WRONG TURN - JOHANNESBURG SOUTH AFRICA AND THIS HAPPENED 😮(dont walk alone here)

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  • čas přidán 10. 01. 2023
  • i still cant believe i walked these streets.i used to tell myself that i will never walk this area, but today i found myself right there on this wrong turn in Johannesburg South Africa
    it was an adventure being here. To be honest, i wasnt away that this happens here.
    They have their honest ways of living if u choose to call it honest.
    i met a thief who tried selling me a belt. He was scary funny😀
    I chatted to him. Hear his ways of getting a customer.
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  • @GodfreyJasonNcube
    @GodfreyJasonNcube Před rokem +612

    Just to think that, at that very place where the video is at 5:25, a bit further down to the left, on Tuesday 31 January at around 6pm, I could have been lying there dead on that pavement. Had it not been for the mercy of God Almighty, Jesus Christ, I would have been stabbed to death most probably. I was crossing the road too by that corner, where the video is at at 8:05, I was going downwards, not upwards just as the content creator did. Cause I can see that he missed the real wrong turn there, and took the right turn instead, good for him. So as I was walking down, with a backpack on my back, I see these two guys behind me, they seemed to be like any other pedestrians on the road, so I thought. They crossed the road to the other side, the other one was saying goodbye to his friend, and he began to run down the street. All of a sudden the one left behind quickly walked in front of me and suddenly stopped and produced a knife. He shouted at me , and made some profanities, claiming that he will be stab me if I make a move. Upon realising that I am being robbed, I quickly took off my backpack and dropped it on the floor, and tried to make a run for it. As I wanted to run on to the other side of the guy wielding a knife, I saw some of his accomplices trying to block me and grab me, I then faced the other direction behind me, I saw more of his accomplices running towards me saying "Um'bambe, u'mbambe"!. Realising that I was now being cornered, I just found myself running back to that guy with a knife, he tried to grab me, but he failed, and I managed to pass him. To my shock, there were many of these guys, say about plus 10. I just had no idea how ,they all appeared from nowhere in a short space of time. By then I managed to escape them, yet one of them stayed hot in my heels, but I outran him. I just could not believe, what had just happened, I was trembling and in shock. Just to think that on the morning of 24th December, the very same thing happened to me, and again I managed to escape leaving my backpack. I had not gotten over the first ordeal, then this happens again, most people dont come out of these robberies unharmed or killed. I was told of some guy who was robbed, stabbed and killed around December time, during that same week I was robbed.Believe me if I had the money and privilleges to leave South Africa, I would have boarded the evening to a peaceful island, that same evening after the second attempted robbery. Just to think that such events, leaves one with a trauma is not a good thing to go through, trust me. Now you have to walk the streets of Jhb with fear, what kind of life, should that be, this country is heaven for crimnals and hell for law abiding citizens, thats just what it is now. I would advice anyone not to go to those very streets that the content creator was walking on, those are really crime ridden spots, stay away from them, especially at night time. Be all safe out there and take all necessary precautions. As for me I am glad that God showed me his great mercy and love, I would not be writing this today, but would have been lying in a morgue, imagine having kids that are still depending on you to raise them, then these scums of the earth want to just take your life and your hard earned money. Peace.

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +42

      I am so sorry for what u went through, thanks father God u made it alife, i wondered the same when i saw 2 guys following me.I was sure they were, i took different turns and they remain on my trail, that really gave me some fright. Luckily they disappeared and i thought i was just imagining things.In reality i wasnt.There are moments i thought of taking that route u took but something told me dont go that way..

    • @mfundenimthembu651
      @mfundenimthembu651 Před rokem +4

      Eish... Harde

    • @nillarmundow8989
      @nillarmundow8989 Před rokem +4

      Eishhh so sad😰

    • @PandoraPath
      @PandoraPath Před rokem +23

      I also walked/rode on the motorbike through CBD. Have been to Seweto, Cosmo, but Jozi center is the most dangerous by far. Didn't get off the motorbike many times as my intuition was on alert all the time. Taxi drivers were shaking their heads seeing a white person with a camera, possibly the locals thought that I'm mad and no one even approached me. It is horrific to hear about your experience. Thanks God nothing happened to me

    • @r.mariano8118
      @r.mariano8118 Před rokem +5

      I'm so sorry that happened to you! Try to see if you can get work farming in Botswana or something. It's madness how cheap life is in South Africa. All over nothing.

  • @Freechannel929
    @Freechannel929 Před rokem +345

    Rules of the street, don't look up and sideways, look front or backwards, don't make long conversations with strangers especially like that guy selling belt, never greet anybody with your hand like what you did to the guy selling pap, and finally this is the most important thing don't walk too fast and don't walk too slow the way you walk can make you an easy target observe how people around you are walking and try to blend in, follow my guidelines and i guarantee you'll never be a target in the city of Johannesburg

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +23

      Joh.too much to follow but every rule worthy to learn.I hope i wont do the negative trying to do the positive 🙂 Thanks bro

    • @CLOUDII_SA
      @CLOUDII_SA Před rokem +12

      Kinda like walking the streets of Durban CBD😂

    • @lindokuhlenogwina2224
      @lindokuhlenogwina2224 Před rokem +29

      If its your day to be mugged then you're doomed bro

    • @tebogoitholeng6594
      @tebogoitholeng6594 Před rokem +7

      So true, Joburg can be scary at times but honestly most of the time walk like you know the place.don’t look scared and you’ll be fine but I also grew up going to town and such so maybe I’ve just learned the culture of conducting yourself ko jozi

    • @greenflower2919
      @greenflower2919 Před rokem +5

      It's actually the super quiet streets in joburg cbd where there's no 1 around that actually freak me out. I remember I did this once 1 minute there where people all around me and next there was no 1like what part of the world did i just step in to I will never forget the feeling dread and panic on that particular day.

  • @stroker_v1080
    @stroker_v1080 Před rokem +674

    The thing about Jozi is that walk like you belong there and no one will bother you

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +23

      wise advise

    • @lydiamoeko898
      @lydiamoeko898 Před rokem +62

      Always blend in with the locals there, dress like you going to a nearby tuck shop.

    • @thato596
      @thato596 Před rokem +14

      Only dodgy places the rest of joburg just be free

    • @moedavids
      @moedavids Před rokem +9

      I swear that’s the truth

    • @dangerous8333
      @dangerous8333 Před rokem +26

      And be black.

  • @llamosita2004
    @llamosita2004 Před měsícem +5

    I am from colombia, very far from africa, but watching your videos is like visiting those places in real time, i love your videos, best regards from colombia

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you. That's so inspiring 🤝😊

  • @cleanbowled1767
    @cleanbowled1767 Před rokem +82

    If you find yourself "wrong turned" into any underserved, wrong or "bad" neighborhood, DO NOT PANIC!!! Keep your cool and calmly try to navigate your way out while acting like you have been there before. Incessantly repeating "this is the wrong turn" will hinder your ability to get back on track quickly without incident. In this case, the moment you realized it was a wrong turn, you should have turned around to get back on track.

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +5

      U right. Thank u so much for the advice. 🙏

    • @heidivanstaden753
      @heidivanstaden753 Před rokem +1

      Agree 👍 stay calm.. took n wrong turn and ended up in Jhb CBD, the fear factor for myself, and had a panic attack..doesn't help.

    • @Synrgiii
      @Synrgiii Před rokem

      plus dont forget...you arent the center of the universe...so people are probably thinking about their problems, life, pleausure, childre, money ect...not just sitting in a dark alley waiting for the first guy who looks nervous to jump and rob mid day. if your scared...get a knife lol.

    • @noiamspartacus8965
      @noiamspartacus8965 Před rokem +1

      Always look like you know where you are going, especially if you think you are lost.

  • @beatsbywatersign5543
    @beatsbywatersign5543 Před rokem +164

    Jozi would be perfact for future GTA games

  • @allentertainment379
    @allentertainment379 Před rokem +255

    Life Is Temporary But Content Is Forever 😃

  • @sizakelemahlakoe6758
    @sizakelemahlakoe6758 Před rokem +125

    Thanks for showing another part of South Africa,not only the suburbs & tourist destinations 🙏🏽

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +1

      More to come!

    • @lilytikachand4615
      @lilytikachand4615 Před rokem +3

      Bad condition of all the buildings, other race groups would not be able to walk like that in that area

    • @nomathembambuko-dw8kk
      @nomathembambuko-dw8kk Před rokem

      Indeed my brother a wrong turn whether these street everyday I tell you know wrong turn

    • @RoyalGachaPhoenixx
      @RoyalGachaPhoenixx Před rokem

      Its so fun to meet someone showing Johannesburg I actually live in South Africa but not in Johannesburg 😅

  • @ntethemokoena6657
    @ntethemokoena6657 Před rokem +76

    I once walked under that bridge, my knees were shaking. when i got to Absa village i thanked God for getting me through 😀

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +2

      Exactly, These guys have no idea how it feels to be at such a place that u are not used to. To some others its home cause they live there.I saw funny faces that i remember in my head even today😀

    • @solomonsibanda7571
      @solomonsibanda7571 Před rokem +1

      THATS YOUR OWN FEAR DEAL WITH IT BLACK IS BEAUTFUL !

    • @jarodwilson4946
      @jarodwilson4946 Před rokem +1

      You couldn’t walk under a bridge in the US, because it would be too many homeless people living there for you to walk, you will have to walk in the streets and hope you’re not robbed

  • @mphonyanamothudi3805
    @mphonyanamothudi3805 Před rokem +564

    There is no wrong turn here. We walk in these streets everyday. That is the problem with people who are not locals. There are just intimidated by the state of buildings not the actual crime itself

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +49

      At least u know the erea better, u should have toured me this place. I could have felt safer with u around i guess🙂

    • @thabzmad7265
      @thabzmad7265 Před rokem +32

      Agreed, these are just run down, some say abandoned buildings being taken advantage of by pimps for the trade. That said, care and alertness needs to be done always and everywhere in Jhb as the things you fear are more likely to happen where you feel most comfortable!

    • @0xfoad
      @0xfoad Před rokem +55

      yeah, I'm a whitey, and I'm not even afraid here; there are places like this in durban too & I'm sure I've walked & ridden a bike through this area when I lived in JHB; just be respectful of the people who live there, don't be a poes, don't come off as a scared little doos.

    • @dumisaniarchanjelmoyo7721
      @dumisaniarchanjelmoyo7721 Před rokem +6

      There is no long turn about it. It's the norm in many saburban places everywhere. You just have to know your way around and be street smart. There are worse places than that in locations believe me

    • @nyashamachingauta6537
      @nyashamachingauta6537 Před rokem +8

      Agree with you,there's no wrong turn here

  • @kingbhubesi
    @kingbhubesi Před rokem +75

    You are much safer in that side of town than you would be at Quartz or Bok street my brother😂 Tip: when ever you see lots of taxis or mini buses, that is a safe zone.🙂

    • @nmrftv1903
      @nmrftv1903 Před rokem +1

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    • @batyim-afrika3588
      @batyim-afrika3588 Před rokem +4

      I've always felt safer around them too...this is true

  • @marshallcalder247
    @marshallcalder247 Před rokem +3

    That's a tour in Faith you've succeeded in doing. Well Done ! ..Bravo for your bravery is more to the point .You see..I knew these areas once long ago . It's not easy to identify them now through this lens Time and degradation have a partnership in this utterly dismal and depressing portrayal of a once Great City. Towards the end this is amplified in a brilliantly surreal and stark Anvil cloud - a foreboding message across a sky so blue which gave promise.. Once -Long ago. Good, good work here!

  • @msizinkosi3481
    @msizinkosi3481 Před rokem +253

    I have lived in Joburg for about 13 years now (stayed in Rosetenville when i first got here) and before I had my own car I used to catch taxis at MTN, Wanderers, Faraday, Bree all these places so I walked these streets but fortunately enough I have never been a victim of crime but know and heard of alot of people who have been. I'm still living around Joburg (West Rand) so i rarely ever come to town and with 13 years experience living in this city I would never walk those streets like you did (day or night) so respect to you for doing that for content.

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +8

      thats so sweet brother, thanks so much.The things we do for content creation, we youtubers go out of our comfort zones to try give the community what they ask for. Very risky sometimes

    • @risk_academy
      @risk_academy Před rokem +1

      @@Walk_Africa how old are you now? I love places like this in Jozi because they increase a persons awareness skills and street knowledge. I know many people from these places Brotherly love only men are capable of doing another man wrong in the streets. Love the work but please upgrade the camera so that you can conceal it better

    • @risk_academy
      @risk_academy Před rokem +2

      @@Walk_Africa I read books most times in my books of @Robert Green he says you must be on your gard at all times regardless of environment to be a worthy and dangerous opponent to be feared by men dog it dog world

    • @jamesqongo5998
      @jamesqongo5998 Před rokem

      Go to bouquet and Verona street late at night or bellavista if you wanna test Rosetenville😂

    • @matomemankga8618
      @matomemankga8618 Před rokem +3

      The quiet outer parts of jhb cbd are actually not that rife in terms of crime or violent crime. Surprisingly, the inner parts within the vicinity of MTN taxi ranks is where the problem is at.

  • @themorninglark1978
    @themorninglark1978 Před rokem +111

    The most peaceful walk I've ever seen

  • @nompumelolo
    @nompumelolo Před rokem +10

    The only thing that traumatized me walking in jhb cbd is the dirt. Other than that look like you know where you're going and don't smile

  • @nhlanhlaprince4518
    @nhlanhlaprince4518 Před rokem +21

    He's even biting the belt 🤣🤣

  • @Levi_gxn
    @Levi_gxn Před rokem +9

    I went to Kwa Mai Mai for the first time and was so shocked to go past this street and see all the people on the streets. Surreal!

  • @shingayimuganda1739
    @shingayimuganda1739 Před rokem +79

    🤣🤣🤣 my countrymen are everywhere 0:54 🇿🇼

  • @knowitall6180
    @knowitall6180 Před rokem +7

    I've been working at a body shop for a bit now and extra tips I learned was if you're painting the door, it's better to take off the mirror and belt molding (the trim at the bottom of the window) for a better paint job in the end. The mirror can get in the way, and if you're unlucky, the clear coat could stick in that gap between the door and the belt molding.

  • @Ali-7676
    @Ali-7676 Před 8 měsíci +5

    When I visited Joburg nearly 20 years ago, my guesthouse was in Kempton Park. I wanted to go visit the Carlton Center (Tallest building in Africa at the time) so I took a shared Taxi that dropped me off where the CBD meets Hilbrow. Sure enough, I took a wrong turn after getting out of the taxi, turned North and started walking into Hilbrow. I stepped into a shop and they pointed out the right direction for me. It was a weekend, either Sat or Sun.
    On my way to the Catlton Center I saw a man sleeping in his taxi (probably passed out drunk) and another man trying to get into his car and the glove compartment in broad daylight with people walking by and standing around. The fact that the thief felt so comfortable was unsettling. It really ruined my perception of Africa. Thankfully, the people of Zim changed it again for the better. It was an interesting dichotomy....SA, wealthy yet dangerous whereas Zim, economically crippled, yet dignified.
    Anyway, I went to the Carlton Center and on my way walking back, there were 3 men just sitting near some ragged tarps in the middle of the sidewalk. Upon seeing them, I walked qhickly over to the other side of the street and after I passed them I looked back and was shocked to see that they were now following me. I walked as fast as I could a few blocks until I came upon a well trafficked street with lots of shops, etc and just blended in with the mass of people. As an ethnic Pakistani, I stood out, but to my surprise many of the shopkeepers looked similar to me.
    In Kempton Park, everyone told me to avoid Hillbrow. But Ill tell you, I much preferred the hustle and bustle of Hillbrow to the deserted streets of the CBD.
    Stay safe out there.

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Wow!! Some story there, feels like I was watching a movie when u narrating 😄
      Thanks for that emotional story 🙏

    • @Ali-7676
      @Ali-7676 Před 8 měsíci

      @@Walk_Africa I can only write it from memory brother; you show us the good and the bad in vivid detail. Thank you for reviving memories and educating those that think there is only bad.

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před 8 měsíci

      @@Ali-7676 Thanks, I appreciate 🙂

  • @william_anderson_ZA
    @william_anderson_ZA Před rokem +33

    I know those corners bro, End Street (hustlers Street), Durban Street, Nugget street, Mooi Street. those are some of the Dangerous streets of Johannesburg.

  • @furniturefinishing6307
    @furniturefinishing6307 Před rokem +11

    I leave lived in johannesburg for about 10 years now I know exacly how it feels I have been waiting for something to happened 😂😂 always be careful when you are in Johannesburg guys ✌🏾

  • @lehlohonolomokgata5612
    @lehlohonolomokgata5612 Před 4 měsíci +1

    It really wrenches my heart seeing those ladies early in thr morning on my way to work. Hope seem to be far from their troubled souls.

  • @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL
    @THEJONESFAMILYCHANNEL Před rokem +4

    Thank you for this video. I learned to walk with purpose and you won’t be questioned!

  • @ronniemushiwokufa2508
    @ronniemushiwokufa2508 Před rokem +12

    I heard some Zimbabweans there who were saying "handisi kuda"

  • @cayminlast
    @cayminlast Před rokem +19

    I was born, raised and worked in Jo'burg untill the early 1990's, I see much has changed, not the place I knew. It's a good thing but also a little sad in a way. Thanks.

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +2

      u wellcome

    • @nmrftv1903
      @nmrftv1903 Před rokem

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    • @eisbeinGermany
      @eisbeinGermany Před rokem

      yes to think back in the 1960.70,80 one cold as a white person walk alone at night there, one would ride train to the station close to Ellis park ,watch rug y , walk back to the staion and ride train back to Joburg main station

    • @eisbeinGermany
      @eisbeinGermany Před rokem

      my sisters stayed in Witpoortjie , rode train in the 1970s to Joburg staion, leave the car at witpoortjie station,walk as 2 women alone to Amercosa house--Anglo American headquarters ,work whole day and ride the route back ans car would still be standing there,

    • @freebird7017
      @freebird7017 Před 4 měsíci +1

      My parents used to live in Bree street in the sixties. Went to „His Majesties“ club at night and would walk the 9 blocks back home in the early morning hours. Being afraid never occurred to them because JNB was an extremely low crime city in those days. Sad to see the degeneration.

  • @lazarousmuzandu2568
    @lazarousmuzandu2568 Před 21 dnem

    This is scary but worthy the visit

  • @user-yz8mi6mh3d
    @user-yz8mi6mh3d Před 2 měsíci

    Lk this is very brave ... how would we have know what's going on in our world, very sade,but don't do it a wrong turn again,can be wrong turn with y life 😮

  • @janepamela27
    @janepamela27 Před rokem +26

    I can't believe the state of disrepair in these parts of Jo-burg

  • @jedidiahlindsaypikes4246
    @jedidiahlindsaypikes4246 Před rokem +76

    I can see that is FARADAY bridge that you are under. The famous Mai Mai Zulu dominated area is also there. The sad history about this area is that it was fully industrialized until just after 95,when ANC de-industrialised South Africa, bringing unemployment to millions of locals, in favour of Chinese inferior goods. Very wicked deals were made without the public being aware.

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +5

      Thats sad..

    • @Mzwandile_Makhowane
      @Mzwandile_Makhowane Před rokem

      Yes, there's is some truth in your statement. However, the Chinese have nothing to do with what you are saying.
      The atrocities started and continued incrementally with the Western thug nations and their greedy cartels.
      Too bad that our own politicians AND BUSINESSES play an active role in all of it!

    • @Huios1000
      @Huios1000 Před rokem

      Don’t be afraid of mlungu who looted everything and gave anc crumbs and blacks free votes. The legacy of apartheid is still alive. The private sector is more powerful than the public. The ANC that you voted for is under the mlungu.

    • @lesegomabiletsa6458
      @lesegomabiletsa6458 Před rokem +9

      Mandela sold South Africa

    • @sabelomlambo3586
      @sabelomlambo3586 Před rokem +1

      True, South Africa was a super modern and industrialized country until ANC sold off all the patents and industrial firms (ISCOR and Sasol e.t.c). The hyper importing was the final nail in the coffin

  • @lethabomoreku9020
    @lethabomoreku9020 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks or the vid, im actually in the process of moving to that neighbourhood from pta(closer to work) and you just showed me all tye buildings I've been looking at starting with The Leo😂

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Ur still there is good accomodation buildings around there. Like around Maboneng

  • @ducati916SPS
    @ducati916SPS Před 7 měsíci +3

    ANC hasn't worked, apartheid wasn't the answer but the SA of today so sad tbh.....Joberg forever 🇿🇦🇿🇦😊

  • @jethromokwena2948
    @jethromokwena2948 Před rokem +11

    Zimbabweans must vote for change so our sisters can get jobs back in Zim

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem

      hopefully all goes well

    • @mbizi4573
      @mbizi4573 Před rokem

      The ladies are Zimbabwean?

    • @kudzaimasora7123
      @kudzaimasora7123 Před rokem +6

      @@mbizi4573 yep could hear some Shona vibes there

    • @geoffreyshing8432
      @geoffreyshing8432 Před rokem

      That's what ZIM ladies and girls are leaving this country going for prostitution in SA lying they're going for jobs, it's a shame...

    • @johnsmith-ht3sy
      @johnsmith-ht3sy Před rokem

      1980 you got what you voted for, enjoy Zanlas freedom party.

  • @johnnwabuforudemezue1108

    South Africa needs to undergo various urban renewal programs

    • @r.mariano8118
      @r.mariano8118 Před rokem

      Its happening but it will take awhile. Loadshedding and the economy need to be fixed first for it to continue.

    • @kensburg2660
      @kensburg2660 Před rokem

      How bout Nigeria where u come from? Everywhere dusty, if it could even look like the place in this video, they should thank their God but we all know they don’t have the mentality of building asphalt roads not to talk of sidewalk n interlocked earth 😃😃😃 worry bout naija 😁😁😁

    • @r.mariano8118
      @r.mariano8118 Před rokem

      @@kensburg2660 there’s some fairly developed areas of Nigeria. Whole city of Abuja. Lagos island. Some other areas. But this was kinda funny how much h8ting was going on here

    • @kensburg2660
      @kensburg2660 Před rokem

      @@r.mariano8118 I am not hating but rather telling the fact just the way it is.

  • @jordanmodisa151
    @jordanmodisa151 Před dnem

    I can only see peaceful streets here and nothing threatening

  • @samukelomakhubu9787
    @samukelomakhubu9787 Před měsícem

    The bridge 💪🏾I visit my friend every now and than . He has fallen victim amadrugs umjita ogrand

  • @Mellowtumi7
    @Mellowtumi7 Před rokem +15

    Very interesting content! 👌🏿 it was indeed a WRONG TURN 😂😂😂

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +1

      Glad you enjoyed it😀

    • @Vnshan
      @Vnshan Před rokem

      ..why..nothing happened to him..? More negative comments, why is there no positive contributions..! Everyone just jumps at the opportunity to make a bad situation worse..maybe thats where the problem lays.

  • @UnburdenedCreative
    @UnburdenedCreative Před rokem +12

    LMFAO "Dis is A Wrong turn"...20 seconds later "Dis is A Wrong turn" ... 30 seconds later "Dis is A Wrong turn" ... 14 minutes later "Dis is A Wrong turn"🤣😂😂😂. Awesome video mate i can hear the fear in your voice that part of Jozi is "Do or die", well done for walking there

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +3

      To be honest, this area scares me.😀 Imagine recording a video of that work on streets.I could walk comfortably but just walking and alert ofcoz. Not recording bro.Its a huge risk. Not many people understands that part.

    • @UnburdenedCreative
      @UnburdenedCreative Před rokem +1

      @@Walk_Africa lol I feel you brother especially when you passed that brothel. I was scared. Luckily the girls and Nigerian pimps did not see you 🤐😎

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +1

      @@UnburdenedCreative yes but i suspended the ones seated in the taci followed me to be sure of what i was up to...though up to this day,what if those guys had guns. They dont mess around they just clean u out if they suspect anything that is a threat to their business.If u walk that street as a regular customer u are safe 😀

  • @pranavramraj5141
    @pranavramraj5141 Před rokem +26

    Amazing video bruh. This reminds me of the time I was walking in Durban CBD with literally all my University stationery, phone , tablet and +R3000 worth of drawing equipment. I was crapping myself everytime someone sketchy was coming near me.

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +2

      Lol. U knkw the feeling.Thanks anyway 🙏

  • @siyabulelamlungwana8181
    @siyabulelamlungwana8181 Před rokem +5

    You got a heart bhuti,thanks for showing us the other side of jhb

  • @tdmap2241
    @tdmap2241 Před rokem +20

    This is a wrong turn!
    This was an adrenalin filled adventure! I was on the edge and it was not even me walking those streets. It so sad to see how this once glorious and beautiful city of Johannesburg has deteriorated to a state that is an eye sore. This state of decay goes to almost all our towns and cities which were once beautiful some 20yrs ago.
    Glad to know you made it out safe through those wrong turns and thanks for sharing

  • @user-pr2py7vv8u
    @user-pr2py7vv8u Před 6 měsíci +1

    Wrong turn jozi is what we call Mandela's kingdom very doomed.We miss Botha,cry the beloved country.

  • @amg-beemer8792
    @amg-beemer8792 Před rokem +1

    We walked past there 2022 November, I parked a car went to a student accommodation nearby we walked together there by end street & Joe slovo drive under the bridge. There's nothing there it's bo magheza, lebao rekisha mmele, students pass by nothing much I don't know at night

  • @thabisotonymalete1810
    @thabisotonymalete1810 Před 7 měsíci +9

    My brother on a serious not jozi is no place for anything like this, i don't think your life is worth the views, actually SA has become very dangerous

  • @zuleigahanslip7689
    @zuleigahanslip7689 Před rokem +12

    I think you are a very brave young man. Danger is every where in the world

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +1

      thats sweet, thank u☺

    • @solomonsibanda7571
      @solomonsibanda7571 Před rokem +1

      thank you . this is the best statement Danger is there in America and Holland also !

    • @mzee5533
      @mzee5533 Před rokem +1

      I can in my city of Spruce Grove without any fear at anytime of the day or night

    • @Vnshan
      @Vnshan Před rokem

      ...yeah just not there..so what happened to believing what you see? I think I would appreciate an individual who presented a solution with the problem! A problem I might add that if youre a Johannesburger you are already aware of and needs no further convincing!

  • @Lumkile4th
    @Lumkile4th Před měsícem

    Entered into a lions den and came out untouched, have tos say am impressed ❤

  • @roysiljeur6716
    @roysiljeur6716 Před 3 měsíci +2

    ActionSA needs to win the elections and restore Joburg into a first class city again

  • @nathimthembu1199
    @nathimthembu1199 Před rokem +43

    You are taking me down the memory lane my brother, we used to walk those streets

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +1

      Thank u brother

    • @Rob-sq4ft
      @Rob-sq4ft Před rokem

      praise & glory to God who helped you from the hands of those robbers

    • @pompeiii22rnd7
      @pompeiii22rnd7 Před rokem

      Are those sex workers I'm talking about all the ladies on the side walk??

  • @vkmandla
    @vkmandla Před rokem +6

    I am scared of Joburg. even in Durban where I am from, there are places that you don't just wonder about nje

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +2

      Jah neh

    • @philipbanda6637
      @philipbanda6637 Před rokem +1

      Cape town is a very dangerous city much more than Egoli . In any case every city in the World has the classy parts and the dangerous areas . Take the Dutch city , Amsterdam, Brownsville, hunts point, dumb , Mott haven are extremely dangerous . London has it's share : Islington, Newham, Hackney, Newham. Danger is everywhere : Europe, Americas, Asia

  • @Nobrun1
    @Nobrun1 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Looks like neglected relics of a once prosperous Joburg.

  • @adimereseiniNRRavouvou76

    The reason meself watching your channel this came in recommended link. Andddddddd your voice sound like the African man from Senegal i think he came as far as Fiji islands always loves adventures. Well he also British Military and was travelling many countries during the lockdowns of 2020 2021.
    Yeah most Military personnels were chosen to scout countries during world pandemic lockdowns 2020 2021. Now no more World Pandemic every countries open and what we see is that less few people in once busy cities of countries for decades centuries generations past. Like WHERE ARE THE PEOPLE WE TEND TO WONDER

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem

      Wow! I am smazed, and thankful too. Getting to reach u out there guys is an honor.

  • @thembimaseko9600
    @thembimaseko9600 Před rokem +14

    Thanks for showing us these places.

  • @sifisotwalamedia
    @sifisotwalamedia Před rokem +104

    The other side of life, Joburg Mai Mai, end street, Jeppestown to Troyeville. That area is dangerous during the day is worse at night. No cops for 24 hours. Jeppe Police Station is there but not effective. Great content Broer. The real life story. ✌🏽👍🏽

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +2

      Thanks bro🙏

    • @Outfotech1
      @Outfotech1 Před rokem +3

      @@Walk_Africa Yes avoid also the other end of town beyond Newtown, called Fordsburg, you can film in your car there, but you must be well advised of the corners you shouldn't turn into

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +2

      @@Outfotech1 eish, very true brother, newtown can be something else.Thanks for the tip

    • @peteroduor1018
      @peteroduor1018 Před rokem +2

      So what business goes on there if it can't be safe daytime ?

    • @Zap_74th
      @Zap_74th Před rokem +2

      What street is this??

  • @martinzulu8819
    @martinzulu8819 Před rokem +2

    You're brave this kind of town. Like there is no people. Am proud to be in Zambia very peacefully nation.

  • @deangayle9433
    @deangayle9433 Před rokem

    Fantastic 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾. I can't wait to fly to Joburg

  • @blkexcellence6183
    @blkexcellence6183 Před rokem +43

    One thing about Jozi. One minute, you are safe surrounded by luxury and security, and the next turn you dancing with the devil. I know where you are, and even driving in that area is scary 😨

  • @johnburugu8967
    @johnburugu8967 Před rokem +27

    When I was a teenager in the mid to late 80s I used to receive magazines called panorama from south Africa and I was deeply in love with that country's beauty.its unfortunate to see how low they've fallen I hope they'll put their act together and rise again

    • @philipbanda6637
      @philipbanda6637 Před rokem +8

      South Africa is far much better now than it ever Was massive improvements have been made in suburbs (a lot of new classy ones), roads , rail (mbazima shilowa express ), airports : Tambo Airport is better than many european airports, more indegenous people have access to electricity , the list of achievements is long.

    • @johnburugu8967
      @johnburugu8967 Před rokem +6

      You might be right but the rate of crime and youth unemployment is a little bit staggering.the government needs to address that too I'm always watching on news here in America traveling advisory given out to Americans planning to visit SA to be cautious

    • @philipbanda6637
      @philipbanda6637 Před rokem +4

      @@johnburugu8967 Why does America NOT send out travel advisory to people traveling to New York or mexico city ?

    • @johnburugu8967
      @johnburugu8967 Před rokem

      @@philipbanda6637 well it does, you'll be surprised to know New York city is the safest city in the world and has the world best emergency response forces anyway.the reason why they do give these advisories are based on ground assessments of the security forces response to an emergency . New York and America as a whole are superior, second to none in terms of response to a crime or an emergency

    • @Itsreallykei
      @Itsreallykei Před rokem +6

      New York is definitely NOT the safest city in the world. Idk where you got that from

  • @TlotlisoNkhabu-pb8qq
    @TlotlisoNkhabu-pb8qq Před měsícem

    And people want to say Hillbrow is scary. That area getting to Maboneng under those bridges is insane!!!

  • @ricardojansen3617
    @ricardojansen3617 Před rokem

    Such a beautiful city people need to take care of it

  • @AnthonyJez2024
    @AnthonyJez2024 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Old School Taxis , 1996-2000. I remember those Toyota Hiaces ❤

  • @njabulombuyazi5132
    @njabulombuyazi5132 Před rokem +32

    The thing about SA Cities, 😂🤣 you realise you've taken a wrong turn immediately!! you don't need to walk a few metres before you realise this. This leaves you with Two options:
    Option 1: Turn back immediately
    Option 2: Walk like you belong! (I did this a lot in Durban and Pretoria)

  • @sitabarry7739
    @sitabarry7739 Před rokem +1

    This City definitely need more greens not too much trees hard to take a walk

  • @ianwalton284
    @ianwalton284 Před rokem +1

    It's a lot nicer than downtown Los Angeles, California USA.

  • @michaelmaemu23
    @michaelmaemu23 Před rokem +6

    Walk like you belong there, don't panic, no one will touch you

  • @josephm6574
    @josephm6574 Před rokem +6

    I have been waiting for something to happen, it was a peaceful walk brah...

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +1

      Peaceful but terrifying.my heartbeat could be heard km away🙂

  • @Millibabe
    @Millibabe Před měsícem

    Seeing this video I have goosebumps, the way I'm so scared of jozi😂😂😂

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před měsícem +1

      Yeah it could be scary sometimes😃 but once U get used to it all is fine. Just some vigilance U need to practice 😊

    • @Millibabe
      @Millibabe Před měsícem

      @@Walk_Africa right?

  • @meelarno
    @meelarno Před rokem +229

    I’m literally shaking on your behalf broh🤦🏽‍♂️ I know exactly how it feels walking around/in those kind of JHB cbd streets.
    I used to even literally dress down (wear old no name brand clothes and dirty shoes), carry a cheap phone and then stash any money all over myself (some in my socks, very tiny pockets and even in my underwear).
    As soon as I felt followed I would get into the nearest shop on the street and do some very nervous window shopping until I feel that the coast is clear.
    Yoh, to date I still fear and respect JHB cbd, even if not on foot and in my car. Rather and prefer Pretoria shem, Hhai kabi.

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +8

      joh, thats deep. i feel u. thanks broh

    • @mlondibhengu750
      @mlondibhengu750 Před rokem +5

      yoooo no man pretoria is worse

    • @muchanetamayere9043
      @muchanetamayere9043 Před rokem +10

      Oh I'm sadened by my sister's roaming the streets

    • @meelarno
      @meelarno Před rokem +4

      @@mlondibhengu750 : “for me” and based on MY living in Guateng experience, PTA cbd has its own challenges and scary corners/streets but not as much/ bad as JHB cbd (again, for me).

    • @meelarno
      @meelarno Před rokem +1

      @@muchanetamayere9043 : the real reality of life in GP, JHB my sister. They very little spoken of and exposed side of real life and modes of survival (for some) in Gauteng and JHB to be specific.
      Kunzima pha phandle. Some leave/escape impilo yasezilalini only to arrive in eGoli to discover that imisebenzi ayikho (kahle) yet food needs to be put on the table at the end of the day.

  • @awesomebeatzsa
    @awesomebeatzsa Před rokem +18

    “THIS IS A WRONG TURN” 😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @augustineaduboampong3257
    @augustineaduboampong3257 Před rokem +11

    You have got a new subscriber from Ghana 🇬🇭 this wrong turn video is splendid and I see it as an adventure one. Good work done, keep it up.

  • @MuhammadRizwan-kk3nk
    @MuhammadRizwan-kk3nk Před rokem

    Love your chennles show us some natural part of jhb like gardens or or lakes

  • @kondwanimkandawire2680

    I gave this a thumbs up coz I'm astounded at what we do for views these days!!!
    I lived in Jozi for 13 years, I know that area very well!!! Glad you did not run into some nyaope boys!!!

  • @chocon8818
    @chocon8818 Před rokem +21

    This good man has made some nice videos in other cities of this wonderful country. Very few people have watched those. He went out of his way to exaggerate walking the streets near Ghandi Square and the views went through the roof. Ladies and gents, sensationalism do sell.

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +1

      I have no words. Thank u so much🙂

  • @boionyamwihura
    @boionyamwihura Před rokem +3

    Sad thing is ndanzwa chiShona ipapo.
    Cry the beloved country.

  • @nkululekomnyandu4124
    @nkululekomnyandu4124 Před měsícem

    Lol buy one lady there. Support our sisters.

  • @coinheadz1942
    @coinheadz1942 Před rokem +2

    I'm from the US, i;m a light skin black dude. Very light and I walk those stretts everyday. it's not that bad lmaooo . I was just there yesterdy

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem

      I hope so too As i also walked here🙂

  • @khumbulanimakubo5170
    @khumbulanimakubo5170 Před rokem +3

    I passed out here every day nothing bad next to kwa Mai Mai ...& Juwel city mall 😊😊😊😊🖐🏽

  • @jimmyndumba40
    @jimmyndumba40 Před rokem +138

    People are walking freely with kids and you're busy scaring us😂😂😂. This must have been a Sunday afternoon when people were off the street resting at home.

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +15

      even in a city blazing with g,,ns people will still walk around, it becomes a norm,were people think what bad is right🙂

    • @mambomambo6904
      @mambomambo6904 Před rokem +14

      I also see nothing bad or scary, the vlogger justs want to put a bad name to areas that he thinks are bad 👎

    • @mlungesto26ikl31
      @mlungesto26ikl31 Před rokem +2

      @@Walk_Africa how come you are never attacked if it's as bad as you claim?

    • @suzanmhlongo1161
      @suzanmhlongo1161 Před rokem +3

      What is the moral of this??? I don't understand 🥺

    • @ThroughDarknessComesLight
      @ThroughDarknessComesLight Před rokem +2

      @@mambomambo6904 well thr vlogger is black so why would he try and make SA look bad when it is

  • @xcvz506
    @xcvz506 Před 11 měsíci

    1:05 her mobility is beyond

  • @kofisarfo-frimpong
    @kofisarfo-frimpong Před rokem +1

    Thank u my brother for your good work. I'm from Ghana but indeed that place I know very well its not save at all especially when 2 guys follow u.

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem

      Yeah these are no go area if u know noone

  • @calmc.o.m.e2241
    @calmc.o.m.e2241 Před rokem +13

    Walk around Hillbrow, I'm born and bred in jozi , I've walked everywhere dodgey,walk Around Baghdad building then I will salute you,the place you walked is the safest part of jozi because it's close to kwa Mai Mai and Jeppe hostel , otherwise prove me wrong

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +7

      Ok u want me to do it to prove a poit with my life nah..i pass 😂😂
      Just kidding. I will do hillbrow. Watch the space brother🙂

    • @tebogoitholeng6594
      @tebogoitholeng6594 Před rokem +1

      Yoh ya Hillbrow is the only place I’m JHB I’d never walk 🤣🤣🤣 walked there only once in my entire life with a friend and he kept saying be vigilant be vigilant

    • @sonwabisedzidzi
      @sonwabisedzidzi Před rokem

      😭😭🤣

  • @DavidOfosuAppiah
    @DavidOfosuAppiah Před rokem +2

    Cities ,metropolis is full of strangers ,and never know what to expect on a commute ...

  • @trade_of_the_day
    @trade_of_the_day Před rokem

    that corner place with a yellow board opposite The Leo Apartments @8:01 sells very nice food. Check it out when get time!

  • @wilbretmahomva350
    @wilbretmahomva350 Před rokem +1

    They're are all speaking Shona weduwe this is how our sisters surviving shame

  • @SoUThCReATiOn
    @SoUThCReATiOn Před rokem +3

    Excellent footage! I shot a short video on that first strip just last night but wasnt non of those workin girls out there cause it was a cop on duty from a distance...I never let them thugs scare me I watch them as they watch me and some people seem to mistake me for what they call in South Africa a crazy coloured

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +1

      😀 tough luck. Thanks mate

    • @kebam_
      @kebam_ Před rokem +1

      You just gained a subbie

  • @ayabongangqongela1390
    @ayabongangqongela1390 Před rokem +4

    Once you walk like you nervous that's where problem start they can see who's new here heey, I've been here for 5 years now but I'm always keeping my eyes open and walk like I'm the one of them.

  • @dikeledimothiba65
    @dikeledimothiba65 Před rokem +1

    The sound quality adds this suspense that makes this all too terrifying. Heart in my throat like I'm watching a horror movie and something's about to happen like right now!

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +2

      I was terrified to be honest. Anything could happen anytime. This wasn't a game. 😀

  • @saucerer4844
    @saucerer4844 Před rokem +2

    5:26 😂😂😂legends "how much an hour"

  • @jaythestreetpreacher6123
    @jaythestreetpreacher6123 Před rokem +28

    I walked into Angelo squatter camp few weeks back and 2 guys ran behind me and took my phone off my chest clamp while I was recording like this. They so fast, but they didn't use force on me I didn't fight them. I had a bible in my hand. Be vigilant and watch your back brother.

  • @pridechuma7602
    @pridechuma7602 Před rokem +5

    Zimbabweans we are everywhere 😂😂

  • @MegaGehendra
    @MegaGehendra Před rokem +2

    So many girl in the footpath, are they call girls, prostitutes or so?

  • @jacobmukamba
    @jacobmukamba Před rokem +2

    The amount of Shona I heard on just this clip!

  • @SomethingNicewithDinano
    @SomethingNicewithDinano Před rokem +11

    Congrats on a viral video man...I think you have found a winning formula here...all the best. I got GTA vibes from this video. Nice one👊🏿

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +3

      Thank u so much. We work hard..i think we all deserve this for a break through ey.

    • @SomethingNicewithDinano
      @SomethingNicewithDinano Před rokem

      @@Walk_Africa it would be nice to have a chat with you about this video...the number it is pushing are mindblowing in our South African context, am really happy for you may your 2023 continue on this upward trajectory ✊🏿

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem

      Thats sweet of u brother. Same to u. May the good lord lead u the way in 2023.Much respect 👊

    • @nmrftv1903
      @nmrftv1903 Před rokem

      czcams.com/video/U1H6h2mSmwA/video.html

  • @DavidOfosuAppiah
    @DavidOfosuAppiah Před rokem +2

    Inner cities travel is never easy and full of dangers,

  • @nombalisibisi8508
    @nombalisibisi8508 Před rokem +2

    True I'm one of the victim's and still today i don't know how i survived 😭 what ever that happened behind this grey building of underson

  • @anpassavageofficial
    @anpassavageofficial Před rokem +1

    powerful and good houses but the environment , the roads looks abandoned and empty, and the people looking homeless, criminals, prostitutions, and scaring. where are the people ? is this the south africa that african people are proud of ? it looks like a place where allians developed with mighty houses and disappeared to another planet.

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem +1

      🙆😂😂 u just made my night. Ellians thing.
      South Africa is big with so many beautiful places to be proud of.
      Just go check on my channel there are many videos to prove that.
      U will be amazed and u will want to come right away.🙂👌

  • @theophilusmpumelelogubula9235

    I have made wrong turns myself but you don't need to panic or ask for direction just look for taxis or group of people who are walking and follow them but be aware of your surroundings

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem

      good advise, thanks

    • @jarodwilson4946
      @jarodwilson4946 Před rokem

      Lol that look like a suburban compared to Chicago and Philadelphia, is places you won’t drive through Chicago

  • @toninarvilio8593
    @toninarvilio8593 Před rokem +7

    I've been walking those streets for 10 years and nothing as ever happened to me

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem

      Amaizing, good for u. Anyway, not everyone gets in trouble ey

  • @nheszjazz26
    @nheszjazz26 Před rokem

    Wow this is a viral video my friend congratulations i feel scared while im watching stay safe always GOD BLESS

    • @Walk_Africa
      @Walk_Africa  Před rokem

      Hi dear. Been long. I hope u well. Stay safe as well.and take care.❤

  • @mcshermanchidukwana2658
    @mcshermanchidukwana2658 Před měsícem

    Its a jungke youre walking through😊

  • @hirogochitomayto7018
    @hirogochitomayto7018 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Why are so many women waiting for mini buses on the sidewalk?