient people - I only became aware of this once I started working overseas.

[@southafricaismyhome814]

Amen 🇿🇦

[@Mthinkulu]

You don't know us

[@sonjaswart9866]

Yes, resilient we are for sure. Don't mess with us. We have differences amongst us, but if you attack any one of us regardless of the tribe we belong to, we will come for you. RSA first.🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈

[@amehka5416]

​@@sonjaswart9866Who isn't resilient?

[@hopebuhali3887]

Exactly 🇿🇦

[@thandisilec835]

That’s true, we South Africans will fight crazy amongst each other racially but please don’t even try to involve yourself in our business and be a know it all or try to misrepresent or disrespect us, we will come together in all racial groups and take you down. We can be petty too when you start with us, we will finish it. Love that you enjoy and understand our cultures so much…we do enjoy American culture but we also have our cultures, which we are fiercely proud of as a rainbow nation. SA is far from being a perfect or cohesive nation but you’re right, it’s happening slowly and it will take time, but the will is there and we have the tenacity to make it happen. This is honestly one of the best and most unique countries you’ll ever live in, we know this and we’ll protect it and build on the foundations to make it better, thanks for contributing positively to it Aunt Ash💕🇿🇦

[@mo_0912]

Lol This rainbow nation is a sad creation of the bl@ck people in this country that is just fake. We are terribly divided and it is also disingenuous for some bl@ck people to think the way you do. We need to face the harsh reality that non-racist whyte people in this country are very few and far in between. Let's not be naive about it.

[@AustineAK]

Well said

[@mfanakithi2002]

This comment here is all anyone needs to understand. Not just American only UK 🇬🇧, Australia 🇦🇺 or India 🇮🇳 to name a few , just come here. Well said

[@krazyjnva2up2down55]

African Americans tried to one drop singer Tyla, and she was not having it. 😂 Now they are upset she is winning awards 😂😂

[@hopebuhali3887]

@@thandisilec835 Well said. Thank you

[@carlruppert7324]

As a South African, I've noticed that we are very united in two respects. The first (and most obvious one) is, of course, sports - when there's a rugby match with the Springboks, or a Dricus du Plessis fight, or one of our athletes competing at the Olympics, baba you can BET you are gonna see South Africans of all races, creeds and religions coming together to support our teams. And if we happen to win (which we've been doing a lot lately) get ready, because you are going to hear it from us for WEEKS. The second area where I see a lot unity is in the workplace. In practically every company or business in this country you will find hard-working South Africans of all races cooperating together as colleagues, completing projects and smashing deadlines left right and centre. South Africans are very ambitious, resourceful and goal-oriented, and for this reason they tend to work well together in business environments. Outside these two areas, we are sadly still a very divided nation, with differences of opinion on many, MANY things.....

[@alexanderjermaineabrahams1615]

we are only divided because we not a very outspoken people. Tyla and other artist like her are the minority of South africans that speak up. most of us are humble quiet shy we rather hang out with others who look like us. the next generation they ONLINE children they already in groups of people that like the same music, fashion, video games and movies. My nice is a k-pop fan has mixed race friends, my 15 year old son a gamer has mix raced friends. I found comic book collectors and anime lovers and hey mis raced too. but at work if im not hanging out with the coloureds i mind my own business not racist just dont know if they like what i like. and its hard living in JHB and supporting the Blue Bulls and Sundowns🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Makroti1050-z9y]

so funny you will never see whites in their majority when comes to bafana bafana and in that workplace more than 87% of mangement postions are held by white males in particular,blacks are forcing themsrlves to be loved by their former oppressors but the opposite is happening.

[@thinadlamini4671]

I recently met an Black American couple that is from Chicago while I was on vacation in Mpumalanga with family about a month ago and let me say Black Americans are the sweetest people you will meet.

[@homodeus8713]

But South Africans call other Africans cockroaches- how does that work?

[@victorvukeya9091]

Who is a cockroach really? Haven't heard of that description ever​@@homodeus8713

[@luckyngcobo6073]

​@@homodeus8713Don't lie in public platform,

[@biko8229]

@@homodeus8713 Yerrrr, you don't have to lie to get attention😂😂

[@Southernview3k]

​@@victorvukeya9091 But you've heard them called other Africans kwerekwere? Apart from calling other africa crockoches, there are a lot more negative names. Black SAns are so bitter and hateful

[@nadinepretorius-makan6349]

Hi Ashley, I've been following your posts for a while now and I find your takes on our country so interesting. When I was younger I always wanted to travel and maybe even work overseas, but as socio-economics have changed globally and I'm older, I find myself being grateful for my blessings. Even as South African, it's difficult to explain what we have here. With all the disparities and divides there is still a sense of unity, as you've explained. We've seen some dark days, in our past and even in today's age to the point where we ask ourselves "why? what are we even doing?" But then we pick ourselves up and get on with it! Maybe it's our faith that keeps us going? But we fight and challenge our circumstance, because if you don't - for some people this means you will literally die. Thank you for sharing a different perspective❣xoxo from Cape Town

[@southernafricanboy4148]

Some people for jokes Is our sleld esteem so low😂😅

[@calvinmccarver6606]

I have traveled the World, if you respect others, you will be respected, I like South Africa because they have a chance for unrestricted possibilities!!!!

[@SikiDlanga]

❤

[@DrIpelengObGyn]

Racism is exhausting. I moved from Czech Republic to UK hoping it would be better. Sad thing is people dishing racism in the uk aren’t even Brits, it’s the other Indians and the Arabs. Let me just say I’m leaving after a few months because there is no way I’m gonna endure racism when I have a HOME country where racism does not exist !

[@mpumezojonathanmtyaphi7254]

One day we need to talk about Indians as a community, cause....smh

[@BlessingBoyimbo]

As you should we love to hear that

[@Phyto-mechanic]

😂😂😂 us blacks we're at the bottom, indians discriminate against other indians based on level of melanocytes, if you have more you're down. And those that are down also see themselves as better than africans

[@KristelViljoen]

People are much more complex than we can ever imagine. Every person view the world differently. What bring harmony in societal structures is understanding, respect and tolerance.

[@Palmstreet-u7x]

In any case so many lies was spread around the world during the apartheid regime year's that they believed it, so many believe them and it's funny that those same people who supported the Anti apartheid movement are the same one's who call South Africa now a third world country

[@sphesihlemashiane4519]

Our black American brothers and sisters are always welcome in south Africa in fact we want more of you here. i hope you feel at home and welcomed. Its great to have you here sister.

[@ckomtro3]

and whites from america are most welcome as well as blacks

[@tanyabarnes4899]

Thank you for the kind words. My mom and I definitely felt welcomed in SA and hope to return soon.

[@berengsello5645]

What people are being told of SA, even here in Africa, they are afraid of coming to SA, but once they are here, they don't want to go back to their home countries. What surprises me is that European are coming here in number weekly, if not every day. Look I am working as a Train Driver, we are moving passengers on Rovos Rail and Blue Train across South Africa, through Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia to Tanzania and back to South Africa where they will fly back to Europe

[@homodeus8713]

You welcome Westerners - black and white but call other Africans cockroaches who must be liked. We don’t understand.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thank you for sharing your perspective. People need to know.

[@nwaeze]

My question is why native South Africans hate Africans who look like them and then become servants and slaves in their own country to the people who took them through hell?

[@berengsello5645]

@AshleyinAfrika with a Train is basically for geographical lessons and animal studies

[@southernafricanboy4148]

Sello you've written one of the few objective comments on this wgo stroking video We got huge racial problems in this country not this kumbaya nonsense im reading here

[@jeffreykgatitsoe627]

There is an American church that has been in South Africa for many years. There are always two, young white men wearing white shirts, a tie and black pants and they walk around spreading the word. These young men walk around Soweto, Langa, Mdantsane and other black neighbourhoods without any issues. This goes to show that racism in S.A is not what it is made out to be. Despite what we have gone through as a people, all we want to do is just get along with everyone.

[@Matheus-l7k]

In the words of Bruce lee,if each one of us help our neighbour,no one will be without help, respect

[@nomxhosapekani7966]

I was in Austria last week and, interestingly, the entire Globe is talking about South Africa. It's sad how much negative information is out there. An Egyptian restaurant manager there told me in South Africa there are cities only for French, Germans ( all Western countries), etc and SA blacks are not allowed in, even though I told him it's not true as I have a property in the Southern suburbs of Cpt. 😳😳😳

[@pzwumk20]

Please read on google about ORANIA and come back here for an exchange

[@jayekaye5638]

@nomxhosapekani7966 Unfortunately the restaurant manager was correct in telling you that there are several towns within South Africa that are off limits to 'Non- Caucasian People. Offhand, the towns of Orania and District Six( 6) are two names of segregated towns I don't understand why the country of South Africa allows these bigoted shenanigans to go on. Surely this breaches anti-apartheid policy.

[@thuthukanisjaka2597]

​@@jayekaye5638 Have you ever been to South Africa is Orania a place which a proud and sane black person would want to live in? I can tell you now we black South Africans are not that bothered by Orania yes a place like it shouldn't exist and we will see through that bur it's not like the existence of Orania is in anyway disadvantages the quality of life for us.

[@nthabisengmametja7031]

@@thuthukanisjaka2597 But it shouldn’t happen though. When Africans/Blacks go to Europe they don’t do as they please or segregate themselves from the natives. Yes we don’t care staying there but it shows that we tolerate nonsense cause that ain’t happening In Europe.

[@nthabisengmametja7031]

@@thuthukanisjaka2597 But it shouldn’t happen though. When Blacks go to Europe they don’t do as they please or segregate themselves from the natives. Yes we don’t care staying there but it shows that we tolerate 🚮 cause that ain’t happening In Europe.

[@Colors.TF1]

South Africa will give what you want to see, but behind closed doors there's a difference world that shows up in its statistics - high crime and unemployment, ect.

[@sandiletukani]

African Americans are my people, always! Thank you sister for you inputs.

[@siyabulelamlungwana8181]

How about xhosas, sothos, tswanas, ndebeles ,vendas, and San people of bulawayo (zimbabwe).

[@LincolnNcame]

​@@siyabulelamlungwana8181 please don't group us with Shona's. You were coming alright there until you mentioned them.

[@siyabulelamlungwana8181]

@LincolnNcame I did not mention shonas,andibafuni aba bantu. Check my comment again. Shona people are like nigerians to me.Again andibafuni aba bantu

[@LincolnNcame]

@@siyabulelamlungwana8181 my bad mntakwethu, yoh you can say that again. Funny how we say the same thing this side. Shona's and Nigerians are the same boet, qa the Shona's instead of peddling drugs they sell weed, rob, murder and downright colonized the hospitality industry.

[@gapeach14]

I’m black American and not sure if black South Africans know this but black Americans have strong traces if Bantu DNA as well. We aren’t just west African genetically. I

[@mpilompanza9101]

This is why I appreciate you sesi Ashley. May God bless you and your family 🙏🏽

[@universeworld1782]

I'm a White American living in Cameroon. Racism is real in America, I grew up with it being born in early 50's. I've been in Cameroon since 2017, mostly the largest problem I have is the locals think Americans are all rich! Sure, my retirement makes me very comfortable here. But if I were in America I would be struggling as many do who retire in America. Yet, education is lacking in this country, especially in the Anglaphone section where war has caused many schools to be burnt down. Amazonian fighters, Boko Haram, have been responsible for a lot of unrest. When a country has a lack of educational opportunities, this lack will have a very bad effect for the whole next generation! As is true with any 3rd world Nation.

[@samuellopesbaule5745]

You're absolutely right.

[@victorobi20]

universeworld1782. You are there by choice. You could live anywhere else of choice. One thing though. Peace of mind and organic living is abundant where you are

[@MissElaine121]

Why are you in Cameroon??

[@pzwumk20]

Please greet the 92 yrs old president. of the "continent" (the ways cameroonians call their country 😅 )

[@mzee5533]

@@ashton1952Cde corruption has fucked Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 period. Sanctions are for few individuals unless you say those individuals are the ones in control of your countries economy.

[@qweenb6449]

I have heard nothing but great things about SA.Im in chicago and the politics alone should make black people think twice staying in the USA.I really would love to come.

[@therealVOR]

I’m guessing she has never watched the entire George Floyd arrest video.

[@LoMama86]

Nope just what she saw on “the news”.

[@michellelhkgare795]

If politicians keep talking about race and different races, we will aleays think that way. We will always mention and think of race. What we need are people to think of us as all human! We have different cultures, but those differences make us a beautiful and more interesting. We should be embracing those differences and not listening to the politicians asking us to keep pushing these differences. Poverty is probably the hardest thing here. And also a sense of entitlement does not make for respectful relationships.

[@awiedevilliers1288]

South Africans wonderful people modesty respect and friendliness is the way to go

[@manayesh]

And most other africans never understand why we never left in millions during apartheid. And we still do not like to settle in other countries. We're as settlers as you can ever find. We even fight each other to get things right. We dont back off from correcting the wrongs in our country. Unfortunately most other africans run away from their dysfunctional rulers. I think it's in our dna to be settlers. Yes we do like to visit other countries, but we don't usually stay in them permanently.

[@EstaJeanette-nk7fj]

There are south Africans who left south Africa to other African countries during apartheid. I also read trevor Noah's book. At one point of the book said that black south Africans were prevented from leaving the country. Also millions of south Africans live outside of their country. You just need a Google search for that

[@manayesh]

@EstaJeanette-nk7fj The word 'some' refers to few thousands. And they were itching to come back to fight the boers in south africa. Do some research on how the anc in exile was preventing SAns from coming back to face the boers. In fact the anc incarcerated lots of SAns in exile for demanding to return to south africa to fight the boers. Thats who we are. We always wanna be home for action.

[@EstaJeanette-nk7fj]

@@manayesh that does not make sense. Weren't the ANC the ones in exile. Weren't they the ones fighting the apartheid government?

[@manayesh]

@@EstaJeanette-nk7fj the vast majority of us never left the country. the anc in exile was less than 1% of SAns. and almost all of them wanted to come back home even during apartheid so that they could win or die. unlike other africans who just give on their countries.

[@EstaJeanette-nk7fj]

@@manayesh most African still live in their countries. Not all of them live in their country. Just like how not all south Africans live in south Africa. You are talking as if there are no hundreds of thousands of south Africans outside of south Africa

[@SikiDlanga]

God bless you. You are destroying ignorance with every video. African Americans though easily fit in SA. Well, those who are self-aware. You guys are mostly a blessing honestly because you understand the nuances without having to be taught. You understand SA more than other Africans.

[@tinotendakunaishe7952]

The point you made about native americans is so on point. I had been living in the US for 12 years before i met a native American...on a trip to Minneapolis. Never met them in DC or NY. When you look at the situation of Australian Aborigines, Native Americans, New Zealand Maoris, Canadian Indigenous ppl, you realise how lucky you actually are to have been born African..you come to understand that genocide could have happened to us too. Everywhere them folks have gone in the world, genocide has been a feature ...not a bug. Lets strengthen Africa and make it a a place of refuge for the entire African diaspora.

[@Gistoven]

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[@fleetwoodcad1]

You can look up on the net where all the reservations are but black ppl see the racism right away and don’t come to us, the government blood quantum / apartheid that’s legal in the u.s. and she didn’t mention that blood percentage of ethnic red you gotta be to live on our reservation. It’s a sovereign nation within America with land agreements for all the resources the u.s. doesn’t pay us for but no one talks about it. The white government acts quick to keep people from talking about red america. Thank you.

[@wiljon1981]

Great video, Ashley. Unfortunately, there's racism everywhere. I've even encountered racism in South Africa. The problem is ignorance and hatred. We can't tell people how to raise their household, but we can hold an individual accountable for their negative actions.

[@juneschlebusch6679]

There is tremendous love between our races we actually get on very well. Not that we necessarily share much socially but we love each other and stick together. You see it in our sports. You don't criticize anyone of us we won't allow it. And we also have a very Suttle sense humor that only we understand.

[@ashleighmckenzie9557]

How great to hear positive feedback about our wonderful country 😊

[@WWTin2024]

I am still waiting to hear you talk about racism in SA. But then again, you said you are there to live your best life so you are willing to overlook the truth.

[@marethaschwim9386]

As a white South African, I just want to clear up a few things. Apartheid was humiliating to black people and the government did things that was unknown to us as ordinary citizens. I can actually confirm that state hospitals were tip top, clean and efficient, there was very little crime and we were, in our Christian culture, never told to hate or kill blacks. Listen to adv Ike Khumalo. More children are now dying in our state hospitals, due to staff negligence and the stealing of vital medicine. Apartheid was wrong, but we were actually brought up much stricter and more respectful than what we experience in this country today.

[@radleyclack9513]

Apartheid was wrong and the current govt messed up but they are getting infrastructure back to where it was. Watch this space. Too many South Africans (all races) are fedup. But I believe in our government. Although 30 years later, I think they're going to turn things around.

[@gregchristos8954]

There was plenty of disgusting stuff going on and I came out of a pretty conservative English speaking apartheid family. But I can tell you I would have been in for a beating if I was ever disrespectful. I had to serve 2 years National Service in the military and ironically one of the first lessons was on winning over hearts and minds. But the most amazing thing to me is that never once while I was uniform did a South African Black ever come across as anything but friendly towards me. That is truly remarkable.

[@Palmstreet-u7x]

Yes adv Khumalo speak the truth, those who condemned the apartheid regime year's believed so many lies told about the country

[@Palmstreet-u7x]

​@@gregchristos8954but be honest most or nearly all white people didn't kick assault abuse black people, it was mostly policeman who did the abuse , orders were followed by the policeman, so many lies was told and spread by the Anti apartheid movement

[@Coco-kw3iv]

And thanks to globalists ( white elites) who are orchestrating what transpires in our governments in Africa. Let's not pretend as if we don't know this.

[@LoveandGames2023]

Hi Ashley, sending love from Pretoria 🤗🇿🇦💕

[@modisaneunity4534]

Much love to you Sister Ash, im from the neighbouring Botswana. We too are open for business and hope yall be safe out there!🎉

[@Pilane892]

Why shouldn't be safe? She just said she's safe. O batla goreng?

[@karabonkabinde7290]

Ashley, you emotional intelligence 🔥 You are sociologist, whether qualified or not. Black Americans have formidable social capital, and only Americans themselves can ruin it, I'm glad you mentioned using this social capital responsibly. Black Americans are just not appreciated in America, but outside America, they command immense social capital; Nigerians commanded the same respect and admiration, and then they ruined it for themselves (now they are acting like victims). Black Americans are socially conscious, which will only grow this social capital they command. You have done well for yourselves, to survive so much and come out commanding the world's respect. Eyi, but you are particularly outstanding Ashley.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

wow, thank you

[@berengsello5645]

That is why I love her. Big brother's gf Karabo, respect my brother

[@Jakason-f4j]

​@@AshleyinAfrikaI know this is not a political platform, but we cannot forget the role and influence of black American on our very own struggle for freedom. Our stream of Black Consciousness with the likes of Steve Biko and Onkgopotse Tiro will have had influences form the likes of Prince Malcolm X, Huey Newton and the Black Panthers; while the Liberation movement stream will have had influences from Dr King and the Civil Rights Movement. We dare😮 not downplay commonalities and cooperation our leaders and people have had with each other through our fight against injustice, racism and subjugation at the hands of the international system of white power. Our generation must explore opportunities available to us today in SA and the wider continent, and strengthen brotherly and economic ties between black Americans and Africans

[@Locodadon-b]

Wow Nigerians really live rent free in ur head, go and find god 🤣

[@SmilingSoulful]

​@@AshleyinAfrika As a socio-anthropologist, I second this!

[@NinohBrown]

Thank you Ashley for your honesty🎉🎉 What we have in SA is economic segregation, our division is economic. Similar to the African Americans when Intergration was introduced we became consumers, and our black wealth was diluted.

[@mogamatyusufmartin9171]

True this is what is going on here by us 🇿🇦.....then you get a political parties like the DA (Democratic Alliance) and FFPlus (Freedom Front Plus)....who objectives are to fight for the status quo to remain so that they can hold onto the privileges they gained during Apartheid.... Even if it means continuing of excluding us who are still economically disadvantaged they don't care they will fight to keep it that way no different from the National Party during the days of Apartheid. ....but us as the majority of 🇿🇦ns should keep pushing back against the likes of the DA and FF plus but at the same time hold anc accountable too for what they have allowed since #1994 ....and still continuing allowing currently.

[@Gistoven]

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[@lesegogaebeeyn4005]

I'm South African but African American in spirit

[@jamesjean1579]

@lesegogaebeeyn4005 No you ain’t. You’re African

[@SouthyDefense]

Stop embarrassing yourself wena slima😂

[@eujinlee9936]

I'm just curious what makes you feel African American in spirit?

[@lesegogaebeeyn4005]

@@eujinlee9936 African American culture of course

[@lesegogaebeeyn4005]

@@SouthyDefense What does that mean?

[@lookslikeme999]

I'm glad I'm in South Africa. We have our problems but so does every country. I feel at the moment we are more free even if we have less. How to end racism? Stop talking about it.

[@UltraMella]

I think African Americans are the most similar to SAn’s and we can have conflicts but overall we get each other because of our similar history and how we handled it. Whenever I talk to AA women irl, I think you guys ‘get me’ and understand what I’m saying, in a way that no other African does.

[@jamesjean1579]

@UltraMella Bullshit . We ain’t xenophobic. We are more aligned with West Africans. We don’t know no Danm South African foods or artists. But we do know fufu , we know AfroBeats. We are taught in school that we are direct descendants of West Africans. Stop the cap.

[@Locodadon-b]

@@jamesjean1579🤣🤣 we don’t call them South Africans on the west they’re south africlowns or south Europeans 🌈 🇿🇦

[@UltraMella]

@@jamesjean1579 ok James, we’re not xenophobic either so that’s great.

[@krazyjnva2up2down55]

How do you feel about African Americans labeling sining Tyla? They hate her with a passion because of how she identifies

[@UltraMella]

@@krazyjnva2up2down55 I think it’s kak but it’s not all of them doing it. I feel bad for Tyla cause she didn’t do anything wrong. I understand why they were shocked at first. But after she explained it and we explained it I don’t get what the issue is. SA so misunderstood 😂

[@saiyandemonisher]

Racism is all over the world not just South Africa but what I can say is there are more and more people in South Africa that are looking past race and embracing one another on a daily bases wanting to live in peace in a functioning country. Only problem is our leadership that is suppose to be uniting the people and growing our country are the ones that want and preach division but I have faith people will start seeing through it and come together the way its suppose to be and one day South Africa will be an inspiration to the world

[@ckomtro3]

alll races can be racist towards other races black, white and in in between

[@Brad-s4k]

You are so right, South Africans have deep values, while there are superficial differences and some cultural ones, none of these are barriers to connecting meaningfully with one another. As someone who spent 5 years of my childhood in the USA, I can absolutely agree that America is a rather divided country, I have some great memories from the US, and I’ve always held a positive view of the country’s people, the actions on the world stage of the US government is shocking and evil at times, how can the US hope to remain relevant to the rest of the world going forward if it conducts itself so poorly then preaches to the rest of us on higher matters. The moral values the United States once held long ago and which nations at one time sought to emulate, as you have pointed out, have seemingly evaporated. Keep making these cool videos and offering your insights. 👍🏻❤️

[@abdulidi733]

Powerful message ❤thank you!

[@renoirg1483]

As a South African living in South Africa for 42 years, I don’t know what South Africa you are talking about. Which culture are you comparing to African American? Colored or black South Africans? Because there is a huge difference.

[@MmusetsiNdokoza]

The majority culture maybe; but also philosophical ideals like egalitarianism republicanism and constitutionalism

[@JLDReactions]

@@ashton1952 Colored wasn't always considered offensive in the U.S. Colored or Negro were the acceptable terms but over time, these terms have become outdated and associated with Jim Crow/ American Apartheid Era. And typically people who still use these terms tend to be racist or using it in a derogatory way.

[@claudialiebenberg9740]

Thank you SOOOOO MUCH for sharing your experience-based perspective. I am grateful, and you also get to be part of it, the new unified government phase SA is in... entrepreneurship is the future 🎉🇿🇦

[@MIchaelDaniels-q3c]

The original indigenous people of the cape has always been hospitable to all visitors from all over for centuries

correct never heard an Aboriginal South African demanding their land back but i here the invaders the Bantu and Nguni demanding land that never belonged to them

[@hopebuhali3887]

The so-called 'Bantu' are the indigenous people of South Africa. What are you talking about?

[@stifler5062]

Because test stuff does not exist in South africa😊

[@MmusetsiNdokoza]

What is the difference between the TU and the Bantu, sometimes are fear that people regurgitate what they here from white theory than reality..for instance what cattle did the Khoi have in 1445, was it not Nguni cattle? How did the hunter gatherers move from hunting to cattle raising?

[@accountretired9479]

@@MmusetsiNdokoza bro coloureds know absolutely nothing about the history of this country or even Africa at that but I bet they know everything about Europe where their European ancestors comes from

[@Nothing-but-the-truth-he8jt]

You a doing great work sister if all black Americans think like you in Africa that would make it big difference on the continent

[@jessejacobs9856]

I don’t understand why y’all always feel the need to bring black American people you have left the US there’s no need for you to ever talk about us

[@MphoMolokwe]

as south african i say keep up the good work we love you

[@dintle_kubheka]

You mentioned that one should have an attitude of gratitude that made me think of how most Africans hate South Africa because of the Xenophobic attacks. When you ask South Africans why, they'll tell you XY&Z did this and that. Now this takes me back to the gratitude place, i feel most foreign nationals misused our kindness and now everyone that looks like them is treated a certain way

[@errolmorris341]

I live in the UK, I'm considering retiring to South Africa. I would like to look at some property, can you help??

[@AshleyinAfrika]

We sure can. Are you coming to the Travel Move & Do Business Virtual Conference? Join us www.afrikainvestorsacademy.com/travel-move-business-southafrica

[@SethMphahlele-cv1gi]

We love you Sisi ,Thank you for your truth

[@shotelco]

The 1st Minute statement was _Golden!_ ...these _Truths_ could go on for hours.

[@alanluster950]

Did she say that as an American passport holder, we don't need a Visa to visit South Africa?

[@JT2-k6t]

Exactly. Keep speaking, my friend

[@siyandadlamini496]

As a young South African we consume and arguably look up to African Americans because of your culture similar to ours and how you’ve been able to pave the way for us through your own struggle for freedom. But what we won’t be is disrespected by anyone in our own country we have had enough of that from white settler colonialism and brutality of apartheid. I find some African Americans condescending towards us because of their American privilege and we don’t care for that here. As you said self aware individuals will be loved and welcomed with open arms however condescension, superiority complex and disrespect will be dealt with decisively. All that being said like minded people like yourself are welcome to stay here forever bring your expertise, dollars and culture to our own.

[@King_Media_SA]

I'm not well versed in international travel and its workings, but may somebody enlighten me as to why Americans can come to South Africa Visa-Free yet South Africans need to obtain a Visa to travel to America?

[@natashabailie7448]

You are an outsider, please don't speak on what you don't know. We don't want to be like you I was raised in the Cape Flats and I'm grateful for that I don't see Americans as privileged for where they come from we are not influenced by American culture we have too much of our own to cling to and embrace. You are right about the harmony we have over here, its breaded through a culture of respect and love for our country and each other; that's something I think Americans can't wrap their heads around but if they try they could learn from us.

[@nej4129]

You're half right but damn brah you literally have a gang called the Americans in the Cape Flats lol

[@natashabailie7448]

😂 not the point. She made assumptions about us as South Africans the USA need to humble themselves 😅 call yourselves football world champions when they never faced another country 😂😂😂

[@muziwakhwekhoza9200]

Black Americans and South Africans they share many similarities more than the rest of our African brothers, I think it's another reason Nigerians/Zimbabweans & other Africans don't understand South Africans and South Africans don't understand them...but with Black Americans it seem 2 be easier without a struggle to understand American Music, struggle, dress code etc

[@KFMelanie1989]

South African are like siblings. They fight each other at home but fight for each other on the playground. As a South African Venda I cannot tell you how many times I have witnessed tribal fight online but at the same time I have also witnessed the same tribes defend each other against other countries.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Well said

[@manandomkhabela7136]

I always knew that you have a lot of wisdom in you.

[@meganhess9531]

I’m 47, born in South Africa and lived through apartheid. I’ve experienced more racism in SA compared to USA. When I mention I live in USA, I get abit more respect. Only the generation after me will be different. SA has a long way to go, 40 plus years of racism and 30 years of corruption(via the ANC), could take about the same amount of time to get fixed. I take my hat off for you and have respect as a single mom to go through these because I’m a single mom as well but came to the USA instead. It sure is a lot of work moving from one country to another, but worth the experience.

[@shamelmothibeli5281]

Love your content Ashley and thank you for contributing positively in our country South Africa. We love you we need more more entrepreneurs to inspire us to grow so that we can become more entrepreneurial country ,because our unemployment rate is so high. We have great potential. Thank you for content your content it's great to have these conversations to reflect and learn and how we move forward. We have so much going on in the world and to think America is the leader of the free, with all that going on I can't help but ask what is America intentions beside economic leverage, can't they stop and reflect on themselves on all the wars they're been involved in and they just made things worse instead of better. When will the leaders accept the world is changing and no longer do we accept the status quo and equality should be for all and not a privilege few, same goes for our own internal affairs.

[@matsidisojulia]

Thanks so much dear sister our culture is our intergret.

[@BpmZwane]

You are a powerful bridge builder between the African diaspora and Africa, The Motherland , Madam. Power to your initiatives . All of African descent, wherever they are on the face of the earth , must see the boundless hidden treasure trove, in joint Afro initiatives across the Atlantic . We must stop having a myopic persepective on all of Africa's Children 's future . We are the roots of Civilisation, after all . Let's remember our truest genes of excellence that have outlived Slavery, Colonialism and Neo Colonialism . It's time all of Africa's children on the face of the earth to remember, who they really ARE and rise again !! May The Almighty bless your work, Mam.

[@hardlyvannoordwyk9380]

Yes we are a Family in South Africa ..we will argue and disagree among each...but as a Nation we are United Through Sport we are World Champions with Heroes like Siya..Rassie....Eben...Ox .and Checkers 60/60 ❤... The Sad truth is that a Corrupt self serving Government has left the Majority of South Africans Jobless and dependant on Social grants.

[@nickydavis893]

60sixty is the best!

[@louisepetzer4310]

Which century is this woman referring to!!!

[@sbongilemakhuvele4938]

I'm In school where Afrikaans is still used, they know we don't know Afrikaans but still lecture in Afrikaans like we don't exist and we are forced to keep quiet and act like nothing is happening

[@macd5402]

Then start your own schools teaching in your own language. There are many African schools where you can be taught in your own language? Why force yourself to go to an Afrikaans school?

[@trollingizlife2298]

Complain to your government ministers.

[@Pilane892]

Stand up against it - we are not hopeless any more. That's why we have the BELA bill

[@Kgoki890]

Great presentation Ashley, I would really love to meet you one day. I love the idea of business network among the diaspora, especially black Americans. I feel black Americans have the knowledge, personality, character traits to inspire other black people and inspire black business growth in Africa . I just wish they acknowledge it soon 🔜 .

[@cyrusndowo6371]

I love your videos

[@HRHSiyathokozaMweli]

How can I contact you Ashley? I want to get a few pointers.

[@chumanindzala2671]

New follower here, love the respect.

[@desmondqoza123]

Great content and I love your attitude. With that mindset.. I assure you, you can live anywhere in the world . I'll be checking out your other videos

[@claudialiebenberg9740]

5.12 😂😂😂 that's sooo good to hear, thank you🇿🇦

[@StuckUpColouredzaza]

In South Africa, we are forced to live together and our govt celebrates ALL. There's no room for nonsense in our modern society.

[@NEOzzzar]

Good to see you Ash❤

[@marinettegerber5601]

Thank you for sharing this ❤ you're speaking from your experience and saw what so many still fail to see. What's horrifying is our current regime and how they have stolen from and abandoned the very people they are supposed to protect.

[@naritanorman2761]

Is there a website for South Africa where you can talk to the people and join different sites like cooking, baking, writing etc. I know they have a website in Columbia for people who want to communicate with others before going there.

[@luthovellem865]

Black South Africans are in a better and more privileged position in terms of their power relations and dynamics with their white counterparts than their black brothers and sisters in the States because of political power, numerical superiorty/advantage and a sense of place, identity and belonging. Our responsibilty is to use this wisely by transforming the skewed economic relations that exist in the country inorder to get the country moving and increase the black middle class. Black South Africans and Black Americans are the two largest black middle class groups in the world in the two largest and most developed economies in their respective brackets namely in the world for the US and in Africa for SA. Their shared historical idenities and experiences of racism and economic exclusion should forster a greater sense of purpose between the two groups. Black Americans have an opportunity to invest, collobrate and make money in Africa and South Africa especially because of this. Its up to them to take advantage of what being American means and what being black American means in South Africa. Dialogue and concrete collaboration in various sectors needs to be cultivated in ernest. The reason why white people all over the world are able to mantiain the same standards of living and economic power structure is their ability to connect their economies through the colour of their skin. Maybe you and I must organise an empowerment and collaboration Indaba between black South Africans and African Americans in order to really move this proccess from a mere social media conversations to something more tangible. You already have a platform that addresses this, the benefit of collaborating means that some of these conversations can easily get to booardroom and ears of those institutions that should be asssisting the black industrialist, and entrepreneurship program of government across different sectors. Tourism, Mining, Agriculture, Education, Renewble Energy, Construction, Digital Economy, Logistics and Real Estate. This is where our focus should be. Black South Africans have communal land which is under the custodianship of our Traditional authorities and therefore manages itself outside the often capital intensive formal land tenure system. Here lies the wealth of all black people more than in any other potential area of development.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

WELL SAID 🚀

[@CarrissaAndino]

Do I need to have a college degree to get started?

[@blackownblackcontrolattheb490]

Uh what's the topic again

[@lonwolf7922]

What I've noticed, South Africans are quick to judge and talk bad about other countries but the moment another country talks bad about South Africa, they throw a tantrum.

[@dinaledi4085]

Wrong. Us SAns don't concern ourselves with the internal politics of other countries. even when we travel to other countries we do not comment or meddle in any way in their internal politics. All of us regardless of colour are like that. Which is why we absolutely hate it when foreigners come here and suddenly think they are experts of our lived experience.

[@lonwolf7922]

@@dinaledi4085 Really? Has the president and the government kept things to themselves about the Russian/Ukraine war and the isreal/Palestine war. Pretty sure I saw him throwing threats around at the UN. When George Floyd was killed, our government was quick to judge America but when 7 police officers and 4 soldiers beat a man to death in front of his wife and child in south Africa, the government remained quiet. The south African government was quick to respond to crime in other countries but when Trump asked about farm murders, the president denied that it existed. His words "Farmers, black and white are not targeted and there are no farmers being killed in south Africa, it's just crime and they are dealing with it."

[@ms.parker502]

I wish you would stop dogging America. I have been to South Africa several times and enjoyed each visit. The South Africans thanked us for being an example to them fighting apartheid. Remember they were just able to come from apartheid in 1990. Black Americans went over to help them fight against apartheid. Check the history and please stop the click bait. Every place I have visited I have seen positive and negative and yes the USA is not different. I view other Americans channels in South Africa and they don’t put down heir country of origin in order to have others to do business with them. Continue to live your best life in South Africa.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Thank you for sharing your perspective

[@MikeJones-tf5hq]

Iono, I don’t really see her as continuously dogging rather than responding to the unrelenting flow of pro-American patriotism and nationalism (and general gas lighting) she’s hearing and receiving in the spite of extreme levels of violence we endure on a daily basis in the US. To me, it appears that she is simply shedding light on why she departed and is offering free and generous consultation to folks who are considering a move. I challenge you to reflect on why 1) you are continuing to view her content in spite of her supposed “emphasis” on critiquing America and 2) you take issue with it enough to demand she stop doing it. If you are like me, it’s likely coming from a place of American indoctrination/colonization and toxic loyalty (think Stockholm) that the US empire has never earned from you. You brought up the efforts of freedom fighters in America’s history as if she was dogging them and their efforts which as an African American, i deeply resent. If anything she’s honoring their legacy by doing the work she does. We need to learn to separate our Blackness from that toxic American identity if we are to survive and thankfully we have folks like Ashley leading the way.

[@Mimi-ht6xr]

As a middle class American of color, l have visited South Africa just as l’ve visited a few other European countries. At the end of the day, no country beats America for me. Maybe because l do have sufficient income, a lengthy legacy of American-based heritage, and cultural pride in what my family has amassed as Americans that l feel this way. Listening or reading narratives taken from bygone eras when most of us weren’t even born and/or haven’t directly experienced is becoming commonplace and dangerous. America is not a monolithic country in terms of ethnic grouping, socioeconomics, education, religion, or anything else. The ethnic and multiethnic diversity alone needs to be acknowledged, understood, and accepted. The unrest among segments of the American population is usually caused by differing socioeconomics in certain communities regardless of skin color. The economic base needs to be improved in such areas, especially in the large metropolitan environments that receive the most media coverage. 🎉🎉

[@ms.parker502]

Thank you for remembering our strengths, that have been an encouragement to sisters and brothers on the Continent we were taken from. 💕

[@JanRademan]

South Africa is similar to the US is many ways, but other things are exactly the opposite.

[@thewarriorbunny]

There is a connection all South Africans have that is just not found in the Western world. Ubuntu. Ubuntu is an ancient African word meaning 'humanity to others'. It is often described as reminding us that 'I am what I am because of who we all are' Our country has their issues but if the poop hits the fan we work together out of love for a fellow human.

[@audreydagada1924]

Subscribed

[@iikingxlii7013]

America has lost its Asabiyyah, which leads to the fall of many nations. Unfortunately America’s foundation was built on sand, its deterioration was inevitable. Historically power has always shifted, Africa will have its reign..

[@Theodupreez]

Happy Heritage Day! I sent you an email :-)

[@teddydavis2339]

You tell 'em Ashley. I absolutely admire you, but I personally would not change the US for South Africa. I want a better, not the same experience. The white supremacy is what I would like to avoid altogether. No Europe or any other white dominant countries for me. The xenefobia of other black Africans in South Africa is totally. unacceptable.

[@ndumievoyi6008]

Stop it 😂. You are not American because you can't even spell Xenophobia. South Africans are not Xenophobic. The truth of the matter is that you need to sort out your documents. We were abused by apartheid and now our so-called African brothers? The way you want to transport your hate of South Africans to every KZbin channel is disgusting. This lady is talking about her experiences in SA.

[@chrisdupreez3442]

Welcome African Americans !!

[@HarmonicRezolution]

Thanks for speaking to the positive in South Africa Ashley. We do (generally) love each other here - all races. We've had enough conflict (not just between races - South Africa is way more complex than black/white thinking) .Also, we don't have a winner, loser culture, where value is tied to wealth. I guess it's the same wherever you go in the world - don't look down on people because you may have more money.

[@radleyclack9513]

Someone mentioned something about coloured people in the comments. I looked it up. As a white South African, I thoroughly enjoyed watching Lynsey and Tessa. A bit long but here is an open discussion with coloured people about coloured people, with Lynsey Ebony Chutel and Tessa Dooms. These ladies are brilliant. They do not beat around the bush (they share the good as well as the bad). I applaud them for their obectivity. Well done ladies! I'm leaving the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5vGkqFsi89_eKM

[@robertenleed-q3r]

Well, yes or no, in South Africa, is there a problem with Racism? thanks for clearing that up!....I am white btw and french from Quebec (half english half french lol) Nice channel. Charming person!

[@ccapital_t]

What about Africans that want to move to America. Can you help them out instead of deleting their comments?

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Comments that are unkind get removed...but helping Africans to move to America is not my work

[@manayesh]

😂😂😂... They must stay in their countries and fix them. Even if it means dying for justice and righteousness. Just as SAns did. Why can't they learn from Ebrahim Traore of Burkina Faso?

[@ccapital_t]

@@manayesh that's like sayin @AshleyinAfrika shouldn't come to South Africa. You just contradicted yourself. So much for bridging the gap between Africans & African Americans. Thanks for participating in our division instead

[@manayesh]

@ccapital_t Nice try to pit me against Ashley. But Ashley is an african diaspora who should have a right to reside anywhere in africa. Unlike you who have your own african country that you are avoiding to fix.

[@ccapital_t]

@@manayeshall this talk about fixing my country 😅 what am I, a politician? You lost bro. I think your brain needs fixing instead

[@karabotauyaborwamakunyane1301]

I like the way you get yourself off sis😂😂❤❤

[@kingtrilloriginal6967]

20 seconds in and I already here bs😂

[@gregchristos8954]

On the one hand we don't argue about reproductive rights, and on the other, when it comes to immigration, you'll likely find our private opinions coincide and are aligned to the right. Our major issues are primarily on how to manage the economy and how to reduce crime. That's where we trade blows. There's little of the malice that is going on in other democracies, and we all belt out our anthem when called upon.

[@claudialiebenberg9740]

7.55 yesssss ❤❤❤🇿🇦

[@ivanmynhardt]

well indigenous people were being wiped out long before "western wars", when Islam was at its peak it did the same. Ottomans did the same so I think if you want people to buy into your narrative you need honest facts and not your narrative or explain your point better. I enjoyed this show it was good.

[@iikingxlii7013]

What happened to the Ottomans? They fell… A castle built on sand will inevitably collapse..

[@LoMama86]

People don’t history if it doesn’t fit their narrative.

[@precophox]

American racism is top tier.

[@gibson2675]

But look at all the immigrants desperate to live there. Why

[@stawill7854]

@@gibson2675to make a better life financially, better opportunities and education possibly.

[@bookinsights1092]

If American racism is so top tier then millions upon millions of non-white people would not be migrating to the USA every single year.

[@MusehanaH]

@gibson2675, probably most of these migrants are from countries that were destabilized by the US but generally, people with little to no choice will move to where they think they'll be better off than their current situation

[@offtopluto]

I don’t know some white men killed two black woman and fed them to the pigs and there was no outrage compared to the pageant woman.

[@Mr.AlwaysonVacay]

I’m here now. Spent a week in Cape Town, currently in Durban, and next week I go to Joburg. People have been very welcoming to me. Not sure I would live here though. Still contemplating.

[@AshleyinAfrika]

Enjoy

[@Gistoven]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWbdeYaHf5yNkLMsi=DZBfD14Qmnq9KGW5 WATCH FULL VIDEO HERE

[@SikiDlanga]

Enjoy SA. You don't have to move here 😊