Anyone moving out to South Africa
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Anyone moving out to South Africa
Don't believe the press and negative publicity - i have been here for 3 years and this place is heaven on earth.
Crime was worse in the UK.
The standard of living is amazing!!!
If you want anymore informatin give me a shout
Stu
Crime was worse in the UK.
The standard of living is amazing!!!
If you want anymore informatin give me a shout
Stu
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Re: Anyone moving out to South Africa
Stuart, I may be moving to J'burg and I'm worried about a few things but mainly the crime. The area I would be living and working is Woodmead. Do you know anything about it?
I would really appreciate your advice.
Thanks.
I would really appreciate your advice.
Thanks.
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Re: Anyone moving out to South Africa
Originally Posted by Esmeralda
Stuart, I may be moving to J'burg and I'm worried about a few things but mainly the crime. The area I would be living and working is Woodmead. Do you know anything about it?
I would really appreciate your advice.
Thanks.
I would really appreciate your advice.
Thanks.
I dopn't know the area specifically but i will ask some freinds if they do. In general Joberg's crime rate has improved dramatically.
As with most countries you have to be a little bit careful but common sense eliminates 95% of the risk.
Whats bringing you to SA? Work or pleasure? What are you going to be doing over here and for how long?
Look forward to hearing form you.
Stu
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Re: Anyone moving out to South Africa
Its relocation with work.... I'm still hoping for Dubai instead! I'm really unsure about SA.... its only just been thrown into the ring as an option. Still lots of research to do before making up my mind. Thanks for your reply. Would appreciate hearing about Woodmead area when you can.
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Re: Anyone moving out to South Africa
Originally Posted by Stuart James
Crime was worse in the UK.
Stu
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Re: Anyone moving out to South Africa
Originally Posted by Stuart James
Crime was worse in the UK
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Re: Anyone moving out to South Africa
Been there, done that for ten years, wouldn't recomend it to any one with a white skin.
Back in the not so sunny UK now, big sigh of relief !!!
Back in the not so sunny UK now, big sigh of relief !!!
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Re: Anyone moving out to South Africa
Originally Posted by The Druid
Been there, done that for ten years, wouldn't recomend it to any one with a white skin.
Back in the not so sunny UK now, big sigh of relief !!!
Back in the not so sunny UK now, big sigh of relief !!!
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Re: Anyone moving out to South Africa
Dont you think its ironic,that when the rest of the world condemned the white South African Govt for being racist and they named it "Aparteit" (forgive my spelling if its wrong). Now that the "Majority Rule" the rest of the world has not condemned what is termed "Affirmative Action" in fact the rest of the world is actually supporting it.
South Africa is slowly becoming another Zimbabwe, Zambia , Angola, Mocambique etc etc etc, frightening I know but food for thought if any one is contemplating moving there !!
South Africa is slowly becoming another Zimbabwe, Zambia , Angola, Mocambique etc etc etc, frightening I know but food for thought if any one is contemplating moving there !!
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Re: Anyone moving out to South Africa
I'll be flying over there for a few months next summer, but I too am rather concerned about crime issues. I was told I'd be fine, because my skin is a light brown colour (most people think I'm from the Middle East). According to that theory, I wouldn't be subjected to the type of harassment that a white person would (though my father and sister are white), and the people I'm staying with are black..however, what does everyone here think??
-Becs
-Becs
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Re: Anyone moving out to South Africa
Originally Posted by Becs
I'll be flying over there for a few months next summer, but I too am rather concerned about crime issues. I was told I'd be fine, because my skin is a light brown colour (most people think I'm from the Middle East). According to that theory, I wouldn't be subjected to the type of harassment that a white person would (though my father and sister are white), and the people I'm staying with are black..however, what does everyone here think??
-Becs
-Becs
The majority of victims in S.A. are black, not white.
edited: Should have added that white folk are disproportionaly targeted, especially those living on farms.
Last edited by izibear; Sep 26th 2004 at 5:20 pm. Reason: More to add
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Re: Anyone moving out to South Africa
Youre probably right, the majority of victims are black, scary part of that is most crime in the black areas is not even reported, but what you have to bear in mind is that whites are a substantial minority, some more scary statistics 8 out of 10 rapes are not reported and in 2001-2 ish Johannesburg ranked as the most violent city in the world next to Bogata.
Makes you wonder BMW SA developed a BM that has flame throwers as an anti hi-jack device !!!, screw the 9mm Para, ill just toast him!!!
Makes you wonder BMW SA developed a BM that has flame throwers as an anti hi-jack device !!!, screw the 9mm Para, ill just toast him!!!
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Re: Anyone moving out to South Africa
Originally Posted by The Druid
Youre probably right, the majority of victims are black, scary part of that is most crime in the black areas is not even reported, but what you have to bear in mind is that whites are a substantial minority, some more scary statistics 8 out of 10 rapes are not reported and in 2001-2 ish Johannesburg ranked as the most violent city in the world next to Bogata.
Makes you wonder BMW SA developed a BM that has flame throwers as an anti hi-jack device !!!, screw the 9mm Para, ill just toast him!!!
Makes you wonder BMW SA developed a BM that has flame throwers as an anti hi-jack device !!!, screw the 9mm Para, ill just toast him!!!
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Re: Anyone moving out to South Africa
Originally Posted by The Druid
Makes you wonder BMW SA developed a BM that has flame throwers as an anti hi-jack device !!!, screw the 9mm Para, ill just toast him!!!
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Saw it on tv over here a few years ago..Something else that shocked me in the same documentary, was the couple who had laid landmines around the outside of their eight foot wall and had posted notices to the effect. They got tired of being targeted by crime
Thats the BBC for you - makes good news story so we all get shocked in the UK. No -one and i mean no-one has a car that shoots out fire and burns peoples legs off.
Thats the BBC for you - makes good news story so we all get shocked in the UK. No -one and i mean no-one has a car that shoots out fire and burns peoples legs off.