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Forum: Africa
Mar 15th 2009, 9:50 am
Replies: 371
Views: 127,517
Posted By webslave

Re: Introduce yourself before posting

Hi Mitzyboy, thank you for this forum I have been fascinated and appalled and outspoken and stayed on this forum for far longer than I thought I would today.
Forum: Africa
Mar 15th 2009, 9:36 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,413
Posted By webslave

Re: Compulsory visas for South Africans

I sincerely hope this sexist , corrupt (did you see the bit on the beeb where the reporter asked him flat out Mr Zuma are you a CROOK, to whit the reply was, what is the definition of a crook?) and...
Forum: South Africa
Mar 15th 2009, 9:28 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,801
Posted By webslave

Re: House wanted to buy in Cape Town area

http://www.iss.org.za/PUBS/CRIMEINDEX/01VOL5NO1/World.html
Forum: South Africa
Mar 15th 2009, 9:23 am
Replies: 47
Views: 4,383
Posted By webslave

Re: Negatives aside, what are you missing from SA?

Well if i kept making different speeling mistakes I would not be the dyslexic with the faulty keyboard now would I ?

As for your reaction to the BOSS reference, you have forgotten about the nasty...
Forum: South Africa
Mar 15th 2009, 9:12 am
Replies: 58
Views: 5,415
Posted By webslave

Re: Jeremy Clarkson on Joburg

Actually now that you mention it, it is and we have done that, but then so do a lot of people around here, however I did not mention Durban beach front as I cannot offer an opinion of an area I have...
Forum: South Africa
Mar 15th 2009, 9:01 am
Replies: 47
Views: 4,383
Posted By webslave

Re: Negatives aside, what are you missing from SA?

Don't have hired help, no maid, no hired staff.

Do get asked everyday to employ someone for as little as R90.
Forum: South Africa
Mar 15th 2009, 8:57 am
Replies: 47
Views: 4,383
Posted By webslave

Re: Negatives aside, what are you missing from SA?

Oh? how so, I had friends working in London as maid and care staff getting between GPB 6- 12 per hour. The maids here are lucky if the get R160 PER DAY> so yes economically illiterate meaning they...
Forum: South Africa
Mar 15th 2009, 8:49 am
Replies: 47
Views: 4,383
Posted By webslave

Re: Negatives aside, what are you missing from SA?

Ooh nice in very good nick too! does it have the fuel injection or the twin down drafts? Dellorto's or solex?<< the BMW not the pine box silly>>
Forum: South Africa
Mar 15th 2009, 8:45 am
Replies: 91
Views: 10,140
Posted By webslave

Re: Potential move to JOBURG

Actually inaccurate. There is a very large informal settlement around the corner. However Fish Hoek has no bottle store. and little public transport.

I grew up there and quickly learned to get...
Forum: South Africa
Mar 15th 2009, 8:39 am
Replies: 91
Views: 10,140
Posted By webslave

Re: Potential move to JOBURG

I am sorry to hear of your friends loss.

To help your friend through this please go look up emofree.com (http://emofree.com) where you can get help for yourself and your friend, please do follow...
Forum: South Africa
Mar 15th 2009, 8:23 am
Replies: 91
Views: 10,140
Posted By webslave

Re: Potential move to JOBURG

Hey Joe, the people on this forum who have been robbed or mugged are traumatised, so please forgive them.

I have lived in RSA all my life and yes I was chased, I lived and got treatments for the...
Forum: South Africa
Mar 15th 2009, 7:03 am
Replies: 58
Views: 5,415
Posted By webslave

Re: Jeremy Clarkson on Joburg

The people of some suburbs of JHB not the whole of South Africa.

Have you driven around London lately? Feels the same. I would never drive around london with my doors unlocked, nor would I do...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 15th 2009, 6:53 am
Replies: 4
Views: 607
Posted By webslave

Re: Spouse Visa - Help Needed

You have a problem. You have to reapply or at least contact the embassy before you go over. Whatever you do , do not go without getting this sorted or your hubby might have to fly both ways in one...
Forum: Africa
Mar 15th 2009, 6:11 am
Replies: 17
Views: 13,169
Posted By webslave

Re: SENDING PARCELS TO SA

Just use royal mail, use a tracking number and get the receiver to check after 9 days at the relevant post office. I have recent experience and on all cases the goods arrived in good order if a bit...
Forum: South Africa
Mar 15th 2009, 5:57 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,406
Posted By webslave

Re: Moving to Cape Town, Which shippers / container Co. ?

OOOOOHHHH NIIIICE

Oh by the way, you have to have owned the car for at least two years of keep in registered in the country of origin. If you intend to keep in RSA for any longer (if you have not...
Forum: South Africa
Mar 15th 2009, 5:53 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,801
Posted By webslave

Re: House wanted to buy in Cape Town area

Stats for GBH



The level of crime in South Africa can be directly attributed to the high level of unemployment in the unskilled sectors

[quote]
yes, National Conscription was very...
Forum: South Africa
Mar 15th 2009, 5:17 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,801
Posted By webslave

Re: House wanted to buy in Cape Town area

My Fellow South Africans do seem to live in denial.... If that was your experience then that is what happened to you, I believe you!



On this I would agree, however REMAX does sell for as low...
Forum: South Africa
Mar 15th 2009, 4:14 am
Replies: 47
Views: 4,383
Posted By webslave

Re: Negatives aside, what are you missing from SA?

No need there is a commpany in London (expat Saffas) making it for shops in Leyton,Leytonstone,Deptford,Barkley east Gilford and so on. You can also order online as there are many SAffas who sell...
Forum: South Africa
Mar 15th 2009, 4:09 am
Replies: 47
Views: 4,383
Posted By webslave

Re: Negatives aside, what are you missing from SA?

No Wonder Daxk left the country the boss cant lock up the staff anymore.

The crime is caused by the lack of respect for people from both sides, I am appalled that people think its ok to pay less...
Forum: South Africa
Mar 15th 2009, 3:12 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,801
Posted By webslave

Re: House wanted to buy in Cape Town area

That's a bit extreme and hateful isn't it?

I was reading up on the crime and in fact there is a higher crime level in Australia and spain of all places. The only stat that is higher for south...
Forum: South Africa
Mar 15th 2009, 2:59 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,801
Posted By webslave

Re: House wanted to buy in Cape Town area

You can also call Chasedevonshireinternational.com for international properties (including South Africa)
Forum: South Africa
Mar 15th 2009, 2:57 am
Replies: 32
Views: 4,801
Posted By webslave

Re: House wanted to buy in Cape Town area

Jusr remember that buying in South Africa is like Scotland, if you make an offer, its for keeps.
No getting out unless you have the "subject to" clause agreed to by both parties and witnessed.
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