WHY SOUTH AFRICAN EXPATS ARE COMING HOME!
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- čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
- Over the last 6 months or so, there’s been a significant number of South Africans, who are living abroad, enquiring about coming back home.
This isn’t an episode ye Khumbul’Ekhaya, but actual observations from Tax Consulting SA who have noted expatriates coming back to South Africa despite the many challenges we complain about.
Expats from the #UnitedKingdom,# Ireland, and #Germany, as well as the Middle East and the #UnitedStates are finding out that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side due to various factors such as the cost of living; high inflation; strict regulations and even the weather.
#SouthAfrica for all its challenges, still offers opportunities for both personal and professional growth due to its strategic location as the gateway to Africa, advanced banking initiatives, and a relatively “business-friendly regulatory environment on the continent”.
The country is a relatively cost-effective and attractive destination for entrepreneurial ventures and foreign investors looking to capitalize on the continent’s potential.
What are your thoughts on all of this? If you’re a South African living abroad, are you also thinking of coming back? Let’s chat about it.
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 small 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 Norway, 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 Norway, 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 why so many expatriates are choosing to return. Once you have experienced living abroad, you soon realise that things are actually not as bad back home.
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.
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@@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.
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.
@@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🫶🏼
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.
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
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?
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.
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
South Africa is easily the best country in the world, the government is the worst part of it
That's the best way to put it
Kak praat man.
Unless you 1% elite , you are POOR.
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?😭
@@sphumelelesijadu its called TRAUMA BOND...thats why.
Very sad.
The government is bad but it's far from being the worst in the world
Love this. I myself am a South African Expat living in Germany. Cost of living has almost doubled since the Pandemic.
Yep m sure energy is more expensive since Schulz sanctioned Russian gas
Buya uze ekhaya
In South Africa it tripled, dont come back
The sanctions on our friend Russia didn't help
Yeah so, you simply emigrated to the wrong country. The entire Western world is finished, chum.
Can’t wait to get back! Hate the government but you can’t beat my people in SA.
South Africa is refreshing and vibrant period...the sun simply shines differently ...
Period!
Delulu 😂uyahlanya, ziyakhala
No.
Tell that to someone who lives ematyotyombeni.
They don't get privileges they enjoy here they become normal people
So true.
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So true. I know it living in Scotland but I go home twice a year
@@southernafricanboy4148what previledges
That does not make sense because it is normal people who become expats
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
Come home my brother.I can advice you accordingly Pretoria is where I was born.
Come Pretoria will work for you
Send email address
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 .
Cape Town is better than Pretoria
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.
Where did you get that information? Tell me so I can prove it myself. Stop spreading propaganda you SA hater.
Namibia is taking 10% 😢
@@ScissorNIt's heart breaking bathong
@@wahwah7701 read about the western cape oil rig discovered by total energies.
South africa did not spend 75% of capital towards the discovery. Its the french company total energy who made the discovery, thats why
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 🙌🏾
When they leave they make a lot of noise about their departure, but and yet they return in silence LOL life will humble you
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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.
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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
@@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.
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.
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.
Pretty spot on
Well we also do the same, work in other countries and send our money back home.
Then it must have a government that builds an economy that creates jobs instead of having a 32% unemployment rate.
No sensible expat is "coming home." Sorry. Goodbye.
@@jaredlandman1532 So those that are returning are not sensible??
I hope the people of SA do right by you, great content, 👌
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.
You are spot on about the jobs..
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.
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.
And why is that? Because you are living in a whyte country lol
See you all do miss apartheid
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.
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.
Also u can drive no seatbelt drunk listening to music loudly no problem
@@Sataka23clips👀...i see you like to live life on the edge...of a hospital bed
Rubbish. "Anywhere else" = Europe, UK, Australia and US. Try emigrating for real.
Don’t forget the crime lol
I came back ten years ago. I am not sorry. South Africa is a beautiful hard place. Real.
I love how you back your points with genuine well proven stats
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.
No, the stats show that there are expats returning but there is still a high net outflow.
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...
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.
There is no housing crisis in the UK. That only applies to socialist types who expect to be funded by the state.
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.
E X A C T L Y. Foreign currency & regulations.
I wish we were as self-sufficient as the Apartheid government, those racist bastards were a well oiled machine.
Siyabuya kesana 😂😂😂 leweather is not life.
I love your content and I'm following, don't stop king... Keep up. We're here learning from you. Bless!!!
This is how to make a proper video. Great work man. I just subscribed
South African expat here. If violent crime reduced by a lot I would consider returning. I can't in good conscience take my kids to live somewhere which is not safer than we currently are
Can you talk about the NHI... nice content
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. .
oh really? can you please send me a link to read about this?
Yeah they started by banning foreigners from buying houses.
Racist enclave of New Zealand 🙄
Did they close pathway to white immigrants as well or just people of colour
@@tinalifestyle888 look for it yourself 😂😂
@@sanelemwelase you are rude
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.
You love living among the people who oppressed you.
You Africans so funny. Apartheid was awesome and you know it.
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.
Love Your work
You are clear, concise & so knowledgeable
Keep up the phenomenal work ❤
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.
I'm even thinking of voting for the ANC so that the corruption makes others think twice about coming here.
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.
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.
@@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.
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
Le nna (me too)
Are you able to save some cash while that side ? Also which industry are you in. ?
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?
@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.
@@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.
We have a beautiful country, unfortunately crime stats are making it a nightmare!
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!
Love this, thank you. Can you pls talk about the impact of NHI .🙏
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 🤣
Let’s keep this channel growing!!!
Excellent content @Zimasa 💯💯✊🏾
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.
you talking nonsense when you compare why they left with why they comin back ued know u talkin from ur behind
@@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.
@@Safferpsychewrong
@@faa9261 😋
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 😂😂
They should stay there! They write all nonsense about this country on social media and now we must feel sorry for them
Not all of us ngabel*** They keep the same energy even when not in SA.
Bayaphapha ,they think they are special and look down upon us and tell us that we are not well travelled. Bunch of hypocrites.
Idk why they want us to fail so bad. Maybe it will make them feel like they made the right decision leaving this place. If they want to leave they can go but I don't get why they have to be rooting for us to fail all the time. They comment alot on articles and videos on us, like if things are good that side why is SA always on your mind?
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.
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
That makes it one the worst places to be when you poor.
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 💜💜💜💜💜💜👼
It's because they realise that they were living in luxury in SA 🇿🇦, and there is crime in UK and USA too.
Cant even compare...
Crime from *you* people. Everywhere you go you cause it.
See a pattern yet?
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
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.
Home is where the heart is. Hatred sometimes drives people to make decisions based on anger and racism.
Ok, let's be honest here. I live in Brisbane, QLD, and I am from Durban. I encounter more Afrikaans speakers here than in Durban. I use English as my first language, so I often battle.
Australian Biltong is excellent, and the boerewors is outstanding, mainly because the meat quality here is very high.
Massive numbers of Australians are friends or, through marriage, related to South Africans. Many 'submarine' South Africans here sound Australian and look like typical Australians but can speak and understand Afrikaans as they are children of immigrants or came here very young. The only South Africans I know who go back are those who cannot get legal rights to stay. Many South Africans come from New Zealand, and it is easier to immigrate to NZ than to Australia.
Yes, the standard of living is lower, but the quality of life is incomparable. Ye, immigrating is hard, but it is well worth it to live in a land that respects human dignity and diversity. Fo the record, Brisbane is way more diverse than Durban, and I love it!
And for those who think it is only white South Africans here, shame on you, the whole of South Africa is represented here!
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
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😂
@@koalabear9110 LOL
@@koalabear9110 In France, you don't have a problem because you have the wrong colour skin.
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.
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.
Insightful bro.
I'm from Botswana 🇧🇼
Been all over love South Africa. A truly unique country but the crime is a massive issue and the requirements for business are painful.
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
They pay VAT, there's no way of truly escaping taxes.
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.
You think you ate with this comment lol
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.
Where are you staying currently ?
@@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.
@@TheHuny85 i don't understand what that means, sorry.
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.
Flooded by 3d worlders
well done bru
Source of information I need is from this Channel, Good work my brother.
It's good if money is coming into the country and this will push for development in the city hopefully
More money for the ANC.
Also new Zealand they are leaving in droves.
We need to be clear though, most people returning do not have skills that are essential in many developed nations. You can’t be a stock broker without university degrees and no board certification unlike back home where you can ultimately become wealthy with connections and a matric.
If you look at people we are losing overall, they are working in what I call defensive sectors. Things like medicine, health, heavy industries and or tech. Sure some come back but overall many are leaving, main thing is money which can offset a high CoL.
Not all is well of course outside SA but if one has to be selfish and think about themselves, they are ultimately going to make the best decision for them. It’s not necessarily an indication of how good or bad things are at home or abroad.
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!!!❤❤😊😊
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
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.
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.
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.
I’m South African too. Purchasing property in SA rather than USA where I reside now.
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
Nje! I am with you on thats.
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
It makes more sense to move abroad to make enough money to move back and live comfortably in SA
may we please get a NHI video
Coming back to a country riddled with crime and high murder rate.
East West Home is TGE BEST!
Yep, dosent make sense. I suppose they return back and live in well secured estates.
The US has one of the highest crime & murder rate
@@LM-he7eb Murder rate per 100 000 people (2023) USA - 6.81 South Africa 45
Crime happens everywhere
So informative thank you❤
I am a psychiatric trained nurse considering UK for better opportunities but after this Im thinking NOPE...
I’m a nurse in uk from Namibia but I’m telling you not to come, it’s not worth it
You all complain about colonialism so much that you live as a minority among them in Europe. 🤣
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?
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
Some return. Many do not. South Africans do well overseas and are successful there.
Please make a video explaining why we are even paying so much tax in the South Africa and what are we benefiting from it🙏
Good roads for starters
We're not paying a lot of tax in South Africa
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.
I agree 100% why must south-africans pay international rates in our own country? Secondly I work abroad but live in South-Africa and I struggle to keep head above water, everything is so expensive....
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.
Its not only South Africans that are coming home lately.. majority of other Africans are coming home like grasshoppers 😅..
They've learned the hard way that... there's no place like home.
I'm never leaving my country to live abroad, visit yes, but not migrate. We just need to fix the Government and things will improve. That's our only issue and it creates a cultural divide.
Even mansa Mayne realized hore nor man mzansi is heaven bro , there no country better than SA
Why leave, South Africa's future is too bright😎
I think its lonely abroad as well being a foreigner hence the return, money is not enough you miss your family and friends.
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 ❤
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?
I would go back to SA but I am not bullet proof
Because Piano is vibes
Are you discussing the return of the Boers?
Planning to come back once my pension is secure.
You have 17.2K subscribers. This video was posted 1 day ago, and you already 13K views.
But why is our government not overcharging these foreigners for homes ? They do in their countries
Everytime im outside SA i realise, we not that bad after all. Always tell people its not that perfect in Uk,US or even Aus.
Its truly “better the devil you know”
Nice presentation bro ++sub++
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!😂
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!