WHY SOUTH AFRICAN EXPATS ARE COMING HOME!

[@SarahMally859]

As a South African who moved to Europe almost two years ago, I quickly realised how South Africa is truly a unique destination. I have seen everything that you have mentioned in this video. Despite the high salaries, Europeans are struggling to purchase homes and keep up with the cost of living. The amount of space in you get in a home or apartment is so tiny for the price. Everyday expenses are ridiculously high. You literally pay for EVERYTHING, for example, wherever you park your car, you pay. People have to do everything themselves (home renovations, mechanical, electrical and plumbing, house cleaning, grooming, planning your own wedding and celebrations, photography, etc.) because every service is expensive. Systems and services are also not always that well run as one would expect from first world nations. I have been shocked at how bad the healthcare system is here in Scandinavia, compared to private healthcare that I was using in SA. Governments are corrupt and the people in Europe are just as fed up with them as South Africans back home. I could go on, but the most challenging part is that the people in these Western nations just aren't as welcoming, friendly, and accommodating as South Africans. You can live in their countries for years and still not have friends because the people are so closed-off and disinterested in others. If you are living in a country where English is not the primary language, you will experience greater isolation even whilst trying to learn the language. You will be excluded, and people will avoid you in gatherings. In Scandinavia, it is the cultural norm not to greet or speak to strangers. You also should not sit next to someone on a bus or public transport. It is truly a lonely experience, and no matter how long you have lived here, and despite your efforts to integrate, you will always be treated as a foreigner and most times even be overlooked for opportunities because you are not a native. Despite the problems we face back home, I do not blame the many expatriates choosing to return to SA. Once you have experienced living abroad, you soon realise that things are actually not as bad back home.

[@forex1015]

This is atypical black South African experience on a daily basis when they try to intergrade with other racial groups, no matter how hard we try, we are still treated based on our skin color as a basis of differences. This is a normal experience for people treated as "different" or people who are excluded. Welcome to the real world, not the comfortable bubble that you grew up in, and I say this with respect and no ill intentions.

[@wot4922]

This✌🇿🇦

[@wot4922]

​@@forex1015that's not true for all of us. Indian.. Married white person...kids mixed...friends and family all races. Others have married Coloureds. Life so much fulfilling.

[@JohnJourdan88]

And yet despite all that you choose to live amongst Europeans at the bottom of the ladder rather than your colonized country among your own people. Remind me again how you are oppressed.

[@thandisilec835]

@@forex1015urgh that’s awful, I’m half Black and I do know some white SAn ppl are just miserable but many are also good and want to make this country work. Hope you move to areas where more ppl are mixing and getting on with life in this country and celebrate diversity rather than fear it. Sending hugs🫶🏼

[@blackfuturefrequency]

Love this. I myself am a South African Expat living in Germany. Cost of living has almost doubled since the Pandemic.

[@morenakhaya655]

Yep m sure energy is more expensive since Schulz sanctioned Russian gas

[@olonalugongolo7914]

Buya uze ekhaya

[@SA_CrimeWatch]

In South Africa it tripled, dont come back

[@siphoradebeer7456]

The sanctions on our friend Russia didn't help

[@jaredlandman1532]

Yeah so, you simply emigrated to the wrong country. The entire Western world is finished, chum.

[@magnify999]

I am a South African who has been living and working in China for close to 9 years. I will be coming back at the end of this contract as my family needs some time in our own culture so that my kids can learn the language, get to know their family and roots. For families, China has a lot of benefits however, raising third-culture kids will bring its own problems to the next generation. As a Xhosa man, and as difficult as it is to leave China at this point, family is the real reason I am going back home. As someone who has worked internationally for many years though, strangely, a number of South African employers are not interested in my services. That is the one thing, as a black professional, that hurts my heart about my country, and not necessarily the crime.

[@BentleyBohemian_96]

Talking like we are run by a white government. And beee doesn't exist. You blacks are the only ones who can get a proper job ahead of anyone else because of this stupid policy

[@mattjordan6505]

I've heard that China has become an information dictatorship, in that you can buy anything if you don't have facial and digital ID. Is this true?

[@wot4922]

You'll be fine. We always make plan. Don't give up and try not to reach for ultimate luxury...concentrate on how happy you are with your own and extended family. ❤ to you and your family.

[@andileluvuno4988]

My brother that is profound, I am at times mesmerized by the parents in South Africa who think English is better than their Afrcian languages. Come back brother and educate the decieved limited thinkers

[@manonthemoon997]

South Africa is easily the best country in the world, the government is the worst part of it

[@keanuoratile]

That's the best way to put it

[@basedsigma5634]

Kak praat man. Unless you 1% elite , you are POOR.

[@sphumelelesijadu]

And guess what? Our toxic trait is that we trust no else so we will keep voting for ANC. He is literally the most liked political leader. How?😭

[@basedsigma5634]

@@sphumelelesijadu its called TRAUMA BOND...thats why. Very sad.

[@roblucci2366]

The government is bad but it's far from being the worst in the world

[@mazwideamahle4091]

South Africa is refreshing and vibrant period...the sun simply shines differently ... Period!

[@sve5543]

Delulu 😂uyahlanya, ziyakhala

[@jaredlandman1532]

No.

[@briandejesustofa3708]

Tell that to someone who lives ematyotyombeni.

[@danielschauffer8216]

Can’t wait to get back! Hate the government but you can’t beat my people in SA.

[@nomkhosiprecious9435]

come back and integrate you all races are equal, that the change we want from people who had been foreigners in other lands

[@MzVixen05]

Are you back yet?? I'm heading back soon after a stint in EU and omfgggg what a thing it's been.

[@danielschauffer8216]

@@MzVixen05 I’m back baby!

[@MzVixen05]

@@danielschauffer8216 Oh that's fabulous!! I have three whole months to go.

[@MrXolaX]

I love how the delivery is calmer and slower than the previous video so we can take in all the information. You always drop high-quality and very informative videos 🙌🏾

[@paullombard00]

You only realise once you've moved that South Africa, despite its problems, is a great country to live in .

[@wongamagidela3267]

I hope the people of SA do right by you, great content, 👌

[@obakengafrica2919]

I hope you keep making these videos. You are giving us some high quality stuff about South Africa my guy. The one issue I see with the coming of SA expats is the problem of gentrification.

[@geoffreydrew4810]

I came back ten years ago. I am not sorry. South Africa is a beautiful hard place. Real.

[@hwleitner2009]

Have worked abroad for 16 years. Always planned to return - and will. The dynamism of the people , the simple human to human interactions at shops and with car guards is precious and not found anywhere else.

[@Sataka23clips]

Also u can drive no seatbelt drunk listening to music loudly no problem

[@Idk-wo1er]

​@@Sataka23clips👀...i see you like to live life on the edge...of a hospital bed

[@jaredlandman1532]

Rubbish. "Anywhere else" = Europe, UK, Australia and US. Try emigrating for real.

[@JohnJourdan88]

Don’t forget the crime lol

[@rendanindou3593]

When they leave they make a lot of noise about their departure, but and yet they return in silence LOL life will humble you

[@Esthersbucketlist]

😂

[@DeanPaarman]

For me it's gone the other way around... I left quietly... but 3 years later 📢I'M BACK. But I agree with you, that is the more common case.

[@kagimanye1757]

always

[@maximeteevee2760]

I think leaving is good, every young person must leave for at least 5 years, it may look like life has humbled you but you come back with a superior mindset, positive work attitude, no more victim and entitlement mentality...and these are a good recipe for success

[@kagimanye1757]

@@maximeteevee2760 I left for 2 years, it was a complete waste of time. When I returned immediately I felt like I waisted my time. Should have stayed and continued developing my career. The grass is not greener on the other side.

[@izzo2271]

Please make a video on how South Africa is taking a 25% stake of the oil field revenues as opposed to the 75% standard when Guyana, a country that is smaller in number, resources and GDP, negotiated a 65% deal and even that was criticised.

[@wahwah7701]

Where did you get that information? Tell me so I can prove it myself. Stop spreading propaganda you SA hater.

[@SA_CrimeWatch]

Namibia is taking 10% 😢

[@southernafricanboy4148]

​@@SA_CrimeWatchIt's heart breaking bathong

[@vona5251]

​@@wahwah7701 read about the western cape oil rig discovered by total energies.

[@vona5251]

South africa did not spend 75% of capital towards the discovery. Its the french company total energy who made the discovery, thats why

[@mosalethoba5267]

I love how you back your points with genuine well proven stats

[@Greg16350]

The actual stats indicate that only about 30% of ex-pats are returning which isn't exactly worth claiming it's going to turn things around here.

[@justincase8532]

No, the stats show that there are expats returning but there is still a high net outflow.

[@corneliapeters7877]

It's time that every South Africans that is staying outside of SA must return so we can REBUILD this country. This country does not belong to a political party but to all who contribute to the growth. We cannot have foreigners in SA that send the money they make in SA to their home country.

[@kevin899s7]

Pretty spot on

[@theonly6359]

Well we also do the same, work in other countries and send our money back home.

[@Greg16350]

Then it must have a government that builds an economy that creates jobs instead of having a 32% unemployment rate.

[@jaredlandman1532]

No sensible expat is "coming home." Sorry. Goodbye.

[@theonly6359]

@@jaredlandman1532 So those that are returning are not sensible??

[@LeboLizMolaba]

Great content bro, I love it. SA is a great country but sadly issues like the high crime rate, unemployment, GBV and lack of basic needs such as electricity and water cannot be overlooked. In my case, it was the lack of appreciation for my skills, whereas other countries were willing to appreciate and pay me well for what I do, hence I moved to London, UK. The weather is crap and the standard of living is high but I live comfortably and don't have to worry about my safety as a woman.

[@wot4922]

All the best to you. We don't have mass shootings fortunately and I hope the Tory government doesn't win for the citizens sake. Labour of course is proving to be like like the Tory's. Most governments in the World suck big time.

[@JohnJourdan88]

And why is that? Because you are living in a whyte country lol See you all do miss apartheid

[@babalwandamase9509]

They don't get privileges they enjoy here they become normal people

[@thomasphiri2023]

So true.

[@zilindogomes1767]

😂😂😂

[@southernafricanboy4148]

😂😅 So true. I know it living in Scotland but I go home twice a year

[@ntuthukomdluli-pd9jv]

​@@southernafricanboy4148what previledges

[@phiwelove]

That does not make sense because it is normal people who become expats

[@mamadeebuildsahouse]

For me, I'm building a home in the village in Eastern Cape, South Africa after 25 years in the usa. sharing my journey here on youtube. I still have a hike in the usa and I live in a neighborhood where I have no security and can drive at anytime of the day.

[@hyunbinsdimple5803]

I live abroad and I love it, but it’s not home. There are so many things about South Africa that I miss and love.

[@lwandis]

We shall be the beacon of Africa yet once. The glorious former shall dawn upon us again even more brighter and shinier. Welcome back home my brothers and sisters.

[@danielkaunda6721]

I love your content and I'm following, don't stop king... Keep up. We're here learning from you. Bless!!!

[@cliffbaloyi7155]

This is how to make a proper video. Great work man. I just subscribed

[@Kk-fj5tn]

Let’s keep this channel growing!!!

[@thabolenong6923]

South African expat living in England and I love it here because there's plenty of opportunities compared to SA. Yes cost of living is quite expensive here to live the same lifestyle I lived in Bryanston, Johannesburg. Well cost of living is cheap in SA compared to the UK, when you have money in SA you can live a decent life but when you broke it's a different story. Kept my property in Bryanston as my vacation home, and one day I will move back home.

[@JohnJourdan88]

You love living among the people who oppressed you. You Africans so funny. Apartheid was awesome and you know it.

[@krazykirl1129]

UK is also experiencing a housing crisis. I work for a housing association here, and I've had a few South African's calling us for help, often with no food or housing. If you can make it in SA and have a good community and network there, don't leave. When it gets bad here it gets baaad! Imagine, no food, heating and money in minus temperatures lasting many months of the year. It's dire.

[@CALEBWAREAGLE7]

There is no housing crisis in the UK. That only applies to socialist types who expect to be funded by the state.

[@teqk9386]

I’m black American from Detroit and I’ve been looking at Cape Town and Pretoria I wanted to invest in hydro and solar energy

[@tnamr5652]

Come home my brother.I can advice you accordingly Pretoria is where I was born.

[@SA_CrimeWatch]

Come Pretoria will work for you

[@ntsikashembe4773]

Send email address

[@boerplaas388]

Pretoria👍Wow I had great times there in my military days. Clubbing every night and the most beautiful woman those days 😂 1985 1986 . Always got into trouble for sneaking out of camp. Was worth it .

[@maxpyn8120]

Cape Town is better than Pretoria

[@nomahzaza5698]

Love Your work You are clear, concise & so knowledgeable Keep up the phenomenal work ❤

[@mcindahouse]

Great video. Hopefully SA will continue to climb in a positive direction. I am glad I have chosen to invest there by purchasing a property to spend time at, which hopefully I will ultimately find my way there to contribute long term.

[@steven1000000000]

I've just returned from after spending 6 years abroad. Reasons are complicated, but missing South Africa, friends and family, cost of living all played a part. All of the reasons that you mentioned are valid. I'm so glad to be back. We just need to get the politics sorted...

[@shimidioke1895]

The effort and research that you put in your videos is commendable 👏👏👏👏

[@maburwanemokoena7117]

When you leave South Africa to another country you are now a "foreigner" which is a concept most South Africans are not quite familiar with cause most of us never really leave South Africa. There are benefits of being a citizen of a country that includes easy access to best jobs in the market because most governments prioritizes their own citizen. Often times I have noticed that those who leave SA they end up doing odd jobs that they wouldn't wanna do here in SA all in the name of wanting to be overseas. They become nanny's, pre-school teachers, waiters, and so on.... South Africa is the best and if you do not know the feeling of being a foreigner, goodluck.

[@angelawessels]

You are spot on about the jobs..

[@thiiiiina]

This was an informative video. For the first time this actually makes sense 😅

[@Safferpsyche]

Expats are assets to SA. They bring their money, entrepreneurial spirit and all the knowledge they have gained. All this information and knowledge can benefit SA regardless of their ages. They can guide the youth to more prosperity.

[@mphonakedi9009]

you talking nonsense when you compare why they left with why they comin back ued know u talkin from ur behind

[@Safferpsyche]

@@mphonakedi9009 🤣People have many reasons for coming or going. Nobody knows each person individually, so it's not for us to judge and make assumptions. Blanket statements are just generalization. Nothing is black and white in life as much as politics and media try to shove that reasoning down our throats.

[@faa9261]

@@Safferpsychewrong

[@Safferpsyche]

@@faa9261 😋

[@ole6945]

Let’s not sugar quote it. All expats left because SA is a shithole country with BEE according to the surveys years back. Now they are scrambling to come back because, suprise suprise, the blacks actually run government well. The data is there. No need for all the semantics 😂😂

[@alkebulanafricanconversati1728]

Housing crisis in New Zealand too, last month NZ government closed path way to permanent resident int the country and many South Africans are not happy and considering to go back to SA. .

[@tinalifestyle888]

oh really? can you please send me a link to read about this?

[@FictionHubZA]

Yeah they started by banning foreigners from buying houses.

[@southernafricanboy4148]

Racist enclave of New Zealand 🙄 Did they close pathway to white immigrants as well or just people of colour

[@sanelemwelase]

​@@tinalifestyle888 look for it yourself 😂😂

[@tinalifestyle888]

@@sanelemwelase you are rude

[@MrDanny310784]

South Africa is the best place in the world, minus the crime and poverty and corruption my plan is too just come back to SA one day to just give back and live in Mzansi, our home

[@Thesewingsuccesschannel]

That makes it one the worst places to be when you poor.

[@SAGUY1971]

Living in the US for 23yrs (California) and of late, since my last trip "home" in Dec , have seriously been contemplating returning to SA to retire . Sure life has been good here in the US in terms of earning potential , career success, having the things one wants and the resources to travel and do many things that were not possible as a middle income person back there. BUT, there is always this nagging longing for our country, its people, culture , way of life, climate, languages , customs and everything else that always remains familiar, no matter how long one has been gone for. Closely following the new GNU and their initiatives to curb crime and corruption particularly and uplift the ordinary South African in terms of jobs and access to quality education, health care and career opportunity which the young people particularly in South Africa are lacking . Progress in these areas will signal to everyone who has the same desire to come home, that its time do do so and be a part of building our country to the powerhouse of Africa again and seeing its people thrive.

[@eirevoortrekker7724]

South Africans return because they can afford to secure a living they like in SA. Do numbers on those who are leaving. The whole point is to make enough overseas and come back, not necessarily to restart a business. The middle class is being wiped out fancy pants. Its heading toward the wealthy and the poor as two classes.

[@human-9559]

Good points. What are the numbers on those who are leaving? Lastly, why say "fancy pants"? 😅

[@martinngcobo3123]

Foreign exchange is the only real reason. We're told that foreign investment is good especially if it comes in the form of foreign currency, I no longer think so. It's starting to feel and look like economic gentrification, especially when locals can't afford the basics. Digital nomads really are driving property prices up.

[@LM-he7eb]

E X A C T L Y. Foreign currency & regulations.

[@ngwanawamobu8990]

I wish we were as self-sufficient as the Apartheid government, those racist bastards were a well oiled machine.

[@PrincessPowerranger]

yup we definitely want to come back, best believe

[@LM-he7eb]

Most digital nomad enter South Africa Visa-Free for 90days. They then fly to Lesotho/Namibia/Mozambique & back to South Africa every 90 day. They usually have bank accounts back home. The Digital Nomad VISA will allow them to be taxed & regulated. They push up prices & contribute little to tax.

[@sun_and_seo]

it's not all about the tax. they pump tens of thousands of pounds/dollars/euros in spend in to the economy, growing it and creating jobs. also their interaction with locals help to foster innovation etc.

[@LM-he7eb]

@@sun_and_seo IT IS ALL ABOUT TAX. An American digital Nomad who rents an apartment owned by a European investor, does nothing for the economy. An Australian stealing ideas from locals, ha ere thusi ka nix. Tax may be used to pay grants, fund public health care systems, public roads & public schools. Now, that is helping. They need to be registered to SARS.

[@daro06x]

There's one thing about SA, and that thing is there is no place in the world like SA - the people, the diversity and the freedom. I'm from South Africa; however work in Angola and bring the money back home!

[@dumaziletyali3359]

Love this, thank you. Can you pls talk about the impact of NHI .🙏

[@sanethehappypill]

Can you talk about the NHI... nice content

[@Nonofo346]

I never planned on being a foreigner/ immigrant worker forever. It was a plan that I come back home so my children can live in my culture and country as nothing compares to it. Feeling like a foreigner isn’t always nice. You do tap into cost of living, that too. We went to save the better currency to stretch it at home and have better quality of life… that is why we left… better quality of life. Not all wanted to leave forever. We’re not really returning, we never left 🤣

[@justart2737]

The biggest advantage I have living abroad is the buying power. If it wasn't for that I'd be back home already. I am willing to sacrifice for now so that when I come back I would have better conditions. Exchange rate got me comfortable when I'm home for holidays I'm definitely first class my family is comfortable.. #China

[@alkebulanafricanconversati1728]

Le nna (me too)

[@mooshtaffa]

Are you able to save some cash while that side ? Also which industry are you in. ?

[@lm_b5080]

what do you mean with buying power? for me in europe cost of living is sky high so its almost impossible to save money. i guess its easier if you're maybe in the middle east?

[@alkebulanafricanconversati1728]

@mooshtaffa I'm In Aviation, I used to work for SAA and thn Denel as a Aircraft Technician, alot of the people I worked with are scattered all over the world, mostly NZ, Australia, UK, UAE. Yeah I'm able to save good money, send some home monthly.....currency exchange helps.

[@justart2737]

@@mooshtaffa I am able to save a lot of money man. I started as a teacher in China and then I ventured to other businesses as you would know China is the hub of almost everything. I own a gym in China and I ship weight equipment amongst other things to African countries.

[@masechabamdaka785]

Excellent content @Zimasa 💯💯✊🏾

[@Tshepo10111]

Source of information I need is from this Channel, Good work my brother.

[@MarkTrudgeonRulez]

I've lived in the EU (Eire) for 24 years now and still love it. I did buy my home and thus rent increases are not an issue. The cost of living has increased but you just cope. SA would also have seen cost of living increases. The reason for leaving was mainly to give my children opportunities when they grew up.

[@theworkplace3788]

Interesting! From a talent acquisition point of view; the reason why people would choose to live in Joburg vs Cape Town is mainly because Jozi has always provided much more competitive salaries for the same job done anywhere else in the country with your rand going even than it would in places like Cape Town. However I am also interested in knowing how many skilled people have left SA for Asian countries in recent years.

[@EphraimMusicalCovers]

Im also exiting the uk after 30 yrs, No more 1st world, just 3rd world former 1st world, complexity+corruption+greed= a world of unpayable debt has finally drowned the west in Poverty, also a.i. technological advancement has invited a jobs apocalypse or armageddon so a complete collapse is impending, No Future as currently 1 in 8 people is homeless so home is where you can dodge this mess, not to mention the risk of www3, bye bye uk, off to do some farming and forget about the west, they are irrelevant now sinking in debts and enemies.

[@lowiq3409]

Flooded by 3d worlders

[@Neomorphinity]

Many people that left SA to expect the grass to be greener on the other side simply because it's the other side, would be the first to return. Following those are people that don't necessarily need to move abroad, but are in a position to try it out and see what happens. With the state of global living challenges, those would leave because it makes better sense to just struggle at home if you can make it work. Then you have the ones that don't have a fall back plan; These ones are keenly aware of the sacrifices being made but are experiencing reward to opportunity that simply doesn't exist in SA (i.e much higher salaries for certain professions). Those are the last to return because by the time they return home, they not only have the $/£/€, but they also have a stronger passport to go along with that.

[@Jesuslovesme137]

We have a beautiful country, unfortunately crime stats are making it a nightmare!

[@AlternativPerspectiv]

Don't bother with New Zealand, they have laws that make it hard for newcomers to acquire property. You can't buy a house for 5 years, for example and rent is super expensive. I chose not to even consider any country promoting LGBT nonsense as I want to protect my kids. America will be more attractive if Trump wins, but you need to have skills. Homes are there, you just need the affordability, and I suggest moving to more rural ares with low black populations. Don't hate the messenger, hate the fact. The UK isn't as nice as it was but if you are in small towns outside the urban bustle and have a remote job you are set! To young South Africans, trust me on this, leaving SA is doing yourself a massive favour. go, live a happy life overseas then when you are old come and retire here. People telling you to stay are tricking you into being a mule for a country that is going to take 51%+ of your income to give to people who don't contribute anything to your life. Achieving your dreams here will be a massive upward hill. Leave.

[@TheHuny85]

You think you ate with this comment lol

[@Andre4agze-dc6gt]

I think you can toss in the events of 2020 - 2023, and given those, these western countries are significantly less free than people were lead to believe. Unless one believes in bending over for a government at their will that is, in that case, you'll be just fine.

[@Ptmjeager]

Where are you staying currently ?

[@AlternativPerspectiv]

@@Ptmjeager Happy to share. nothing to hide. I live in SA. I got an opportunity last year to go to NZ. Easiest job I ever got! I just casually applied on Linkedin as a "I wonder what will happen". a week later I was head of department with signed contract! That's when I took it seriously and started doing the research! I am pretty well informed about NZ now. I declined the offer after 1 month and returned their equipment. Their laws are very anti-newcomer. The numbers didn't balance for me as I have a family, but for younger, or even single people, I had struck gold. I would have gone in a heartbeat. The salary placed me in the the top 3% income bracket in NZ, they would pay for my move, including tickets for my family, and accommodation until we were settled. After declining I decided to research elsewhere. As it stands now, I have just been working on settling my bond on my property. Once that's sorted I am packing and leaving this dump. I have no interesting being taxed 51% + R1500/mnth with no returns.

[@AlternativPerspectiv]

@@TheHuny85 i don't understand what that means, sorry.

[@Drawingboredi]

Siyabuya kesana 😂😂😂 leweather is not life.

[@LukeRev480]

Buya mntwana buya... Ubuy'elekhaya....

[@proudlysa774]

I was in UK for years. There's no place like home.I left UK, have no regrets Best decision ever ❤

[@alkebulanafricanconversati1728]

I love what you do bro, you always try give a positive perspective of our country. I'm a defender of SA, ngi sebenzela ekhaya, I study and learn what I need to in order to come back home and contribute. Politicians did us bad with destroying our SOE'S but no use crying on spilled milk. Patriotic wayawaya. I'm not going to fall for the Swart gevaar that many are falling for

[@nokubongavundla8725]

Nje! I am with you on thats.

[@raydanielz9408]

Home is where the heart is. Hatred sometimes drives people to make decisions based on anger and racism.

[@modisaneunity4534]

Insightful bro. I'm from Botswana 🇧🇼

[@siphotheguy1870]

I would go back to SA but I am not bullet proof

[@mlungisimanzini8143]

😂😂😂

[@fortusibanyoni8458]

Please don’t kill me 😅😅😅

[@anthonyschluter8531]

Been all over love South Africa. A truly unique country but the crime is a massive issue and the requirements for business are painful.

[@MagicTouchAudio]

Also new Zealand they are leaving in droves.

[@letsreadwithmo9503]

Because they live like Kings and Queens in South Africa

[@katerpiller_00]

It's good if money is coming into the country and this will push for development in the city hopefully

[@jansmit941]

More money for the ANC.

[@RetroRewindNostalgia]

They realized the grass is not always greener on the other side and some of them are not even middle class abroad whereas in SA they get to be middle class ZAR vs USD make you realize you broke

[@koalabear9110]

Competition is tougher too. I saw a grade 2 teacher in France with a masters in psychology (majored in education) and thought, in SA you'd be an MEC or smthng😂

[@RetroRewindNostalgia]

@@koalabear9110 LOL

[@Amanzi379]

@@koalabear9110 In France, you don't have a problem because you have the wrong colour skin.

[@M-yk2le]

Trust me, its definitely greener. I love it here and not surrounded by savages that think 100 murders a day is OK. No thanks, will never come back to that dump.

[@sbudaerwinmagagula3552]

I'm one of those expats 😅 I've been living abroad for a few years now. East Asia and recently the middle east and one of the reasons I am considering moving back home is the cost of living in the middle east, it's truly ridiculous and the weather is horrible.

[@connorrobert5348]

That’s just the plan as a young South African Try earn better overseas and then come back and invest Unfortunately as a young South African you don’t feel very appreciated, get paid near nothing and we don’t have the opportunities as to what we might have overseas

[@TheBoose]

Digital nomads must also pay income tax in South Africa. You can enjoy perks of living in Cape Town, earn a foreign salary but pay no taxes

[@porschenator]

They pay VAT, there's no way of truly escaping taxes.

[@pheliwemashiyi8835]

So informative thank you❤ I am a psychiatric trained nurse considering UK for better opportunities but after this Im thinking NOPE...

[@Esthersbucketlist]

I’m a nurse in uk from Namibia but I’m telling you not to come, it’s not worth it

[@JohnJourdan88]

You all complain about colonialism so much that you live as a minority among them in Europe. 🤣

[@TheDruzza]

well done bru

[@SisaJonas-vm3vx]

It's because they realise that they were living in luxury in SA 🇿🇦, and there is crime in UK and USA too.

[@lowiq3409]

Cant even compare...

[@JohnJourdan88]

Crime from *you* people. Everywhere you go you cause it. See a pattern yet?

[@alwhy3124]

Some return. Many do not. South Africans do well overseas and are successful there.

[@christinerobinson547]

I have to agree, there is a saying, "the grass is greener on the other side, only because there is more Sh....t!! there😅😅, true, i have lived overseas. I missed the wide open skies, and mostly that AFRICAN MOONLIGHT AND STARS IN THAT BEAUTIFUL BLACK NIGHT!!❤, And most of all, the frienldly people of all colour race and creed. WE LOVE SOUTH AFRICA!!!❤❤😊😊

[@Zizzy7]

Gee, how bad must it be overseas if I thought all of this was hitting South Africa hard. Our housing, at least in Cape Town and the Winelands, are getting very very expensive.

[@Cudizone92]

I don't know what people are on about. South Africa will always be home, but after leaving the country 4 years ago for sweden I don't see myself returning ever. Sure every place has its pros and cons but I think at the end of the day it depends on what a person is willing to accept. Unfortunately I was not able to accept life back in south africa as much as I miss it. I've found peace up here and my the quality of life is on another level. I think a few people would have a very different opinion on what I've just said. But in saying that I didn't come from money or a life of privilege. So I'm grateful for everything I have here, I don't earn shit money at all, I've got friends here, got my first house after 2 years of saving. Everything here just works... a little expensive but never had to go to bed hungry.

[@Giulia-11-67]

I am South African born in Pretoria to an immigrant Italian family. As a child I was called an outlander and never made to feel welcome in my beloved South Africa. Then I married my husband whonis Nigerian and a recognised professional in his field. We lived together in South Africa for 15 years and my husband loves South Africa 🇿🇦 so much. In time BEE became a threatening reality for my husband career and we needed to look at leaving South African and also for the safe of our 11 old son. My husband is now employed in Switzerland. 🇨🇭. Salary has more than doubled and taxes are no longer 45 percent put 12 percent. Rent and housing is extremely expensive but school are top notch and free. Don’t really need a car. Transport is very efficient. It is safe. Our son goes to school by himself and the water is clean and electricity is much cheaper than SA. Moving has been sacrifice in many ways but we stay focused on a safe clean functional country and government schooling is free and the same for all children. Our son is already fluent in German 🇩🇪 and the focus is not only university. So many careers that pay very well. Yes we will always love our beloved South Africa 🇿🇦 and we will Always be grateful to Switzerland. 🇨🇭 Many blessing to you all 💜💜💜💜💜💜👼

[@pato_bravo]

I was forced to grow up there against my will, and leaving was the best thing I ever did. Going back at all is stupid. Going back permanently is just a whole different level of dumb.

[@NThabethe]

I wouldn't dream about moving overseas, I don't even want to leave my home city 😂

[@MandisaDizz89083]

It makes more sense to move abroad to make enough money to move back and live comfortably in SA

[@riwilo5444]

There is already a specific rate for South Africans visiting national parks. They pay very nominal fees, whilst those from SADC pay reasonable fes and anyone else who does not hold a passport from SADC region pays very expensive tier 3 fees

[@user-ez9en7vk2z]

This was partially true a year back for a few months. Recents stats suggests its not so anymore. SA is border line failed state of which only the weather can be listed as a positive.

[@CraganCrypto-mz8cs]

Poignant points and some of the reasons I considered staying, my sister studied abroad and my cousin is currently working in the UK and it really isn't what the PR for those countries say it is. Life overseas is tougher than Mzansi, you can at least make it here, even if you make it overseas it's not a place to retire cause cost of living will eat you alive!

[@quentinwatt6406]

South Africa has some of the highest quality of living. Moving pretty much anywhere else is a downgrade in lifestyle if you're middle class South African. Best tip is to find a way to sell to USA and Europe without leaving SA.

[@DoubleA88]

I’m not SA’n but my wife is and she has been in the UK 20 years. We’re planning on moving to SA in the next couple of years so this video is very interesting. Is there anyone here who has made the move back from the UK?

[@thato596]

Watseba What i do not like is when they have been living overseas for more than 5 years but they still voting in SA elections. That does not make sense

[@LM-he7eb]

Yes, it makes sense

[@mmfogar]

Are you discussing the return of the Boers?

[@ktlindelani2173]

may we please get a NHI video

[@meganhess9531]

I’m South African too. Purchasing property in SA rather than USA where I reside now.

[@mlungisimanzini8143]

Are you hoarding property ?😂

[@RyanRundle-bv9ko]

It would be interesting to know how much real exposure these expats who are returning to RSA have comitted to from an economic standpoint ie. is their employment and income still secured and derived internationally? Are there offered any corporate subsidies for taking up posts back home (housing, schooling, travel etc)? How much capital are they actually investing when they return by way of property, equities etc?

[@encapseoulate]

Australia has space but but years of creating artificial demand by not building enough houses over a long period of time (a legal policy known as "negative gearing") has created their housing crisis.

[@fundinkuta7082]

Spent 3 yrs in the UAE. I find a lot of the time people are looking at UK/US/Aus. Many other countries are better, especially vs UK, and you’ll typically find that those returning from countries besides UK/US/Aus is because of family/cultural. Otherwise UAE is very advanced, economy exploding, NO INCOME TAX FREE, warm and sunny, and almost no crime. Only back in SA for family and friends.

[@SAapproves]

I remember people saying they are leaving in lots, when I said they'll come back they laughed at me😂 and said "why would they leave a better life" I asked a better life where? Abroad?😂 they always come back!😂

[@magionetechno]

Nice presentation bro ++sub++

[@henk_iii]

Why leave, South Africa's future is too bright😎

[@colinmk256]

Because Piano is vibes

[@carl4017]

Planning to come back once my pension is secure.

[@ntandontonga4301]

You have 17.2K subscribers. This video was posted 1 day ago, and you already 13K views.

[@Saida561]

I think its lonely abroad as well being a foreigner hence the return, money is not enough you miss your family and friends.

[@foolstop.5883]

It's part of being an adult...you came into the world alone and you will leave this world alone, pointless thinking friends make or break it if you planning to live abroad....the idea of living abroad is make your money focus on yourself (mentally, spiritually and emotionally) the rest will follow ❤

[@m......7984]

It’s because Europe is at war and cost of living has become significantly higher in those places If they come home with their euros and dollars we’ll they’ll be living the life

[@cashbadger3209]

I left when I retired. Never going back to SA.

[@jewels211966]

I am a South African, in China but I miss home… My wife and I will return after our contract is over…. We miss weather and our food… gov sucks truth be told