Living in America|Cultural shocks| USA vs RSA| South African YouTuber
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- čas přidán 4. 11. 2019
- Hey guys!!! I’m back with another video. My apologies for the long delay. I had to take time off to deal with a couple of things but I’m back with a shared experience of my life in America. Join me as I discuss the cultural difference of a South African living in the states.
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Fun fact :30 Seconds was invented by a South African Calie Esterhuyse born and raised in Cape Town ,different countries have different translations 🇿🇦🔥
Very good insights and interesting commentary on the cultural differences. I can't wait for my vacation to South Africa next year!
Can't wait for you to come home brother.
Come brooo we drive GJI here"
Did you just say 'Robbot'?, greetings from Namibia.... nice hearing from you my sister,
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Your video was so refreshing because I've been watching several African CZcamsrs and the comments have been so negative about Black Americans. Almost turned me all the way off until I found your channel.
Thank you so much for watching 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
South Africans have a positive opinion of African Americans because we have a very similar history of racial oppression. We understand you. And immigrants to South Africa from other African countries insult us and have a negative opinion of us too. If there in one group of black people who are in solidarity with African Americans, it's South Africans.
I’m a Hebrew Israelite and I must say I take a lot of my inspiration from African-Americans spiritually. Your journey through difficulties of slavery, Jim Crow and history of struggle for equal rights is inspirational to many Black South Africans. Even through your music we get inspiration, as a group of people. Your contribution to the upliftment of the Black race world wide can never be under stated. However, there are few individuals who choose to keep ignorant about the continent, and believe on the negative narrative regarding the continent, such action always hurts. I can understand why some Africans sometimes are not so receptive towards African Americans. We hope such experiences expressed in this video will go along way in mending those broken bridges.
I'm also from S.A. now based in Texas. I know how you feel.
I want to move to the USA so badly, but I need help with a work/ sponsor please, please can someone help?
Thabie T When do you plan on moving here ?
@@msg653 as soon as possible, but for me to get a green card soon I'll need to pay about R200000 + which I don't have.
@@picassos_pictus6725 that many zeros ha ah yaxoka girl
@@picassos_pictus6725 search for auipair in America it might help
Wheewwww honey Ureally have motivated me! Thanks for inspiration❤️
Two millionnnnn - 😂 loved how you said it in your SA accent ! Love the fact you’re a Christian too praise God 🙏🏾
I’m from london and we actually say petrol and we drive on the right too. Most countries in Europe drive on the left though. But yes things are expensive in the West.
However what is good is that it’s a melting pot, you meet people from all types of backgrounds 🙌🏾🙏🏾
Sema Kimbidima hahaha thank you so much for watching🙏🏾♥️
Lerato Malatjie anytime !
Having lived in several countries Petrol= UK, Benzin=germany France= station d'essence and I am originally from two of the 3 nations. i get so confused
South Africa has all it laws from Britain with is actually a bad thing
@@more2much696 it's the South African Institution not Britain and it's working out just fine us thank you very much
The westerners always trying to shove their way of life on everybody else's throat , I just hate the ignorance
Lerato Malatjie, New friend here. I came from Asia and I knew exactly how you feel. Nice video and keep it up!
Love from South Africa 🇿🇦 pta East
I lived in PTA East too!! Much love ♥️♥️
I just subscribed, thanks for sharing your experience with us Lerato.
Many people in America do not know very much about African countries. I know about South Africa because I know people from South Africa, a friend who is Zulu, a friend who is Colored, a couple of White South Africans whom I worked with and after my friend who is 'Zulu told me stories about SA, I had to do research, the history was quite shocking to say the least.
S/O to your Zulu Girl lol tell her I said "Saw'bona!" p.s Im also Zulu and moving to the USA
@@bongiwepreciousmdlalose4609 you will see for yourself.. the women here only have a black man for the bad guy look. And the women they with(who u will be) are lacking wisdom
Whats most shocking?
Whats most shocking?
@@francoiswilliams apartheid and treatment of natives African by the people from Caucas
Girlfriend im not even half way through this vid but im discovering so many things i actually knew but didn't realize if that makes sense. U put so much things into perspective i wish americans could also see and comment on the contents of this vid would love to hear what they think aswell
Wowow amzing God is heve pelan
Hi, I've never watched your vlog, but today I did and just want to say I enjoyed it plus your honesty about living in the USA.
Twooooo milliooooon rand with our accent proudly SA
Hi there, I enjoyed your video, the point about African Americans vs Africans and the perceptions we have of each other was a very interesting point and had no idea that it was an actual thing. Hopefully you are showing our African cousins a lot of love.
Please make more videos yeah?!
Thank you so much for watching.
Definitely showing love and sharing my culture.
I laughed sm omg you're super funny 😂 great video girl! And love your hoodie!! 😄
I love your video so heart warming and positive thank you for your insights and I’m born here in America! :) love this!
This was so interesting ❤️😂
Lulu Ndleve thank you for watching love🙏🏾♥️
I am also from South Africa, and now living in the US. You made pretty much all of the points I have noticed!
Thank you for the video doll. So informative. Thank you! :) :)
The reason America has calories and things listed is because americans have the highest obesity rates in the world. And instead of making healthy foods more attainable and affordable, they choose to list calorie intake.
And they put ALOT of fake food and chemicals in our stuff
@@DanielleLavirgo lots and lots of sugar/corn syrup in everything, so check carbs, calories and sugars!
the number is gound down don't lie cause SA got fat people too
It's not actually highest in the world by statistics. It's highest amongst western countries.
Jai K:. The calories were put on there to make you aware and maybe choose a lower calorie option.
I'm glad you spoke about how Africans feel about blacks in america. The narrative here has always been black americans are not welcomed or wanted in Africa, we are looked down on by Africans. It's refreshing to know that this is not true! Communication is going to have to play a key role in getting us back on level grounds. We love all you guys in Africa and wish we could be there instead of good ole amerikkka!
Jai K yeah it’s a perception thing and that’s sad. I’m glad you feel this way and I’m very happy to be experiencing your culture
E Cox I've never heard that saying before😂 Are you from the South side
"We love all you guys in Africa and wish we could be there instead of good ole amerikkka!" lol the misinformation that get spread on the internet is crazy when it come to Afro Americans. Speak for yourself.
I wouldn’t trade being born and raised in South Africa over anything in the world. It’s my greatest honor.
@@oleratoyoga Those of us Afro Americans who are more familiar about South African history do have more respect for South Africans than other Africans tbh. R.I.P Nelson Mandela
I love you dear.... I just came last year in America and you touched all the points 😁😁😁😁
I absolutely love this video. I'm from the US(Florida/Ohio), I am moving to SA and can't wait! I'm surprised you didn't talk about the difference of the quality of food.
Lol, this is so interesting I must say. Love it.
Edwin Ngoasheng thank you for watching♥️
Good video. There should be more connections between people of African decent. We are all over the world. You were right in the beginning about the misconceptions Americans and Africans have about each other. It was used as a tool to separate us.
We need that cop thing in South Africa
Thanks, some eye opening comparisons, good to no. With love from SA
We love you Sis good job
So much to learn from your video ❤️
Jonna Adamas thank you so much for watching♥️
You remind me of myself when I first came to the US in 2001 from Phalaborwa, Limpopo. I spent 3yrs on a working holiday visa working & traveling across the length & breadth of the USA. I met people from all walks of life & made lifetime friendship with them. In January of 2004 I went back to South Africa but after getting that exposure of living on a different continent, I knew I wanted to travel more & see the world. In May of 2004 I came to the UK on a 2yrs working holiday visa & 16yrs later I'm still living here & enjoying everything about Great Britain. One thing I've noticed about the two countries is that the UK looks after it's citizens much better than the US. For example in the UK there's free healthcare for everyone but in the US you need to have some sort of a medical insurance to access treatment. Second point is, in the USA if you don't have strong family ties you can easily become homeless. In the UK there's a social housing designed for those who can't afford to buy or rent from private landlords. last but not least we've got a very strict gun control laws here & very few people own firearms. It's also cheaper & easier to travel across Europe from here.
Highlands of Scotland wow thank you for sharing this and for watching. I’m leaning towards going back to South Africa next year and perhaps stopping to travel Asia first before leaving the US for home. I’ve been trying to imagine what that will feel like after this exposure and growth I’ve experienced and I feel like I might move to another country shortly after returning. It’s amazing to be able to experience these cultural differences and I would love the opportunity to experience as many as I possibly can.
@@oleratoyoga you're welcome sesi it was great to watch you sharing your travel life experiences. If you still want to travel the world more do it now before you start a family i.e. kids, husband etc. When I went to the US I was only 20yrs old just imagine at that tender age in another country on a different continent. But through the grace of God & self discipline he kept me out of harm's way. We are in this world for a limited period, live life to the fullest & enjoy every minute of it. The UK is also a melting pot of different cultures. I've learnt a lot through travelling the world. If you manage to get to Asia try the likes of South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia etc they're all fascinating countries with different cultures. After Asia you can also try Europe & believe me you'll have the best time of your life. Europe is so steep in history & culture. The UK is also home to historical figures such as William Shakespeare, Macbeth, William Wallace, Robert Burns and others. & All the historic sites are still intact as they were during the medieval times. Most of the British villages look like something from a novel. I wish you well & keep going sesi the world is your oyster!
You got a really pretty house 🥺 also from South Africa shout out cuh 🙌 hope you have a lekker time chaaana
First of all, you’re absolutely beautiful 🥰 I’m from SA too and I’ve been living in CA for 2 years. Batong everything is so expensive fam 😩 me and CZcams have become friends for hair and nails. Braiding prices are ridiculous. And what’s worse is when you live in the whhhitest area, there’s nobody to do it so you have to travel hella far to get it done. Nah fam. I’m good 👍🏿
Charmaine Tom America is pricey!! But the west coast is the most expensive in America!! That’s why a lot of people in America are relocating to my region in America which is the southwest or south east (Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia & Florida)
The Bay Area is so expensive I almost can’t breathe while swiping for my things.
Sawubona! First, I absolutely LOVED this video! I'm from the US but I studied at UKZN in Durban. I'm trying to convince my husband to move to SA now, and you brought up a lot of interesting points that were culture shocks for me in SA! Regarding the gas stations, there are 2 states where they pump your gas for you: New Jersey (where I'm from) and Oregon. I remember crossing the river and needing gas in Pennsylvania and sitting at a gas station waiting for someone to come pump my gas, but obviously nobody came! lol so it can even be a shock for some of us who are from here!
Also, usually if you see a lot of police in a particular area, it means it's an unsafe area and requires more police. Depending on what state you live in, County Police are just for show and don't actually do anything. Based on your geotag it looks like you're near DC (the nation's capital) so in Virginia you'll see more State and County Police than somewhere like New York or New Jersey.
Hope you're enjoying your time here in the States, and remember to turn your clock ahead tonight for Daylight Savings Time!
Sawbona sis!
Considering coming to South Africa look up "The Real South African" a vlog by American expats living in South Africa. You will not regret it..
Lmao,😂😂😂 I'm born and raised in Atlanta, and if someone tried to pump my gas for me at the gas station, I might think they were coming to try to rob me.🤣🤣 I'd be completely thrown if someone started pumping my gas, I wouldn't know if I'm supposed to feel sketchy about it, help them, or tip them!
@@Gee5425
Actually here in South Africa they are employed by that certain gas station , they not just random people who just gonna come out of nowhere to help you
@@yathahoraya8110 I got that. I figured in South Africa they were employed, and their job is to pump the people's gas, and that is normal to see there. I was referring to the OP saying that someone in New Jersey and Oregon were pumping her gas. It's not something that happens in the states ANYMORE. It did happen in the 50s, back in the day, people stood outside and pumped people's gas, and they were employed by the gas station, but that practice is long gone in the US, to the point where I would actually say I don't believe the person that made this comment is even being truthful. I've been to New Jersey, and no one has ever pumped my gas there, and I doubt they're doing it in Oregon either. It just doesn't happen here, and if it did it would probably freak the person out, because it's not something we do at all, and it's pretty normal in the US to watch for people approaching your vehicle at the pump, because it's way more common for that person to be approaching you for a nefarious reason, such as robbing you, car jacking you, or even to harm you. Not that our gas stations are super dangerous, but being approached at the pump today in the US would be far more likely that something bad was going to happen, rather then someone helping pump your gas. I can honestly say I'm in my mid 30s, I've been to 41 states in the US, and I have NEVER not one time had anyone try to approach my car to pump my gas for me. Not that I think anything about having someone working at the gas station pumping gas, if it's customery somewhere then it's just apart of that place. But this lady speaks about being shocked when she pulled into a gas station in Pennsylvania, waited for someone to pump her gas, and no one showed up, to me; an American, it sounds very unrealistic.
I wish this vedio was longer.💁🏽♂️😆😆.......really enjoying it.👌🏽
When o heard u say 'petrol, petrol shell garage😂😂 ' i just had to subscribe. Uyahlanya uwuzenzisi
Worldly Stats hahaha thank you for watching love ♥️♥️
Enjoyed this really interesting ✨
Lolly and Boitz thank you for watching♥️
I live in America and I’m in the beginning of researching into Africa and learning more for myself... girl go back!!!! And take me with you😩this was interesting to watch lol all these things that are so normal are completely foreign to people who don’t grow up like you and vice versa but when that’s all you know it’s like🤷🏾♀️
Haha that’s so true !
Girl I’m so happy to be experiencing both worlds. My door will definitely always be open to those who want to come to visit me when I go back!!! Thank you so much for watching 🙏🏾
Thoroughly enjoyed this
otherwise this video is just beautiful, it shows our originality and authenticity
Teby M thank you for watching baby🙏🏾♥️
@@oleratoyoga Always ❤️😘
This was interesting ...love from South Africa PTA🇿🇦
Great video
Love your vibe and answerd alot of questions I had in mind
FYI I get my hair cut for R40 lol
Love this 😍😍😍😍
I really like your narrative and your emotional relevance
im an American living in South Africa lol dope video very informative
Great presentation. Well done Beautiful Lady. Thanks
A Tsotsi waiting for you on the couch just finished me.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😅😆😁😄😃😀... Nice review.
I feel concerned when putting gas into my car in the USA, especially at night. You could possibly be robbed. Police usually don’t make people feel safe, but that can depend on the person.
If you live in a crime ridden neighborhood then yea getting gas at night could be an issue. However, ive never had an issue with safety at a gas station night or day🤷🏾♀️
Yeah police do not make me feel safe. As a black American you will rarely hear us say that.
That’s what’s pits for
I'm a pretty brave person, but there are very few places where I'd gas my car up at night here in the US, and at least some places where I lock my handbag in my car's trunk/boot before arriving there. Also, I'm white but I don't think my Black friends and neighbors necessarily feel comforted by the heavy police presence here. There is so much excessive, and sometimes deadly, force used against Black people - especially males.
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@@cwctlh it depends on where you live. Same as in South Africa.
The day light savings concept is a shock for real. So time is Vele a scam 😂I love this video. New subbie here 💕
The elementary schools usually only have gates around them and it's usually only around the playground.
This is fun to watch😂😂😂😂
Thank you for watching 🙏🏾♥️
Really good video, thanks for making it
My soul left my body when I saw the price you paid to do your hair😭😭💀💀💔💔💔
It’s so stressful 😂😂😂
Imagine
"Maybe I try to be in a movie" I'm dead 🤣🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣 Honestly “ let me buy my burger in peace “ Loved this ! 😩🌸
This was so informative! But I should warn you as you travel through the states, that traffic rules are different lol. We have many full service gas pumps here in NY, and turning on red is something that we do further out in Long Island, not so much in the city, for obvious reasons. Also.. your hair is amazing. And yep, these braided doos cost all the coins😂😂😂. BTW If you want to test friendships, play “cards against humanity”!
South Africa has got a lot of Asian people like Cape Malay,Indonesians,Chinese and Indians.
Interesting video 😊😊😊 I’m from SA living in Atlanta
What made u pick atlanta
@@oj4499 I have family there
To be quiet honest you gave me a lot of insight regarding the difference between the USA and the RSA. i'm gonna be in Atlanta in December
So funny girl in Mexico they put the gas too it was so new for me too when I moved to the US hahaha!
Yes, braiding hair is ridiculous here but I'm black American so it's normal. My cousin always braided my hair for free. I was shocked at how cheap it was throughout Africa. If you are in California or New York life is too expensive. Georgia is cheaper.
That is the difference between Black immigrants and black Americans we would never say the police made us feel safe lol.
I’m in California so very expensive. Thank you so much for watching
She just tried all of us here in America saying th police made her feel safe.
@@Richdollabill in South Africa you'll be lucky to even see the cops.
Lol they're kak lazy
Are there a lot of black people that stay in Georgia? I am asking because when Biden won the election, Georgia was one of the key states that made it happen.
I know this is a late reply, but the schools in my area all have gates around them. However, you are 100% correct in my opinion that the majority of houses in the United States don't need fences. It is more of a luxury than a need, unless of course you live in an area that has a higher crime rate.
Also I have never hear of a bank like that hahah but it sounds cool! Normally the ATM is outside the bank in my experience.
Haha this was in calabasas. Thanks for watching 🙏🏾♥️
Lerato Malatjie ahh cool! Of course, it was a great video.
The thing with the traffic light (better known in SA as "Robots"), we have the same thing only its done with arrows pointing green for left or right turn when the other cars coming from the same direction are at a dead stop
2 million mogirl😅😅😅
Very interesting ❤️
this video was so informative
Oh my sister from South Africa
Girl Spades is classic black American game and it destroys families and friends lol. The pool party thing is typically the same. There are many memes joking about black ppl in America not getting in the pool at pool parties. We are trying to change lol. Loved the video...new subbie! 💕
Hahaha I would love to play spade. The pool party thing was a shock to me but it seems like our traditions are being held worldwide
Yeah that driving thing is real. I visited RSA once for about six weeks. I did not drive while there. However, upon my return to the USA I once found my side driving on the left side of the road
the bank thing is definitely strange though!! maybe just for your location cuz I've never heard/seen that... lol
This was in calabasas haha. A lot of people are saying they don’t know about this too
I laughed so hard with the banks and thieves thing yah neh mzansi it's really but it would be nice thou like doing thing without worrying about getting robbed or anything happening
Lol kasi e mnate shame I would visit America but moving nex🙌🏿
Lol yeah I understand that.
Hi Lerato, I really like your video, more especially when you talked about the "Banking and Security System ". I really wish if our country can invest more in those two aspects for improvements.
I've been living in South Africa for all 26 years in my life. We have to move to America for business.... I'm worried. I'm really worried. But thanks for the advice..
I must come and do braiding business in USA 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻. I will be rich mos
i think you need a license to do it, or maybe its only in some places. i think i remember seeing something like that while watching some show
I suggest u go too New York or midwest
Come to TN. You don’t need license to braid here.
@@AdultentionalOnes I’m just joking I can’t even do my own hair 😪
Thank you baby girl for sharing
Schools don't have gates but you need verification to enter inside if you not student and the police are always station at the school and around the block
The reason why it's because when it's spring and summer the days are longer than the nights and when it's fall and winter the nights are longer than the days in other words during the spring and Summer and extra hour of daylight is gained while an extra hour of night is lost when it's fall and winter it just flip-flops an extra hour of night is gained while an extra hour of day is lost
Yes Lerato is a very common name in South Africa. What is beautiful is that it means something...I think its Love. U mofumahatsana ea qabolang, Mzanzi e hloka mosali e mong ea joalo ka uena. Rata ho Jesu Mopholosi oa rona.
My experiences with African Americans while living in the states were good. They are good people who were taken to be slaves in America. It’s also eye opening on how America treats them.
@@oj4499 talk about it
“You dip your feet in the water for ambiance” 😂😂 so true!
Day light savings time is a remnant of the time where the country was full of farmers. The same with the times of the year students are at school, the US hasn't let go of the 'farm life'.
Hello, we love your video! My lady is also South African and we would love to hang out with you since we are in NY.
Post lockdown I’m coming to NY first. How do I reach you guys 😂
@@oleratoyoga You can DM me on Instagram @Blaqlocust and I will provide you with my contact number.
😂😂😂 I loved this video!!! ❤️❤️❤️ elite thieves?!💀
AmandaPJele Top 2 and not 2
Thanks for watching baby🙏🏾♥️
Mntase I love you so much and I love the fact that you haven't lost your culture and uyazi kutsi ubuyaphi and you never forget your roots and mntase 2 million 😂😂 ngyakthanda❤️
Subscribed at 2 million 😂😂😂
Siwe Tina thanks for watching 🙏🏾
@@oleratoyoga why can't you change your username to 2 million 😂where in South Africa do you come from young sister?
Hahaha! I’m from Limpopo Giyani. Thank you so much for watching
@@oleratoyoga You just got yourself a new subscriber. Very vibrant, confident and articulate young sister. I'm from Gauteng. It's always great to see my people living their best lives. Let's go for 2 million subscribers now. Hola daar! And stay safe. 🙏🏾
Love love this.❤️
the pool party thing killed me 😂😂😂
2 million😅
Great vlogging
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Thank you for watching 🙏🏾♥️
You probably not attending a pool party for some time after your last one😂you sound so disappointed that everyone was getting in the pool and you just wanted to dip your feet in and take pictures😂❤️love from S.A
I’m not used to it 😂😂😂💯
Please excuse the America education system. Its the reason so many of us have small minds when it comes to other countries. When being taught of Africa, we are taught about it as a whole. They no longer break down and go into depth about the many countries, languages, diverse cultures, etc etc. I'm not even from Africa and it irks my nerves at the ignorance people have of the continent. I remember years ago having to sit my nieces and nephews down and give them a quick lesson on how beautiful Africa is. They didn't even know there were malls. I was so disappointed in their lack of knowledge.
Jai K honestly thank you so much for the comments and engagement. I’ve learned not to be upset and understanding because I can see the problem is with the education system and not the people. Big ups to you for educating the little ones♥️
Huh?? Why on earth would they learn that in school?? That shit wont help them compete in this society. If you want your kids to know the wonders of Africa, teach them. Teacher's dont have time for all that. Lol
They don't teach in school Africa is one country, come on man. Not learning about Africa is not the same as being taught "africa is whole". Novody learns that in school stop spreading lies.
@@oleratoyoga The education system is not the problem. In South Africa we don't learn about other countries either. We know about america through movies and music we dont know about them either except stereotypes.
@@lanardfletcher1422 but they teach eu history geography and languages 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Can you do a video on which country is better ( imean apart from economic oppotunities) after being there for as long as you have like which country btwn U S and R S A do prefer living in and why.. Like what are the other perks of living there over SA and are there any disadvantages you feel or have experienced..
tbh 100 dollars is like me and my sister getting braids done here in SA
$100 is me doing my hair for the whole year in SA...with some change
Thank you for this comment cause I was about to get dizzy and braid my hair again for $250
@@oleratoyoga I'm glad you didn't 😉. I really enjoyed the video. One thing you missed was loadshedding😂. I'm currently going through it myself😅
@@lethaboramphenyane you pushing it
If you like having gas pumped for you, then maybe New Jersey or Oregon would be a good fit :D . Its illegal to pump your own gas in those two states.
I definitely got my hair braided when I was in Johannesburg. I would not pay to have my hair done here in the States. All my sisters learned to braid as kids.
love your accent. greetings from sweet home chicago
I would love to visit Chicago! Thank you for watching
@@oleratoyoga if you do end up visiting here, i highly recommend that you take our boat tours on lake michigan, especially the sunset cruises
This is my first video, and the reason why clicked on it was because I thought I recognized you, but I was right it is you.
How have you been
in Oregon state we aren't allowed to fill up our own gas at a gas station
😂😂😂😂😂It's the 2million for me💀... The S.A in you sis😂😂
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All the way from South Africa