First Impressions of Cape Town - NOT What We Expected! (Vlog)

Honestly, is Cape Town safe to visit? Even if it is, is it really worth all of the time and money to travel there? Discover with us as Sumner & Ali give their honest first impressions of Cape Town, South Africa including:

Intro 0:00
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden 0:31
Bo Kaap Neighborhood 1:56
Zeitz Mocca Museum 4:40
V&A Waterfront 5:23
Cape Town Helicopter Ride 6:45
Table Mountain Hike 7:54
Gold Restaurant 9:38

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[nazmo_za]

As a cape malay, the term is NOT racist. its what defines our heritage and we embrace it

[fyreflow]

The term "Cape Malay" is not inherently racist. Yes, the apartheid government used it for racial classification, but it is also a cultural identity, and many people self-identify as Cape Malay. It also refers to a local style of cuisine. As with most terms, it really depends on how you use it.

[jacques]

The reason the city is clean and developed is because it is NOT governed by the ANC. You will see a stark contrast elsewhere.

[mzimhlemosiwe]

Cape Malay is racist now? since when? Live in cape town almost 20 years, a south african and was in Bokaap for almost 2 years.. Never heard of that.. Thanks for coming to our city!

[ankialeroux]

As a South African, I’d like you to know - slavery ended in 1834. Slavery is different to Apartheid (which ended in 1994). Please ensure you understand the difference.

[sheenamackenzie]

I'm happy you have such great feedback of my hometown. Do come back!!!

[ghostcrabman]

Not sure why you’d think the term Cape Malay is racist. Might depend who in their community you ask. But it sounds a bit like unnecessary virtue signalling. I have conversed with scores of people from that demography who refer to themselves as such.

[eben]

Cape Town is priced for western tourists. Ordinary South Africans can't afford the city. If you go where the locals go the price falls dramatically

[TheTrevallion]

Slavery was abolished in South Africa by the British in 1834. Check it out. Ons is nie so kak nie

[TavernToTower]

Just a correction, there was no slavery during apartheid. Around 14mins you mention the enslaved being freed. The Dutch settled there in 1652. Slavery was abolished in 1834. Apartheid spanned from 1948 to 1994 which was a harsh system of racial segregation and separate development policies.

[pikkewyn]

This is how misinformation is spread, putting the blame on apartheid by calling it the Malay Quarter. They have been there since British times of slavery in South Africa. By the way, apartheid means seperateNESS not apart hate, however sad and unfortunate it may have been. Apartheid is the opposite of multiculturalism, a term that doesn't seem to be working in Europe right now. Racial harmony in Cape Town is great and I hope it remains so.

[annefagrew]

You've not even scratched the surface of Capetown.... never mind The Cape Province, & South Africa Itself. Travel 150 Kms up the West Coast in spring (+/- end July to September, depending on the rainfall) The desert-like area bursts into a carpet of colour stretching as far as the eye can see. The Cedarberg Mountains, where you can do 3-5 day wilderness hikes. A rich heritage of fishing on the West Coast one of the major fishing grounds in the world, Southern Right Whales, various Dolphins, further up the diamond coast starts, diamonds are still mined in the coastal waters....

[jpatpat]

Those koeksusters are the Malay version - the original Afrikaans version are totally different, you must try

[RonelHoltzhausen]

"Apartheid"and slavery is a total different thing! Do not mislead the world by telling him slavery ended when Apartheid ended Slavery in South Africa existed from 1653 in the Dutch Cape Colony until the abolition of slavery in the British Cape Colony on 1 January 1834. This followed the British banning the trade of slaves between colonies in 1807, with their emancipation by 1834. Apartheid was implemented by the British in SA and went on after the emancipation from UK in 1961, Apartheid was formally lifted in 1994

[ferozadickinson]

Foreigners from the USA and Europe love South Africa, especially CT, their Dollars and Euros allows them the best of everything. Unfortunately many locals barely make ends and hardly enjoy their country as the prices are too high.

[Gunships.]

Y'all gained a new subscriber, what an awesome video! Cape Town is so Unique and beautiful we are from Georgia in the US and have been visiting Cape Town now every year for 7 years now, when its winter back home and come to the amazing warm December weather, if anyone is watching this video and thinking of flying i think you should 100% book a trip, things will be very cheap but you need to take into consideration it may be cheap for us, so just respect the locals as they have to work very hard for the things we buy with ease because of how strong the $US is. anyways great video, were excited for December we've got Cape Town and Kruger National Park on our bucket-list this year!

[rjj]

The best city ever. Such a unique place.

I'm from Johannesburg and it's unbelievable that a 2 hour flight down to Cape Town for a weekend takes you to a completely different world.

[sharkykzn]

3:25 Not when apartheid was lifted, as slaves houses had to be white whilst under lease. When slavery was lifted in 1834, then the proud owners painted their houses these vibrant colours as a celebration of their freedom.

[christid]

Can't think why Cape Malay is a racist term now. Actually they weren't "locals" but skilled artisans from Malaysia. The Bo-Kaap has always been colourful with special ambience. Come on, locals shouldn't try to sell agendas they perceive foreigners would want to hear.

[thechef]

Remember Cape Town was voted the second best city in the world after New York ❤❤