as a south african student, i did not know much bout other places as well in SA, but wow, am so astonished by the beauties i see in this videos, and for a mere fact that they are owned by black people
Mr Mark, I would recommend if you visited a place called "Sun city resort" based in North west province and "Hartebeespoort" based in North of Johannesburg, They really are great places🙏
You'll be happy to know that South Africa is very advanced when it comes to insurance and banking, regarded as world leaders in innovation, products and technology. S'bu was being very modest - Discovery is No. 1.
South Africa has the best banking system on the continent. Top 4 banking groups on the continent are Standard Bank, Absa, FirstRand and Nedbank; all proudly South African 🇿🇦
Look... a young,productive, educated and articulate black South African man successful in his own country. A "unicorn" others claim don't exist in RSA.
Sbu already outchea watching his premier, hahaha. Dankie for representing sbali. You just made more money now from the video, your clientele done went up now
Sincerely, the Blantons are a godsend - kwande lapho 'nithathe khona (my your granaries be multiplied). I can't wait until you do a video/series on the schools and universities, SA Business Expos, etc. in SA. I believe platforms like these can debunk the jungle myths one by one.
What a beautiful and comprehensive interview. I will have to rewatch this video again to understand the conversation. He is very articulate and well-spoken and I was lost in his charm. As a young woman in grad school, South Africa will be a great place to relocate to post graduation.
I can't thank you enough for all the effort your putting in to help us, you and your beautiful wife. because before I found your page. I was all over the place. I've been looking into South Africa because I have a friend that wants me to come. They have never been and I never been so we trying to find out different stuff that we truly need to know. So thank you for taking out the time to help us in ways that would be otherwise so hard........
@ The real South Africa Thank you but I already have my Tickets and accommodations set. I had gotten everything before I found your page it would had been nice to do a group thing tho. But I will be looking you guys up when I get there. Fell like I already know someone there.
I enjoy watching the interview from beginning to the end,I think is important to have health insurance policy ,public health care service is not yet in best standard unless if you need basic service or collect free medications, I grow up in rural Limpopo province, we did not have primary healthcare, only now majority of rural area do have clinics, there are many new clinics like shopping centres but Hospitals are still few or overcrowded in general, you can still get service from government hospitals but if you have money that can afford private care then use it
Each time I watch one of these videos I find another reason to come to South Africa. I getting killed with these insurance rates in South Florida. First visit will be early 2021
S/o to Sbu and Pietermaritzburg. I studied there. Met my wife there. My grandmother was born and raised there. My kids were born and raised there. We own property there. I love it there.
Thank you for actually interviewing a South African. Public health in SA actually accommodates about 84% of the population and private health accommodates 16% but the funding of both are the same, for example in 2016/17 Private insurance collected R162 Billion and the government funded the public health with R168 Billion. You can easily see our private and public health in terms of quality is the same just that the Private sector has more time on their hands cause of the low number they service so its understandable clients will feel more looked after. Anyway the public sector is not FREE its funded by citizens, i dont like when people say that, makes citizens feel like they are not actually paying for the service.
I fully concur. I work for the Department of Health in Mpumalanga and I can tell you that Witbank Hospital has the best Neonatal and Antenetal Care units in comparison with other private hospitals I have been to. There is a 24hr shift of nutritionists and paedetricians and gynecologist. All three of my kids were born there..
Binge watching these videos at 1:30am. It's crazy how beautiful South Africa can look through the eyes of someone else. When you silence all the BS that goes on here and actually focus on seeing the good, you see it.
this is such an informative video, Sibu is proper professional, I just requested a connect on linkedin with him. Fantastic information, thank you guys !
Love so much what you guys in Real South Africa TV. I want to know about retired senior citizen that want to retire in South Africa. How do I get my prescriptions filled while in South Africa ?
My family we love Discovery - we have the life insurance and medical aid and really enjoy the gym benefit from Vitality and we are on the Coastal plan as we live along the coast
What about American Medic Care Insurance, ? I was told by AAA agent that Retired Americans on Medic Care can use their Medic Care Health Insurance Cards in South Africa. Is that true ?
Hi Miller, I just Googled 'Cosmetology' because I didn't know about it but I see you are talking about a beauty spa😛 Here's my advice as a South African, visit SA on holiday and just come here to see. I swear, you'd realize that there's a big enough market for you, without having to worry about the African American Community (especially if you design your products to be specifically for Black people). There's enough of Black South Africans to go around for your wife's business but the angle of approach must be different and unique. I'm no beauty guru but I believe on your SA visit, you ask @realsoutafrica to structure your holiday, so that you visit beauty salons, beauty spa's etc and this will allow you to pick up gaps, that you'd be able to fill. Our Black Women are pretty much on par with your Women in the US, when it comes to Beautification. Lastly, there could be a big market when it comes to selling products that enhance Black Natural Beauty (Google: "Clicks stores shutdown by the EFF"). I know I've mumbled a lot but I hope, I've helped😉
Basically we have the same financial system, everything is world class in terms of our banking system! Even the ratcheted "Credit" system is in place😛 We have 4 main Banks and they do all, Google: ABSA, FNB, NEDBANK & STANDARD BANK. We also have newer Banks: CAPITEC, TYME BANK & DISCOVERY BANK. Oh and we don't use checks like you guys😜
@@TheJourneyOfAnu Debatable though, schools are a contentious issue in South Africa. Especially Private Schools...so take what he said with a grain of salt.
@@ce666isa3 I left to gain knowledge but met my wife. now the plan is to move back and use the knowledge I've gained to better the community. it is often hard to see what you have when you are in it. Sometimes you need to take a step back and look again in order to see what the possibilities are.
We are kind, welcoming, accommodative, diverse, educated , developed ,complex, talented ,entrepreneurial and so
much more.......We are South Africans.
Nje
My Brother Sbu. Went to high school together back in the 90's. Love his hustle. I hope to see him more often online. He knows his stuff!
as a south african student, i did not know much bout other places as well in SA, but wow, am so astonished by the beauties i see in this videos, and for a mere fact that they are owned by black people
Mr Mark, I would recommend if you visited a place called "Sun city resort" based in North west province and "Hartebeespoort" based in North of Johannesburg, They really are great places🙏
Pietermaritzburg we are represented. I am happy to see someone from my hometown dealing with serious and complex profession.
You'll be happy to know that South Africa is very advanced when it comes to insurance and banking, regarded as world leaders in innovation, products and technology. S'bu was being very modest - Discovery is No. 1.
Yep! FNB was voted 2017 most innovative bank in the world
South Africa has the best banking system on the continent. Top 4 banking groups on the continent are Standard Bank, Absa, FirstRand and Nedbank; all proudly South African 🇿🇦
Look... a young,productive, educated and articulate black South African man successful in his own country. A "unicorn" others claim don't exist in RSA.
Much appreciated Pelo MK. Thank you for the support 🙏
Sbu already outchea watching his premier, hahaha. Dankie for representing sbali. You just made more money now from the video, your clientele done went up now
@@classicgodlo9168 Ndiyabulela mfwethu 🙏. Please share with your network? Much appreciated 🙏
@@sbubhengu8322 you're an inspiration Sbu. Wish more young people could see these videos and have better role models.
We are all over the show building the economy
Discovery does well in uplifting black professionals - my sister is in Risk
That's the "Real South Africa", no lions roaring around our streets and we not walking around naked, lol. Big Shout Out to #TRSA.
Watching from Jozi
Sometimes we got the lions and we get to show breasts. They mustn’t test us we not Covid we can’t be confined to one box🤣
Nobody thinks that
Sincerely, the Blantons are a godsend - kwande lapho 'nithathe khona (my your granaries be multiplied). I can't wait until you do a video/series on the schools and universities, SA Business Expos, etc. in SA. I believe platforms like these can debunk the jungle myths one by one.
What a beautiful and comprehensive interview. I will have to rewatch this video again to understand the conversation. He is very articulate and well-spoken and I was lost in his charm. As a young woman in grad school, South Africa will be a great place to relocate to post graduation.
Please feel free to email me directly, my email address is Sibusiso.Bhengu@dfc.discovery.co.za. It's also in the description below
American Brothers, we love you in SA. Afrika loves you. Please come to the mother land❤️
We love south Africa. Peace from usa
Beautiful and insightful interview. Well done to Mark and Sbu!
I'm retire now. Awesome video with excellent information. I'll learn alot today. Thank you Mark Blanton for this awesome video.
Just saw the channel and I love it! Thanks for representing Sbu, I'm also originally from PMB- stay winning..! Great Channel Mark!
KZN has the best (and most expensive) schools
What is KZN? Im an American and interested in looking up the location😊
@@sbostic08 Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN) it's one of the 9 South African Provinces.
@@OkuhleMtilwaKaMjoli Thank you!
What happened to your instagram account Mandy? used to stalk the account almost everyday.
@@organimoptyltdorganimoptyl5101 lol got deleted like twice
I can't thank you enough for all the effort your putting in to help us, you and your beautiful wife. because before I found your page. I was all over the place. I've been looking into South Africa because I have a friend that wants me to come. They have never been and I never been so we trying to find out different stuff that we truly need to know. So thank you for taking out the time to help us in ways that would be otherwise so hard........
Good day. I'd be very happy to assist with any questions or concerns you might have. Please find my email address in the description.
We can get you here on a trip and more info@therealsouthafrica.com
Thank you and trust I took down all your information Mr. Sbu I will be in touch.
@ The real South Africa Thank you but I already have my Tickets and accommodations set. I had gotten everything before I found your page it would had been nice to do a group thing tho. But I will be looking you guys up when I get there. Fell like I already know someone there.
I enjoy watching the interview from beginning to the end,I think is important to have health insurance policy ,public health care service is not yet in best standard unless if you need basic service or collect free medications, I grow up in rural Limpopo province, we did not have primary healthcare, only now majority of rural area do have clinics, there are many new clinics like shopping centres but Hospitals are still few or overcrowded in general, you can still get service from government hospitals but if you have money that can afford private care then use it
More great info, thank you The Real South Africa!
Each time I watch one of these videos I find another reason to come to South Africa. I getting killed with these insurance rates in South Florida. First visit will be early 2021
Thank you and your wife for the leg work that you all do. Helps in the decision making process.
Such an amazing informative video, Cape Town approves ❤️❤️❤️❤️😍👌🏿
Much appreciated 🙏
You are showing us beautiful places everyday thank you
My pleasure 😊
Here for all of this informative content!
S/o to Sbu and Pietermaritzburg.
I studied there. Met my wife there. My grandmother was born and raised there. My kids were born and raised there. We own property there. I love it there.
Thank you brother🙏
Home sweet home. Imbali unit 13
@@chefwel1 Omkhaya🌸😆
Beautiful content right there I'm so blessed to have learned about that knowledge will definitely check with sbu soon
Thank you for actually interviewing a South African. Public health in SA actually accommodates about 84% of the population and private health accommodates 16% but the funding of both are the same, for example in 2016/17 Private insurance collected R162 Billion and the government funded the public health with R168 Billion. You can easily see our private and public health in terms of quality is the same just that the Private sector has more time on their hands cause of the low number they service so its understandable clients will feel more looked after. Anyway the public sector is not FREE its funded by citizens, i dont like when people say that, makes citizens feel like they are not actually paying for the service.
Thanks for the clarification we are trying to get it right
I fully concur. I work for the Department of Health in Mpumalanga and I can tell you that Witbank Hospital has the best Neonatal and Antenetal Care units in comparison with other private hospitals I have been to. There is a 24hr shift of nutritionists and paedetricians and gynecologist. All three of my kids were born there..
Thanks you (Mark & Natasha) for the hard work that you do to showcase MZANZI in a positive light....
Enkosi, Rea leboga, Thanks, Baie dankie!!!
Our pleasure!
Another great presentation. Thank you.
Thank you 🙏
Awesome Upload 💯🙌🏾 Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent informative video family! Gratitude 🙏🏾
Deep and meaningful👌
Binge watching these videos at 1:30am. It's crazy how beautiful South Africa can look through the eyes of someone else. When you silence all the BS that goes on here and actually focus on seeing the good, you see it.
Very much insightful. This was very informative. Thank you Sbu Bhengu ❤️
Mark now needs to have a seat down with DJ Sbu or Tbo Touch. Who can help with that from their side?
this is such an informative video, Sibu is proper professional, I just requested a connect on linkedin with him. Fantastic information, thank you guys !
Glad it was helpful!
Love so much what you guys in Real South Africa TV. I want to know about retired senior citizen that want to retire in South Africa. How do I get my prescriptions filled while in South Africa ?
My family we love Discovery - we have the life insurance and medical aid and really enjoy the gym benefit from Vitality and we are on the Coastal plan as we live along the coast
I'd be happy to assist further should you wish.
Blessings My Brother 🙏🏽
Great information
Glad you think so!
Good information
Do they have credit unions in South Africa?
Yes we do,,the credit bureau
No there are no Credit Union Banks. Previous response refers to Credit Bureau which was not the answer you were looking for.
Thank you
@@mmmotives7452 Umm actually we do. We just a use a different term for them. We call them 'cooperative financial institutions'.
@@asemahlemakwedini2462 fully agree
This was good. How many private hospitals are in JoBurg? I'd like the see the facilities. How easy is it to get an appointment at a private hospital?
Plenty of private hospitals here. Once you have private insurance it is simple to get an appointment no problem. Great system here
Thanks for the info!!!
Please email me directly should you have any more questions.
What about American Medic Care Insurance, ? I was told by AAA agent that Retired Americans on Medic Care can use their Medic Care Health Insurance Cards in South Africa. Is that true ?
True about the best schools
How expensive is the Cadillac plan?
Contact Sibu contacts in the description
Hahaha Cadillac sales discontinued a few years ago. Maybe the brand will make it back to SA since you are coming home.
@@mmmotives7452 I think they mean the top tier insurance plan. Not the cars lol. But I could be wrong.
This was very good information as always. Thank you.
Question my Wife is a Professional Body Waxer and Cosmetologist. How Large is the American community ? 40,000 or more.
Hi Miller, I just Googled 'Cosmetology' because I didn't know about it but I see you are talking about a beauty spa😛
Here's my advice as a South African, visit SA on holiday and just come here to see. I swear, you'd realize that there's a big enough market for you, without having to worry about the African American Community (especially if you design your products to be specifically for Black people).
There's enough of Black South Africans to go around for your wife's business but the angle of approach must be different and unique.
I'm no beauty guru but I believe on your SA visit, you ask @realsoutafrica to structure your holiday, so that you visit beauty salons, beauty spa's etc and this will allow you to pick up gaps, that you'd be able to fill.
Our Black Women are pretty much on par with your Women in the US, when it comes to Beautification.
Lastly, there could be a big market when it comes to selling products that enhance Black Natural Beauty (Google: "Clicks stores shutdown by the EFF").
I know I've mumbled a lot but I hope, I've helped😉
Thank you.
I was hoping he'd comment on why the director of Discovery recently sold his shares.
What's the story on this?
So do they go by giving loans the same way as here in the US?
The financial and banking systems are pretty much the same as anywhere in a first world country.
Basically we have the same financial system, everything is world class in terms of our banking system!
Even the ratcheted "Credit" system is in place😛
We have 4 main Banks and they do all, Google: ABSA, FNB, NEDBANK & STANDARD BANK.
We also have newer Banks:
CAPITEC, TYME BANK & DISCOVERY BANK.
Oh and we don't use checks like you guys😜
Or Google DialDirect, Atlas Finace even Finbonds and African Bank
Yes you just need to provide proof of income as you would anywhere else in the world. Also you're American credit score is not considered here.
Mr.Mark what area did he say has really good schools?
Pietermaritzburg. Johannesburg also has good schools, in fact there are numerous good schools all around the country.
@@_theerealnono_7694 Thank you.
@@TheJourneyOfAnu Debatable though, schools are a contentious issue in South Africa. Especially Private Schools...so take what he said with a grain of salt.
@@TheJourneyOfAnu south africa as a whole in all 9 provinces there are best schools in each province.anywhere u choose to live u will get best school
@Imanathi Mlunguzi We have states now? 👀🤔 I was today old when I found out..
Public Hospitals are not that bad and COVID underscored this. There are some public hospitals that are really well run with really good service.
Maritzbara!!!
Emphithi
I've been in America way to long. I miss home. There is such to do. The possibilities are endless
@@chefwel1 if theres endless possibilities why did u leave 🤔😏
@@ce666isa3 I left to gain knowledge but met my wife. now the plan is to move back and use the knowledge I've gained to better the community. it is often hard to see what you have when you are in it. Sometimes you need to take a step back and look again in order to see what the possibilities are.