South Africa's Hidden Poor 

The other 75% are living in luxury and still own the majority of the wealth in SA. Why not do a documentary on that?

"I feel useless". Such a depressing and heartbreaking statement to hear.

Main problem with South Africa, they simply cannot seem to stop separating people by race.

As African, I think this is sad. I would just love to see every race being friends and help each other, but politics and religion divide us big time.

I pray God help everyone who is suffering regardless of their race.

Recently, I had an opportunity to visit South Africa. A beautiful country with so many natural resources that it surpasses many other countries in its riches. With a per capita income that is twice as much as of Indians, the country suffers a 26% unemployment rate. The singular cause of such dismal state is lack of vision and leadership both during the Apartheid era and the post-apartheid era. If the white masters were heartless and corrupt, those leaders produced wealth and kept it for themselves. The new leadership are equally corrupt but produce nothing and keep all the bribes for themselves. Talking to the common black folks, I saw very little motivation to work hard and work ethic was lacking. They basically wanted the government to give things free. In contrast, I found illegal immigrants from Zimbabwe and Angola, willing to work hard. It is a shame that people are poor in a country that is endowed with so many riches.

It's so heart breaking seeing someone go through poverty like this

Glad to see where I came from. I was one of the children who was taken away from there. Although it's a sad past I got a better future now.

Why put a teen girl to sleep with her adult brother? Mom and daughter can share while dad and son share.

Fun Fact: South Africa is now poorer than all countries in Europe on a per capita basis. SA economy used to compete with Italy, and is now below the level of pre war Ukraine. A literal joke.

I think most people are living in poverty in South Africa to be fair... Even the middle class citizens here are poor by most other country's standards..live month to month with no real expendable income.

No sane human being would find pleasure from another person 's suffering irrespective of skin colour.

just scrapping together enough money to feed their child is a daily struggle but they can afford their cigarette habit?

There is a few things about this documentary that makes me both sad and angry. I did not, by any stretch of the imagination, grow up in the laps of luxury. I ate neon pink polony with my mom at times too, but it was not abject poverty either. I am a white South African and am Afrikaans speaking like most of these people. What saddens me is the intense poverty these people face. Their hopeless situation, especially the children. That is what angers me too, the children, why is it that each and every family living in absolute squalor has a baby or very young child? Their situation is not one that came about suddenly, most of them have been born into a life of poverty. They cry, demand and get angry that the government does not GIVE them housing, food and clothing. I do not see one of these people take that which is given free by the government, birth control! They tell in detail how they grew up eating moldy bread at Christmas, it couldn’t have been that bad if that is what you give your own child. That child didn’t have a choice, you the adult did. You cry in outrage that the government took away your first two children, because you couldn’t care for them, saying that their parents are the best place for them. Yet you went ahead and had another child, you are intensely selfish and self-entitled. The two children that where adopted out are far better off than the poor boy that stayed with these parents. The mentality of the parents are passed down to the children, this is a self-perpetuating cycle that is passed down from one generation to the next. And the all smoke!!! That is a very expensive habit for a person that have no food! Unfortunately this mentality is one that stretches across all skin colours and cultures in our beautiful country. Rather than change how you do things and teaching your children to do better and improve on you, you blame the government! That is a cop-out! Get off your pansy ass wash a car or mow a lawn, do something to get going you are not too white to do this! If you want to you will! Things can change for these children, but because they are taught that it is someone else’s responsibility to get them out of the hole they are in they will continue to wait for this person or institution to come and fix things instead of learning hard in school, getting a bursary or job and getting out! Well that is my 5 cents worth…

Heartbreaking! This could be any of us one day!

I used to live there until I was ten...anyone who had a way to leave, did. I think the Dutch should allow Afrikaans back to their homeland, the same you would for any refugee

Notice this is all about white ppl who although poor, are living 10 times better than the majority of Blacks.

This is happening in USA 3.5 million homeless

It ain't no fun when the rabbit has the gun. Sad

1:03 you mean to tell me that woman is 49?! She has lived a very very rough 49 years. I thought she was in her mid to late 60s.

There are thousands of black poors in south Africa as well , why aren't they living together in some shantytown somewhere , sharing their missfortune and helping each other like you see in other countries ? lol , even in poverty they keep apartheid , lmao .

the "White" part does nothing for my sympathy, better to estimate all south Africans in poverty and make the video.

It always makes me cry to see people struggling to have enough to eat and have somewhere to live, it's SO shocking that today in this rich world so many suffer so much. PLEASE can we change this FAST!

This shouldn’t be happening anywhere in the world, heartbreaking!

90% of Black Americans and black Europeans and Black Indians are also living in extreme poverty. That should also be a big deal.

As long as the true natives of Africa were enslaved, destitute and living in despair, the White South Africans didn't have a problem with that. Now that the status quo has been flipped, the hunter becomes the prey.

That comment “what is a rich person” at the end was heartbreaking.

Notice how they still have enough money to buy cigarettes while their kids starve😤😤

Just ride a large ship, and do like the refugees do, sail to Germany or the Netherlands. They will give you preference over other refugees, because you are originally Germanic.

They would have some money for food and bills if they just quit smoking.SMDH

The front-ground audio overwhelms the narration; however, I think that's appropriate, as many times living in poverty one is overwhelmed by the sounds around -- inescapable cacophony of the despondent.... Thanks for the videos, cheers!!

Very sad, heartbreaking to see any human being, especially the babies, going hungry🙁.

You all need to put your priorities first, leave out the CIGARETTES, and buy food for your children

I wonder where all those bibles and churches were when black south was hurting

Poor white Life = Regular Everyday black/coloured Life

He's complaining about his daughter needing her own room and privacy 😂😂😂😂 dude I grew up in a 16sm2 two room house [LITERALLY A KITCHEN AND BEDROOM+OUTSIDE TOILET] we we're 8 cousins, my great-granny and aunt=10people My great-grandmother, my aunt and 2youngest slept in one bed, the rest of us (6) slept on the floor no mattress just 3blankets and 2more to cover us. Most of my cousins lost their parents to Apartheid Police brutality and my GGM and aunt had no choice but to raise us. Today we all have Masters and +level of education and own our businesses and two others work for government not the private sector BECAUSE who wants to be a modern slave 😂😂😂😂😂. The pain and endurance and staying away from alcohol and drugs has helped us and gave us strength to prosper and win and never forget where we came from. We have family documentedhistory book to remind us of the devil and his tricks 😃✌️😂

It is hard to feel motivated towards work when you know you have virtually no chance in getting a proper job.

Reminds me in some ways of really economically depressed areas here in Australia back in the late 80s or early 90s. It's like it missed out on 2 decades of development. Very Sad, I'm many ways South Africa is similar to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and yet it's so different. If this was filmed in the mid-90s then I'm still shocked but significantly less so.

I didn’t hear anyone talk about having been turned down for a job they are qualified for. None seem to report looks for jobs, most look like alcoholics or drug users that can afford cigarettes. Why does their lack of work keep them from cleaning their living space.

I feel for the kids especially the 16 year old . A lot has passed her she should’ve been studying at least and get a better future . This is painful it doesn’t matter the rest or the past , we need to grow the country together .

where is the "green Dam" situated..I would like to help in my private capacity

this poor 25% looks loaded compare to the 86% of the black south african, also the sound of this video very poor too.

Ironic how people behave when the shoes on the other foot

They can build themselves mud houses and buy pots and cook that’s how we do it, simple. They are lucky they are given free food

The world is OK with black suffering but not OK with equality... Never again.

I am black and i don't care what race or color anyone may be, All i know is i love everyone and it hurts my feelings to see people suffer tho i am not rich either but i hope God sees every one of them through their struggle in life and definitely find help some day. #Peace #Love #Unity

so much ignorance in the comment sections. until one knows the context and history behind a situation, their opinion on what is right and wrong is worth nothing.

Black people in SA go through the same thing there’s large population next to cities and townships of people living shacks

Who edited this? The nat sound is way too loud. I can barely hear the narrator.

guys really a teenage girl sharing with her brother a room and you are concern black south Africans in one shark 5 teenagers girls boys father mother shark all in one kitchen.bedroom .bathroom you guys are joking.

In America I recently became unemployed 2021. I am a senior citizen. - I used to live in a grocery basket with my children in the street due to domestic violence and no shelter vacancies and also discrimination. If you were transient it was impossible to be employed unless you apply job with permanent house/land owner. ( As resident in charity shelter and this information on job apply you were automatically/repeatedly rejected.) I searched for work for a year -no job. ( As soon as I identify- apply different/other address resident as land owner/permanent house - I got a job in 24 hour.) Even federal police monitored my efforts and observed documents of activity and realized/proved the discrimination and developed an investigation. Federal police were involved due to government fed my children. South African poverty is extreme - corrupt - neglect and out of control.

I wish we can all understand that we are one, that we need each other.

I feel really sorry for the lonely old lady 🙁

why talk about white poverty or black poverty why not just talk about poverty in South Africa in general?

Thanks to de Klerk, the NP, the JaBroers and the NG church!

At least these people try to fend for themselves ,and not relying totally on handouts.they are reasonably clean and keep it tidy,instead of leaving junk all over the place.they have pride no matter how hard things get.

Coloured people are goin thru the same thing.

“She is a poor white” DUN DUN DUN .....

Every race has rich and poor. We gotta do what we gotta do to survive this life.

This saddens me lot, poverty in this country keeps on rising, and the problem with this is that the rest of South Africa isn't brought to attention in regard to this topic. A good example would be coloured South Africa, you rarely hear anyone advocating for them, when they too find them selves in hard times. The country is in a bad place for a lot of people irregardless of the shade our skin As a country we need to heal

Never forgotten Apartheid

Wow... It really hurts to see any one poor and suffering. Makes you thankful for the many things you have been blessed with. As an African, I truly hope south Africa moves away from the hurt and injustices of the past to become the rainbow nation it has every potential to become. Viva Africa!

20:47 "What is the problem with our skin colour?" Really Miss? What was the problem with the skin colour of Black South Africans? Was it okay for your Afrikaner Government to discriminate against them? Now the shoe is on the other foot! Deal with it!

7:02 when he said "I feel useless" 😭😭😭 my heart💔💔💔💔💔

I pray 🙏 that ALMIGHTY GOD BLESS all people to get along and help each other 🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸

This is sad. For those who are happy for people in misery, it speaks volumes of your character. Have compassion for all who are down on their luck irregardless of race b/c...There, but for the grace of God go I.

We require an indiscriminate ladder. But work is required, climbing is required.

This is the time for those who love South Africa to come together and eliminate poverty and unequal living conditions for ALL South Africans. If they don't want to work for ALL South Africans, then South Africa is not their country and maybe they should leave the country.

Wait, is that a Confederate flag?

Human suffering should never be quantified by race. I hate seeing poverty regardless of who it affects. Instead of pointing fingers can we learn to open our pockets, homes and hearts to those less fortunate? South Africa is such a great country let's build it together!

I grew up in Cape Town, and I have always seen and known about poor whites in South Africa, this is nothing new. Unfortunately, the world chooses to only see the poor people of colour. This world is so wealthy, I will never understand why we have so many poor people. Please stay safe everyone and help SAVE and PROTECT our FARMERS as well as the worlds less fortunate.

I pray that may the almighty elivate the suffering of all .amen

Considering all there cruelty towards Black's past and present I'd say poetic justice wouldn't you? .

With respect, the South African Constitution rules out racebased retributive impoverishment-The South African government is failing the whole of South Africa.

Really The Dam looks like a beautiful place

Welcome to the club. As a black, I am used to watch whites enjoying riches of this country. This is our way of life. We no longer complain. At last South Africans are becoming poor, not only black people. Now! Together, let’s work on the way forward. People are poor, not black people alone. This white guy is a true South African. He sees the real problem. The high IQs of all categories of South Africans must work. Poverty is not right for anybody irrespective of colour.

in the times of apartheid...these people were garrenteed a good job and a care free life...just for having a white skin....now the tables are turned

It's look like Virginia to me

I wanted to comment about the overall poverty, until I heard Dirk at 3:00 👌

My parents, my parents parents all suffered this way. They never complained they worked!!! They were left in areas far from water, just bush surrounding them. God be with us all.

THIS IS RUBISH MILLIONS OF BLACKS ARE LIVING LIKE THAT SO WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT THEM NONSENCE

The world- 64% of black South Africans lives in poverty😴 The world- 1/% of European South Africans lives in poverty. Omg😡😢😭. Other people’s deserve to be poor and others not, this is the reason why that’s a lot of problems in this world.

Fantastic video; however, the background noise in the video is so loud that I can't hear the vocals much of the time. Old video but it would be great if you guys could upload a new version.

I am from africa doesn't matter wht happened before .i feel sad to see that lady living outside SA gvt should do something i just hope we peoples can live together no matter your skin color

Thank you to all the help that you give. It broke my heart to see how you help. Our African community do not stop having babies and I do not understand why as they can not provide for the ones they have never mind the ones they are going to pop out. it is cruel for the children

90%of these people destroyed their own life wth drugs

Danke für das hochladen

Please Pray for South Africa.

I am a white man living in America. And I don't like to see anyone need for anything regardless of color but just like pretty much everywhere in the world the white man has taken over most areas by force at one time or another so I think it is only right and just for the black man to get better jobs and see more money than the white man in South Africa and that should happen here in America also as well as scores of other countries. Just like here in America Indians or natives rather are giving casinos which money helps yes but it's nothing compared to the genocide that we have committed only a couple centuries ago. And look at Texas New Mexico California that was only stolen from Mexican people now they want to build a wall so they can't get in. If you ask me American history is a joke as far as being taught in classes and white people like myself should feel ashamed for what we have done since ancient Rome

How many black people where in poverty during Apartheid what was the percentage, 80 90 %? . i really feel for these people no one deserves to live like this, but i feel like this video is shining on the poor white people as if it is more horrific to have 25 % of white people living in poverty compared to black people in numerous places.

16:30 Why the Confederate flag though?, and we are expected to feel pity for them as black people.

Maybe time to show simple poor South Africans of all races. we need perspective.

They have a confederate flag...

Did anybody see confederate flag ?

Oh my Gawd! We're being treated like we are black!!!

The key to get out of poverty is to educate oneself/get a skill....it takes a lot of willpower make it...

I know it's been a whole year, but I'm only watching this now and I felt I needed to say something about it. The problem with doccies like this is that they are focusing on a single demographic of the poverty stricken population in South Africa. These are facts, yes I can understand that but just the wording of it puts me off because it implies that these white people being poor is a more important issue than the blacks or other POC being poor and it's just wrong. South Africa claims to be a rainbow nation but things like this just divide people more and more. It's almost like they don't want to get along. If they want things to turn around they should be focusing on fighting these issues as they affect EVERYONE, not just the white people. I'm not saying anything that hasn't been said before, and it's really frustrating to see that some people in the comments think the way that they do. If this is how South Africans really think then shame... (P.S: I'm saying this about black, white, and everything in between and beyond.. It really doesn't matter. Y'all are just sounding mad ignorant on here)

*History lessons for those with short term memory loss* In one of the most devastating aspects of apartheid, the government forcibly removed black South Africans from rural areas designated as “white” to the homelands, and sold their land at low prices to white farmers. From 1961 to 1994, more than 3.5 million people were forcibly removed from their homes and deposited in the Bantustans, where they were plunged into poverty and hopelessness.

Every country has the poor and the rich. There is no county with out poverty. Black or white we all have the same need as human . Why do we have to look down on the other in need. Let's live in love 🇵🇬

"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" - Jim Elliot.