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Discussion in 'South Africa' started by texkourgan, Jun 21, 2013.

  1. texkourgan

    texkourgan Addicted member
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    Hello and welcome to EasyExpat.com -

    This topic is specifically dedicated to new comers in South Africa. We invite you to introduce yourself here!

    Why have you come here? Is it for internship? Studies? A job? Or simply in order to discover new lands?

    If you have already secured a job, how did you find it? How long do you think you will stay in South Africa?

    How was your move? What happened for your first steps here?

    What was the easiest thing / the most difficult to adapt to?

    Thanks in advance for your answers and here’s to a good discussion! :D
     
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    #1 texkourgan, Jun 21, 2013
  2. PolGS

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    Hi,
    I am Pol from Belgium and I have planned to stay for 3 months in Johannesburg , first as a tourist but with the ame to stay longer periods.
    For the moment I have booked my flight and I will arrive at 8/10/2013. I am looking for a place to stay during 3 months in Johannesburg or nearby.
    Can anyone gove me good addresses or contacts?
    Thanks a lot!
     
    #2 PolGS, Jun 28, 2013
  3. texkourgan

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    The best place for you to start on expat information in South Africa is the Guide to Johannesburg. It provides info on accommodation, entertainment, transportation, and more. It includes information on renting in Johannesburg, as well as short-term accommodation.

    I also highly recommend the articles on Life in South Africa via our services site, Expat-Quotes. Sine was a long-time expat in South Africa and has great pieces like Choosing a Place to Live in South Africa. You can learn more about her experience through her expat in South Africa interview on BlogExpat, as well as at her blog, Joburg Expat.

    Welcome to the community & hope these tips are of help!
     
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    #3 texkourgan, Jun 29, 2013
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    Hi,

    Thanks so much for this quick answer.I will open en read all the links you gave me and I hope that I can find a place to stay in Jozi. Here is my emailadress so that people can contact me
    polgstessier@gmail.com
     
    #4 PolGS, Jun 29, 2013
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    hi Texkourgan,
    Your posts are very interesting.
    My name is Marie and I have an immigration company in South Africa. We do everything from visa paperwork to relocation aspects (house, scholl,...) for companies or families. We speak french and english and we might be very useful to some people wanted to experience life in SA!
    If you want to know more about us please write to my emailaddress mariechantren@gmail.com

    Looking forward to chat more,

    Regards,
    Marie
     
    #5 Marie Chantren, Jan 13, 2020
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