@Alan4406
English expat in South Africa
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Lives in Johannesburg
Registration: 08 March 2015
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Insurance coverage in South Africa by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in South Africa: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance ...
Hi, Agreed, at age 60 you will pay a lot for in hospital cover. I arrived in South Africa at the enviable age of 29 and the rates were affordable. I relocated to Thailand last year at age 71 and am faced with the same problem. The cheapest ... Read More
Insurance coverage in South Africa by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in South Africa: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance ...
As an expat I had no difficulty in obtaining health insurance. My subsequent acquisition of South African citizenship did not affect the cost or availability of health insurance. Neither did I have difficulty in making a number of transitions to ... Read More
Insurance coverage in South Africa by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in South Africa: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance ...
Hi Angelcat, An interesting response which effectively describes my reasons for moving to Thailand. No more car guards, Tracking systems, burglar alarms, electric fencing. My doors and windows are wide open and I have no large fearsome dogs. Due ... Read More
Insurance coverage in South Africa by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in South Africa: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance ...
Hi to all, I am an Insurance Broker with experience spanning 27 years. Crime in South Africa is quite alarming, therefore vehicle and household cover is a must. I can recommend Santam Insurance for reliability and Momentum Insurance for ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in South Africa by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in South ...
I am Caucasian, formerly from the United Kingdom (there's an ironic title for my homeland) and have lived in South Africa for 42 years. Many of my lady friends were black and I attracted no more attention than when being accompanied by a non ... Read More
Changing jobs on a life-partner permit with work endorsement by RSAG
I'm on a life-partner permit in South Africa (received in June) with work endorsement which states I am allowed to work with my current employer. I need to leave this job for various reasons and have been for a few good interviews. I have tried ...
Go to an attorney and and complete a life partner contract. Prior to our marriage we completed one in 2012 for an attorney fee of R 600. May be considered costly but it is a solid and unquestionable document. Read More
What do you like the most in South Africa? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in South Africa? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in South Africa and the reason why you ...
When I arrived from England as a single man in 1973 it was certainly "The land of milk and honey". As a boilermaker there was an abundance of work. In fact, so much so that prospective employers would call me or (in those days) write ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in South Africa by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in South ...
1973 and only a few months in SA. My car broke down and my only option was to travel to my home by train. In those days Apartheid had determined a policy of segregated carriages. The train was on the verge of leaving so I ran to catch the last ... Read More
Looking for à land sea side by tina158
To built an écologic farm South Andaman sea As a Swiss NGO association to teach how to grow plants without chimical Staff
We live in Isaan, Kokwang near Bueng Kla. Agricultural land currently sells for 140,000 to 180,000 Baht per Rai(1,600 sq metres). Read More
Looking for à land sea side by tina158
To built an écologic farm South Andaman sea As a Swiss NGO association to teach how to grow plants without chimical Staff
Buying land in Thailand is not possible for a Farang (European), however, a 30 year lease is quite common. In my case, i am married to a Thai. therefor our properties are and must be registered in her name. Read More
Divorce by Fransina
Hi there, I need some advise. I have met an Egyptian man on a dating site. He said he was divorced. After a few months I found out that he in fact was still married and his wife was pregnant. I was in total disbelief that he did not tell me the ...
Wow, we have done this divorce matter to death. Can we please move on to another subject ? Read More
Top 5 tips to live in South Africa by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in South Africa. What recommendations would ...
1. Patience 2. Patience 3. Patience 4. Patience 5. Patience. It is unlikely that a store assistant will go out of their way to assist you. Your inquiry will be answered with a curt "over there". BE PATIENT. When conversing with an ... Read More
Salary of R750000 Gross per Anum is ok in Johannesburg ? by Chinnu_11
i'm offered a salary of R 750000 Gross per Anum pre-tax, which comes monthly R 62500 pre-tax . is this ok in Johannesburg ? can i lead a decent life there. I'm single and live moderately. will i be able to save anything ? Thanks,
You will live comfortably in the immediate vicinity of Jhb. If you care to live a litle further out ( Edenvale or Midrand) you will live far more comfortably. Read More
Divorce by Fransina
Hi there, I need some advise. I have met an Egyptian man on a dating site. He said he was divorced. After a few months I found out that he in fact was still married and his wife was pregnant. I was in total disbelief that he did not tell me the ...
I also agree with Primadonna. I too met my wife on the internet and was very interested but certainly not in love. How can love be established without personal interaction ? He may well possess attributes that will allow love to flourish. ... Read More
Divorce by Fransina
Hi there, I need some advise. I have met an Egyptian man on a dating site. He said he was divorced. After a few months I found out that he in fact was still married and his wife was pregnant. I was in total disbelief that he did not tell me the ...
Hi Francina, From my unbiased perspective, the known facts should guide you. 1.You have already expressed your shock at not being told the truth. 2. The fact that he found it necessary to lie confirms his knowledge that the truth would end the ... Read More