@diggy
South African citizen
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About me
South African
Lives in Cape Town
Speaks English, French, Afrikaans
Registration: 15 April 2010
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Just moved to cape town by dbarton
Hi every one, well I have just moved here from england with my south african wife. Mainly im looking for british people to meet and socialise with as it would seem I know no-one around here. any suggestions or people wanting to socialise greatly ...
Hey, you don't necessarily need to stick to meeting only British people. South Africans can be rather nice and pleasant. Just have an open mind. The best way to meet people is to engage in activities like sports, camping or hobbies. Even join a ... Read More
How to make friends in South Africa by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in South Africa :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in South Africa?? ...
People say that South Africans are rather friendly and I agree. However, SA girls are among the more difficult girls to become friends with from what I've experienced. Just go out and be social, start a chat, join a club, get involved and you will ... Read More
What's most important to consider b4 moving to Cape Town by globalexplorer
Can anyone share what they view as the most important topics to consider before moving to Cape Town with a family (kids age 9,7,3)? We have been expats in the Middle East and North Africa but never South Africa. Very interested in stories ...
Firstly consider the kind of people your kids will grow up with. Im from Europe and the mentality and culture of people here in SA is very different. Not bad, but far from the Eu culture and norms. Secondly, crime is something to think about. There ... Read More
information on moving to west cape, south africa by kelvingill
hi this is a request to any families from england who have moved to south africa. my family is also very keen to move there however, we really need some information on property, safe areas for children, schooling and general life there. my ...
Hello! I can tell you that Stellenbosch is a very nice area to live. Its a smallish university town in the middle of the winelands. You may want to consider Constantia in Cape Town too, but it's a wealthy suburb and slightly isolated so I don't ... Read More
Going out in Cape Town by expat.com
Hi there, Which are your 10 favorite places to go out in Cape Town? Which places would you recommend to newcomers? (restaurants, pubs, discos, theaters, cinemas, concert halls...) Thanks!
Hey! Clubs: Hemisphere, Chevelle, Fashion TV Pubs: in Long Street - the Dubliner Irish pub The waterfront is a cool shopping center to go. Claremont has a few good clubs too but mostly very studenty and for younger people. Cheers Diggy Rocket ... Read More
How to make friends in Cape Town by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Cape Town :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Cape Town?? Thanks in ...
I know the city pretty well so it's easy to go out to say Long Street and go to a cafe or a bar and meet some people. It depends on your personality of course. I'd say the best way is to join some sort of class or club, try dancing or martial ... Read More
Going out in Johannesburg by expat.com
Hi there, Which are your 10 favorite places to go out in Johannesburg? Which places would you recommend to newcomers? (restaurants, pubs, discos, theaters, cinemas, concert halls...) Thanks!
Fashion TV is always pretty cool :) Cheers Diggy Rocket French Review Read More