fornost

Hello are there any of you out there????

val50

howzit - not on The Rock, but in Nova Scotia - both a long way from home

fornost

Howzit, goeie middag ja 'n lang pad van die huis af. But never the less I guess we are better off by far. We left nine years ago we tried living in the UK which is where we are origionally from, but could not settle so we ended up here. Is there a large comunity of SA people in NS? Do you know of any on the Rock?
Thank you for replying
Elaine

val50

haven't come across any other sarfers in NS, most seem to go to Toronto or Vancouver. I've been to Newfoundland a few times and love it, but haven't come across any one from SA there either.
There are quite a few expat websites for South Africans, might have more luck posting on those. pm me any time if you are feeling homesick.
Our kids were all born in Pietermaritzburg, and we were in Joburg for the last 10 years before we left
totsiens

fornost

Will do both my eldest boys were born in Joburg one in Sandton and One in the Morningside clinc. We had a plot in Krugersdorp. Very very hard to leave but one settler one bullet!! and I could not risk my kids we lost everything and sold the plot for R100,00 less than the bond was but we got it all paid back. History now and we have picked ourselves up and carried on!!. We need to get together and have a braai!!.
Take care let me know if you are coming over.
Elaine

Atlantic Xpat

I live in Newfoundland and visited Jo'burg two years ago for business. I can tell you that it's a bloody long trip from St. John's for three days on the ground working (well 1/2 a day sleeping to get over jetlag on the way out), and that the industrial suburbs of Jo'burg look like the industrial suburbs of any other city. (although more Birmingham than Toronto). Aside from that, tenuous, connection, I suspect South African's are a small % of the expat population here.

fornost

Yes I would Imagine they are. And yes a "Bloody long trip" for 2 and 1/2 days work but if you were not paying then what the hell!! It was a wonderful country to live in but all good things must come to an end . We start a new chapter now.
This will be the start and the end of the travels , this is where we plan to stay and raise the Kids. Just have to get a job and all will be well!!

Atlantic Xpat

What sort of work are you looking for?

fornost

Hi I have sent you a copy of my CV not sure how it will come out!!. I am an accountant not certified though I have been a Financial Director, My last job was financial Controller for a company in Dover. I only finished my Hons Degree in Business 2007. So I am looking for Accountant / Even executive assistant or Office Manager with accounts attached.
Sorry you were probably not looking for so much information.!!!

nldfc

Got to say .. South Africans are not a nationality i have come across very often here

ant11

hi there

we are sout africans , currently living in wales. originally from cape town. hoping to make it to alberta!! if we make it there eventually will let you know , but i think it may be a bit far from where you are!!

nldfc

Ant I may be wrong by a couple of km's but I think we are closer to Wales than Alberta

Siouxie

My sister and her family emigrated to Canada from Vereeniging (Vanderbijlpark area) about 20 years ago, partly because the two eldest boys were about to be called up for national service - but mostly because things were going downhill fast. They live in Ontario now, the funniest thing is the "children" (now in their 30's) still have a S.A accent!

I visited S.A back in the 70's for 3 months (showing my age, lol) and again in the early 80's for a month and loved it. It's a beautiful country.

Jacoba

Good to see there are some Saffers in Canada. Good luck with the new jobs and what luck you are at the same company!
I am a Saffer, lived in UK for too long and am moving to Toronto in April, all by my lonesome. Woohoo! Currently going through tons of mixed emotions!!
Anyway, I have tried to find South African expat sites, but none live up to this one, so can understand why you started the thread.
Could any South African expats in the GTA PM me as I would love to meet up and have a laugh about life!
Sien jou!!

spankysparkle

Woo-Hoo!
Mr Fluff and I are also Saffers!! Heading for Alberta hopefully later this year.
We're in Germany at the mo but going back to UK at the end of March for a minimum of 6 months while we wait for our Canadian PR to come through. We've been away from SA for 9 years now...
I heard from an ex BE'er that there are many Saffers in Alberta. Sorry, no idea re Newfoundland. But hey, when we're there and start exploring canada we can come over for a visit

cheers vir eers!