Paumo
South African looking for information about England
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14
About me
South African
Lives in Johannesburg
Registration: 25 October 2011
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Bloemfontein - Life and Work Options by pikkewyntjie
My husband and I have been trying to decide where in SA we would like to live. We are now 99.9% sure that we want to be in Bloemfontein. We have family there but I would like to get other peoples' more objective opinions on the place. I can't seem ...
There are quite a few expats living in Bloem regardless of where they are from. The work opportunities in HR aren't very many, HR is one of the jobs in SA that a lot of people are vying for, so its highly competitive. The expat communities have ... Read More
Desperately Seeking Advice from American EX PAT's Living in Joburg by krob
Hi Everyone! I'm an American girl who is considering moving to Johannesburg to be with my boyfriend. All I hear or read is how crime ridden Johannesburg is. However, I've visited Joburg twice in the past year and have not felt unsafe at all. ...
Crime has been on the rise, but most of it is sensationalized by the media. Its made to look like you will get robbed as soon as you step out of the house which is not true. Just keep your wits about you, stay out of crime hot-spots, don't walk or ... Read More
From Jordan to South Africa " cape town " need the the advice people. by Sir Edward
hey all , let me first introduce my self ! i'm 22 years old i'm Jordanian living till the moment in Jordan ( Amman ) its a small country in the middle east . i'm working as computer technician. recently i got bored from living here in my ...
Johannesburg is the city with more jobs. But if you want to live an easy, laid back, inexpensive lifestyle, then Cape Town is the place to be. Read More
Public transportation in Cape Town by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Cape Town ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
The "excite taxi service" has started offering a monthly service where you pay a certain fee per month and then you can use the taxis when you need to. You can even share the cab with someone nearby to cut down on costs. Look for more info on their ... Read More
Iphone 5 in SA by African Dream
Do you all know if any carriers in SA will support the iphone 5. Or do I just get it unlocked when I get there. I plan on purchasing a new iphone 5 when they come out, I think in September and then I will be SA in October SA for 6 months.
Vodacom and MTN currently have contract deals for the iPhone 4 Ranging from R400 p/m to R1000 p/m. I have heard that they will be offering the iPhone 4S for sale in late November (to take advantage of Christmas shopping). I don't know when they will ... Read More
Any tips on what to do to have fun? The city looks very quiet . by fabiopg
Hi All, I have just got in Joburg, after living six years in London, being originally from Brasil. Any tips on what to do to have fun? The city looks very quiet :) If you wanna meet up and have some drinks, give me a shout. Fabio
It really depends on what you like doing: What is your taste in music? What kind of food do you like? Do you want to dance or sit and chill? Are you into extreme sports activities? Adrenaline Junkie? Etc etc. Let is know your interests and we can ... Read More
Italian looking for a job in South Africa by sebotto
Hi, I have lived and worked in South Africa for more then two years and would love to come back. I have a vast and diversified experience in the ICT sector and a good sales/marketing experience relative to software distribution. In the last ten ...
Also try jobvine.co.za you can even follow them on twitter for jobs relevant to you. Don't forget to try LinkedIn as well. Read More
Accommodation in Cape Town by expat.com
Hi everybody, We are looking for info on accomodation in Cape Town, to help us complete the Life in South Africa Guide. Do you have any pratical informations which could help new expats in Cape Town? (for example: infos on house or appartment ...
The rent is usually more expensive around the student areas or business districts. These are areas like claremont, rondebosch, waterfront and so on. They are not very flexible when it comes to drafting rental agreements they are usually very ... Read More
making friends in cape town by krishp
Hello all, I have been in CT for just under a year and it has been quite difficult to make new friends. Locals don't seem too interested to make new friends. Any ideas?
It depends on what kind of social circle you hang out in, if you want to make friends take part in a certain activity: Join a painting class, or a soccer team, find a book club, take a language class. Use your hobby/interests to find friends, ... Read More
From Jordan to South Africa " cape town " need the the advice people. by Sir Edward
hey all , let me first introduce my self ! i'm 22 years old i'm Jordanian living till the moment in Jordan ( Amman ) its a small country in the middle east . i'm working as computer technician. recently i got bored from living here in my ...
In terms of the salary you can expect; depending on your work experience as a computer technician you may be able to get a starting salary of between R8 000 and R12 000 a month. But ,also depending on your experience and level of technical ... Read More