Bad and Bougie! The Rich Side of Johannesburg South Africa 

I'm a born and bred South African that has lived in the USA for the last 23 years but I still visit SA regularly. The shopping malls in SA can compete with the best that the US has to offer and personally I think the restaurant quality is excellent in SA. Off course visiting SA with USD is just a delight. Unfortunately for South Africans it is not the case.

Beautiful South Africa Greetings from Tunisia North Africa

South Africa is the best country in the world!!!

We are visiting Johannesburg and are currently in Sandton and there has been no load shedding. 🙌🏾

I can’t get over the grocery carts in the mall! These people be shopping 😮

Shout out to my black brothers and sisters in SA....from FBA in the US. B1.

This video autoplayed after a video I was watching from a different channel then baaam I see myself in it 😅😅😅😅 how crazy

I live in Sandton and we do have load shedding, it just isn't as noticeable in malls and shopping centres because they use generators. South Africa has adapted to this way of life because load shedding is not going anywhere. Last week we switched between stages and at one point we had stage 6. Stage 6 load shedding left us without electricity for 9 hours per day. If you don't own a generator like me, due to living in a complex with noise restrictions, load shedding does become a hassle for online lectures (University). I do charge my devices and lamps when there is electricity. However, when we have load shedding for more than 4hrs straight, I don't even have cell service because the towers cut out after 4 hrs.

Thanks for the great content bro. A lot of folks may not realize how hard this is.

I like that every time we hear “left side, strong side,” he has to go to the right😂 Everywhere Sly has filmed in Johannesburg has amazing views😎 and the folks hear keep they fit on-point no matter where they at.

You should do Rosebank on market day - I do think you would love the Zone and the people are really friendly. Christmas is also a good time to see the malls as their decorations are really lovely.

Johannesburg is the financial capital of Africa. It is the richest city in Africa and also has the biggest stock market

Nelson Mandela was married 3 times, he was not a polygamist he didnt have 3 wives all at the same time

7:17 bro walks past a Porsche 911 GT3 and a Ferrari F8 Tributo without saying anything come on bro😭💀

Throughout the video I wasn't focusing on the stores, I was actually focusing on the people, on how diverse the richest square mile in Africa actually is, it actually shows South Africa has actually come along way from apartheid that all races can enjoy the luxury life, people must watch and stop the petty statements of whites are the only one's who can enjoy this, because here I'm seeing more of people of colour here

Besides all the challenges that we are going through in South Africa I can attest we still have a great country

I stay 10min from Sandton City Johannesburg. It's interesting hearing your observations as a native from the country.

My dude, firstly, thank you for visiting SA and experiencing it for yourself. Secondly, if you are still in JHB, I'd love to show you around and show you the everyday life of people from JHB (Johannesburg)

Great people,great traditions,great food,am always in love with south Africa.🇰🇪

Interesting watching this from the perspective of someone who’s not from the South Africa. I actually live in Sandton 😂

It might be time to head out to Maboneng for the weekend

My city❤ thanks for visiting our beautiful country.

I’ve been to the Mendela Square I loved it there. Will be back this November 18th

Johannesburg is just 🎉 a remarkable city in South Africa with many great things its offers for tourists in September of 2022!

I've never walked around there lol "Blackouts" happen everywhere, you just need to know the schedules.

I suggest you take tour to Newtown Johannesburg for South African arts, theatre and music. They have the South African hip hop museum there. The SAB world of museum(you must book first if you want to go there) graffiti and many more.

You’re so right on about it looking like a mall (shopping) in São Paulo or any other major city in Brazil. I got those vibes right away and was surprised you said it! ✌🏼🌻

You passed the Rolex store and didn’t even realise😂

One has to think about the hoods in USA.... South Africa has several Bae area but it's not the majority of places that are bad... mostly it's great here...

Jo’burg appears much more diverse than I thought. Also it seems way safer than people say it is. I remember at one point people were saying it wasn’t safe to pull out your cell phone in public or even catch taxis because of the taxi drive bys

It feels like São Paulo, but with black people on it. God bless Africa!

Great vid brotha.. made me reminisce on when I was there.. this place is iconic!!👊

Hello sir. MABONENG is part of Johannesburg 🇿🇦 city center that has been recently revamped and is very clean, safe, day or night. 🙏🤝

I’m South African but I haven’t been here, i subscribed and turned on notifications thank you for covering this brother

A positive video of Johannesburg, I am still debating if I should visit.

As a joburger. You can't beat this city. It's diversity, it's people. The city buzz. Take it any day over cape Town.

I am going to move to SA next year from Nigeria ❤️ I've been in love with this country

Correction Nelson did not have 3 wives he was married twice

Sandton square, Nelson Mandels statue...i used to work right there. Brought me home again, thank you.

“Nelson Mandela very popular here.” XD

Sandton still looks so awesome

Oh no you missed the best, ✨ Diamond Walk ✨ on the upper floor. That’s where you will find all the luxury stores such as Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Jimmy Choo, Coach etc. and it’s beautiful! Enjoyed your video though, so nice seeing our country through the eyes of a tourist 😊

Love love Thai street food. Welcome to South Africa.

Welcome to SA! Also do visit Durban before heading back. Well that’s even if you’ll be heading back. 😅

Man truth is, not everyone is rich in Sandton that's the truth you may find someone like me just visiting just for fun 😌

Man you've got good taste, Vietnamese,Thai,& Peruvian Good choice Bless up 😸

Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Durban is the best mall in South Africa

You definitely should have walked through the Diamond Walk in the mall. That's where the designer stores are.

I love Sandton Johannesburg and Ballito Dolphin Coast areas.My first choice for retirement is Ballito.I hope you had a RocoMamas Burger in South Africa!😋Thanks for sharing the beautiful Sandton Nelson Mandela mall. Georgia USA.

I love paying Uber in cash too. Many of these drivers are more grateful for it as well

Really enjoyed when you kept the camera straight through the shops👀

Bruh....Sandton City is definitely the place for me!! I know my future wife is somewhere in that City! Good looking out on showing me exactly where to start my boots on the ground expedition in the mother country! I'm so excited brotha! ✊🏾

Very cosmopolitan

As soon as you seen any Nelson Mandela statue, you know you're in a tourist trap part of South Africa. I hope you enjoyed your time in this diverse and beautiful country.

My dream car right there 7:17 .Porsche 911 992 GT3

Interesting where u actually started this video - that fencing on the left is actually the American embassy and directly across the road next to that beautiful glass building used to be IBM where I worked before it was demolished making way for that blue glass building. Everything in Sandton glitters - very expensive place to shop and live in. The majority of the people in the malls don't live in Sandton but come thru for shopping and leisure - years back Sandton was actually a f arming community which has rapidly developed into the richest square mile in Africa

Beautiful city we love it 🇿🇦♥️

I just saw myself 😂😂😂

There are many rich places in Joburg, it's a big city.

Santon, the richest square mile in Africa

When you're walking outside with your camera out, I have anxiety that you'll be robbed.

Very interesting seeing shopping carts in the mall. In the US that’s usually reserved for the grocery store or Tj Maxx / Ross lol

for some reason it seems like South Africa has parts that are kind of like California. I've never been there but that's the way that it seems, especially Cape Town area, i.e western cape. Good video Sly.

Cool

I just went to SA at the end of august. Ha no issues with the camera in Jo’berg.

Good morning! Thanks for showing great content. How do you support your lifestyle? What type of Residual income ?

I love how you ran into Willow Smith casually standing in the shade 4:03 🤣

One thing for you to know is that South African cities are seasonal. Joburg the place to be around throughout the year but Cape Town is the place to be during the festive season when the city is packed with peeps from around the world. And then dont underestimate the smaller but lovely rural towns like Knysna and Plett

Let me just say I completely understand why you got distracted between 10:08 and 10:12 bro 😂😂😂

Exactly like Sun Valley Mall in Concord, California.

Yo sly can you do the middle east? Counties like jordan and Dubai?

If you are still in the Sandton area, hit me up and I will invite you around for a South African Braai (Barbecue). I love entertaining and especially showing foreigners some South African hospitality. You are welcome to make a video..... Hit me up if you want to join us

Nice coverage👌

The USA Consulate was actually to your left when you started the Vlog ❤️❤️❤️

Sandton does experience loadshedding as well haha

Ain’t nothing lit about living here 😂 here you breath you pay . Literally one breath and you over R60

I’m coming end of September to Sandton . & also cape town & safari’s

Hey cool video bro, what date did you flim the walk through at Sandton city?

Load shedding happens in Sandton too

your voice and accent tho❤ sometimes i forget i should be watching the video

Really enjoying these vudeos

Looks like it’s the same everywhere 😂. If my investments do what they are supposed to do in the next 2-5 years I’ll attempt to buy some property in South Africa.

Maboneng means the place of lights

You walked right past the USA consulate in the beginning, to your left! Thought you might swing the camera that way…

I love your positivity

That area is Sandown it’s within the Sandton suburb. It’s stupidly overbuilt now. Horrible jungle of buildings.

You should come to Cape town

Lol bro skipped past the Porsche 992 GT3 amd Ferrari F8 Tributo

I fucking miss south Africa

Just a little disclaimer that most people wouldn't recommend filming around this area because there is a lot of phone jacking and pickpocketing that takes place there especially by the gautrain station

thanx for the video!👌

"Some people can't drive out here" you can say that again LMFAO

Bro passed the Candy Shop at 7:16 - 7:26 and didn't even cry. Clearly Candy's not in your 'menu'

If You're still around you should go to Fourways area

Very cool video Bro !! Thank you from a Capetonian !! 😁❤

Why do I get so excited when my country is on the internet 🙆

Durban South African here.. I lived in South Africa and never been to Jo burg...

Just across the street is the reality that most South Africans have to live with.

South Africa is dope bra 🇿🇦

ek hou van jo,burg the spirit of the city of gold