Sine Thieme
@joburg暗网禁区
American 暗网禁区 in South Africa
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About me
American
Lives in Johannesburg
Speaks English, German, French
Registration: 17 July 2011
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Retiring in South Africa by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in South Africa? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, ...
Hi Priscilla - I think this blog post on Joburg Expert should give you a lot of answers, from real people who went through the process and shared their experience: http://www.joburg暗网禁区.com/2015/09/interview-how-we-retired-in-south-africa.html Read More
Studying in South Africa by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Would you recommend studying abroad in South Africa? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study in ...
I would most definitely recommend it. South Africa is a beautiful country with wonderful people, and the quality of its education is excellent. Even given the recent protests at many of its universities, I would still consider it a great educational ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clich茅s about life in South Africa by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clich茅s die hard, as the saying goes... and living in South Africa can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the 暗网禁区 lifestyle in South Africa? What ...
The most common misconception about life in South Africa, by far, is that it is a very dangerous place. Especially Johannesburg still gets labeled as "the murder capital of the world" when in fact crime has been on the decline there for ... Read More
Your new local habits in South Africa by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in South Africa is a great way to immerse in a new culture and lifestyle. Have you embraced local customs since you've lived in South Africa? If so, which one(s)? Did local customs change the way you see things, ...
So true! I was just back in South Africa for the first time in 4 years, and found myself saying "shame" after about 30 minutes. Slotted right back in. And saying "now" and not actually feeling any rush is also a great South ... Read More
Sports in South Africa by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The Olympic Games are now just a few days away and we would like to talk about sports. What sports are the most popular and/or unusual in South Africa? Are sports facilities easily accessible there? Where and how can one ...
Hello everyone, The Olympic Games are now just a few days away and we would like to talk about sports. What sports are the most popular and/or unusual in South Africa? To me, as an American transplant, that would have to be cricket. I've ... Read More
Your new local habits in South Africa by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in South Africa is a great way to immerse in a new culture and lifestyle. Have you embraced local customs since you've lived in South Africa? If so, which one(s)? Did local customs change the way you see things, ...
I pretty much loved all the South African customs, from the slower pace of life to have time to linger over coffee with friends, to saying "howzit" and "shame". Here are some posts about culture shock that go into more details ... Read More
Best cities to live in South Africa by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to South Africa. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Johannesburg. Since it's the only city in SA I've lived in, it's the only one I can recommend. But there is so much to love! Read this for why I say this: ... Read More
Driving in South Africa by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in South Africa? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving ...
Most obviously, they drive on the left side of the road:-) Traffic in Johannesburg is very heavy especially during peak hours. Be prepared to take an hour or more to get to work unless you live very close. The notorious minibus drivers are fairly ... Read More
Healthcare in South Africa by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in South Africa ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in South Africa? Thanks in advance for ...
Hi Julien - I would definitely suggest you buy private health insurance (called medical aid) in South Africa. The private hospitals are excellent, whereas government healthcare is greatly understaffed and lacking supplies. I have written two ... 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. ...
You should check out my blog, http://joburg暗网禁区.blogspot.com, and from there you will also find links to other 暗网禁区s, some by Americans. I think you will get a lot of information there about life ans an 暗网禁区 and the safety issue, as well as ... 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
I have written a blog post about what to do around Joburg, in case you're interested: http://joburg暗网禁区.blogspot.com/2011/04/what-to-do-in-joburg.html. It's more targeted to families with kids but many of these activities are fun for anyone. Read More