Originally Posted by damon.shurville (Post 9952384)

I like Scuba diving, Rugy, Baseball and travelling and am looking forward to doing all of these over here :-)

:-)

Originally Posted by damon.shurville (Post 9952384)

Hello everyone,

I moved to the Jo'Burg area on 12th March so have been here less than a week so far.

Moved from Ascot in the UK, small place but most people have heard of it due to the Racecourse there.

Moved out to South Africa with work as I am fed up with Britain - weather, over charged for everything, politics, Euro laws etc..... Love our heritage, history and countryside though :-)

Working for an independant financial consultancy - largest in the world. I deal with Offshore investments, moving UK pensions (not state pension though) to an offshore tax free environment, long term savings/investments, funds and financial planning. I can deal with people of any nationality but have some great products for expats and a consultation with me is FREE! So if you are an expat or local who wants to invest internationally then give me a shout.

I like Scuba diving, Rugy, Baseball and travelling and am looking forward to doing all of these over here :-)

:-)

Originally Posted by damon.shurville (Post 9954000)

Hi Sue,

Not really gone into Jo'burg properly yet, am working in Sandton. Its got a huge mall thats easy to get lost in and I'm finding it a bit warm with a suit on having left 8 degree temperatures in the UK to 28 degrees in Sandton.

Should be better once I get used to it :-)

Are you here too?

Originally Posted by ededed (Post 9954021)

Hey Damon, welcome to South Africa!

Plenty of scuba diving (not so much in Joburg - we're 700km inland), far too much rugby for a civilised country and I have never seen anyone play baseball. Lots of baseball bats though. It's a great country for travelling and exploring - you'll have a jol. (that's a daft local word for party, pronounced "jawl").

Let us know if you have any specific settling questions - driving licence (good luck) home affairs, residency, renting / buying houses or cars, and - most importantly - what to take to a braai. Here's a hint, don't take burgers. You will be laughed at....no point in you making the same mistakes when settling that we made.

Good luck

Ed

Originally Posted by Maddyjvn (Post 9954106)

Welcome. Make sure you get out of Sandton every now and then!! SA's not for sissies you'll either love it or hate it, but there are much nicer parts than Sandton.

Good luck with the new job. I've been contacted by your company before, interesting products but not for me. Thanks for the offer though.

As Ed said, if you need any advice on life here just give us a shout or post a thread in the Africa Forum (under rest of the World). Happy to help.

Enjoy!! :thumbsup: Madz

PS Check out Dischem and Clicks for offers on Sun Lotion at the moment if you're in need of protecting your lovely English Skin! Get it now whilst we head into winter it's a lot cheaper.

Originally Posted by Alfresco (Post 9954261)

:ohmy: You took burgers to a braai! Tsk tsk tsk. :lol: Did the beers make up for it?

Originally Posted by ededed (Post 9954422)

Yes. Yes they did. :)

Originally Posted by MartynK (Post 9954510)

You're a disgrace, man, burgers indeed! :)

Originally Posted by damon.shurville (Post 9954529)

There has been a lot of advice on what NOT to take, so what do I take to a Braai? Steak? If so, which ones - beef, kudu, ostrich???? So much choice of meat out here.

Which domestic beer is best as well, not a fan of Castle?

Originally Posted by damon.shurville (Post 9954529)

There has been a lot of advice on what NOT to take, so what do I take to a Braai? Steak? If so, which ones - beef, kudu, ostrich???? So much choice of meat out here.

Which domestic beer is best as well, not a fan of Castle?

Originally Posted by Daxk (Post 9954535)

Rump steak and boerewors and the prettiest girl you can find.

Originally Posted by MartynK (Post 9954510)

You're a disgrace, man, burgers indeed! :)

Originally Posted by Daxk (Post 9954545)

and if you want to get really clever,marinade, lemn juice, crushed garlic, mixed herbs, brown sugar and worcester sauce.
chuck it all together in a tupperware for the half hour journey.

Originally Posted by Maddyjvn (Post 9955165)

ironic really considering I'm married to a modern day 'Burger' I take him everywhere.....

(confused - check your history books on SA my dears)

Originally Posted by Maddyjvn (Post 9955172)

when are you coming over for a braai then Daxk?