Great to see you were finally able to visit, guys. Just one thing to clarify: On the hill of statues, only the "Small Giant" statue in the middle was made by Orania, the rest are all statues donated to the town when they were thrown away by the government.
At least the government gave you guys something 😂 I find myself wondering how much more could be done if the racist government was willing to give your municipality even half of what they should be giving you.... I'm sure they're more than happy taking your taxes, PAYE, VAT, etc, but much like what they take from the rest of RSA, that money is for their pockets only!
@@kaboomVX actually no... Those statues were thrown away by municipalities so they are being rescued by Orania. Example... Standerton Mpumalanga is a small agricultural and mining town in Mpumalanga used to be a stop on the old durban road. It also happens to be the site of old concentration camps from Anglo/boer war and before that there was evidence the groot trek made passage through here. All these things had monuments like old canons from the war or munuments to the women and children who perished in the camps. That was until a lunatic mayor decided it was all racist and took ahammer to all monuments.... Even a century old oak tree by municipal buildings that once hosted a tea party to prince of england.all destroyed by if orange. These are the types of things Orania has been garnering.... Because in essence... Orania is a conservation effort for Afrikaans culture and language Shooting range is other side of the hills
No rubbish thrown all over. No potholes. No beggars. No crime. No loitering. No loud music. No taverns. No Eskom. No payment for non existent services. No overgrown sidewalks. No smells of pollution. Wow! Looks like Orania is racist because it does exclude the above from happening.
One town of 3000 people built nearly a 1 megawatt solar plant. Eskom needs about 15 megawatts to end load shedding and currently employ 43000 people. Let that sink in.
As a black South African, I have to be honest these people had the vision early of how the country will turn out. I think we need to stop fooling ourselves and learn from this town how to run a country
By the people for the people, is much better than by the cronies for the moderate to lowest bidder, regardless of who the people are and where they come from.
Im a black South African nd I highly agree. The main reason people hate these guys is because they are living better than the majority and they are white. We are all in this together and we should learn from each other to make this nation great.
📍 Say what you want about this place, but I think a lot of communities and towns can learn a lot from this. No excuses. Just rolling up your sleeves and WORKING.❤
@@bridgetedwardslivelifefully Incredible! Imagine if a Xhosa community pulled it off what that would do to other communities! I think one community that has a major potential and is doing it but to a small extent is the Bafokeng people of Rustenburg. Doing off the back of mining profits.
People are really over looking the elephant in the room. Orania picks and chooses its community members strictly. Other communities/towns can’t do that. If every town or community chose their inhabitants through interviews every community town would be like that
@@lmc4355 there is no "elephant in the room". Orania got government permission for the land, and their primary goal is to preserve the longevity and purity of the Afrikaans language and culture. As an English speaking South African, I wouldn't be able to join their community, nor would I want to because it's not my culture. Instead of being offended, I respect and value their reasons. There are many highly successful intentional communities around the world. Every one of them conduct interviews before admission because they all have strict principles, codes of conduct and rules about joining their communities. That way they maintain the purity of their ethos to ensure their success. I applaud such endeavours, and forsee a lot more of this happening in future, not just in SA but globally.
There is a movement going around that wants to make most of the Cape Province ready for succeed , a document signed into the constitution by Mr N Mandela and De Klerk and others, allowing white people to succeed .
I agree as well Catherine. It is not easy but it can be done. Right now the government is leading the country in one direction. They are rich at our expense. Imagine what we could do if we didn’t pay taxes (I am not saying don’t) but used all that money to improve your community.
Im not defending ANC's corruption but I support the need of a government. Orania is a very very small settlement everyone can behave themselves(maybe). When it comes to bigger places like the whole of South Africa my brother you need a government otherwise nothing is going to work. Believe me on that one, even them scientists do. Dealing with billions need a group of people, water and sanitation for millions of people need a million people at work, education of millions of knowledge hungry students, prevention from invasions. Please ask the Oranians if they pay for security and policing personnel, if they do, ask them where the money comes from; Taxes. I have not mentioned law, would it take place? Or would Orania want to grow its borders to the north? What about Soshanguve? It wants to get its coal to Richard's Bay for export. KZN's ruler is imposing unfair taxes for trucks heading from Mozambique to the Eastern Cape. Who is going to take care of such mess?? Remember, the SCIENTISTS AGREE.
Went there with my family (we're classified as mixed race) and really enjoyed it. Say what you want about them, they're hard working, resilient and friendly.
Just imagine if we lived in a country / world where the politicians worked for the people that actually pay their salaries and actually gave a shit about the betterment of their countries and not the betterment of themselves. Orania is a shining example of what can happen when people care…good on them👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@@lmc4355 There is always some kind of work to do. That's why they are so successful - there is no unemployment because it's not about anyone not caring ... it's about everyone doing something and not sitting on their backsides.
@@lmc4355Who told you that? You can arrive there with everything you own in a Checkers packet! They will put you up in suitable accommodation and give you employment with either the municipality or one of the farms. The only condition being YOU must put your lazy arse to work and get off the drugs if you're so inclined.
🤦🏾♂️as black man from where ? Black people just love to be underneath 😂😂try to build your own black. City on white land and you will be surprised we need to stop playing nice .
These european trash must be removed from the African soil the stench of their existence is an insult to future Africans if they leave not by themselves every African has a duty to drive them out by whatever means need be
It's interesting that they managed to privatise their municipality with that High Court order. One should study the judgment to apply the precedent to other municipalities. It'd be a monumental change if residents could reclaim the municipal authority where they live and collect their own levies, without any government involvement.
From my understanding there is only a portion of South Africa that they are able to do this in. I may be wrong but that's the sens I got from reading about it on wikipedia.
It's on private land so they can do what they want, the difference is most other municipalities are situated on public land so the mincicpalites own the roads, water works etc. We have very little say on how to run these things if we don't own the infustrucre. Oriana owns everything and then had the council connect the roads onto their land so it seems as if it just like any other area but it is so not. Try putting a simple boom across your road at night time and see how many hoops are suddenly in your way, as you don't own the road area.
@@marky5493 if people fight for their rights the Constitution is very helpful and clear about governments duties. Payment for services that are not forthcoming is not legal. We also have balllot boxes. If people don't vote they cannot complain.
Most municipalities pocket the money paid by taxpayers and do nothing to upkeep the infrastructure. Many people would love to live in a community where they are self sufficient, everything works and where there is no CRIME! Living here in ANC run-to-the-ground South Africa is hell on earth. If more same minded people could get together the same could be done around the country. Its so important for the diverse cultures to be able to retain and practice and uphold their cultures without being dictated to by a Marxist government. And to be safe whilst doing so. 😊
It is funny how as ordinary South Africans we have been lied to regarding Orania. We were made to believe that it is the epitome of Afrikaaner opulance and snobbery. Looking at it I see a place where the community just wants to get on with things and stop drinking the slow poison that our government has been feeding us. Kudos to them..!
@@thatshowwithdrsolidus_the_6745 it has nothing to do with wealth or anything it is land stolen from its owners the khoi has never will never sell the land to europeans you come and steal like you did with north america and australia you made africa into colonies snake eggs hatched in a chicken coop still breed snake africa belong to africans as long as you occupy it remains stolen europe needs to remove the trash from africa
Legally and morally. It’s perfectly allowable to want to live next to people you share values with. We all live in enclaves; where I live it’s more “exclusive” than this, you cannot set foot if you’re not a resident and don’t have permission. There are estates that are exclusively Moslem, exclusively for the super rich etc.
It's a very difficult and complex subject. Because this is the same premise that apartheid started on. It was just to keep people separate that had different cultures, but then it kinda got out of control pretty fast! So the question is, how to you live next to people that share your culture and your values and your language without offending other cultures and languages? I really do want equal opportunity for everyone regardless of race, language or anything, but I also want to be between people of my own culture. But in SA we might be working towards something like that naturally. If we can just end corruption on the government level then we can start building again instead of breaking down!
@@stevesadventures1998 very nicely put, most of us hard working, honest family folks want the same things in life; equal opportunity to do your best and earn according to your effort and talent. When you get home; ideally you don’t want to be robbed of a chance to enjoy the rewards of your hard work by people living next to you but engaging in behavior you find unpleasant; be it noise, drunkenness, lewdness etc. nothing offensive about that
yes global White self-determination must be grasped back from the clutches of media deceivers who larp as Whites one moment but then identify as a desert tribe next
The president of the ANC is very proud that he has created a welfare state; taking the dignity away from his own people and disappointed his own people with the promise of houses since 1994; instead the cadres became billionaires and the citizens live in sewage and they will do anything in their power to ruin this town that has been build without the ANC Organisation. May God give them peace on the land they have paid for themselves and not sit and wait for hand-outs.❤
So many communities in South Africa where Africans have build and done for themselves. The taxi industry grew out of the township, street food, stokvels, supermarkets run by our own people. Take Venda where they even build their own bricks and build mansions. Just say you know nothing about our people before coming to spew lies and praise racists. Communities have game reserves, schools and are pushing. The problem is that white South Africans like yourself won’t even give credit even when we were living under apartheid our people were resilient. Facts is that nepotism and white monopoly capital is doing a lot more damage and you want to go around blaming just the ANC. When Zilles son got the tablet tenders, Africans and Coloureds live like literal kak in Cape Town due to the DAs very racist policies. Cops go help fast in Camps Bay but take forever in the Cape Flats. Fining the homeless in Cape Town, my municipality was better under ANC in Jhb and has been run down by DA. At least in Jhb there’s a middle class. I’ve seen farmers pay women with babies on their backs in corn. Modern day slavery because the places are so far from the city.
I live in Fichardtpark in Bloemfontein. We have the Fichardtpark Neighbourhood Association (FNA) that does most of the maintenance in terms of the parks and pavements etc. We pay R190 per month for membership and that includes 24 hour security. The different security companies and the FNA security work together to combat crime and they are very successful in doing it. For an additional R70 FNA also removes your garbage. Other neighbourhoods, such as Langenhovenpark also founded a neighbourhood association...The Good News Club (TGNC). At the moment they are fixing the potholes is Langenhovenpark. Active neighbourhood associations is the answer. Some may argue that they pay municipal taxes, why should they also pay the neighbourhood association....but that is our reality at the moment.
Stop paying your municipal taxes and rather pay them because they get the work done. cANCer DON'T believe in maintaining anything - they seem to think it's a monthly bonus for their "hard work" because the money disappears and the work never gets done!
Amen, I see that GWA is also starting to getting into the groove - so I am seriously considering supporting them. Can't wait until our suburbs have their own mini 'Orania"-like system.
Orania is doing their thing, why hate on it? They are not going after anyone and as they have said, they preserving their culture and keep good relations with others. I didn’t know of this place until this video. I’m loving it and in support of it 🙂. Big-ups yol.
No doubt in my mind. This is the way forward, not only for South Africa but for a good life anywhere. No confusion between "need" and "want". More strength to these good people!
Oh it is, not just that it's the upholding of Christian values that makes me envy you. It's an absolute plus to have the same source of your morals and values with your neighbors. You are blessed
@@PastorHape That is what it should be about. Regardless of language. I as a white Afrikaner would choose a mixed race community who share my values, morals and religion than live in a homogeneous society of Satanists, Atheists, Buddhist, LGBTQ etc.
I had the privilege to visit Orania a few months back. For the simple reason to see for myself. I left the place very impressed and I will return. Your reporting was spot on and without prejudice. Thank you.. I am a proud Afrikaner. I am grateful for the small dreams and goals growing into the bigger picture.
As a black South African I see no reason to hate Oriana the only thing we should be doing is learning how they live and survive. Honestly I'll rather live at Oriana than in any black township
Love this! Self sustainable intentional communities with a common goal is the only way forward, not just in SA but globally. Governments worldwide are failing horribly. They're corrupt to core, and yet taxing the life out of people but giving little to nothing back. It's enough now! Respect for Oranians dedicated hard work and steadfastness in building and maintaining their community.
The idea of a government is mafia in disguise. In a America. People with good credit these days can't afford to get a home. Only the self employed like orania can.
I love their attitude. The fences are so low. Probably to keep the cats and dogs in the yards . And that bicycle unlocked says it all. Koos Kombuis n bicycle sonder n slot. 😂 Pity the video was so short.
I didn't even have to watch the whole video to truly appreciate this visionary concept of creating your own heaven on earth. As an African American man who has always opted out for self determination and self sufficiency to build with cultured, civilized and intelligent like minded people instead of complaining and begging or living under totally corrupt leadership that cannot be rehabilitated, I applaud this work. Its pleasing to look at a part of South Africa and not have to witness each and every day the absolute horror show that goes on there at other parts of South Africa. And to think this can be duplicated all over South Africa if people have the heart, mind and spirit to do so. I have to give credit where credit is due.
Don't get ahead of yourself. Any idiot can duplicate this if they get to select their citizens. On another note your kind will not be welcomed there no matter how rich you are.
@@Homoprimatesapiens Your welcome Schutte, even those who hate to give Oriana any credit know deep down in their heart, this endeavor is a beautiful attempt at living in peace and harmony with ones fellow human beings. And enjoying the beautiful simple pleasures in life, after all if we cannot live like this, then what is the sense of living at all, just my opinion. Peace and good luck.
Just did so myself about a week or two ago and it was quite busy with other people also applying and going for the interview. I encourage any and all South Africans to find out as much as they can about Orania. It really isn't what most Media giants make it out to be. If you can't love yourself you can't love others. 🏳️
@@carolbuchan2268 As I understand it, Afrikaans white, Protestant values, no crime record and I would imagine some thoughts on how you would input into the society. Financial stability would I imagine also be important. * certainly not an official answer
@@carolbuchan2268 Christian, Afrikaans, no criminal record and able to take care of yourself financially. During orientation you need to show an understanding of the Orania ethos and their values. You also state what you plan to do there for a living. There are basically no race based questions apart from the last where they make you aware of the fact that visitors might confront you with race baiting questions.
@@user-zf6eu8vr6y It's the Evil that rules humanity that is trying to destroy us all by misleading us and creating division, sowing hatred with racism, sowing economic and social disaster with Marxist lies, and extracting all the wealth with the bankers communist Money Monopoly and Monopoly global Capitalism......they divide us so we don't unite and fight the true evil the 1% at the top.
I went to Orania for two days and a night. Such impressive people and a model for other communites across South Africa. Well done Roman, and salute to the wonderful people of Orania.
So, in the middle of the Karroo, where there once was nothing, just sand rocks and dry bush, a group of people decided to get off their asses and build a nice life and future for themselves. Amazing what beauty can be accomplished when people start building instead of destroying.
you need to drop the lies your enemies invented about you. the austrian painter was right about everything. now you are not only ruined, but are literally dying out. unless you wise up like right now, you might not even surv1ve as a people.
@Zmaj od Nocaja I am truly interested in what you are saying. Not sure that I understand you correctly. Who are you advising to wake up, if you don't mind elaborating a little? The writer of this comment or the creator of this video?
I have nothing but admiration and appreciation for those people. Afrikaaners are well-known for their tenacity, hard work, modesty, great work ethic and ability to sustain in unbelievably difficult conditions. On downside they could be hostile but it is not surprising considering their history and what to have to endure in order to survive. They are builders and creators and people should look up to them. Hat down!!!! Segregation happens on so many levels. It is high time people stop rateing them as a racist. They have their owen standards of working and living. It should be respected. If you don't fit into it, salute and respect!!!!!
ONCE again my favorite news platform MORNING shot doing what MSM is simply paid NOT to do..... I look forward to the inevitable day that YOU guys becomne MSM ( Just dont sell us out ike they did)
We used to live like that.. Remember as a child go to the shop with your bike no problems no chains, cars parked on verges with keys in the ignition.. Yes i remember the days of Normality.. Well Done Guys. Ek is trots.
I had the pleasure of visiting Orania over 30 years ago, my husband's aunt used to have a little type of restaurant there. It was peaceful and I'm amazed at what Orania has achieved and it just shows that it can be done!!
@@MorningShotThanks for putting in the effort and going there. For those who want a very detailed report there are several videos by the "Orania Beweging" if you understand Afrikaans. I'm not sure if subtitles are available but they cover everything from education & tourism to their vision for the future and the idea that started it all. *I just checked, it has English subtitles. Enjoy.
I disagree that it entirely due to exclusivity. I think the people "own" the town. They own the accountability for it being run properly. And they make the effort (work) themselves.
@@holgerbehrens186 Yes, but indirectly this may stem from cultural homogeneity since the racial/cultural difference question is automatically ruled out of any disputes between inhabitants of the town.
I think it's fantastic! The fact that people are able to be completely self sufficient and get on with it is remarkable no 'lay abouts' no theft no rubbish lying around😮 incredible. We definitely want to go and visit. Everybody contributes and does their bit. Thank you for doing this video however I must comment that it was totally unnecessary to use the heading - 'whites only town' everybody knows it. That is just provocation. In my opinion - unnecessary!
I have to agree. I know the headline is there to draw views but it isn't necessary as the success of the community is evident enough and all that people need to be aware of
Such an enlightening video, really appreciate it and the questions asked. As a white, half Afrikaans girl, brought up in English schools - I have always felt ashamed of my heritage until recent years. Afrikaans is the world's youngest language but it is also dying extremely quickly. With every monument destroyed, with every street or city name changed, our space in history is being erased. I am now so grateful to know that my family's heritage is being upheld somewhere in South Africa. One day I will visit Orania en ek kan nie wag nie! Sterke vir die toekoms, Orania
Absolute the only way to survive SA. Orania will become a city for the simple reason the people there have a common goal and that is to develop the town.
We raised that with the people of Orania and they’re all of the opinion that they’ll somehow control it and stop that from happening. We have our doubts unless they put population limits in place.
@@nedor64 yes I accept it is necessary but not practical for everywhere. It seems like people seem to overlook the fact that Orania is not like other towns. It is picky of its residents
The main thing I noticed is that it is very clean and tidy and you don't find that often in SA ...... thanks for the video guys really appreciate what you guys do ........
Another prime example of the case for decentralization,like minded community success,these massive authoritarian govt,'s cannot effect this type of success.
Well perhaps the African people need to stop being so biased, and start learning from those who have a history of progressivness, and then they too can add to the future of the country other than being an economical burden, and pawns to a radical commie government who uses race propaganda to divide and suppress popped into one way of thinking. As for now you can say Orania exist to get away from townships. One thing that separates minorities from the majority, is high standards. My neighborhood was a nice place and it got reclassified as a township because of all the illegal communes that was built, and now the area is overpopulated, crime is higher than ever, service delivery is none existent, and the place is filthy, as result property value fell and our homes became worthless. It used to be a middle class and upper neighborhood. So you see, standards is lacking, and because the people keep voting for ANC and EFF, poverty goes up, as the economy tanks, and thus nice places turn into slums. The ANC and EFF's version of equality, as we can see, makes everyone equally poor, not equally rich. Had the people put their shit about the past aside and moved forward as every other culture and race did in history, we would not have been in this predicament. Even Germans don't get shat on as much as minorities do in this country for their past actions when they were Nazi's. Because the future is ahead of us, not behind us. The rest of us are really just working to move past the majority who seem to have stagnated. Its hard to hear but that's how we see it.
I went through there a few years ago. Was pleasantly surprised at how nice and friendly the people were. And even when non while truck drivers went into the shops and fuel station they were treated equally with out bias.
1:48, that brick house was built by its owner, older guy, did it himself, brick by brick. Did you at least try the melktert toffee? It’s the best part of the whole town.
I never comment on videos. But congrats to them. The picture i had in my mind about orania was sooooo way off. They have really done an amazing job. Our suburbs should look at them as an example and see how we can improve just the small things and hopefully grows out from there.
I took a detour to stay there overnight with my family. I enjoyed it. We had one of the biggest and best breakfasts ever. While looking over the Oranja river.
Also have a look at the outreach programs Orania has with Xhosa tribes in the Eastern Cape. They share ideas, etc. specifically to try and help others build up their own communities. You'll have to Google this as it is not widely reported as it doesn't fit the narrative.
I can tell you how to do it Lungile. Buy 9km2 of land and only allow working people of a specific minimum economic class to live there and boom. So you could buy land in MP and say it is a Swati cultural town and invite only middle class and upper middle class Swati speaking people to live there. Prioritise business owners and entrepreneurs. Then promote internal trade by only allowing trade within the town with your unique token.
Small villages should be safe and peaceful, as in the past. But criminals flock to the Westcoast and rural small towns. Take for instance sandveld dorpies like Aurora etc. Five years ago it was crimefree and heaven on earth, but now it is a magnet of criminals, and crime escalated because people selling drugs in exchange for copper and stolen goods. Non permanent resident's homes are targeted. The soul of the villages also changes.
@Netekke, if all those little towns followed the example Orania sets, they could have remained peaceful. It takes hard work and courage. Life is a choice, not a pre destined ordeal.
@@reteipegal7690 It is not that easy. When the older people die or leave, their place is filled by people with less moral values, and they bring their new views to push out the old views, that is what I mean by the soul of little towns change for the worse.
I think the difference is the police culture. The police in Orania are very very proud of being police officers. They just want to keep the town safe at all costs, and honesty is one of their most valued attributes. But as soon as this culture changes, the entire town goes down the drain. Police culture controls the quality of any town.
@@gemi1164 What Orania seems to do is preselect people based on their value system first and EXCLUDE anyone that doesen't fit. Exclude and discriminate (those "dirty" words) . Exclude thiefs, drug addicts, social parasites etc. That's the key, the ability and framework to do just that.
@@think2invest Like the government exclude everyone who is not black or who don't go with their propagandist narrative. Some of us like peace and quiet, and want to do things according to biblical views, not noisy swearing neighbors every weekend. .
Thanks for covering this town. I've been a member of the Orania Movement for probably 2 decades now, and have a lot of money invested there as well. (Making a decent return on investment) All the nay sayers have is hot air, its truly great to visit this place to be aurrounded by optimism and hope for the future. Everytime I visit, I think: the progress I've seen last time was nothing. _Now_ things are really happening.
People in Orania are mostly Christian, with a Christian ethic of honesty and hard work. So lack of crime, cleanliness, good businesses. No razor wire fences, or barred windows and doors.
Fantastic video! This is the kind of video that not only the world needs to see, but every South African who does not understand why the Municipality where they live do not work under ANC rule. The most important question to be asked is, why does Orania and its municipality work so successfully without any state funding while others in the country fail dismally.
You do realise that the model is largely enabled by cherrypicking who you allow to live in the area right? A luxury we as the majority do not necessarily have over and above the fact that it is actually unconstitutional to deny people who legally qualify to live there……..reimplementation of group areas act of apartheid basically
@@ofentsemelato6735 Why do you care so much about a few thousands Whites living together in the middle of the dessert? How are they harming you in any possible way?
@Ofentse Melato That act was race based, it said so clearly. Orange is not. it's culture based, may include ethnic aspects but it seems much more aligned to ethos. "Do you have dependable work ethic?" Because there is no place for someone who can't contribute to the town in some constructive way , irregardless of anything else you may be, culture wise. I'm sure many have been turned away that may have been of the same culture, but didn't have that personal ethos Orania is so passionate about.
This place looks inviting for the future , no crime , no load shedding , no murders , no rubbish in the streets , no potholes , looks like paradise compared to other places in South Africa.
Wow!! Well done to the Oranaians. This is what a civilised country should be like. Maybe one day the rest of SA will follow suit and stand together and transform rest of SA to this status. This will however require self serving kleptocratic cadre's to be shunned and jailed.
This isn’t about the colour of skin, it’s about taking responsibility and having pride for your community, sadly lacking in most if not every city in the world.
It is about colour. I won’t be allowed to stay there as black non Afrikaans speaking person. The question is what are they implying about black people? They probably think all black people are criminals that’s why they’ve isolated themselves from us.
It's a really good piece but I think this should have been 1 hour long, including all the restaurants, entertainment, all public sports facilities including shots of people playing sports,mandatory obligations, such as do you have to attend church x amount of times per month, business owners interviews perhaps, inside homes of some volunteers, etc. I realise some of the content possibly won't be allowed to be disclosed, but at least all facilities for the public would have been nice. Great job though.
Congratulations to everyone staying in Orania. Yourl are lucky not to experience the disadvantages of staying in a lawless South Africa. Last year, my sister was murdered infront of her 5 year old daughter and multiple bystanders. The murderer stayed in her neighborhood and everyone identified him, he was arrested for 3 months but somehow he managed to escape his cell and disappear off the face of the earth.
You can only live in Orania if you are: -an Afrikaner and speaks Afrikaans -no criminal records -believes that Orania is a cultural heritage community -a Protestant
President and cabinet , provincial and municipal officials should come to Orania to learn how to run a country, provinces, cities and towns. In fact Orania could set up a training centre for mentioned officials. Is is great to witness a clean town in South Africa( just like pre 1994)
If I could get sponsors for my PHD, I would really like to study the socio-economic development of Orania and how it could be applied across african countries. What they are achieving is quite remarkable.
People may see this as a pro-Apartheid town. But once they learn what is really going on in the rest of South Africa right now, this town is ironically what all South Africans should learn how to run a country.
I live in the south of Johannesburg, and everyone waves, smiles, and says, "How are you?" Everyone. When I'm in Cape Town people don't do that. They don't smile when you say hello and they don't reply when you ask how are you. It's different everywhere.
Well, i experienced that waving in Pretoria, as a black person in South Africa, I was shocked that white people driving past with expensive cars, were waving at us 😳it’s is friendly, obviously I know white people who are amazing people and I love them to bits, but waving inside the car, to a black person, I was surprised 🤣I was like I wanna live here.
Thank you for doing an honest and fair overview of Orania. I see way too many videos on here that stereotype them or insult them without actually knowing anything about them.
Great to see you were finally able to visit, guys. Just one thing to clarify:
On the hill of statues, only the "Small Giant" statue in the middle was made by Orania, the rest are all statues donated to the town when they were thrown away by the government.
At least the government gave you guys something 😂
I find myself wondering how much more could be done if the racist government was willing to give your municipality even half of what they should be giving you....
I'm sure they're more than happy taking your taxes, PAYE, VAT, etc, but much like what they take from the rest of RSA, that money is for their pockets only!
That must be the shooting range
@@kaboomVX actually no... Those statues were thrown away by municipalities so they are being rescued by Orania.
Example... Standerton Mpumalanga is a small agricultural and mining town in Mpumalanga used to be a stop on the old durban road.
It also happens to be the site of old concentration camps from Anglo/boer war and before that there was evidence the groot trek made passage through here.
All these things had monuments like old canons from the war or munuments to the women and children who perished in the camps.
That was until a lunatic mayor decided it was all racist and took ahammer to all monuments.... Even a century old oak tree by municipal buildings that once hosted a tea party to prince of england.all destroyed by if orange.
These are the types of things Orania has been garnering.... Because in essence... Orania is a conservation effort for Afrikaans culture and language
Shooting range is other side of the hills
So glad that these were saved and being preserved ! It all forms part of our history 👍
@@shelley4417go back to Europe
No rubbish thrown all over. No potholes. No beggars. No crime. No loitering. No loud music. No taverns. No Eskom. No payment for non existent services. No overgrown sidewalks. No smells of pollution. Wow! Looks like Orania is racist because it does exclude the above from happening.
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That is normal? Or not?
@@AIRview2 it's unfortunately not the norm in the rest of SA
One day those kids growing up there will have to step out of that nest ... and I doubt if they'll be ready for reality
They can have all that, just not on somebody's land. They can do it in the Netherlands. Malema is coming.
One town of 3000 people built nearly a 1 megawatt solar plant. Eskom needs about 15 megawatts to end load shedding and currently employ 43000 people. Let that sink in.
Unfortunately, it will not sink in. 😢😢😢
As a black South African, I have to be honest these people had the vision early of how the country will turn out. I think we need to stop fooling ourselves and learn from this town how to run a country
As a coloured I agree bru , the place is so clean .👍✌️
Agreed wholeheartedly
By the people for the people, is much better than by the cronies for the moderate to lowest bidder, regardless of who the people are and where they come from.
Im a black South African nd I highly agree. The main reason people hate these guys is because they are living better than the majority and they are white. We are all in this together and we should learn from each other to make this nation great.
Respect to you my man for your honesty & courage.
📍 Say what you want about this place, but I think a lot of communities and towns can learn a lot from this. No excuses. Just rolling up your sleeves and WORKING.❤
True. Hard work always pays off. I believe there's an Orania committee helping a Xhosa community to do the same (intentional community building)
@@bridgetedwardslivelifefully Incredible! Imagine if a Xhosa community pulled it off what that would do to other communities!
I think one community that has a major potential and is doing it but to a small extent is the Bafokeng people of Rustenburg. Doing off the back of mining profits.
@@gopolanglekoto I say go for it, all it takes is honest hard work and a will to succeed
People are really over looking the elephant in the room. Orania picks and chooses its community members strictly. Other communities/towns can’t do that. If every town or community chose their inhabitants through interviews every community town would be like that
@@lmc4355 there is no "elephant in the room". Orania got government permission for the land, and their primary goal is to preserve the longevity and purity of the Afrikaans language and culture. As an English speaking South African, I wouldn't be able to join their community, nor would I want to because it's not my culture. Instead of being offended, I respect and value their reasons.
There are many highly successful intentional communities around the world. Every one of them conduct interviews before admission because they all have strict principles, codes of conduct and rules about joining their communities. That way they maintain the purity of their ethos to ensure their success. I applaud such endeavours, and forsee a lot more of this happening in future, not just in SA but globally.
Yes to all of SA building its own Orania, away from Government control, would be our heaven on earth
Look what happened with frankfort, not as easy as one might think
@@sv_endless6340 Because of Houtkop mentality ☝️🙈
There is a movement going around that wants to make most of the Cape Province ready for succeed , a document signed into the constitution by Mr N Mandela and De Klerk and others, allowing white people to succeed .
I agree as well Catherine. It is not easy but it can be done. Right now the government is leading the country in one direction. They are rich at our expense. Imagine what we could do if we didn’t pay taxes (I am not saying don’t) but used all that money to improve your community.
Im not defending ANC's corruption but I support the need of a government. Orania is a very very small settlement everyone can behave themselves(maybe). When it comes to bigger places like the whole of South Africa my brother you need a government otherwise nothing is going to work. Believe me on that one, even them scientists do. Dealing with billions need a group of people, water and sanitation for millions of people need a million people at work, education of millions of knowledge hungry students, prevention from invasions. Please ask the Oranians if they pay for security and policing personnel, if they do, ask them where the money comes from; Taxes. I have not mentioned law, would it take place? Or would Orania want to grow its borders to the north? What about Soshanguve? It wants to get its coal to Richard's Bay for export. KZN's ruler is imposing unfair taxes for trucks heading from Mozambique to the Eastern Cape. Who is going to take care of such mess?? Remember, the SCIENTISTS AGREE.
Went there with my family (we're classified as mixed race) and really enjoyed it. Say what you want about them, they're hard working, resilient and friendly.
Are you trying to fit in with whites ?
and racist
They have hope. It's what we need in 2023. Not loadshedding. HOPE.
@@bjrnthebootybandit your name is Bjorn, so you're not even South African. If you're not from here, shut up
@@bjrnthebootybandit 🤡
Just imagine if we lived in a country / world where the politicians worked for the people that actually pay their salaries and actually gave a shit about the betterment of their countries and not the betterment of themselves. Orania is a shining example of what can happen when people care…good on them👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
If you are unemployed you can’t live there so their care has limits
@@lmc4355 There is always some kind of work to do. That's why they are so successful - there is no unemployment because it's not about anyone not caring ... it's about everyone doing something and not sitting on their backsides.
@@lmc4355Who told you that? You can arrive there with everything you own in a Checkers packet! They will put you up in suitable accommodation and give you employment with either the municipality or one of the farms. The only condition being YOU must put your lazy arse to work and get off the drugs if you're so inclined.
I knew it, but it's fair. One rotten Potatoe can ruin the bunch.
Technically, politicians work for the people who paid them, they work for they lobbyist
As a black man I fully support them. Those people are happy and not hurting anyone
as long as they occupy any land in africa they rob africans from what is theirs
🤦🏾♂️as black man from where ? Black people just love to be underneath 😂😂try to build your own black. City on white land and you will be surprised we need to stop playing nice .
Stupid thing to say😂😂😂
@@chrisking8579why?
These european trash must be removed from the African soil the stench of their existence is an insult to future Africans if they leave not by themselves every African has a duty to drive them out by whatever means need be
It's interesting that they managed to privatise their municipality with that High Court order. One should study the judgment to apply the precedent to other municipalities. It'd be a monumental change if residents could reclaim the municipal authority where they live and collect their own levies, without any government involvement.
It's happening. It has happened.
From my understanding there is only a portion of South Africa that they are able to do this in. I may be wrong but that's the sens I got from reading about it on wikipedia.
It's on private land so they can do what they want, the difference is most other municipalities are situated on public land so the mincicpalites own the roads, water works etc. We have very little say on how to run these things if we don't own the infustrucre.
Oriana owns everything and then had the council connect the roads onto their land so it seems as if it just like any other area but it is so not.
Try putting a simple boom across your road at night time and see how many hoops are suddenly in your way, as you don't own the road area.
@@marky5493 if people fight for their rights the Constitution is very helpful and clear about governments duties. Payment for services that are not forthcoming is not legal. We also have balllot boxes. If people don't vote they cannot complain.
Most municipalities pocket the money paid by taxpayers and do nothing to upkeep the infrastructure. Many people would love to live in a community where they are self sufficient, everything works and where there is no CRIME! Living here in ANC run-to-the-ground South Africa is hell on earth. If more same minded people could get together the same could be done around the country. Its so important for the diverse cultures to be able to retain and practice and uphold their cultures without being dictated to by a Marxist government. And to be safe whilst doing so. 😊
These are honest hard working South Africans. No airs & graces or insecurties. A rare thing in SA today. Respect
They carry no blame talk ❤❤❤
It is funny how as ordinary South Africans we have been lied to regarding Orania. We were made to believe that it is the epitome of Afrikaaner opulance and snobbery. Looking at it I see a place where the community just wants to get on with things and stop drinking the slow poison that our government has been feeding us. Kudos to them..!
Yeah, they need a enemy to distract to people
They will become opulent for the simple reason that thir mentality breeds wealth like nothing else.
Ja baas boy Africa is for Africans not European colonialist supremacism
Read your history, and you'll understand why the wealth is well distributed in the town.
@@thatshowwithdrsolidus_the_6745 it has nothing to do with wealth or anything it is land stolen from its owners the khoi has never will never sell the land to europeans you come and steal like you did with north america and australia you made africa into colonies snake eggs hatched in a chicken coop still breed snake africa belong to africans as long as you occupy it remains stolen europe needs to remove the trash from africa
Legally and morally. It’s perfectly allowable to want to live next to people you share values with. We all live in enclaves; where I live it’s more “exclusive” than this, you cannot set foot if you’re not a resident and don’t have permission. There are estates that are exclusively Moslem, exclusively for the super rich etc.
It's a very difficult and complex subject. Because this is the same premise that apartheid started on. It was just to keep people separate that had different cultures, but then it kinda got out of control pretty fast! So the question is, how to you live next to people that share your culture and your values and your language without offending other cultures and languages? I really do want equal opportunity for everyone regardless of race, language or anything, but I also want to be between people of my own culture. But in SA we might be working towards something like that naturally. If we can just end corruption on the government level then we can start building again instead of breaking down!
@@stevesadventures1998 very nicely put, most of us hard working, honest family folks want the same things in life; equal opportunity to do your best and earn according to your effort and talent. When you get home; ideally you don’t want to be robbed of a chance to enjoy the rewards of your hard work by people living next to you but engaging in behavior you find unpleasant; be it noise, drunkenness, lewdness etc. nothing offensive about that
@@myyoutubehandle2023 you are so right Nathi
Apartheid was far much better than Orania. The only problem is service delivery was only for whites
yes global White self-determination must be grasped back from the clutches of media deceivers who larp as Whites one moment but then identify as a desert tribe next
The president of the ANC is very proud that he has created a welfare state; taking the dignity away from his own people and disappointed his own people with the promise of houses since 1994; instead the cadres became billionaires and the citizens live in sewage and they will do anything in their power to ruin this town that has been build without the ANC Organisation. May God give them peace on the land they have paid for themselves and not sit and wait for hand-outs.❤
Same as the DA who steal millions and lie about water shortages
So many communities in South Africa where Africans have build and done for themselves. The taxi industry grew out of the township, street food, stokvels, supermarkets run by our own people. Take Venda where they even build their own bricks and build mansions. Just say you know nothing about our people before coming to spew lies and praise racists. Communities have game reserves, schools and are pushing. The problem is that white South Africans like yourself won’t even give credit even when we were living under apartheid our people were resilient. Facts is that nepotism and white monopoly capital is doing a lot more damage and you want to go around blaming just the ANC. When Zilles son got the tablet tenders, Africans and Coloureds live like literal kak in Cape Town due to the DAs very racist policies. Cops go help fast in Camps Bay but take forever in the Cape Flats. Fining the homeless in Cape Town, my municipality was better under ANC in Jhb and has been run down by DA. At least in Jhb there’s a middle class. I’ve seen farmers pay women with babies on their backs in corn. Modern day slavery because the places are so far from the city.
The media in the US never mentions how the RSA has been run into the ground. God Bless, Orania!
@@davidsuber8756no they wouldn't because they are very instrumental in our demise.
I like your point of view. It's not political or racial. Its compassionate
A town where antiWhiteism is NOT allowed, I Love it!
I live in Fichardtpark in Bloemfontein. We have the Fichardtpark Neighbourhood Association (FNA) that does most of the maintenance in terms of the parks and pavements etc. We pay R190 per month for membership and that includes 24 hour security. The different security companies and the FNA security work together to combat crime and they are very successful in doing it. For an additional R70 FNA also removes your garbage. Other neighbourhoods, such as Langenhovenpark also founded a neighbourhood association...The Good News Club (TGNC). At the moment they are fixing the potholes is Langenhovenpark. Active neighbourhood associations is the answer. Some may argue that they pay municipal taxes, why should they also pay the neighbourhood association....but that is our reality at the moment.
Stop paying your municipal taxes and rather pay them because they get the work done. cANCer DON'T believe in maintaining anything - they seem to think it's a monthly bonus for their "hard work" because the money disappears and the work never gets done!
Wow that is brilliant
This is what's going to happen at a large scale over time. Everything is going to be silently privatised and a sub economy being formed.
Amen, I see that GWA is also starting to getting into the groove - so I am seriously considering supporting them. Can't wait until our suburbs have their own mini 'Orania"-like system.
R70 for garbage removal!?! Why am I paying over R400 pm? And then they only take one wheely bin per week?
Orania is doing their thing, why hate on it? They are not going after anyone and as they have said, they preserving their culture and keep good relations with others.
I didn’t know of this place until this video. I’m loving it and in support of it 🙂. Big-ups yol.
A shining example of what can be done by people who take responsibility.
No doubt in my mind. This is the way forward, not only for South Africa but for a good life anywhere. No confusion between "need" and "want". More strength to these good people!
Well done Morning Shot. Orania deserves the publicity, whether you agree with the concept or not. The security must be a major plus.
Oh it is, not just that it's the upholding of Christian values that makes me envy you. It's an absolute plus to have the same source of your morals and values with your neighbors. You are blessed
@@PastorHape That is what it should be about. Regardless of language. I as a white Afrikaner would choose a mixed race community who share my values, morals and religion than live in a homogeneous society of Satanists, Atheists, Buddhist, LGBTQ etc.
considering that the media is owned by evil people, I have to disagree that Orania deserves publicity.
I had the privilege to visit Orania a few months back. For the simple reason to see for myself. I left the place very impressed and I will return. Your reporting was spot on and without prejudice. Thank you.. I am a proud Afrikaner. I am grateful for the small dreams and goals growing into the bigger picture.
lekker man
As a black South African I see no reason to hate Oriana the only thing we should be doing is learning how they live and survive. Honestly I'll rather live at Oriana than in any black township
You are welcome to visit Oranje any time.
"visit"
😂🤣Go "VISIT" "Oriana" 'McGeorzi' BLACKIES are not WELLCOME to come and LIVE there!!! Ohhhh YOU ARE WHITE?!? Or YOU CHOOSE BEING WHITE?🤣🤣🤣😂
Unfortunately you can't live there.
The difference is a black township wasnt made by black people, it was made by the same people who made orania
Very good ,they have done well👏👏 business people, people with ideas and ordinary people can serve themselves without the government,thank you guys 😍😍.
Love this! Self sustainable intentional communities with a common goal is the only way forward, not just in SA but globally. Governments worldwide are failing horribly. They're corrupt to core, and yet taxing the life out of people but giving little to nothing back. It's enough now! Respect for Oranians dedicated hard work and steadfastness in building and maintaining their community.
I wholeheartedly agree 👍💯
Racist shit
The idea of a government is mafia in disguise. In a America. People with good credit these days can't afford to get a home. Only the self employed like orania can.
I love their attitude. The fences are so low. Probably to keep the cats and dogs in the yards . And that bicycle unlocked says it all. Koos Kombuis n bicycle sonder n slot. 😂 Pity the video was so short.
The only electric fence in Orania was to keep a dangerous dog in a yard, not to keep burglars out.
I didn't even have to watch the whole video to truly appreciate this visionary concept of creating your own heaven on earth. As an African American man who has always opted out for self determination and self sufficiency to build with cultured, civilized and intelligent like minded people instead of complaining and begging or living under totally corrupt leadership that cannot be rehabilitated, I applaud this work. Its pleasing to look at a part of South Africa and not have to witness each and every day the absolute horror show that goes on there at other parts of South Africa. And to think this can be duplicated all over South Africa if people have the heart, mind and spirit to do so. I have to give credit where credit is due.
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I can only applaud such a good comment.
Nailed it bro
Don't get ahead of yourself. Any idiot can duplicate this if they get to select their citizens. On another note your kind will not be welcomed there no matter how rich you are.
Best commend on this channel. Thanx so much for showing there are people with good insight and wisdom. 👍👏👏👏
@@Homoprimatesapiens Your welcome Schutte, even those who hate to give Oriana any credit know deep down in their heart, this endeavor is a beautiful attempt at living in peace and harmony with ones fellow human beings. And enjoying the beautiful simple pleasures in life, after all if we cannot live like this, then what is the sense of living at all, just my opinion. Peace and good luck.
I'm a Indian South African. Seems like a great idea, no crime, politics etc. Simple life, free from a corrupt government.
Been looking forward to this one. Spent a memorable weekend a while back...have never felt safer in SA.
My dad is on the city council. He's interviewing up to 30 groups of people every day who are looking for Orania citizenship.
Just did so myself about a week or two ago and it was quite busy with other people also applying and going for the interview. I encourage any and all South Africans to find out as much as they can about Orania. It really isn't what most Media giants make it out to be. If you can't love yourself you can't love others. 🏳️
What are the requirements to be accepted in the community ?
@@carolbuchan2268 As I understand it, Afrikaans white, Protestant values, no crime record and I would imagine some thoughts on how you would input into the society. Financial stability would I imagine also be important. * certainly not an official answer
@@carolbuchan2268 Christian, Afrikaans, no criminal record and able to take care of yourself financially. During orientation you need to show an understanding of the Orania ethos and their values. You also state what you plan to do there for a living. There are basically no race based questions apart from the last where they make you aware of the fact that visitors might confront you with race baiting questions.
@@carolbuchan2268NB no drugs
So impressed, to the people of Orania, you are an inspiration 🙌
Really goes to show how much ethnic homogeneity plays in actually being able to build a functional community
Yupp! It’s a values thing. You can’t co-exist without someone enforcing rules if you don’t share the same values.
@@user-zf6eu8vr6y It's the Evil that rules humanity that is trying to destroy us all by misleading us and creating division, sowing hatred with racism, sowing economic and social disaster with Marxist lies, and extracting all the wealth with the bankers communist Money Monopoly and Monopoly global Capitalism......they divide us so we don't unite and fight the true evil the 1% at the top.
Diversity is our greatest strength
I went to Orania for two days and a night. Such impressive people and a model for other communites across South Africa. Well done Roman, and salute to the wonderful people of Orania.
That is the real way to run a country
So, in the middle of the Karroo, where there once was nothing, just sand rocks and dry bush, a group of people decided to get off their asses and build a nice life and future for themselves. Amazing what beauty can be accomplished when people start building instead of destroying.
With the ANC criminals we should all do our own thing. It’s not working
That is why the W Cape wants and needs to break away
Stellar work MS Team! Absolutely loving the Boots on the ground reporting.
Too kind Pot Kaas! Thank you.
LoL, I read that as "Microsoft Team"
you need to drop the lies your enemies invented about you. the austrian painter was right about everything. now you are not only ruined, but are literally dying out. unless you wise up like right now, you might not even surv1ve as a people.
@Zmaj od Nocaja I am truly interested in what you are saying. Not sure that I understand you correctly. Who are you advising to wake up, if you don't mind elaborating a little? The writer of this comment or the creator of this video?
I have nothing but admiration and appreciation for those people.
Afrikaaners are well-known for their tenacity, hard work, modesty, great work ethic and ability to sustain in unbelievably difficult conditions.
On downside they could be hostile but it is not surprising considering their history and what to have to endure in order to survive.
They are builders and creators and people should look up to them. Hat down!!!!
Segregation happens on so many levels. It is high time people stop rateing them as a racist. They have their owen standards of working and living. It should be respected. If you don't fit into it, salute and respect!!!!!
ONCE again my favorite news platform MORNING shot doing what MSM is simply paid NOT to do..... I look forward to the inevitable day that YOU guys becomne MSM ( Just dont sell us out ike they did)
The first thing which struck me was no high walls with electric fencing and no bars and no litter on the streets It looks lovely
We used to live like that..
Remember as a child go to the shop with your bike no problems no chains, cars parked on verges with keys in the ignition..
Yes i remember the days of Normality..
Well Done Guys.
Ek is trots.
I had the pleasure of visiting Orania over 30 years ago, my husband's aunt used to have a little type of restaurant there. It was peaceful and I'm amazed at what Orania has achieved and it just shows that it can be done!!
Thank you, Roman and Byron. I am very proud to call myself a Afrikaner.
Hope there is more, that was good but very light on content.
Only had 6 hours to film I’m afraid.
@@MorningShotThanks for putting in the effort and going there. For those who want a very detailed report there are several videos by the "Orania Beweging" if you understand Afrikaans. I'm not sure if subtitles are available but they cover everything from education & tourism to their vision for the future and the idea that started it all.
*I just checked, it has English subtitles. Enjoy.
Its so clean there
Of course Orania is a successful town. Still very exclusive though....that's exactly why it's successful.
I disagree that it entirely due to exclusivity. I think the people "own" the town. They own the accountability for it being run properly. And they make the effort (work) themselves.
@@holgerbehrens186 Yes, but indirectly this may stem from cultural homogeneity since the racial/cultural difference question is automatically ruled out of any disputes between inhabitants of the town.
I think it's fantastic! The fact that people are able to be completely self sufficient and get on with it is remarkable no 'lay abouts' no theft no rubbish lying around😮 incredible. We definitely want to go and visit. Everybody contributes and does their bit. Thank you for doing this video however I must comment that it was totally unnecessary to use the heading - 'whites only town' everybody knows it. That is just provocation. In my opinion - unnecessary!
True.
I have to agree. I know the headline is there to draw views but it isn't necessary as the success of the community is evident enough and all that people need to be aware of
It's OK. Malema just needs to promise to take care of this in a week and he gets elected easily.
Agreed. As it is so many people are full on racist as it is. This would just irk them even more. No reason needed actually.
Where’s the black people then
Such an enlightening video, really appreciate it and the questions asked. As a white, half Afrikaans girl, brought up in English schools - I have always felt ashamed of my heritage until recent years. Afrikaans is the world's youngest language but it is also dying extremely quickly. With every monument destroyed, with every street or city name changed, our space in history is being erased. I am now so grateful to know that my family's heritage is being upheld somewhere in South Africa. One day I will visit Orania en ek kan nie wag nie! Sterke vir die toekoms, Orania
Orania looks like paradise on African continent.
Reminds me of 30 to 40 years ago in SA
Absolute the only way to survive SA. Orania will become a city for the simple reason the people there have a common goal and that is to develop the town.
We raised that with the people of Orania and they’re all of the opinion that they’ll somehow control it and stop that from happening. We have our doubts unless they put population limits in place.
@@MorningShot well if you look at the new development plan which is huge I think that could probably make Orania a small city.
It’s not possible anytime soon unless they abandon their policy of picking who becomes a resident.
@@lmc4355 It is absolutely necessary to pick only certain people to become residents otherwise the whole purpose of that town will be in vain.
@@nedor64 yes I accept it is necessary but not practical for everywhere. It seems like people seem to overlook the fact that Orania is not like other towns. It is picky of its residents
The main thing I noticed is that it is very clean and tidy and you don't find that often in SA ...... thanks for the video guys really appreciate what you guys do ........
Another prime example of the case for decentralization,like minded community success,these massive authoritarian govt,'s cannot effect this type of success.
I wish Townships were this independent.
@Sizwe, whst is stopping or preventing them to be?
Well perhaps the African people need to stop being so biased, and start learning from those who have a history of progressivness, and then they too can add to the future of the country other than being an economical burden, and pawns to a radical commie government who uses race propaganda to divide and suppress popped into one way of thinking. As for now you can say Orania exist to get away from townships. One thing that separates minorities from the majority, is high standards.
My neighborhood was a nice place and it got reclassified as a township because of all the illegal communes that was built, and now the area is overpopulated, crime is higher than ever, service delivery is none existent, and the place is filthy, as result property value fell and our homes became worthless. It used to be a middle class and upper neighborhood. So you see, standards is lacking, and because the people keep voting for ANC and EFF, poverty goes up, as the economy tanks, and thus nice places turn into slums. The ANC and EFF's version of equality, as we can see, makes everyone equally poor, not equally rich. Had the people put their shit about the past aside and moved forward as every other culture and race did in history, we would not have been in this predicament. Even Germans don't get shat on as much as minorities do in this country for their past actions when they were Nazi's. Because the future is ahead of us, not behind us. The rest of us are really just working to move past the majority who seem to have stagnated.
Its hard to hear but that's how we see it.
@@reteipegal7690 To many dependent of Government aid...
Its hard to find independence, if you are dependent on the government for most things.
@@mircagardenman7629 thanks for that. I would like to know about all the rubbish( garbage) around when obviously nobody's starving.
@@wot4922 okay Wot, what's the question?
Why are there debonairs pizza boxes and KFC boxes if they are poor?
Afrikaners can builld .....whether it is farming, medicine, etc etc .....they can build. They have respect and discipline. Coloured South African.
Cannot blame them, SA is a wasteland.
I went through there a few years ago. Was pleasantly surprised at how nice and friendly the people were. And even when non while truck drivers went into the shops and fuel station they were treated equally with out bias.
Thanks Morning shot for a great video....
No potholes, no loadshedding, no lack of basic service delivery, no corruption, no BEE, no affirmative action and no nonsense.
1:48, that brick house was built by its owner, older guy, did it himself, brick by brick.
Did you at least try the melktert toffee? It’s the best part of the whole town.
Unfortunately not 😯
These guys are pioneers. This concept is the future of South Africa!
Amazing, no litter lying around, no crime, no poverty, no violance, no curruption. Working electricity supply, running water. SOUNDS LIKE UTOPIA
I never comment on videos. But congrats to them. The picture i had in my mind about orania was sooooo way off. They have really done an amazing job. Our suburbs should look at them as an example and see how we can improve just the small things and hopefully grows out from there.
I took a detour to stay there overnight with my family. I enjoyed it. We had one of the biggest and best breakfasts ever. While looking over the Oranja river.
Loved this video. Can i go take a tour and ask them how they did it so that i can also try and encourage more black people for us to do this.
I'm pretty sure you would be welcome. I've heard they practice the virtue of giving honour & respect to all people.
They give daily tours. A black individual from the UK was on one whilst we were there. You would be most welcome.
Also have a look at the outreach programs Orania has with Xhosa tribes in the Eastern Cape. They share ideas, etc. specifically to try and help others build up their own communities. You'll have to Google this as it is not widely reported as it doesn't fit the narrative.
I can tell you how to do it Lungile. Buy 9km2 of land and only allow working people of a specific minimum economic class to live there and boom. So you could buy land in MP and say it is a Swati cultural town and invite only middle class and upper middle class Swati speaking people to live there. Prioritise business owners and entrepreneurs. Then promote internal trade by only allowing trade within the town with your unique token.
Don't delay. Come and visit Oranje.
Small villages should be safe and peaceful, as in the past. But criminals flock to the Westcoast and rural small towns. Take for instance sandveld dorpies like Aurora etc. Five years ago it was crimefree and heaven on earth, but now it is a magnet of criminals, and crime escalated because people selling drugs in exchange for copper and stolen goods. Non permanent resident's homes are targeted. The soul of the villages also changes.
@Netekke, if all those little towns followed the example Orania sets, they could have remained peaceful. It takes hard work and courage. Life is a choice, not a pre destined ordeal.
@@reteipegal7690 It is not that easy. When the older people die or leave, their place is filled by people with less moral values, and they bring their new views to push out the old views, that is what I mean by the soul of little towns change for the worse.
I think the difference is the police culture. The police in Orania are very very proud of being police officers. They just want to keep the town safe at all costs, and honesty is one of their most valued attributes. But as soon as this culture changes, the entire town goes down the drain. Police culture controls the quality of any town.
@@gemi1164 What Orania seems to do is preselect people based on their value system first and EXCLUDE anyone that doesen't fit.
Exclude and discriminate (those "dirty" words) . Exclude thiefs, drug addicts, social parasites etc.
That's the key, the ability and framework to do just that.
@@think2invest Like the government exclude everyone who is not black or who don't go with their propagandist narrative. Some of us like peace and quiet, and want to do things according to biblical views, not noisy swearing neighbors every weekend. .
Thanks for covering this town. I've been a member of the Orania Movement for probably 2 decades now, and have a lot of money invested there as well. (Making a decent return on investment) All the nay sayers have is hot air, its truly great to visit this place to be aurrounded by optimism and hope for the future. Everytime I visit, I think: the progress I've seen last time was nothing. _Now_ things are really happening.
People in Orania are mostly Christian, with a Christian ethic of honesty and hard work. So lack of crime, cleanliness, good businesses. No razor wire fences, or barred windows and doors.
Fantastic video! This is the kind of video that not only the world needs to see, but every South African who does not understand why the Municipality where they live do not work under ANC rule. The most important question to be asked is, why does Orania and its municipality work so successfully without any state funding while others in the country fail dismally.
Orania picks its community members
Because everyone knows that good work ethics, works. Everyone pulls together to make it work
No corruption
they run it like a business NOT a cash cow. its that simple.
There are also people contributing monthly to Orania on a voluntary basis, they also deserve some recognition.
Instead of envying what the Afrikaner built in Oriana, we must as black South Africans use this as a blue print to build our own Oriana.
The leadership of Oriana are actively working with many African tribes who are attempting to replicate their model.
You do realise that the model is largely enabled by cherrypicking who you allow to live in the area right? A luxury we as the majority do not necessarily have over and above the fact that it is actually unconstitutional to deny people who legally qualify to live there……..reimplementation of group areas act of apartheid basically
@@ofentsemelato6735 Why do you care so much about a few thousands Whites living together in the middle of the dessert? How are they harming you in any possible way?
@Ofentse Melato That act was race based, it said so clearly.
Orange is not. it's culture based, may include ethnic aspects but it seems much more aligned to ethos.
"Do you have dependable work ethic?"
Because there is no place for someone who can't contribute to the town in some constructive way , irregardless of anything else you may be, culture wise.
I'm sure many have been turned away that may have been of the same culture, but didn't have that personal ethos Orania is so passionate about.
@ofentsemelato6735 I wouldn't reduce it to race. They are people who share the same values that happen to be white.
The cleanliness was the first thing I noticed.
Sage words: "Stop focusing on the macro. Focus on the micro."
This place looks inviting for the future , no crime , no load shedding , no murders , no rubbish in the streets , no potholes , looks like paradise compared to other places in South Africa.
Looks like a great place just hope the government leaves them alone.
No electric fence, spiked high walls and no LITTER !!!!!!!
That’s it. Community living. Everyone (tries) to get along. Everyone chip in with work. Pay what is due and enjoy life. Easy.
Wow!! Well done to the Oranaians. This is what a civilised country should be like. Maybe one day the rest of SA will follow suit and stand together and transform rest of SA to this status. This will however require self serving kleptocratic cadre's to be shunned and jailed.
So lovely to see true culture and clean awesome nature. No filth, crime nor uncultured behavior. Peaceful. God bless 🌷🌷
This isn’t about the colour of skin, it’s about taking responsibility and having pride for your community, sadly lacking in most if not every city in the world.
Denial
It is about colour. I won’t be allowed to stay there as black non Afrikaans speaking person. The question is what are they implying about black people? They probably think all black people are criminals that’s why they’ve isolated themselves from us.
This is absolutely about the color of their skin lol
Fun fact the boers where the first to arrive to south africa, so they are the natives since they've landed at the cape in the 17th century
Hmm no there is evidence of human habitation . Long before the europeans as far back as late Antiquity .
We need this in my country, the US, badly
Thanks for the share ❤ we want more videos like this
It's a really good piece but I think this should have been 1 hour long, including all the restaurants, entertainment, all public sports facilities including shots of people playing sports,mandatory obligations, such as do you have to attend church x amount of times per month, business owners interviews perhaps, inside homes of some volunteers, etc. I realise some of the content possibly won't be allowed to be disclosed, but at least all facilities for the public would have been nice. Great job though.
I agree!
I do agree as well... Morningshot....do a complete in depht documentary.... please guys!!
You do not need to participate in anything if you do not want to. It is a town like any other in that respect.
Orania themselves have a whole series of videos that cover a lot of this.
Can't wait.
This is what happens when you have strong leadership. Everything works.
Thanks, excellent vid, exploring and speaking to normal people that you met around the town.
Thanks for sharing MS...how peaceful can it get...well done Orania.
Thank you for doing this!
Congratulations to everyone staying in Orania. Yourl are lucky not to experience the disadvantages of staying in a lawless South Africa.
Last year, my sister was murdered infront of her 5 year old daughter and multiple bystanders. The murderer stayed in her neighborhood and everyone identified him, he was arrested for 3 months but somehow he managed to escape his cell and disappear off the face of the earth.
You can only live in Orania if you are:
-an Afrikaner and speaks Afrikaans
-no criminal records
-believes that Orania is a cultural heritage community
-a Protestant
Wow based
and it is the right way, they don't need black monkey crime hoods
President and cabinet , provincial and municipal officials should come to Orania to learn how to run a country, provinces, cities and towns.
In fact Orania could set up a training centre for mentioned officials. Is is great to witness a clean town in South Africa( just like pre 1994)
Where is Julius Malema when you need him? Africa for Africans.
Please don't invite them. They will wreck the place
Time to eradicate governments and systems that nobody wants or asked for. A few select making decions for us. One community or suburb at a time.
Fantastic
@@motionenergy808an talks, but show us the deed. If your memory is a bit short we can remind you of the agreements of the past.
Have a good day :)
Thank you for an objective video. With no stereotypes and fallacies or bad arguments like so many mainstream media.
As a black patriot i envy Oranians
..no need to envy buddy, get busy, it takes Real Hard work but, it is possible with a buch of like minded peeps..good luck
If I could get sponsors for my PHD, I would really like to study the socio-economic development of Orania and how it could be applied across african countries. What they are achieving is quite remarkable.
People may see this as a pro-Apartheid town. But once they learn what is really going on in the rest of South Africa right now, this town is ironically what all South Africans should learn how to run a country.
I live in the south of Johannesburg, and everyone waves, smiles, and says, "How are you?" Everyone. When I'm in Cape Town people don't do that. They don't smile when you say hello and they don't reply when you ask how are you. It's different everywhere.
Well, i experienced that waving in Pretoria, as a black person in South Africa, I was shocked that white people driving past with expensive cars, were waving at us 😳it’s is friendly, obviously I know white people who are amazing people and I love them to bits, but waving inside the car, to a black person, I was surprised 🤣I was like I wanna live here.
Thank you for doing an honest and fair overview of Orania. I see way too many videos on here that stereotype them or insult them without actually knowing anything about them.
Absolutely loved Orania - would move in a flash if I had a job