“Both Cities Are Beautiful”: Man Proves Why Johannesburg Is a Better City Than Cape Town, SA Divided
- A local man sparked a lively debate by humorously arguing why Johannesburg is superior to Cape Town
- The entertaining clip, shared on his TikTok account, has garnered massive views and comments from a divided online audience
- Social media users were on both sides of the fence, with many agreeing on Cape Town's costliness, while others celebrated the beauty of both cities
Source: TikTok
A humorous man ignited a humorous debate online by boldly claiming that Johannesburg was superior to Cape Town.
His entertaining video, shared on TikTok by @bouwerbosch, sparked a lively discussion among social media users, who have weighed in on both sides of the argument.
The video starts with the man, Bouwer Bosch, standing in an open field with trees nearby, showcasing a bit of Sandton’s high-rise buildings towering above the trees. He humorously points out that Johannesburg boasts an abundance of trees, claiming there are far more trees than houses. He proudly states that Joburg has the biggest urban man-made forest in the world, with a staggering 10 million trees.
The battle of the cities: Joburg vs Cape Town
He then challenges viewers to count the trees from the Cape Town Convention Centre to Table Mountain, suggesting they would find very few. He also notes the lack of trees in the Waterfront and criticises Cape Town's city centre for its lack of parking. He humorously adds that the DA municipality is quick to hit people with taxes, all because of the ocean and Table Mountain, which he jokes they didn't even build.
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He brags that in Joburg, no one is charging him for the 10 million trees that surround him. The funny man adds that he wasn't going to tell people who are being ripped off by the Western Cape government what to do with their lives. He then concludes, saying he would just be in Joburg, enjoying free oxygen provided by the 10 million trees he isn't paying any taxes for.
Source: TikTok
SA comments with mixed views
The comments section was filled with reactions from social media users who took sides between the two cities. Many agreed that living in Cape Town was quite costly, but noted the things they loved most about being in the Mother City. Some highlighted the property differences between the two cities, saying Cape Town was overpriced. Others, however, said both cities had a lot to offer and shouldn't be compared. They chose to celebrate the beauty of South Africa.
User @Laci🇿🇦 asked:
"Why does there always have to be a competition to be better? Both cities are beautiful for their own reasons. This post reflects how much tranquillity those trees are bringing you."
User @Roy said:
"Right, you win with all the trees. Let's count the tall gates and potholes 🤣."
User @edster3 joked:
"But, do u have drinking water?"
User @Daisy shared:
"Cape Town will always win. She's a beauty with a lot of sophisticated people. Just the way I like it 🥰."
User @John Black added:
"They tax you because of Europe that's taking over😡."
User @Mohamed Noor asked:
"Cape Town rent is three times more than Joburg. The traffic is horrendous. You can't walk around at night. Many areas are dangerous, just like Jozi. Many Capetonians don't see the ocean daily. But it is still in Jozi, especially for entrepreneurs. So what's the point of moving to CT?"
Watch the TikTok video below:
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