Everything you need to know about moving to South Africa! I Culture shocks as a European 

Spot on observation for somone living here for the short period of time. You are kind and open to explore and look over stereotypes about SA. Sure, people of all comunities, groups and races are mostly kind and friendly. Just because of the minority who is not and just because government is not eager to act strictly against crime, South Afrika is well known world wide for the crime. I don't want to jinx my personal experience, but I think that those stories are incredibly inflated. This country deserves more positive marketing and praise then it gets.

Crime is our biggest problem and loadshedding, our biggest embarrassment 🙈

Wow man, you are spot on 7 points. I must say it's whole different world in SA🇿🇦. During my visit in Europe, I was so impressed to see everything is working. Infrastructure and transportation is top class, everything is professional and on time. The sitting arrangement at the ⚽️ arenas 👌. You mentioned South African time and Taxis, I couldn't help but to laugh my lungs out 😂😂😂😂😂. Anyway with its imperfections I still love my 🇿🇦, u would never trade it or live anywhere else than South Africa (Joburg). I will continue to visit other countries though 😊

You definitely should have had a disclaimer because MOST OF YOUR STATEMENTS ARE YOUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCES. Not all South Africans are like that 😢

Load shedding is a shock to us as well. We are not used to this😢

There was so many good information about South Africa. Your ideas and comments are honest and with punctuation. Go girl, you're doing great. I'm actually getting a master's degree in southern African studies and my thesis is about moving from South Africa to Europe. It was cool to see the opposite side of this matter. We can share some information if you or any of your subscribers are interested.

Tip: the easiest way to get South African food is street food. I suppose it harder to get said street food if you are in a very affluent neighborhood…but around the malls you could find some or on the roadsides. Ultimately, get to know a local they’ll take you to some spots. In the stores, you can get koeksisters, dröewors, billtong (butchery for these last two). I’m not South African, but this was my finding when l stayed there.

For the short time you've been in South Africa you've got to understand the SA & Cape Town culture well. Hope to watch more of your videos. God bless you.

🙏Thanks for being so truthful about the culture in South Africa.

As American, I take my personal space very seriously. So, I sat back in amazement by how you were about to keep your head on with all the chatter in the background. I was thinking about all the ways I could break my lease and I don't even live there. I'd still love to visit South Africa some time.

Emilia, we can mostly agree with your points. The good, the bad, the ugly. Since I´m an avid traveller myself, it is always good to know with what the RU-vidr like you is comparing. Since you are an Italian and I´ve been in Italy myself and people do come late, take things easy going, and driving in Rome is not a joke. Italians have a lot of temper ( I know I had an Italian girlgriend from Sicily) nad Italian politcs, chaos is in Europe at least, infamous. Italian men are also quite confident in appraoching women in my memory and experience. Let the truth out, ain´t no shame when you are going to go there. Now, I won´t trade my Italian experiences for anything, great food, great people, great sense for la dolce vita. SA is one of the most incredible countries in the world. I wonder why always on the "negative" spotlight, when most things are actually positive. Millions of tourists from Europe and the rest of the world come here, millions of immigrants are here, millions would like to come here? So, if it is so bad as the media and RU-vidrs are saying, why do all these people keep coming or have booked, planning? To all South Africans, start praising your country outside and critisize it internally, like most countries do?!Yebo?

😂😂 Emilia your 🚕taxi description 🚖 had me choking with laughter, those things. 😅😂

I enjoyed this, keep going Queen.

One thing South Africa will teach you is how to take care of yourself. We definitely do not live in a "nanny state" and the law is just a suggestion. True freedom. And, yes, friendliness is not a disease, it is quite heartwarming. One of the reasons we can still dance and sing through difficulties. And, yes, our men, in general, are still brave and respectful. They go after what they want without fear, but will respect your wishes without feeling offended. In my eyes, pretty much what most women want. And, if you are dating, he will protect you with his life. And, yes, this is a generalization and we have many different cultures.

Correction my lady no one is in a rush in Cape Town where you are staying come to Johannesburg and you'll eat those words 3:06

You put my mind at ease about relocating to rural areas of SA w my husband & companion animal.

Taxis or what you call minibus vans are regarded by locals as the most reliable source of transport to get to a destination on time. I have a car and during traffic hours and I need to travel anywhere, I use a taxi.

Yeah we dont waste time when we find you attractive 💪💪👊💯 South Africa men

Due to our differenct races and cultures theres no actual South African food because we don't eat the same food...blacks "all tribes" eat different food, white english or afrikaans, indian & coloured all eat different food so we get to meet somewhere within those different cultures which is braai(all of us), kota(for most black people), indian, whites & coloured its mostyl bunnychow

Ciao Emilia, benvenuto in sud africa! Un paradiso per i matti! I hope you enjoy your stay here!

Spot on with the Time😂😂😂😂"African Time' never really in a rush, just going with the flow

It's those imperfections that make it so infectious ..🤔🤔🤔 ... Like she said...RELAXED... You truly get the pleasure of realizing the the reality of time its an illusion... And opposite extremes... Friendly but at the same time if you do not reciprocate 😏😏😏... It can become dangerous quick... We are Bantu after all 😅😅😅...

Very helpful

Interesting take on SA especially the Cape which I would reckon is the safest province in our country area dependant. At least you had braai and that every culture does but has different takes on across SA. I reckon if there is rugby on go to a game especially if the Springboks are playing, thats mostly when we South Africans shine especially if we win😂. Stay safe and always let a friends be aware of your movements as crime is everywhere.

Load shedding could be used productively as an opportunity/ chance to introspect and seek God in prayer.

Welcome 🤗

Welcome to South Africa ✌️✌️✌️

I hipe u went to kzn, im from kloof Durban, living in London. Miss SA terribly

Why the need for Load Shedding? An answer from someone (me) who was born here in the Cape Town area in 1959. During Apartheid (the political system in place by then) most homes did not have services such as electricity and sewerage removal - the 'bucket system' was in place. In fact - in the old SA most South Africans were moved to 'homelands' and they were not seen as South Africans by Apartheid. Fast Forward to the end of Apartheid and the 1st General Elections during which we ALL South Africans could vote in 1994. The party that received the most political support was the ANC. The ANC over-promised but under-achieved when it comes to services such as electricity.

You find african food at the local Taxi ranks depending on your area some are safe some are not.

"When are you going to show them, the sun sets at 6, the sun sets at 7"😂🤣 accurate. 🔥

You too cute, hope you enjoy my crazy home ❤

The only country in the world where you do camping in your own home from candles to gas light's to gas stoves and power bank's and keeping your cellphone charged at all time's to ensure the you are in the know or what is really going on and the only country that has an app to tell you when the power will be off but no app to tell you when the power is actually going to be on ........... but I wonder how much it cost to develop the app because I'm sure that it would be enough to keep the power on ........

Meanwhile i'm leaving SA to go back to Italy haha. But i'm in Johannesburg which is very very different to Cape Town.

Hey Emilia i loved the video. I have a question. Do you know how student in South Africa can meet people or make friends with any italians or people that speak Italian? I am currently trying to learn it and would love to practice it with someone😋

Our country is not at a point of no return, a lot can be fixed and i believe it will be fixed, but unfortunately it will need time , i love this country and its different races, cultures and religions.

I went to England and the shock i had seeing next to no houses with fences around them. My cousins said they even leave their house with the doors unlocked and sometimes they just forget to lock it. Cant be doing that in SA😂😂😂 Their transportation system, they have it locked down. Its so good and effective. The amount of people that take the tube, taxi, bus, uber even walk and cycle is scary and way more than here. Their lanes are separated bus lane, car lane, bicycle lane. Id say half the people dont even use or even need their cars half the time. My moms friend who lives in England almost never uses her car to the point that she only noticed it had been stolen the next day when she wanted to quickly drive to the gym. Shed normally walks and takes the tube but she had a busy day so this was the one time she actually needed to use her car and it was gone.😂 Although i will say the English dont really engage with others. I remember walking with my family and like 80% of people were walking with their earphones or headphones in. Dont expect anyone to greet you or even look in ur direction. Youre literally not even there for them unless youre in their way of course 😂

Hi Emilia, are you schooling at UCT?

I think 'friendliness' in public that many foreign travelers refer to can also be a euphemism and all encompassing term which includes unwanted/inappropriate/aggressive advances, plain rudeness and being accosted. I am saying this as a somewhat introverted South African male. The country is a melting pot of different cultures and upbringings, but SA people across various(/all) cultures can seem somewhat rude, loud and overstep boundaries. One has to adapt to this, which may involve keeping ones guard up, esp. if you are a woman.

As one of many South Africans who managed to get out of the country. It boggles my mind that people are moving into the country.

What do you use to record, I can’t get the background noise out of my videos, help

Congratulations.All the best…I usually just Uber.

Yes true however I feel like you are talking about one province, not even one province but one city, we are different our provinces are different even myself when I got in here I had food that I never tasted back in Mount Frere. So I think your story is incomplete,coz our values,norms, ideas and beliefs are different due to our diversity and I believe you are not including all South Africans. But I'm happy with this video

May I "shoot my shots" too Emilia? 🥰😍

Capetown gives a biased sense of southafrica visit joburg,pretoria,limpopo etc😂😂😂 youll tell me

Finding South African food can be difficult. It requires you to meet South African to take you to different spots

Okay she took a taxi! She's more South African that people with a South African passport. Facts.

Why did the time comment crack me up 🤣

We will show them at 5 pm 😂😂 ... the inequality explain most of the problems with South Africa 😢 taxis are so safe from crime other than the taxi drivers fighting among themselves.. they are cheap but will need you to speak up

Someone screaming out of the window of the taxi 😅🤣

Need a better way to record your voice, too much sound reflection off the walls, lowers clarity

The loading shedding is man made by our current government and British government and companies specializing in green energy, as soon as we have a new government I hope that will change.

😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭When loadsheding becomes part of travel loggers videos. Our government is shit in general. Hopefully it gets better in time to come.

20 years old and traveling 😭😭😭

Crime is everywhere i live in the USA dam some areas where i live we don't go there at night.

Try Marcos African Place*

Where In South Africa are you located ?

I live in work in California period but have been thinking about visiting South Africa period you are so beautiful period I would like to have lunch with you maybe

Drop you contact, girl, would to show you more of south Africa

you're beautiful

You can hear in the background of your entire video how disruptive your neighbours are. The noise is also distinctively African. It must've taken you a while to get used to living within a different cultural area than you are used to.

Sound quality bad, pity

"I was so impressed to see everything is working." my point exactly. That is all I have about our country against all the other countries I've visited.

you r very young

Okay, I didnt expect you to be this hilarious. You earned this sub like a motherfucker, had to pause the video to do it.

Your beautiful 🥀 , work on your microphone 🎙️ position, its hard hearing you without earphones and slow down your speech. You like rushing the last part of your sentence😂

Let me cook for you

U make love wyt girls. Definitely, you are my type of woman, so down to 🌎. ❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😅😊 Can I be your friend 💕

You are wrong on a lot of things. If I knew which city you live in, I might have responded a bit differently.

She's too cute for us. 😂

You MOVED to South Africa? WTF. People are leaving (if they can)

Leave as soon as you can 😂

Ausi o'maka, there are traditional restaurants and takeaways Iyoh bathong USA a 1st world country with all its poverty-stricken places and you caucasians keep talking about Africa Haai man And crime what about your own pick pocketters and etc

That time one isnt and was never my culture. For me 2pm is 2pm. At 14h05 you are seriously late. And there are many of us south africans who live like that. Maybe time is insignificant for the born frees.

Time😂😂😂

Your voice echos to the point I cannot understand you.

Shame poor girl. We call it Bantu time 😂😂😂😂

Sa is the 3rd most dangerous In the world😭

Accurate depiction of South Africa. It is ultimately going downhill unfortunately. Sinking.

Who. Would. Want. To. Move. To. South Africa. These. Days??????