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How Safe Is South Africa? A Guide For New Expats
Many expats live safely in South Africa for many years, enjoying lucrative careers and making lots of friends, but expats always need to keep their wits about them. It’s probably worth looking at the advice from the UK’s Foreign Office, which explicitly…
South Africa – Recommended Blogs
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at South Africa and some of the blogs that might be useful…
Five Reasons Why Expat Children Love Living In South Africa
Foreigners from different parts of the world have made South Africa their home over the years. Most expats enjoy living and working in the country, and many of them find that South Africa is an ideal place for family and raising children.…
5 Expat Clubs In South Africa You Should Consider Joining
Expats who move to South Africa can expect to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle that is close to scenic natural landscapes and with plenty of outdoor activities to engage in. Wildlife watching, mountain climbing and water sports are among the most popular activities…
Preparing Yourself For Culture Shock: Five Cultural Customs You May Not Know About South Africa
Living in South Africa can be an exciting and vibrant experience. It is true that crime is a problem in the country, but often this is sensationalized by the media. A closer look at many of its major cities will show that…
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Jane, Johannesburg
My name is Jane. I’m an English-born expat currently living in Johannesburg, but as with most things in my life,…