Should I Move to South Africa? 🇿🇦 *I love it here!*

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  • @hanyani69
    @hanyani69 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +85

    The looks, I guess they cant figure out if you Black, Indian or Coloured. You have a distinct look to you.

    • @monae2ish
      @monae2ish 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      I’ve always wondered what her nationality is

    • @tonyam3898
      @tonyam3898 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@monae2ishshe did an ancestry test. She’s 100% American. Im guessing shes culturally Caribbean as well, just on putting 2 and 2 together with the stories she tells.

    • @HiddenKeyElement
      @HiddenKeyElement 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Nationality is definitely USA, you dont need an ancestry test for that. I think what you mean is ethnicity. She said something about getting a Sudanese visa un Egypt, so I assumed maybe shee might have Sudanese ancestry. Anyway I don't know anything about this lady so take that with a grain of salt.

    • @cocosiren2859
      @cocosiren2859 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      ​@@monae2ish she's just black american

  • @lenbeckmann4311
    @lenbeckmann4311 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +44

    People stare at you because they acknowledge your beauty.

    • @delialubke6610
      @delialubke6610 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thats what i said.

  • @torigordon8730
    @torigordon8730 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +27

    That’s so funny you posted this cause I was thinking to myself “Maryjane fits perfectly in SA. She would thrive there. “

  • @lindih111
    @lindih111 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +25

    South Africans are affectionate, but on the list of other things, we are starers.I don't know if we do it in wonder or if we focus our attention on that person.We don't tire of just looking at you,when you catch us starring we smile ...but we are generally kind, we talk with strangers as if we have always known you,when you don't greet us we think ,you think you're better than us ! Stay safe and look simple .❤

    • @delialubke6610
      @delialubke6610 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      Agree 100% with you..we speak to everyone and yes we openly stare...with good intentions....probably even trying to get their attention to great them.

  • @direxta
    @direxta 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +20

    Girly your skin is glowing

  • @MusicShaddyRaddy
    @MusicShaddyRaddy 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

    The energy is like night and day between living in USA and traveling overseas. Stay safe✈️

  • @shisuiuchiha480
    @shisuiuchiha480 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    That beef biltong you picked up and left 3:05 is the best thing would've picked, tasted and ate. Nothing beats that snack.

  • @tsekisohlokwe301
    @tsekisohlokwe301 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +21

    Because you look beautiful

  • @ThomasShabangu-l3o
    @ThomasShabangu-l3o 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    When we see beauty we stare, believe me.

  • @dikeledimabe4779
    @dikeledimabe4779 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +20

    The looks....sometimes it's trying to figure out what language to use

  • @indiran3975
    @indiran3975 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    Lol, yeah... we look at each other, to compliment, to see if you're OK... in simple terms, we like to acknowledge each other

  • @electric8668
    @electric8668 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    I think you should research weather/climate accessibility to your preferences and needs food etc, cost of living to make best decision. Perhaps wearing the faux fur in hot weather draws stares?

  • @ChariotManGaming85
    @ChariotManGaming85 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    Yes!! Mary Jane! Absolutely. Do whatever makes you happy..

  • @powerfulbeingtheyoutuberev309
    @powerfulbeingtheyoutuberev309 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    Yep! MOve to S.A.!!!🎉 I can't wait to visit S.A. it's the highest place on my bucket list along with Ghana

  • @Mini-vz1op
    @Mini-vz1op 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    People stare because you seem to be a mix we are not familiar with… and beautiful

  • @oshseridancer7757
    @oshseridancer7757 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I'm part Ethiopian & people do the same thing to me lol. I was bullied a lot growing up for looking different- I just embrace It now.

  • @gigih1210
    @gigih1210 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    It's not America that's the problem, its certain Americans thats the problem. The passionate and loving people are mixed in with the irate and hateful people in America. All Americans are not in the same category as them. It's such division here but it's also love with the rest of us who long for harmony and peace.

    • @msnandimarie7023
      @msnandimarie7023 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Excellent answer. I love my country America and I try to live in harmony and love with fellow Americans no matter their race.

  • @vienicestyles
    @vienicestyles 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Woolworths is comparable to Whole Foods only more affordable.

    • @huntergreene9781
      @huntergreene9781 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It’s better than Whole Foods. There was a scandal that some of WF products are not organic and some are even sourced from China.

  • @vienicestyles
    @vienicestyles 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    You absolutely should. I’m moving there at the end of this month.

  • @siyabongasibanyoni6830
    @siyabongasibanyoni6830 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    how do you do it? Maryjane thank you for reviewing Joburg positively!

  • @Mystical_Mimi
    @Mystical_Mimi 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Honestly I have noticed all africans stare there and in Ghana . To them it is not rude like it is in America.

  • @rennie2611
    @rennie2611 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    They stare in Japan, did you not get stared at there? When I was traveling in Asia we were constantly stared at. It’s weird.

  • @sandrachapple6174
    @sandrachapple6174 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    Trying to figure out what are you mixed with 😂

  • @constancemarie5727
    @constancemarie5727 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Good luck and God speed on your journey.

  • @Mystical_Mimi
    @Mystical_Mimi 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    & yes you should for SURE move there. I will be watching every vlog when you do ❤

  • @AnAngel777-f9d
    @AnAngel777-f9d 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

    They stare at the headphones, you look scared too.

  • @SouthernSoulSutton
    @SouthernSoulSutton 21 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful. I saw a guy on Black Hikers Unite hiking group he's also a traveler that's visited 100 countries his name is Anthony Hare

  • @livingsimply68
    @livingsimply68 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Lol 😂 I agree with you on the service in the States. We were in NY in 2018 and I was so shocked at how aggressive staff were..it's wild 😅 BTW we do have road rage in SA but it's not often.

  • @ft29-um7nz
    @ft29-um7nz 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +22

    Abouf the long stare...... People are trying to place you... Where are you from? , etc. Just curious. Good news is in Cape Town you will see your double for sure. 😂....
    A completely different mix of people... All living in peace😊😊😊.

  • @sjenn3591
    @sjenn3591 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    They stare because they think you're Ethiopian. Mary Jane, that's the answer.😊

  • @nmetoyer7
    @nmetoyer7 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    Move anywhere but USA right now too much drama. I'd go back to Kyoto.

    • @Omololasodyssey
      @Omololasodyssey 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      lol you’re speaking my mind. Japan is such a dream 😅

    • @MusicShaddyRaddy
      @MusicShaddyRaddy 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      USA is getting worse. The mental illness is through the roof. Japan sounds like a blast!✈️

  • @KateKekana_58
    @KateKekana_58 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    I'd stare too coz you're pretty 😂

  • @pelomk9022
    @pelomk9022 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    They stare 'cos you look exotic. They can't place where you're from

  • @davidwebb2816
    @davidwebb2816 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Safe travels 🛍️✈️ 🛫 🌍 Yeah Woolie's as We Call it is the best place to purchase the best quality food items.

  • @shavonneg7469
    @shavonneg7469 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I love u mary jane ✨....be careful and be aware of your surroundings look between 4:24-4:28 the guy behind u

  • @jalilchandler1270
    @jalilchandler1270 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    She said when hell freeze over I’m weak Mary Jane standing on business

  • @lifestylepretoria9181
    @lifestylepretoria9181 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    14:30 Someone is not used to her own breathtaking beauty 🤣🤣 Cute! 😍🥰 We stare at beauty.

    • @yan1914
      @yan1914 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      stop exaggerating bro she looks very average

    • @SHONTIIII
      @SHONTIIII วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@yan1914she actually doesn’t look average at all. What do you look it ?

  • @3e1rtamarraw
    @3e1rtamarraw 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Osiyo, do whatever makes you happy but vacationing isn't permanently living: Injoy!

  • @sarafinalove5330
    @sarafinalove5330 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I just knew you would love SA😊

  • @tozamilefunani
    @tozamilefunani วันที่ผ่านมา

    Long stare is admiring like saying you’re beautiful!

  • @ArnoldQwe
    @ArnoldQwe วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wait until you arrive in Cape Town. They call us slaapstad. Everything moves slower this side even traffic

  • @siboniled1943
    @siboniled1943 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I will stare at you when I see you because I see beauty, especially when it's natural. Yes you do look Ethiopian.

  • @Soweto_Corner_Apparels
    @Soweto_Corner_Apparels 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Yes!

  • @TimaDludlu
    @TimaDludlu 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    because your beautiful

  • @ShakTah
    @ShakTah 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Yes move there !!

  • @kekanamamaleka
    @kekanamamaleka 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    You look like Indian my dear bcos you gained alot of glowing since you arrived here in SA. The weather here is great indeed.

  • @C4MadeIt
    @C4MadeIt 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Tell Trump to leave us alone

  • @joycho2925
    @joycho2925 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    They see beauty. There must be something unique about you.

  • @yonye.
    @yonye. 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    you look exotic

  • @frekkiepatsa3205
    @frekkiepatsa3205 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You know what to do if you want to make yourself happy.Relocate

  • @Nightemperor2647
    @Nightemperor2647 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    That's so true about how people in the U.S get very angry in traffic. In Florida, especially cutting people off might get you flipped off and cussed out.💀🙈

  • @BantuConnrct
    @BantuConnrct 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love ur content Maryjane

  • @thenjiwengobese8956
    @thenjiwengobese8956 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    They admire you
    Some have you tube they are happy to see you
    We dont usually tell when we admire a person we dont k ow - we just stare

  • @EmanuelBoyboy
    @EmanuelBoyboy 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It's a pick of influence according to ur observation

  • @Van_Wilder
    @Van_Wilder 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    They stare because of the headphones - donning that look isn’t normal these parts. Looks weird.

  • @EugeneMafole9-o1c
    @EugeneMafole9-o1c วันที่ผ่านมา

    I think they admire you

  • @SbusisoMbatha-zb1gv
    @SbusisoMbatha-zb1gv 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    They no shops in Zimbabwe😢

  • @AWBATC
    @AWBATC วันที่ผ่านมา

    Mary jane i know what you mean im getting out of America to very sorry

  • @jameswatson6
    @jameswatson6 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Just got to san diego. People staring at me like they see Jesus or alien or something. Crazy . I think we are glowing.

  • @romeolesolang9729
    @romeolesolang9729 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    South Africans are very friendly 😂😢 and you also look familiar

  • @kwanblillz1514
    @kwanblillz1514 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    ❤❤

  • @maphs7611
    @maphs7611 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The stares are because you look "exotic" ,and beautiful of course

  • @KrochetDesignz
    @KrochetDesignz 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    😮 are you serious, they have a woolsworth there. That looks nothing like the woolsworth when i was a kid 😂

  • @deathheads
    @deathheads 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Don’t let your imagination get best you baby 😎

  • @MzwandileDhlamini-sz8rn
    @MzwandileDhlamini-sz8rn 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    You look a little exotic and had to place racially if you get what I mean

    • @patriciatembo8881
      @patriciatembo8881 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Yup, people here are probably staring because they're trying to figure out her race

    • @MelindaG-yd7es
      @MelindaG-yd7es 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@patriciatembo8881 she's american

  • @imaslowlerner
    @imaslowlerner 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    In your opinion, who's running the country?

  • @fredbantu3694
    @fredbantu3694 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    SANS stare at people trust me they are not aware of it. They will LOOOOOK !!!

  • @cydnicolquitt3429
    @cydnicolquitt3429 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I thought Japan was your favorite?

    • @UniqueSoundProductions
      @UniqueSoundProductions 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @cydnicolquitt3429 As of right now Japan is her favorite, however, she's still not done visiting other countries. So that can easily change.

  • @lifestylepretoria9181
    @lifestylepretoria9181 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    They stare at your beautiful exotic looks. ❤

  • @QSRWORKXCHANGE
    @QSRWORKXCHANGE 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Oh wow, i havent seen one of your videos in such a long time; its been years but you look the same; you havent aged one day

  • @kingsleycele1036
    @kingsleycele1036 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You different in a good way...Indian Ethiopian kinda like

  • @williamgamelisenaya793
    @williamgamelisenaya793 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Pls don't make hasty decisions without going to Ghana & compare the 2.
    Ghana is known for safety & great hospitality.
    Nuff respect for your hustle.
    Bless up🙏🙏💖

  • @arhadi-mt3fs
    @arhadi-mt3fs 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Please take a permanent resident, we love you ❤❤😂😂🇿🇦🙏

  • @gavinjohnson3065
    @gavinjohnson3065 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    The steers are worse in Rwanda

  • @lizsheppard3300
    @lizsheppard3300 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    They just want to know what you're about

  • @mynomadxperience5380
    @mynomadxperience5380 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Yes move here

  • @taniawilson4505
    @taniawilson4505 วันที่ผ่านมา

    America don’t want to take accountability of the wrong doings they’ve done to other people so the tension grows nobody can come together 8:34

  • @GrootmanSipho
    @GrootmanSipho วันที่ผ่านมา

    You’re getting stares because you’re recording yourself. Unfortunately some Black South Africans do stare when they see something that’s unusual, and it’s not common for people to vlog so they’re trying to see what you’re doing.
    I’ve noticed the stares when I try to record videos to make a reel for Instagram and it makes me feel awkward.

  • @douglasanderson5516
    @douglasanderson5516 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hi, MaryJane. I was wondering if you're single or have you ever dated anyone that you've met during your travels?

    • @msnandimarie7023
      @msnandimarie7023 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      If I'm not mistaken she's mentioned that she's engaged to a European

    • @UniqueSoundProductions
      @UniqueSoundProductions 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      She's definitely not single. She's engaged.

  • @maeveelizabeth9832
    @maeveelizabeth9832 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Im in America and 95% of the people around me are sweet as can be lmao. I've seen more times I can count people bumping into someones car and they just wave it off...lmao.

    • @HoneySwtDrms
      @HoneySwtDrms 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      One thing I realized from frequenting Xiaohongshu (Rednote) is that Americans complain A LOT and have a lopsided negative bias towards America lol. We're overdramatic AF

    • @huntergreene9781
      @huntergreene9781 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Are you living in the South per chance?

  • @Elizabeth-l6n
    @Elizabeth-l6n 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Please go to Soweto by train. Find Mandelas house.

    • @leedikweni5776
      @leedikweni5776 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Worst idea ever! Ufuna amaphara amqwenge Umntana.

    • @tyali84
      @tyali84 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Kodwa Elizabeth, what type of suggestion is that. It's like telling a tourist in the USA to take a train to East Harlem.

    • @labb592
      @labb592 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Native NY'er here - You can absolutely walk around East Harlem. Idk what you heard but you're more likely to be the victim of a crime on 42nd street downtown 😂

  • @lnyawilliamsmoore
    @lnyawilliamsmoore 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    True peace and security forever will be enjoyed under heavenly kingdom rule coming shortly and righteous mankind will live in harmony in perfect conditions.
    Gen 1:27-30; Psalms 37:10,11,29;83:18; Matt 24:3,14,42,44; John 17:3; Rev 21:1-5

  • @shalove1505
    @shalove1505 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Most women there don’t look like u

  • @tsmsimane7
    @tsmsimane7 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You should Def move in.

  • @imaslowlerner
    @imaslowlerner 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Being that you're a TH-cam celebrity, people see you as if they were looking at a famous actor, saying to themselves, "is that so and so?" IMO. Thanks for sharing the video.

  • @MOLEPO_SA
    @MOLEPO_SA 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    😂😂 it's talking while filming, it grabs attention

  • @DFord301
    @DFord301 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Maybe they are staring at the Apple headphones..it’s like wearing a Mercedes keychain around your neck 🤣

    • @accountretired9479
      @accountretired9479 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Yeah cause it's the 1st time people in Rosebank have seen Apple headphones🙄

    • @pelomk9022
      @pelomk9022 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That's definitely not the case.

  • @simangelekhumalo6120
    @simangelekhumalo6120 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    You look racially ambiguous😅

  • @TshekoengjanMaje
    @TshekoengjanMaje 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I also followed you to stare😅😅

  • @octavemiller3376
    @octavemiller3376 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You should greet them learn the culture please are you ok?

  • @emilyjones3154
    @emilyjones3154 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    Stop putting your own country down. The United States is not perfect, but it is one of the best countries in the world. Look at all the people who are risking their lives to come to the United States.

    • @rosemah
      @rosemah 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

      It’s also fair that she shares things from her experience/perspective.
      I’ve met Americans before when they were volunteering in my country and they were all shocked at how friendly the people are here.

    • @Morido-1
      @Morido-1 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They risk their lives because they are clueless about life there. US is not what it's cracked out to be. Especially these days.

    • @rennie2611
      @rennie2611 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      She not putting down the US, I noticed the mean-spirited, angry people. I have traveled many times outside of the country, and the people I met were very friendly and happy.

    • @pelomk9022
      @pelomk9022 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      They're risking their lives for economic activities... That's all

    • @sjenn3591
      @sjenn3591 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      When hell freezes over I like that😅😅😅😅

  • @sphesihledlamini5110
    @sphesihledlamini5110 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Staring airpods 😅

  • @ArnoldQwe
    @ArnoldQwe วันที่ผ่านมา

    We only state at gorgeous demure women

  • @ntezitho620
    @ntezitho620 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    As South Africans, we are the most hated, you will lose a lot, just visit.