24 hours in JOHANNESBURG, South Africa
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- Is travel in Johannesburg safe for tourists? We found out with only 24 hours to experience all Jo'Burg has to offer!
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I lived in South Africa for six years....I am Australian. I was also in South Africa in November 2017. As long as you use common sense in terms of personal security you will be fine. It’s an AMAZING country. It is Africa but highly developed. The first success heart transplant was done in a South Africa in Capetown. You could use any banks ATM’s to draw money from your account in South Africa years before that technology was available in Australia. South Africa is going through change that will take generations before she fully stabilises. I love that country! Now jump in a plane and go!
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Guy Tero Maybe I was just luc
You have not been there lately, let me update you, it is going to become a communist country and the economy is failing and we are turning into the rest of Africa, our people are being killed by and tortured. Kids are killed. Our animals will only be viewed in books very soon, so i do not know in which fairy tale you lived in.
SOUTHA FRICA IS NOT THE MOST HIGHLY DEVELOPED COUNTRY. THE LIFE EXPENTANCY ALONE IS 62 WHICH IS A JOKE
PLEASE SHUT THE REST OF AFRICA PROGRESSING VERY FINE
Its strange that people who have been through the harshest discrimination are the friendliest and kindest people on the planet! I can't wait to go to Johannesburg!!!
Its amazing huh. Thanks for watching!
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All South Africa and Johannesburg CBD is not safe for out of side biznus man ppl mani biznus man community closing the biznus abut crime every day have gun robbery attack in daylight .
If u call police they dont hellp also need money from u
Dont be blinded lol..ur not safe anywhere in South Africa..not in these times..if ur not from here ur a target..u wer with a organised tour but try it on ur own and i bet u will be robbed or wurse within the first day..i know cuz i lived ere all my life and thats a long long time😉..under white rule u wer verry safe in South Africa but thats all changed now..never to be seen agen..peace ✌
youre completely naive and quite frankly stupid...nowehre in south africa is safe from crime and the only reason you were not targeted was bc of tour guide. So please dont advocate for a place when you actually have zero experience of true day to day life. you are lucky for getting out unscathed
Ever been Philippines? I am from SA and now I am in my Klub Safari here in Mindanao...lekkerr...
Psh, ignore all of the pessimistic people. Unfortunately we have to make the best of our circumstances. If you know it's an unsafe area then take precautions. There's no reason whatsoever not to go anywhere just because you might not be safe. As a tourist just never flash your flashy belongings that might have a high street value. Phones, cameras, wallets. If you go hiking or jogging do not go with those belongings. There will always be private security around no matter where in SA you travel - especially urban areas. Our private security, their efficiency and their professionalism, makes up for everything that the police lack.
Go and tour the city at night, always a heart warming feeling when you stop at a robot and someone knocks on your door wanting to use your phone for a while
christiaan fourie 😂😂😂😂😂😂
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Lol, yeah, gotten love these naive tourists who go on guided tours and think they know jozi
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WEOUTCHEA
Is it safe - wtf, making our country seem like a 24 hour challenge to try stay alive 🙄!!
LOL ikr
Soso Mama I think it’s because of stupid South Africans who always comment that our country is not safe.Its really ruining our image
Every big city should have their own problems,tourists should know that
Is it not ? Why do all the houses have electric fences? Why does everyone use the services of private security companies? Why are there neighbourhood patrols? Why is there a cash in transit hijack incident almost ever day? Why is there so much violent crime? Would you as a woman walk around on the streets in the city at night by yourself?
@@bijosn lol bruh reaching stop it
@@bijosn A lot of countries are like that, I was in Brazil and the upper class areas there also have high walls and private security, and those areas were extremely safe. Some of us would rather be safe than sorry. If I go on TH-cam and type in "Crime in London" or any other city, I'll find what I'm looking for, and I'll probably have a different perspective of London
You guys felt loved and welcomed because you were on an organized tour, go to Soweto by yourselves and see if you still feel loved and welcomed.
There we go, a white South African racist who wants to find everything wrong about the country they live in because they lost control of the rule thereof. South Africa is beautiful and it will remain even more beautiful under the EFF government.
Typically whites South African who hate the country because the country is no longer under their control. The offsprings of the architectures of apartheid and colonialism are always bitter. Black people today are happy because they enjoy themselves without being terrorised by the security police and soldiers of the apartheid regime.
@Billy Mack You have a personal problem, stay that way. Let's enjoy South Africa with all those who visit us while you are whining. Cry babies. South Africa will be even much better under the EFF government or when the EFF gain more political power, which will be the case after 2019 elections. The expropriation of land without compensation will be a huge leap forward. Why should one go to a strange place alone. Be it a modern suburb or not. Be it America, Australia anywhere in the world. If any person, whether white or black where to relocate to Soweto today that person would definitely enjoy the lifestyle there once s/he get used to the people there. White South Africans have failed to coexist with their fellow black South Africans. Thry even fail to pretend.
STOP scare mongering, Soweto is a friendly amazing place with amazing people and yes I've been there alone and was fine, we don't want a South African wannabe talking shit about a beautiful country. Sit down and stfu
you must live in south africa before you judge the white south africans.
The guide speaks about education in SA. Sadly education is not a priority for our ANC government.
Actually South Africa spends more on education as a percentage of GDP than the US, Australia or the UK. However.... it involves so much more than just money. My view is that the teachers and their unions are mostly to blame.
Same for the democrat party in America ☹️
Funny but I study for free in Primary and High school then rocked up at Wits where I benefitted from free education, along the way its important you know I lived in an RDP lost my parents very young and Got a grant but your opinion on this so called terrible government is cool
@@jimbobjones1858 dud the money spent on SA education is all just bull shit. Corruption from the ANC you know... thy still can't build proper Schools for the children in the townships and the teachers around serten parts are so under paid so can't really say we spend more on education then the US UK and 1st world countrys. We are so far behind even ZIM has better education.
@@reyneke123 Yip, I agree with you - our education system ranks among the lowest in the world but the scary part is as I've stated, that is despite us spending more on education as a percentage of GDP than the US, Australia or the UK. Where TF does the money go?
You have not seen the real JHB. You have only seen the tourist JHB. Beware the real one is violent and dangerous.
Can dangerous JHB be transformed into tourist JHB ?
Lisa Finch are you from JHB? Or have you lived there for an extensive time period?
I live in JHB it's nice And @lisa finch every country has its problems even YOURS
K Sam ASK HER!
Is it worst than in Brazil, Venezuela or El Salvador?
South Africans will say no, ask one and see... the driver is spot on, never safe at night, never safe alone or in quiet areas. Anything can happen, and if it does, you're on your own.
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I want to visit a loved one who lives in Boksburg Johannesburg, and I probably have no other choice than to visit alone... but most of the time I'll be with her, in her areas, and she walks around a bit quite safe. I'd only be getting transport alone. I've done tons of research. Is it safe to just travel alone? How should I carry around money and my phone? A small black bag or money bag around my waist? Because I need to carry my phone and some money, my cards and things. Is there any advice you could offer? Thanks :)
Exactly, I am a guy and I am quite capable of defending myself but even I would not walk around at night
@@NataliesAngelASMR I'm from Boksburg. Pretty normal town. Obviously just stay cautious. From lack of experience, I can't say too much about public transport and taxis but rather stick to Uber. Try avoid walking, especially at night and keep your phone and wallet in your pocket. Don't answer your phone while walking and if someone asks for the time, tell them you don't have your phone on you. If you need to make a short distance to a shopping centre which obviously doesn't justify an Uber and the area is relatively safe, then walk. Again during the day.
0:38 before 1994 you would NEVER see this nor would it be in the realm - this makes me proud of how far we've actually come as a nation.
Yes, Johannesburg is safe, provided that you stick to the tourist areas and not verge outside of the protection of a tour guide or driver. But don't do what the ordinary citizens do by taking a train, bus or minibus to work plus walking a few kilometers from home to the station in the dark. Take a 6:30 train from Park Station to Dunswart in Boksburg and tell me about that experience. Or try walking the Small Street Mall between Commissioner and Moosa streets at midday on any week day.
It all depends on where you are going. I didn't find anything wrong with the Train there, granted I used common sense to stay out of the dangerous areas. Sandton is lovely and has one of the largest malls I've ever seen.
Travelling where she did in Soweto was also a stupid move. 4:35 They will easily hijack you or just murder you for your money.
Ben Bezuidenhout ..anthr reason tourists are robbed is because they're very unlikely to press charges as they soon are going to have to 'fly out' so cant be around - when | if the thief is caught and is meant to stand trial
this is the most unnecessary comment I have seen. Honestly... If you dont like ti here, go somewhere else and while you are at it take your negativity with you. If we are to grow as a country and become a safer place for ourselves and children then this kind of negativity needs to go.
I have been living in Johannesburg my whole life, I grew up in Windsor (yes, the place with all the drugs and crime) and guess what? I came out just fine, why because I dont go looking for a reason to hate this place every where I go.
I was thinking the same they are selling shit as smarties.Why didnt she use Park station that would have shown her a different side of jhb
Thank you for doing this video, you really showed what is it like here. It’s safe almost anywhere in joburg, but like the guide said, it depends where you are, what the time is and what you’re doing. There is so much security and would not have chosen anywhere else to grow up. If only you had more time here to see the rest of what this city had to offer.
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Joburg can be safe but don't be careless and go wondering around without any idea where you are going. Enjoy South Africa. It's a beautiful country but I implore you to please be safe. And most of all ENJOY YOURSELF.
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12:23, “it’s safe, unless you want to walk in the street at night”....that’s just about the opposite of safe.
Wastedtimeagain I live in Dallas Texas and wouldn't walk down the street at night either. It's considered safe
I is never safe, i used to work in Johannesburg and you are "never" safe, especially if you are white and walking a lone, you are dead meat!!!!
@@lizaduplooy4930 Apartheid time if you black at night either you dead or jailed for life.
The "special language with all the clicks in it" (isiXhosa) is my home language 🤗! Your guide made a good attempt but he needs to work on it a bit more, it isn't an easy language to master 😂!! I can't wait to visit all the places shown in your video. Great content!!
Wow!! It was incredible, I'd love to hear a native speaker in person one day. The way the clicks work in during a song is amazing - it's hypnotic! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and for watching. Have a great day - Phoebe x
Zulu has lot of clicks
Qhosa tribe 🤣🤣
Go spend a few months Joburg and you’ll quickly change your tune
j boy if i spend a few months anywhere i want hurry and go.
Oh please 🙄
most accurate comment here. I was there in the 1980s and that was during a security state. I used to wander around Joburg at night and go to Hillbrow by foot - I was young and foolish (Australian).
Beautiful country, great people but way too dangerous to ever visit again, even on my own.
I lived my whole nothng change am fresh
@@pufdadie The country has changed. There's good and bad places everywhere. There's no way you can go to Hillbrow today. But there's still Sandton, Melrose, Rosebank, Parkhurst, Melville etc. Where you can have a good time and be relatively safe.
Thank you for painting South Africa and Joburg in such an amazing light. It truly is a awesome place.
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When things were still normal
I am an Australian and I have heard so much negativity about Johannesburg, and even had travel agents tell me not to visit because it’s very dangerous and unsafe. It’s comforting seeing videos like this that are positive and reassuring. South Africa has always been a country I’ve wanted to visit, and I definitely don’t want to miss out just because a couple people have had bad experiences 😊
I hear you. I’d felt the same way - eager to visit but very scared. The truth is it is dangerous but that danger can be managed by having a trusted guide with you, listening to them and connected with other great, local tourism providers! All we can do is share our experience and for us, it was safe and enjoyable ♥️ I’m glad we visited and got to have such a positive experience - it would’ve been a shame to miss out on seeing such a special place and meeting really amazing locals.
I'm surprised she didn't get her camera taken bruhh 😂😂 i live in Johannesburg you can't even walk without the fear of getting robbed
Where in Jorburg? Stop writing nonsense from Australia
@@refiloe6526 it's the truth. Even in high class areas you have a good chance of being robbed.
@@cmonbruh6769 Stop lying any city can be safe if you make yourself be safe
Are you white? some white people have alienated themselves too much that every area they won't set foot in is somehow plagued by crime. Grow up and go and explore. You are what's wrong with SA
I'm South African and would like to let any foreigners considering visiting JHB know that this woman is very very lucky. Jhb is beautiful and rich in diversity but the fact that she was walking around Soweto townships with a Canon camera slung across her shoulder was very naive/brave. If she wasn't with a guide she would have never come out of there safely.
Any safety tips please? I'm visiting for the first time this month
@@MindlessGurlBre143 Virtuous Crown You are going to have an amazing time. South Africa is gorgeous. 💛
I would definetly advise not to travel alone, rather do so with a group/trusted tour guide, especially if you are female or travelling near township areas. Never walk alone at night even in the suburbs or more upmarket areas of SA. I would not advise using a local taxi, although I'm sure that topic is debatable.
When you stop at robots (traffic lights) rather keep your windows closed and car doors locked. Do not go into Johannesburg CBD (town) rather just avoid this area entirely.
I think that in general you should just be alert and aware of your surroundings.
The people of Johannesburg are so warm and friendly, I would recommend checking out the Rosebank area, there are so many tucked away restaurants and interesting shops there. The vibe is something special.
But if you really want a treat, go to Cape Town! especially Kloof Street in town. Chapmans Peak, the Winelands, Paarl Stellenbosch etc. The list is endless.
Hope you have a lovely holiday.
@@BeckyG941 you are too kind!😊 thank you for all the wonderful advice ❤ will definitely be putting all this information in my notes.. ps.ill be traveling with a group of 6🙂 super excited!
@@BeckyG941 I want to visit a loved one who lives in Boksburg Johannesburg, and I probably have no other choice than to visit alone... but most of the time I'll be with her, in her areas, and she walks around a bit quite safe. I'd only be getting transport alone. I've done tons of research. Is it safe to just travel alone? How should I carry around money and my phone? A small black bag or money bag around my waist? Because I need to carry my phone and some money, my cards and things. Is there any advice you could offer? Thanks :)
I was in South Africa for 5 weeks in August 2019, me and 2 friends travelled from Ireland. Found it fine, we walked around the cities at night drunk and with no problems, but when we got separated we always got taxis. Just common sense really. But you can always be unlucky and I was slightly worried before I went but thankfully it was fine. Found capetown more rough than Johannesburg. Pretoria to my suprise was the nicest city
Pretoria is laid back
Why was Capetown rough?
@@isabelreinhold1476 just was. Ling street in capetown wasnt safe and thats the main nightlife area. You didnt feel safe stepping outside any of the bars. I didnt have that feeling in Joburg or pretoria. Are you from south africa ??
Good video but does not reflect the reality. Be careful if you want to be there.
We can only share our experience. As we mentioned, we definately recommend doing it with a trusted guide. Thanks for watching taiwantraffic _ Matt
Lovely video! Great to hear how much you enjoyed the city, pity you didnt have a bit more time as there is much to see.
I also really do appreciate how you were honest about the safety aspect, unfortunately SA has got quite a lot of negativity around it due to the media but there are so many wonderful and caring people around! I really do think that this country has the potential to be so much more but it will take a concerted effort from everyone and these kind of videos really do go a long way to helping that cause! Much love from SA, I really hope you come back! xD
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Hello 👋 we enjoyed seeing our Country from your perspective. You had very nice tour guides and you were spot on with everything 😁
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As a South African myself I have VERY seldomly been a victim of crime and on a daily basis am only experiencing friendly helpful people. My old beetle broke down once in Hillbrow. The next moment I was surrounded by a bunch of guys who told me I am being hijacked. They dragged me off to a party where I was fed and liquored up. After several hours of music and dancing and drinking I was taken back to my car which they have fixed!!!!!
Thinus Koekemoer I assume you are satirical or you are a paid troll.
@@deonkotzee6641 Sound satirical to me, but who would pay him to troll?
+Deon Kotzee Nope, it really happened.
Thinus Koekemoer Ek moet jou glo in die awesigheid van bewyse tot die teendeel. Ek dink jy moet jouself as baie gelukkig ag of n charmer van formaat.
And then you drove home drunk?
Your tour guide said he speaks eleven languages but he pronounced the name wrong: Xhosa not Qosa
Its pronounced Ko- sa- coming from a half South African
part of the language is the click
Doesn't matter
Does it matter
This comment was unneeded.
wow this comment section is so draining, literally feel like I have lost 10 years off my lifespan just by reading. People are so negative but thank you for all your friendly replies to the comments made @ little Grey Box.
Hello! haha I know what you mean! There was also so much love shared too, on this and our Safari and Cape Town videos. So many proud locals who love their country and felt happy watching our video. Those are the comments that matter, they really shine - just like yours! Thank you so much for watching our video, we really appreciate it. We share a new travel video each Friday evening! Hope you have a fantastic week and thanks again. Phoebe x
On the contrary, better to be safe than sorry.
The truth is draining, deal with it
@@lizaduplooy4930 white SA alwys negative bcoz they uncomfortable abt the SA history thats y
@@guytero8812 u have yo Europe so go there
I've spent 19 years in Johannesburg and I'm perfectly fine😂😂
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I agree.
Johannesburg has traits of a big city like New York, Paris or London. A medley of people, some with good, some with bad intentions. Therefore always use common sense, whether anywhere in Africa, Europe, Asia or the US. Phoebe you were awesome in this video. Love your energy, open-mindedness and friendliness. Keep going!
Hello! Thank you so much for watching - so glad what I was saying resonated with you! We had a great experience in Jo'Burg :D Thanks for the kindness and support, we really appreciate it. Have a great day, Tsimi - Phoebe x
We need more people like you in the world
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Thank you for sharing. A very objective and authentic analysis of JoBurg!
Great Video - thank you for highlighting the city I lived and grew up in for many years so positively!
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Considering the thoursands if not millions of South Africans that have left and emigrated to other countries, I would say not that safe.
Only whites have left
I want to visit a loved one who lives in Boksburg Johannesburg, and I probably have no other choice than to visit alone... but most of the time I'll be with her, in her areas, and she walks around a bit quite safe. I'd only be getting transport alone. I've done tons of research. Is it safe to just travel alone? How should I carry around money and my phone? A small black bag or money bag around my waist? Because I need to carry my phone and some money, my cards and things. Is there any advice you could offer? Thanks :)
I like the video! But i would turn off the comments on a video like this.... because people embarrass South Africa through harsh words. South Africa is not perfect and that's all thanks to the people who cant get over differences. I LOVE that foreign people enjoy the country. South Africa is beautiful and i would rather have chosen it to be an untouched country, untouched by the humans that are destroying it.
I agree with you. Sometimes I read about what it was like hundreds of years ago with the game running about in their countless hundreds of thousands and cry.
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Turning off comments is not a good move if you want to promote your channel. People are more likely to thumb down your video too.
Yeah, turn off the comments so naive people who watch this will venture into any part of SA thinking things are so are oh so friendly. Dumbass lol
Nobody with a brain is paying attention to the naysayers here. They have their own agenda and telling mistruths are a part of it. It's the only thing they do well. South Africa is beautiful, the people are wonderful, Joburg is beautiful. I can't wait to live the ex-pat life there -- 2 years from now.
When I worked for Stats SA during the last census, I had to go to townships around our town. Some people were super friendly, others not. The food from 'kitchens' there on the side of the roads ARE DELICIOUS!!! I'm a Boer.
You should go see the monuments in Pretoria as well. A lot of history there too. Also, Pretoria turns completely purple in spring. Very beautiful.
I love you videos a lot, so I'm thinking of visiting your country 🤔 I'm sure that will be nice, you made us as South Africans proud 🇿🇦😘
Hello! That's great news, I'm sure you'd love exploring Australia. We have some really beautiful beaches and if you get the chance, the Queensland coastline is incredible. Places like the Daintree and the Great Barrier Reef are just magical. Have a great day - Phoebe x
@@travelforphoebe 💃💃💃💃thanks a lot you replied, I will keep in touch.
I visited Jhb one year ago, and at first everything seemed ok. But one night at a restaurant a man stole my and my friends cellphones, it all happened too quickly. Even the owner of the place told us thats recurrent and discouraged us into going to the police. On top of that, we saw 2 robberies a couple of days after. It was just crazy. SA is a beautiful country, but you need to be very careful.
Lebo is a great tour guide. So informative - as a South African, I'm learning a lot.
We had the best time! Our guide was fantastic :)
My hometown. Again, thanks for the honesty. Keep the vids coming
Thank you so much for watching! We had a really great time in Jo'Burg :)
Your videos are so awesome however, in actual fact some parts of Johannesburg cbd have become very unsafe even during the day in the past two years. We have homeless people robbing in live day light "during the people " and that makes me so nurr "extremely angry " as a south African who grew up in south Johannesburg.
Sfundo Mabaso Respect for admitting the truth. I lost 13 friends in 9 years , all murdered . So I left to the Caribbean Sea .
@@michaellawson6533 sorry for your loss mate. It's our government who continously keeps failing to govern the people, hence we have such chaos
all thnx to our clever gov.... and still going on with taking prop without comp... so gonna get worse.
I love South Africa so much. It is a beautiful and rich country. I will move there one day !
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This just answered so many questions I had about Johannesburg. I visit South Africa 🇿🇦 in September but Johannesburg will be on my list for sure. Thank you for the video!
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I was in joburg last October and the people were very friendly , having been born in Sudan , also lived in Egypt , London and UAE , I found the society in SA far more superior in many ways , although I did not work in SA , I was just a backpacker.
"You can't walk around New York City at night" ... uhhh yes you can. I mean, perhaps not certain rougher parts of Brooklyn or the Bronx (read, extremely far from the city center), but you can absolutely walk around virtually all of Manhanattan at night.
Good for you, in SA you will not live to see the sunrise
I don't get why you need to be so negative. I get cautioning people about the dangers but you are exaggerating it. I mean I know crime is high in my country but the only time I've ever experienced it was when my phone was stolen from my apartment. And they literally could've taken a whole lot more that was worth more. I've walked the streets of Nelspruit, Pretoria (CBD, Sunnyside, Arcadia, Wonderboom, Hatfield, Menlyn, Brooklyn), Johannesburg (Soweto, Braam, Auckland Park, Sandton, Midrand) alone at night and the worst I've experienced was cat calling. I understand that I've been lucky. But it's really not as bad as you make it seem. Maybe your negative energy just attracts the crime.
I just love the spirit of the people of South Africa
Did u make it home safely just asking? curious
I loved your vlog.!!
So happy you had a wonderful time is SA.
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Driver not wearing a seat belt.. Definitely South Africa hahaha
What?? I don’t wear seatbelts.. am not a fucking dad!
Axel do u live there?
Jo-burg is not Safe!!
America ain't neither
You can say that.But if you say Cape Town is safe than you're an idiot
There is absolutely no safe urban area in South Africa, only rural areas are safe
Wow really
Next time you are in RSA you must visit:
1. The Drakensberg and hike to the highest waterfall in Africa (arguably in the world also)
2. Storms River (in the Eastern Cape) which has breathtaking views and do the Bloukrans bungee which is the highest bringe bungee in the world.
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Hello...I am going to Johannesburg SA and would love to know who your guided there I thought they were great! Thank you! Great video!
You see when you actually in south africa you will see how amazing it is. its a top place man. media tends to lie about lotsa things. besides crime it is still the most beautifull country in the world.s.a Rocks. Imagime s.a with zero crime, as a south african I think we all should work towards that future.
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Nicely said...but whites are the enemy...we are not welcome here
@@travelforphoebe If you like Joburg, you gotta try Cape Town bru.:} Cheers
We got the chance to visit as part of the same trip and loved it! We made a video about it too if you ever feel like watching 😊✨ thanks so much! Phoebe x
Johannesburg is a shithole , crime murder living in fear . Only place you should go in SA is Cape Town , because it’s not run by the corrupt racist anc government
Thanks for buying the real apple! It's so much cheaper, palatable and healthier too!
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Great insights & objective commentary, thank you for embracing the people & paying huge respect to the indignities they suffered over centuries. We need more impartial & objective observers like you with a non judgmental disposition. Great video!
Thank you so much for watching :)
I like the music at 9:06. Can someone name the song, album and singer?
Like many countries in the world, South Africa has a lot of value to offer to visitors. Just do not get deluded into thinking that it is (a) safe and enjoyable everywhere at all times, (b) a good place to invest or relocate. The country is on an alarming trajectory of economic and social failure caused by many bad fundamentals that are not going away any time soon. Just my opinion as a South African in fear. Visit it while there are still some things to enjoy.
smh..... I had to use a firearm 5 times while i was in Joburg. I was only there for a month.
Were you hunting ducks or something?
there like 5 camera links in the description, which one was used to film this video?
All five 😂
Haha...all of them except the Drone :)
Hi! I'll be traveling to Johannesburg this October (God willing) but I'm not able to find a place to change my local currency to ZAR, are USD accepted? Also, how much should a Sim card and data plan cost?
Hi! No, USD are not accepted so you’ll need to get money out when you arrive or find another way to exchange. We didn’t buy a data plan so I’m not sure on that one! :)
Lived in JHB my whole life haven't had 1 day when I felt it's safe
+Justin Govender thanks for watching :) Matt
Ok good! I assume you have left now which is great thanks for giving us space .
@@tumigubana2284 I pray to God his back in India
What a lie I lived there for a year and I never had one situation
@@capzallison3922 this Govendor will feel safer in India
I love this, thanking you for showing the amazing and beautiful things of my country South Africa. I feel that many people overseas / outside of Africa only know of S.A. as crime, table mountain, HIV/aids and Nelson Mandela but there is much more than that.
Posting this video means you made it out alive. CONGRATS.
Sincerely. The South African.
+Reinhard Van Der Merwe thanks for watching Reinhard :)
+Reinhard Van Der Merwe thanks for watching - we did :) Matt
I loved your point of view of the city. My advice for those who are saying so many bad comments, in case you haven't been there like me, go there and see with your own eyes and have your own experience.
I had this feeling and picture about Rio de Janeiro, it is dangerous too, but people do not walk on the streets carrying automatic machines, shotguns and kevlar as many of you may think, but you gotta remind yourself that you're not in Norway either!
Thanks for sharing.
Am from Nairobi, Kenya. Would love to visit Jo'burg but I have heard alot of misconceptions perhaps. I hear security is such a challenge but just like any other city I believe if you aint local just stick to your lanes. Know where you are, who you are with and what you doing there. I believe even native africans would face the same challenges faced by other foreigners(whites) in places like Soweto and the like.
Hello! I can only speak to our experience and we loved it - we had a great time. My thinking is similar to yours - listen to local advice, go with a guide and be diligent, just as we are in any new destination. We both had the best time in Jo'Burg and I'm so glad we did it! Have a great day and thanks so much for watching - Phoebe x
I am really happy that you had a great experience in SA, but as someone who has lived here for 31 years, had my car broken into 22 times this year, been hijacked at gunpoint and know 100s of crime stories, you got lucky. Mainly just want to warn people who watch the video thinking it is super safe here, it is 100% not.
Thanks for sharing Kyron - Matt
What what what?! 22 times and held up at gunpoint?! Dude, that's insane. I can marry you and get you an Aussie passport but any sane person would rather take their chances in SA than marry me!
@@tdb7992 But you're cute! Looking for any other takers? ;)
@@Profoundness Bring some boerwors with you and you're on! (I've actually never tried boerwors, but a South African lady at work talks about it and the SA shop down the road sells it and has a sign out the front advertising it!) I did tried "iced zoos" and man they are so, so sugary.
22 times? something wrong there Kyron. Moved from CT to Joburg 9 years ago. Zero break-ins. There are just certain places that you stay away from. Sorry to hear about your misfortune
whats the title of the song at 8:37??
Hello! Thanks for watching! I'm not sure but I'll ask Matt what song he used - it'll be from Epidemic Sound most likely. Phoebe x
Looks like quite the nice tour of the city itself! Other nice places for a tourist to visit in Gauteng, in general, can be Gold reef city, Sun city and there are so many heritage places and nature reserves. With regards to safety. It all depends on where you are. As someone who grew up there, you learn to be careful and you learn to lock your doors, have burglar bars over any windows, to have an alarm on even when you're at home, to not open your car window if someone points at your front tire like there is something wrong with it etc. Yes, crime happens everywhere, but from my own experience and in comparison to other places I've lived in and visited, the rate is higher in Gauteng. I know many people that have had few such experiences, but also know of many others that have had some seriously scary experiences that they were lucky to survive. In my old neighbourhood home break-ins were so common that it would occur on a weekly and sometimes even a daily basis and I do experience PTSD if I hear noises outside my current home, but we had little exposure to other types of situations. From what I have heard it has improved in the past few years so it can be completely different now.
For a tourist I would just recommend to stay alert, to not leave any of your things lying around anywhere (especially if its an expensive camera or equipment) and then the same advice the tour guide gave you.
Great video, it took me home. I am a South African living in China and I needed this. Glad you enjoyed South Africa.
You must miss your home - it's such a beautiful place! Have a great evening in China! (Eat lots of dumplings on my behalf, please! haha) P x
@Brad Smith I've had to get used to it, It's the touching of my hair and sometimes my skin that I'm still struggling with.
@@travelforphoebe Hahahaha! dumplings are everything.
@Brad Smith I can't say that white South Africans nor Chinese are racist, that's too much a generalization. What I'll say is that you have curiosity of black people or foreign people which is what I mostly experience in China and you have hate of black people which is what I have experienced in South Africa. And honestly I prefer neither, I would just like to walk in the world without being reminded that I'm different, neither of them are okay. And on the China SA politics, all I will say is that I refuse to comment on Western propaganda!
Mmm ... I have been living in South Africa now for about 53 years. I would say that your guides have taken you for a hook, line and sinker. 😁😁
But in your defense, this is not uncommon elsewhere in the world.
B Beneke U r in Jo'burg?
Glad for you guys you had a great experience in Jozi. Good idea to have had guided tours & not wandering off on your own as hijackings & muggings are a real occurrence daily. But yea we have a beautiful country! Greetings from Western Cape, South Africa.
Thank you! Phoebe x
You’re beautiful!
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Hopefully visiting SA in June.
I hope you have an amazing time!! We loved South Africa - the people we met were just amazing! Thanks for watching. Phoebe x
People he is just doing his job, he needs to attract tourists... Tourism is a huge part of Sa
Listen sweetie go to Soweto alone and see what happens
Lol @Louis Wolvaardt, have you been to Soweto alone, and what happened to you?
Voetzak man
Hope Buhali, lol I bet money he hasn't 😂
No need to insult Louis
Louis Wolvaardt. Also without the camera crew.
Interesting video mate. Thank you from NSW.
Thanks so much for watching!!! Have a great weekend, Glenn (from QLD!!) Phoebe x
Loved the video! :)
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Nice vid. First time i'm seeing one of your videos but you seem to have a lovely spirit about you. Take care.
Thanks for taking the time to comment and watch Ramit. Have a great weekend! - Matt
Sure thing. You seem to be a blessed man to have lovely lady like that by your side. Have a great one too, in whichever corner of the world you're at now!
Thanks Ramit! I certainly am. Take care - Matt
I like that she is so excited about small things we don't appreciate anymore as South Africans, we do have a lot of beautiful we can offer, but unfortunately she has and got a total miss conception through her guides. As with every third world country they only show the nice things to tourists and are excellent in hiding the bad from the tourist's eyes. She only saw the tip of an ice burg that is fulled with crime, hate, murder and corruption. Call me a cynic, but unfortunately that's the truth.
Sad, but SA was a FIRST world country when it was handed over to the black government.
Thanks so much, girlie. You looked happy there 😊
Thank you!! We had a really great time 😊
I love how Phoebe appreciates everything and doesn't complain about anything
Hello! that’s so kind of you - we loved every moment and are so grateful for everything we got to experience! It was fantastic! thanks so much for watching our video 😀 we share a new video each Friday night. Have a great end to the week and a lovely weekend ☀️🙌🏻 Phoebe x
Till she runs into the wrong crowd.
You were brave to go to Johannesburg CBD we that live here don't even go near there only if we have to!
Please state your white ignorance first in the we before you make ignorant statements about CBD. We all know white guilty is eating you. You think Black People will do what you did to them and project that internalised fear.
I am proud black South African who is middle class and I used to live in the CBD. When traffic was still a huge problem I used to travel with the convenience of Gautrain fast train.
The City renewal happened long time ago. It has 5 major areas. Braamfontein, a student town with a vibrant night life and metro culture. Nelson Mandela theatre and Constitutional Hill are amongst highlights of the area.
Newtown, a vibrant cultural enclose. With the Market theatre, Fox 1 Flea Market, Africa museum etc.
Marshalltown with mainly large corporations office blocks but recently has strong middle class accomodation. It's got your Ghandi Square, and night life vibe. With couple of Rooftop clubs.
Maboneng, a very vibrant urban renewal area. A strong metropolitan culture. Within Maboneng you have extensions. Extending to Doornfontein.
In Doornfontein, it is also a student friendly area but has strong night life. It is famous with a Naked bar call FACTORY for gay men and DL people. Lots of sexual activity there. So I heard. It's got famous strip club adult hotel the ROYAL. and another one Maxime.
Now up there it's HILLBROW. Not for the faint hearted. Strip clubs, SUMMIT, clubs night life, East access to drugs, quite evil. However, there is humanity as well. Best African cuisines and is 90% lived by foreign nationals mostly from Africa.
Thank you for putting South Africa on the map in a positive light
Thanks so much for watching! We had a really great time during our visit :)
I want to visit a loved one who lives in Boksburg Johannesburg, and I probably have no other choice than to visit alone... but most of the time I'll be with her, in her areas, and she walks around a bit quite safe. I'd only be getting transport alone. I've done tons of research. Is it safe to just travel alone? How should I carry around money and my phone? A small black bag or money bag around my waist? Because I need to carry my phone and some money, my cards and things. Is there any advice you could offer? Thanks :)
I am a Canadian who decided to live in beautiful South Africa. Great people, places, and wonderful food. I feel safe. I have travelled the world and I think every country has places that are considered unsafe. Common sense has to come in to play sometimes. Please come and enjoy this amazing country.
I loved your video! I stayed in Joburg on and off for 7 years and loved every single moment of my time there! 🙂
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I love this. well captured ! #proudlysouthafrican
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@@travelforphoebe thanks for the lovely response.. Cool fact..I ALSO post every Friday 😁😁😁😁
No way!!! Post buddies 😍🙌🏻
I’ve been in Johannesburg since I was born and I love it 😻
We really enjoyed it too :) Thanks so much for watching!
Born and bred in JHB, but live in Cape Town now. SA is incredibly beautiful, thanks for your videos!As for the safety issue, don't be careless and you'll be fine.
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You're so right! Jo'burg is amazing and underrated!
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Niki Landella - Gaitanelis do u live there?
I want to visit a loved one who lives in Boksburg Johannesburg, and I probably have no other choice than to visit alone... but most of the time I'll be with her, in her areas, and she walks around a bit quite safe. I'd only be getting transport alone. I've done tons of research. Is it safe to just travel alone? How should I carry around money and my phone? A small black bag or money bag around my waist? Because I need to carry my phone and some money, my cards and things. Is there any advice you could offer? Thanks :)
That is not Joburg. You cherry picked a lot. What a bad video
That's definitely Joburg, why would she go to a bad area in Johannesburg? If I visit a different country, I'll definitely cherry pick which places I visit in that country, I'll stay away from the bad areas where my security is at risk, it's common sense.
contacts for your guides?
Thanks for this positive feedback on our lovely city
Thank you so much for watching!
Johannesburg is a very dangerous place. Anyone who thinks otherwise is deluding themselves.
Stop giving Johannesburg a bad review.Johannesburg is not a warzone.
Definitely do not go on your own. You will not be seen by your loved ones again..m
Why didn't you come to Durban while you were in South Africa?
We were working so the itinerary was planned for us! Lots of people have said it’s a great spot to visit We’ll have to go next time! Thanks for watching.
I'm looking forward to travel to Johannesburg and have the same experience as you did
Enjoy your trip Brian. Be safe and be sure to use a guide like we did. The contact details for our guide are pinned in the comments :) Matt
Thank you for your positive outlook of our beautiful country. We struggle with fear mongers & propagandists views who have succeeded in smearing the image of a beautiful place with generally friendly people.
There's no country without flaws or crime. I don't know why South Africa is expected to be perfect.
Wow - what a beautifully written comment. You perfectly articulated some of the things I’ve been thinking as negative comment started to appear. I had the most amazing time in South Africa and loved the people we met! Thank you so much for writing this 💕🙌🏻 Phoebe x
Thanks Lucia. I really appreciated your comment. I like to think that as a new South Africa, we're still young and we have that ideological hope that we can be a perfect country. I have massive faith in SA. This amazing country has only started with what we can show the world.
Its easy to be positive if you hop and fly around the country spending more than most peoples yearly income in a few days. So much for the heart whelming story of the poor people and then you go and spend your nights in luxurious restaurants and hotel rooms!
I'm Indian . I agreed with you,that no country without crime or flaws
It depends on how much crime you are talking about. Aren't you comparing apples and oranges here?
I do want to thank you Phoebe (very tempted to say Phoebe Buffay lol). That last comment you made, I was touched that someone could actually speak up like this. Unfortunately... the greater majority of South Africans, who also happen to be black cannot afford to visit or live in other countries, so it’s rare that you will get a different view of South Africa if you generally are in contact with one side. It’s also rare that outsiders come in contact with the locals unless you actually make an effort to do so. I hate to bring race into this topic, and I know that this is no what your video is about....but it’s so hard to explain the misconceptions without discussing the big racial divide in the country. The stories you have heard have been spread by white South Africans who left South Africa in fear of what would happen after Apartheid ended. However one of the things that makes this country so unique is that when the transfer of power was achieved through democracy, when EVERYONE was allowed to vote, it all occurred with no war. The only disruption was to a system that basically made it illegal to control black people. What that guide was saying is so true, black people were not allowed to move around from one place to another especially in the city without documentation which basically stipulated the times and dates one was allowed to be in a certain space. I still have the piece of paper that documented my father’s every move with stamps on it. Whites were free to go anywhere at whatever time, so naturally seeing white people on the streets in the city was not odd, it was normal for them because they were free to under the guise that they were safer because there were no black people. I mean you couldn’t even walk on the sidewalk without being stopped by the police. So when Apartheid ended, black people could be anywhere and naturally people migrate to bigger cities in search of opportunities. This kind of lack of control is the reason why many whites left the country, why they built gaited communities. Well they could afford it, they didn’t have to be faced with the everyday (black) person on the street. Then of course with such a huge gap of inequality and high rates of poverty, crime went on the rise as it would in any big city. It became more of a problem when it got violent. White South Africans who remain generally either simply can’t afford to live outside of South Africa, or are just in love with the beauty that is in the country. You’ll hardly find them living in the city though. South Africa is a young democracy and is trying its hardest to fix the damages and after effects of decades of segregation and oppression and that’s a huge task. We can’t deny the facts, and It’s sad, that the current government has been ridden with corruption. Dirty politics is not unique to South Africans, many countries including USA and others have to deal with troubled governance. However this doesn’t reflect who the people living in that country are. Using USA as an example again, it’s clear to see that DT is a polarising president, just because he is the president doesn’t mean every American is a racist. It’s the same thing in South Africa. Personally I was shocked and hurt when I found out what people actually thought of Johannesburg after moving to Perth. I couldn’t understand where all the crazy stories came from, then I realised that the majority of South Africans living in Perth are whites who migrated with their families when apartheid ended. There aren’t that many black South Africans living here, getting through the visa process is crazy expensive forget affording the air fair or going on vacation. I’ve only met a handful of black South Africans since I’ve moved. The (white) South African community here in Perth is very standoffish and there’s a large population. I’ve made so many friends who are welcoming and supportive and all of them non South African. That was actually the first time I realised that NOT ALL white people are racist, self entitled or have a superiority complex, I actually had to learn that I could be myself without feeling misjudged or defensive all the time. I have to give it up to Australians for being so cool (granted the history of Apartheid is Australia isn’t all that different from that of South Africa) but the people sure are. Honestly, if you’re only getting one version of what South Africa is actually like, you’re doing yourself a disservice. I also recommend reading Trevor Noah’s book, he gives a unique account of his experience growing up in Johannesburg as a child coming from humble beginnings. Again, this is one story, there are many more. Peace and love to everyone.
Disclaimer: of course I’m not suggesting that ALL white South Africans are like this or that all black South Africans are poor and can’t afford to travel. I’m just making this comment based on proportions.
Hello! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts. This video has definitely had an interesting response, I thought it would be seen mostly by tourists so it's interesting to hear local voices and what they have to say. Thanks again for watching - Phoebe Buffay xox
Wow! You are SO spot on, please be my best friend forever! #TruthAboutSA
I was reading then I wondered when would it end. I just scrolled down.
God bless South Africa
I live in Johannesburg and i think this video was absolutely brilliant
THANK YOU !! xx
I'm really glad you had a good time. Come back soon :)
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