I been to South Africa twice and miss it so much. While watching this viedo I seen many familiar places and the best of all I seen my favorite restaurant Mugg & Bean Wow !!!! Now Im really crying to be there.
I love the part where the little runs to Gogo (grandma)... It's beautiful. I love it. This are images we need to promote so that people understand we're not out here killing each other as the media tells them. Thank you Tasha and Mark
@JOSEPH DICK LOUW I'm south African...working class south Africans have to cut down on having a well rounded meal groceries are just too expensive...but what I'm saying is if you have dollars or even pounds you can definitely afford organic food in SA
@@MRSI1980 even as working class i still find it cheap. You have options, if you can't get your fruits and veggies from a pick n Pay you can buy from Street vendors they sell fresh stuff. SA is affordable if you stay in your lane budy
Thanks, you promote this country so beautifully with so much respect , you love this country more than the South Africans , especially the moaners and the groaners. I am from CPT you are welcome to showcase this province as well .I always loved my country and would not want to live anywhere else .You and your wife make me love it even more.
Well said Mark. South Africa has first world problems because has first world things. It is not an anomaly. Beautiful words my brother and it is true what you said. It should not be looked at in a funny way.
I Love that y'all been showcasing the Landscapes, Architecture and resorts. Please try and organize a Live chat with Vusi Tembekwayo or DJ Sbu or Tbo Touch and speak more on Business in the country or the success and excellence of young black creatives, designers, entertainers and Artists in the Country who currently having a impact and influence to the world today, from South Africa. there's a lot of success stories to tell, from the country's entertainers, influencers, Forex Traders, Innovators. please try shed light on that too.
Thank you Mark and Natasha for representing the mother land to the diaspora in good light. I'm so happy, I love your work. One day I will also use you to travel the country. Keep up the great work. Love you guys. This is the real South Africa
Mark can you guys have episodes showing us Africans what they show you about Africa in America 🧐 I have never been to the States and always wonder What African Americans are shown about Africa
When I was visiting there they'd always show that kid with flies in a village no one can locate. truth be spoken a child would never be left unattended to in any village in any part of the continent that's now how we are. I suspect that video is staged.
Drove past Dainfern Square lots of times but thus is the first time Im seeing the inside. Looks like pretty decent Shopping Center. Being from Midrand I usually do my shopping at The Boulders, Sandridge Square, Blue Hills Shopping Centre or Mall of Africa .
You probably referring to the Cradle of Humanity....where exists the most extensive discovery of a single hominid species ever found in Africa....named _Homo Naledi_ ? Yes? In any case, we cannot claim yet, that we gave birth to Africa because more and older fossils are likely to be found elsewhere in Africa 😁.....soon
@@phandapanda9644 read books. Read about a lost city that spans from Mapungubwe in Zim all the way to Durban in SA. It is said to be the biggest empire that has ever been. That’s the largest city the world has ever seen. Go to libraries and read on African History you won’t find it online. There lies the treasure in Africa. Go to the library. The internet is useless. If you weren’t to Uni you should know that.
@@phandapanda9644 if you go on google maps you can still trace the lost city on untouched lands in South Africa. Now that cities and suburbs have been built all over its difficult to see but provinces like the North West and Mpumalanga still have visible remains of these cities that have been destroyed God knows by what. These cities predate the pyramids. So we have a rich history here in South Africa that is only taught in Universities since universities are research institutions unlike schools that indoctrinate the youth🚮 So go to the library and challenge yourself. Unlearn and learn the truth. Good Luck 😉👍
Nice video! I went to Dainfern for the first time every about 2 weeks ago. Very, very nice. Typical of many upbeat, good energy well design shopping centers in the country. There is nothing like this in the USA. Only half occupied malls and boring shopping plaza and run down strip malls.
@@kersie2000 it is the same S.A. in these videos and some more. All part of S.A., warts and all lol. I appreciate what the Blantons are doing as all you hear about S.A. is the bad part, which we don't deny exists.
Sharpang jika around the hoods of S.a one time. They are very cool hoods around s.a "Visit the hoods when you have time" I love this channel. It makes me want to visit South.A when am in S.A
Thank you SOOOOO much for THIS video.!!! I have visited Joburg several times and have been wanting to relocate there once retired. Well Ciovid 19 has created a right now moment. Forced into retirement. Although my financial situation is less then I planned, I've got to keep it moving. So this area looks great for amenities and walking convenience. (No car or license for there) What are the Rental cost like for that area?
Would love to hear the thoughts of your daughter or Steve Harvey's children about SA. I know Steve's children have been here but jot sure of your daughter. That said, they still have to capitalize on economic opportunities in the USA if they feel they have resources to do better there economically. ❤ The Blantons
Y'all are doing a great job mann advertising my country like this, I'm impressed. Bring all our brothers & sisters back home man, America was never built for African Americans, Africa is for us by us(FUBU hahaha).....
@@therealgg5050 you are right, our people are buying into the artificial borders, killing other Africans and honestly seeming alright with ongoing settler oppression, especially farms and mines. Artificial populism is destroying our country even more, Herman Mashaba and Lerato Pillay must fall
The is a shop in a Mall of Africa called MaXhosa Africa and just opened another one in Cape Town the guy's name in Laduma a young black South African, this is one of the guy's that gives us hope for greater things to come in this nation I blv obtaining an interview with him could shine a light in those black Americans who want to invest in SA economy or to form partnerships
Here's some South African Fun Facts for African Americans and all Diaspora on this Channel and I Please ask everyone else to also do their research on this. So... 1. South Africa is actually the first place on the Planet where Humans were created/originated/evolved from (Look it up). 2. The Movie Black Panther is based on 4 Significant in Tribes in Southern Africa, Tswana, Xhosa, Zulu and Sotho (who ended up with their own state and ways in Lesotho) and also the real South African Ancient History and Future. These are BANTU Tribes (the Largest Ethnic group in Africa and the world). 3. Tribes is a Big Factor and a Sacred thing here, but we get along fine with anybody. We address each other by Clan names here, they have more value to us than surnames. 4. Genetics is a Big Deal to us, so by a person's behaviour it's easy to tell which tribe they come from sometimes...for example, the Zulus are known to be hard headed, tenacious, Too much rage and urge for War. and the Xhosa tribe is known for The Clicks when they speak, Negotiations, Monogamy, Trades, Maths, Science, Agriculture, Learns foreign languages faster. 5. Zozi Tunzi (Xhosa) , Steve Biko (Xhosa) , Nelson Mandela (Xhosa) , Mangaliso Sobukwe (Xhosa), Chris Hani (Xhosa), Trevor Noah (Xhosa) , Siya Kolisi (Xhosa) , Black Coffee (Xhosa). Lol. 6. WE KNOW WHO WE ARE 100% and the country is 100% Youth but Ran by Old Black Corrupt leadership, but the People are great, Intelligent and Advanced. 7. There's more Black Middle Class and Upper Class In South Africa than there is in America (look it up). We in Advantage coz we Majority. 8. Top 5 Best Universities in Africa: 4 (South Africa) , 1 (Egypt). 9. The Same energy and vibration that was in Ancient Egypt, where the whole world went to study science, medicine, maths..etc. That energy is here in South Africa.
Black Coffee is not Xhosa. Everything else you put there makes sense except for the tribalistic guff. Leaning upon a tribe for your validation lessens you and your otherwise sound argument.
Let's please give the tribalism a rest. You just said we all get along, albeit Xhosa people seem to be your focus. Your bias leads me to believe you're Xhosa? And let's shy away from the stereotypes shall we?
Clicks is a black owned company!!!! Please lets discipline them on their mistake but not keep them out of the market while we have very less black owned businesses
Greetings The Real South Africa, can you show me the other side of South Africa as well, you know, the poor and impoverished side, thanks for sharing....
Mashau D It was my preference to request to be well balanced in all areas of my research and studies. No worries as it was only a request, continue to enjoy yourselves.
@@nefertemur8951 go watch CNN or BBC or any other western news if you want negative news about SA...or wode maya. The overwhelming news on Africa is negative did you ask for "balance" then? strange.
I been to South Africa twice and miss it so much. While watching this viedo I seen many familiar places and the best of all I seen my favorite restaurant Mugg & Bean Wow !!!! Now Im really crying to be there.
The land of milk and honey 🤣🤣🤣
South Africa is beautiful 🔥🔥🔥😊
I love the part where the little runs to Gogo (grandma)... It's beautiful. I love it. This are images we need to promote so that people understand we're not out here killing each other as the media tells them. Thank you Tasha and Mark
I am glad Mark you are learning some Zulu I hear you saying Gogo very funny, in English those who don’t know it’s grandma
I went to South Africa twice. The food is good and way cheaper than in the US.
Cheaper when you have dollars not so much for working class south Africans
@JOSEPH DICK LOUW I'm south African...working class south Africans have to cut down on having a well rounded meal groceries are just too expensive...but what I'm saying is if you have dollars or even pounds you can definitely afford organic food in SA
@@MRSI1980 even as working class i still find it cheap. You have options, if you can't get your fruits and veggies from a pick n Pay you can buy from Street vendors they sell fresh stuff. SA is affordable if you stay in your lane budy
Thanks, you promote this country so beautifully with so much respect , you love this country more than the South Africans , especially the moaners and the groaners. I am from CPT you are welcome to showcase this province as well .I always loved my country and would not want to live anywhere else .You and your wife make me love it even more.
I'm sharing the same sentiment as well... Like, yes it gets really frustrating, but we still can appreciate being here!
did my masters in Johannesburg, South Africa, I loved it. I know frequently visit cape town.
Mark, we (wife & myself) genuinely love your videos. Hopefully we will be contacting you guys in the near future with plans. Keep up the great work !!
We have a plan for you just need to select one info@therealsouthafrica.com
Hearing that SA should be opening up in October is great news!!!🤗🥳🤗
Thank you TRSA for your videos.💕
Absolutely love these videos as a South African we tend to forget how beautiful and eclectic our Country is .Thank you guys.
Great video!! I cannot wait to visit South Africa in the near future.
We would love to help you
Woza (come) sweetie😊!
Well said Mark. South Africa has first world problems because has first world things. It is not an anomaly. Beautiful words my brother and it is true what you said. It should not be looked at in a funny way.
I Love that y'all been showcasing the Landscapes, Architecture and resorts. Please try and organize a Live chat with Vusi Tembekwayo or DJ Sbu or Tbo Touch and speak more on Business in the country or the success and excellence of young black creatives, designers, entertainers and Artists in the Country who currently having a impact and influence to the world today, from South Africa. there's a lot of success stories to tell, from the country's entertainers, influencers, Forex Traders, Innovators. please try shed light on that too.
Your right we will do that as time go on for sure
Facts......
@@TRSA who? Please don't. 🤣🤣
Tbo touch and Sbu
I want them to meet Somizi and TT
Thank you Mark and Natasha for representing the mother land to the diaspora in good light. I'm so happy, I love your work. One day I will also use you to travel the country. Keep up the great work. Love you guys. This is the real South Africa
Mark don't forget to showcase Irene, Woodlands, Brooklyn & of course Centurion Malls. Many more both in Pretoria & Jo'burg as well.
Mark and Tarsha we love you guys so much, wish you nothing but the best of successful life in S.A BIG UP TO YOU ❤🙏
Dainfern square is cool and collected, ideal spot to chill during Friday evening.
What surprises me the most are stores I no longer find here in NY. Woolworths, Pick and Pay, etc. Lovely relaxed environment and seems peaceful.
Very peaceful this is South Africa
It is, even before Covid it's a chilled environment.
totally different stores. these are South African stores. never in US.
Woolworths once was in ever American city. NYC Newark nj
@@shoshot_9739 what part of NEVER in the US don't you understand? Woolworth's in US was a different company.
Thank you for portraying Africa in a positive Way .Siyabonga
Mark, when is the next group trip set up for, and what about the Covid restrictions for Americans?
Thanks for the nice video...I been to SA ..so I know ... of the nice place and mall .. but I’m glade you showing it off
My pleasure 😊
Mark can you guys have episodes showing us Africans what they show you about Africa in America 🧐
I have never been to the States and always wonder What African Americans are shown about Africa
That would be very interesting!
When I was visiting there they'd always show that kid with flies in a village no one can locate. truth be spoken a child would never be left unattended to in any village in any part of the continent that's now how we are.
I suspect that video is staged.
Awesome, keep soaring!
Cant wait for you to come explore our locations (township) fam 💕
Hey Dr LaTasha sis 🤗😍🌸
Drove past Dainfern Square lots of times but thus is the first time Im seeing the inside. Looks like pretty decent Shopping Center. Being from Midrand I usually do my shopping at The Boulders, Sandridge Square, Blue Hills Shopping Centre or Mall of Africa .
I’m Zimbabwean, and came back home. Did my uni at MGI (Now Pearson) Love SA and particularly Midrand for life.
Another great upload, keep those videos coming 💯🙌🏾
Mark I spotted the wellness centre in your video, please talk about it. Its a perfect store for Vegans
Very nice.
Another beautiful upload 👌
This is wonderful. Please showcase Design Quarter, also in Fourways, it is so beautiful and peaceful ❤️🥂
There is one of my favourite cafes ♥♥
South Africans are the original Africans. We gave birth to the whole of Africa.
How??... Are you khoisan??
Lesego partly yes. And so are all other black South Africans.
You probably referring to the Cradle of Humanity....where exists the most extensive discovery of a single hominid species ever found in Africa....named _Homo Naledi_ ? Yes? In any case, we cannot claim yet, that we gave birth to Africa because more and older fossils are likely to be found elsewhere in Africa 😁.....soon
@@phandapanda9644 read books. Read about a lost city that spans from Mapungubwe in Zim all the way to Durban in SA. It is said to be the biggest empire that has ever been. That’s the largest city the world has ever seen. Go to libraries and read on African History you won’t find it online. There lies the treasure in Africa. Go to the library. The internet is useless. If you weren’t to Uni you should know that.
@@phandapanda9644 if you go on google maps you can still trace the lost city on untouched lands in South Africa. Now that cities and suburbs have been built all over its difficult to see but provinces like the North West and Mpumalanga still have visible remains of these cities that have been destroyed God knows by what. These cities predate the pyramids. So we have a rich history here in South Africa that is only taught in Universities since universities are research institutions unlike schools that indoctrinate the youth🚮 So go to the library and challenge yourself. Unlearn and learn the truth. Good Luck 😉👍
I'm a South African but most of the places you showed I don't know them🐒. Thank you guys🙏🙏🙏
I think thats the area i couldnt think of when i spoke to u guys
Nice video! I went to Dainfern for the first time every about 2 weeks ago. Very, very nice. Typical of many upbeat, good energy well design shopping centers in the country. There is nothing like this in the USA. Only half occupied malls and boring shopping plaza and run down strip malls.
South Africa has those strip malls and boring shopping centres as well.
Wow you are showing me a different side to the country of my birth. Makes me want to ask Home Affairs for my passport back.
Where did you go
@@fullmetaltheorist to Australia 38 years ago
@@kersie2000 Doubt if you'll recognize the current SA. Perhaps a visit first.
@@m2ranojaholo79 I went back 4 times and oh boy it has changed. It was nothing like the SA in these videos.
@@kersie2000 it is the same S.A. in these videos and some more. All part of S.A., warts and all lol.
I appreciate what the Blantons are doing as all you hear about S.A. is the bad part, which we don't deny exists.
Sharpang jika around the hoods of S.a one time.
They are very cool hoods around s.a
"Visit the hoods when you have time"
I love this channel.
It makes me want to visit South.A when am in S.A
Thank you SOOOOO much for THIS video.!!! I have visited Joburg several times and have been wanting to relocate there once retired. Well Ciovid 19 has created a right now moment. Forced into retirement. Although my financial situation is less then I planned, I've got to keep it moving. So this area looks great for amenities and walking convenience. (No car or license for there) What are the Rental cost like for that area?
Cheap, depends on which vehicle you renting
You can use uber it's very cheap for travel or get yourself a car pre owned or brand new their cheap
Is the parking lot some kind of a dealership. The rides....wow.
Welcome to South Africa
Nah, just a typical South African parking lot.
Fourways has well off people
Hi i use to work in Dainfern Golf Estate
Dr Blanton is so pretty!
The lady dressed in yellow looks south African hairstyle.
She is South African
She is. Nthabiseng Taukobong is her name a well renowned interior designer and businesswomen.
Beautiful
Great video Mark
You guys might want to get this it will up camera game! 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer
Some of the shopping centers have problems with you walking around with those we have that and much more follow us when we are in Limpopo next week
@@TRSA can't wait
Whaaaaat? Are you guys coming to my province?
I 💓💓💓My Country 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Moving to Dinfern next year
God morning my brother 🙏🏽
Would love to hear the thoughts of your daughter or Steve Harvey's children about SA. I know Steve's children have been here but jot sure of your daughter. That said, they still have to capitalize on economic opportunities in the USA if they feel they have resources to do better there economically. ❤ The Blantons
👍👍👍
Steve Harvey Said he was buying a house in Joburg
@@555125kevin but I think its better to just hear from everyday people.....
Y'all are doing a great job mann advertising my country like this, I'm impressed. Bring all our brothers & sisters back home man, America was never built for African Americans, Africa is for us by us(FUBU hahaha).....
But you are killing your neighbour's Zimbabweans and Nigerians.
@@therealgg5050 you are right, our people are buying into the artificial borders, killing other Africans and honestly seeming alright with ongoing settler oppression, especially farms and mines. Artificial populism is destroying our country even more, Herman Mashaba and Lerato Pillay must fall
Great Show! ❤️❤️❤️
Woolworths?? I haven't seen Woolworths since I was a kid! This is all very nice. Thanks for showing us South Africa.
Not the same as the one you had in the States though. Two different companies and founders/owners.
@@_theerealnono_7694 Oh okay. I did wonder about that. Thanks for the info.
The is a shop in a Mall of Africa called MaXhosa Africa and just opened another one in Cape Town the guy's name in Laduma a young black South African, this is one of the guy's that gives us hope for greater things to come in this nation I blv obtaining an interview with him could shine a light in those black Americans who want to invest in SA economy or to form partnerships
Please come explore KZN after lockdown 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
What's the temperature during September-february?
Hot summer Los Angeles weather at the coast and less humid in the inland (Johannesburg and Pretoria) 26C - 33C average during Sep - Feb
70F to 85F and sunny
If you short of a cooler Box...... found that so random 🤣🤣
You know the cooler box is important w/2 chairs
The Real South Africa 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@TRSA of course it is 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Next video Steyn City
We are going to Steyn City very soon
Here's some South African Fun Facts for African Americans and all Diaspora on this Channel and I Please ask everyone else to also do their research on this. So...
1. South Africa is actually the first place on the Planet where Humans were created/originated/evolved from (Look it up).
2. The Movie Black Panther is based on 4 Significant in Tribes in Southern Africa, Tswana, Xhosa, Zulu and Sotho (who ended up with their own state and ways in Lesotho) and also the real South African Ancient History and Future. These are BANTU Tribes (the Largest Ethnic group in Africa and the world).
3. Tribes is a Big Factor and a Sacred thing here, but we get along fine with anybody. We address each other by Clan names here, they have more value to us than surnames.
4. Genetics is a Big Deal to us, so by a person's behaviour it's easy to tell which tribe they come from sometimes...for example, the Zulus are known to be hard headed, tenacious, Too much rage and urge for War. and the Xhosa tribe is known for The Clicks when they speak, Negotiations, Monogamy, Trades, Maths, Science, Agriculture, Learns foreign languages faster.
5. Zozi Tunzi (Xhosa) , Steve Biko (Xhosa) , Nelson Mandela (Xhosa) , Mangaliso Sobukwe (Xhosa), Chris Hani (Xhosa), Trevor Noah (Xhosa) , Siya Kolisi (Xhosa) , Black Coffee (Xhosa). Lol.
6. WE KNOW WHO WE ARE 100% and the country is 100% Youth but Ran by Old Black Corrupt leadership, but the People are great, Intelligent and Advanced.
7. There's more Black Middle Class and Upper Class In South Africa than there is in America (look it up). We in Advantage coz we Majority.
8. Top 5 Best Universities in Africa: 4 (South Africa) , 1 (Egypt).
9. The Same energy and vibration that was in Ancient Egypt, where the whole world went to study science, medicine, maths..etc. That energy is here in South Africa.
Black Coffee is not Xhosa. Everything else you put there makes sense except for the tribalistic guff. Leaning upon a tribe for your validation lessens you and your otherwise sound argument.
@@Cebo88 YOU'RE RIGHT
No lies detected
Cebo88 He crew up in KZN but is Xhosa, I THINK.
Let's please give the tribalism a rest. You just said we all get along, albeit Xhosa people seem to be your focus. Your bias leads me to believe you're Xhosa? And let's shy away from the stereotypes shall we?
Noooott Cliiiiccckkks!!!!. Lol, just kidding
😂😂😂 it's been addressed sister. Dis-chem is an option though. There's many other pharmacies.
🤣 Point of Order honorable member!
@@LadyT06 Which rule lol
@@m2ranojaholo79 mentioning of the Blue store,no she didn't 🙈😂🤣!
Clicks is a black owned company!!!! Please lets discipline them on their mistake but not keep them out of the market while we have very less black owned businesses
1080p Video would be nice!
TH-cam allows up to 720P sorry
dainfern is where peeps don’t pay their electricity bills. Gangster 😁😎
Why are you mentioning such things on this platform mara😑 😂soweto too haw
@@sandimfeka 🤣🤣🤣the ones from Dainfern look so classy doing it. You would think “never not these ones” 🤣🤣
Greetings The Real South Africa, can you show me the other side of South Africa as well, you know, the poor and impoverished side, thanks for sharing....
Larry we are tired of media showing only the bad site always. We need changes.
Why do you want to know about the poor and impoverished?
Mashau D It was my preference to request to be well balanced in all areas of my research and studies. No worries as it was only a request, continue to enjoy yourselves.
@@nefertemur8951 go watch CNN or BBC or any other western news if you want negative news about SA...or wode maya. The overwhelming news on Africa is negative did you ask for "balance" then? strange.
@@Cerl84 No, I prefer not, however thank you for your reply and keep sharing the positive content. Thanks again.
Beautiful