Culture Shock in South Africa *No one tells you this*

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Inspirations to this video:

📌 SHORN ARWA - Culture shock in South Africa 🇿🇦 l dint expect this😢

📌 FREEDOM CHASERS - 10 Things That Shocked Us While Visiting South Africa

📌Oyinkan Honey - SOUTH AFRICANS, PLEASE EXPLAIN THESE FIVE THINGS!🤔 | Nigerian in South Africa 🇳🇬🇿🇦

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[MusehanaH]

Many people do not understand the dynamics here in South Africa...particularly the race relations. When two South Africans are having an argument about the affairs of their country, if you are an uniformed foreigner, DO NOT GET INVOLVED...They will turn on you like a swarm of bees 😂

[kholomajazztic]

Majority of South Africans are not originally from Joburg so during winter school breaks kids go to their villages in mostly rural parts of South Africa depending on which province one is originally from. December holidays you’d literally see less than a dozen people in your neighbourhood cause almost everyone would’ve gone home.

[lesliedeneault]

I'm from Cape Town, we used to go to the beach, mountain climbing, biking, spend a week at our Grandmothers, picnic, drives around the Cape Peninsula, fishing with our Mom at a pond or river. We were seven kids and my mother kept us entertained every single day. Winter she would teach us to knit, crochet, we would read, draw, have all kinds of plays, craziness. Your kids will remember those things forever.

[spati]

I am South African and loved that we strive for a better South Africa. I worry though that we do not become tired fight. The corruption and lack of service delivery is our Achilles’ heel. Thanks Ashley for your positive out look though. It helps me count my blessings.

[bettyruthdenson]

I’m actually flying tomorrow to Johannesburg. Such a beautiful place. I wish more black Americans knew the truth about Joburg and the beautiful people. Thanks for the video!

[shopekassie]

Thanks Angel, you are really our South African ambassador globally. Most people talk so ill of us. 🤗💜

[elroyswarts]

Your perspective on our country is always fresh, unique, positive, and optimistic. Thanks for that. As South Africans we are critical of ourselves because that is how we improve and bring about political change.

[manueladevilliers]

I use paper towels every day. I cannot go without them. I am a South African

[sips.]

I just stumbled upon this and I love hearing about visitors’ perspectives of the country. Any other South African feeling heartbroken she said local flights are affordable? I was like, girl, where? The Rand needs to get its act together. 😂

Thank you for this positive review. You chose to come at the worst time, Winter season, but trust me the weather will get better around September. 💕 Camps are generally pricey, so only those with money know about them. The majority of kids just stay at home and wait for schools to reopen. June and December are the only time school holidays are long, they’re usually a week-long. Kids and teachers need a break, too. 😅

[CharlotteMahalku]

You can take your girls skiing in Lesotho during the June holidays. Let them experience skiing in Africa 😊

[gt]

Camps aren't a thing because mid year break is winter for us and its cold, we don't want to be sending our kids to log cabins and have them sleep in cold halls. in Summer most people take leave so we have time to spend with the kids but there's also beach camps. A lot of us also lean on the grandparents as well, its cheaper lol. I used to go to my grandmother's every school break, even when I was in University.

[phenomenonto]

As a South African, I enjoyed it. Makes me appreciate my country more and had me realise I have so much more of the country to explore and appreciate.

[sthe_zar]

We welcome your with arms wide open Ashley and your love for the beloved country came out strong from the very first time you came here.Nothing but ❤ for you and your little ones 🇿🇦.

[lwandoh]

Africa as a whole is not as bad as the western media makes it to be. It will always be a shock for you guys, we live here and we love it. Enjoy and continue sharing. Visit the Free State next time

[chanelgodd]

Hi Ashley! When it comes to children being on school break, at least as I remember from my own childhood and what I see of parents today, it is very uncommon for parents to hire "babysitters" or send their kids to camp. Usually, the domestic worker that a family may hire to clean the house keeps an eye on the kids (not quite like a nanny in that if they are school age she doesn't play with or entertain them per se but attends to their needs) and prepares snacks and lunch before the parents come home. Domestic workers are very affordable and very beloved here in South Africa because of this very versatility. I still remember one of my family's, Linda, who made the best hot dogs for lunch and always cut them diagonally, which I thought was so cool!🌭💖

Also, it is quite customary that most household workers in SA are multidisciplinary. If you ask, many domestic workers will be happy to look after small babies AND clean the house (and they should be paid accordingly.) Gardeners too tend to be good at yard work, cleaning windows and walking pets (my sweetboi who is in doggy heaven now adored our gardener and our gardener was deeply saddened when he passed). Particularly if you have a gardener from a neighbouring Southern African country where agriculture is foundational (eg Malawi/Zambia/Zimbabwe) they prove to be very savvy at growing crops and can help you grow a vegetable garden if you ask!

In conclusion, house workers are very valuable to South Africans and are willing to go above and beyond their "job descriptions" because of how desperately they want to keep their jobs; all the more reason they should be paid well and looked after as well. So if you're not hiring one, you might want to consider it to take a little stress off your own shoulders!😊💖

[Jakaugagi]

When kids go for long school hols we normally take them to the village to visit our parents (grandparents).
Good content.

[sandindamae.iwantmetowin]

Thanks my sister that you are enjoying SA….this is your HOME and we are delighted to learn that you are enjoying SA. This makes us happy as we hear these lovely stories about SA. We love you!

[BAMBAMRSA]

The little cheer she did over the loadshedding situation 🤣 You're becoming South African🙌

[chinweokwuasimonye]

Appreciate you sharing your experience in South Africa
Like to visit South Africa for the experience
Thanks sister Ashley

[sabrinamadison]

Amazing video Ashley, on my second week here in South Africa. All I can say is wow. I realize as long as my mind and heart are open anything is possible. South Africa has been amazing. Thank you for sharing everything