Tuesday, February 28, 2012

I left south africa just after I finished grade 7 and I was suppose to go to highschool but I had to move?


I left south africa just after I finished grade 7 and I was suppose to go to highschool but I had to move?
I finished my primary school gr1-7 last year and left on the 11 feb 2010 to China with my brother to live with my dad but we only stayed there for 6 months and my dad couldn't get us into school because of (*personal reasons*) so we stayed in china with no school and now he is sending us back to South Africa and I already missed almost a whole year of grade 8 so I'm not sure if The high-school that I want to enroll in will just let me skip a grade and put me in grade 9 next year or do I have to be a year below and do grade 8.....I'm an academic student and all my exams are higher than 70% so what should I do.Are they going to let me skip grade 8 and go to grade 9 or am I going to be pushed back a year.........answer would be much appreciated asap...WE ARE GOING BACK TO SOUTH AFRICA IN 2 DAYS.....HELP!!!111111
Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers
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I think most public school's won't just let you skip a grade, but maybe if you go to a private school or other institution you could do only half of eight grade. If you were in a good primary school it shouldn't be too hard, I think...

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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

moving to South Africa from UK?

moving to South Africa from UK?
im a 20 year old student, living in England (born in Zimbabwe, i have UK residency/British Passport), just finished a course of Graphic Design, hoping to move with my mom and brother to South Africa (my parents recently split) and ive never felt so home-sick in my life after living here for 7 years. our hearts are set on Plettenberg Bay, but knowing there arent many jobs for white/students in Plett, im considering working in Knynsa. do you think its a mistake to move now, due to everything that is going on. eg: Zuma winning the elections? (a friend said i should go in 4 years time, if any change has happened) but i cant wait here another 6 months! do you think i could find a job easily? and would it be better for me to apply for student visa or work permit? would it be cheaper to learn to drive in UK, or SA? and would learning Afrikaans help me, while living in Plettenberg Bay? my moms an accountant and used to be a teacher, would she find work? please be as honest as you can, thanks for your help!
South Africa - 4 Answers
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I would not say it is a mistake, there are opportunities available in South Africa as long as you are willing to persevere in identifying them. Finding a job may not be all that easy, but it is not impossible, it will most likely require many applications though. Also your graphic design qualification might not have a huge demand in Knysna or Plett, as most major publishing houses are in Cape Town. Plett and Knysna are both predominately white towns so yes there will be jobs for white students. I would only apply for a student visa if you plan on studying, else the work permit will serve you better. Do you not perhaps still have Zimbabwean citizenship, as this will allow you easier access to South Africa? Learning to dive will almost certainly be cheaper in South Africa, A learners licence cost around R120. After which you will probably want to do around 15 hours of lessons at around R130 per hour if you plan to pass first time as the SA testing is pretty technical. All in all you should be able to get fully licensed for under R2500. Afrikaans would help, but it is in no ways required as everybody speaks English, maybe just learn a few key words. Yes your mother should be able to get work, both accountants and teachers are in high demand throughout the country. As for what geoffrey said, keep in mind you will have your British residences meaning that if something does go radically downhill you could leave without much problem.
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Secure your jobs first, then you can be settled easily, things are not so bad and if you are skilled there should barely be a problem.
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I'd have my misgivings about trying to settle in SA. Having seen what happened to Zimbabwe in a few short years it doesn't fill me with confidence that it won't slide down the same slippery slope. So many white Africans have fled to Australia or New Zealand now. I think you are more likely to feel at home in these countries than in SA.
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Trying to work as a graphic designer in SA can be a rather unrewarding experience. The only decent jobs in that industry are in Johannesburg and Cape Town, and most of them are usually nothing more than cash-cow work (Your'e young. Avoid this mistake). Better set yourself up freelance in Plett or Knysna through the internet, and use the connections that you've (hopefully) made while being in the UK to get international work. That way you can work in SA without actually being tied to anything, know what I mean? If your mother is an accountant, she should be okay. Yes, you should learn Afrikaans. When it comes to pillow-talk and general blasphemy, it beats French hands down.

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

moving to South Africa?

moving to South Africa?
im a 20 year old student, living in England (born in Zimbabwe but have UK residency/British Passport), just finished a course of Graphic Design, hoping to move with my mom and brother to South Africa (my parents recently split) and ive never felt so home-sick in my life after living here for 7 years. our hearts are set on Plettenberg Bay, but knowing there arent many jobs for white/students in Plett, im considering working in Knynsa. do you think its a mistake to move now, due to everything that is going on. eg: Zuma winning the elections? do you think i could find a job easily? and would it be better for me to apply for student visa or work permit? would it be cheaper to learn to drive in UK, or SA? and would learning Afrikaans help me, while living in Plettenberg Bay? please be as honest as you can, thanks for your help!
Other - Africa & Middle East - 2 Answers
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Colette, I can't help you much but I just wanted to respond because the answer before me was totally unfair. The questions you asked are mature and you display cultural and political knowledge. I would definitely recommend you don't do anything rash and consider your decision carefully and don't let your homesickness make you do something you might otherwise do though. Good luck.
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Q:do you think its a mistake to move now, due to everything that is going on. eg: Zuma winning the elections? A: This is for you to decide, but there is nothing wrong with Zuma being president, he was recently elected by about 11 million out of 17 million voters (in SA's widely acclaimed democratic elections) , after all he does not have a criminal record and is no R.Mugabe! Q: do you think i could find a job easily? A: No, at least not in Plettenberg bay, more likely in major centers like Cape Town, be flexible about where you want to work otherwise it may take you ages to get a job where you want to. "but knowing there aren't many jobs for white/students in Plett" There aren't many jobs for students from any race, South Africa is a developing country with almost 50% unemployment rate! Q:would it be better for me to apply for student visa or work permit? A:Get a work permit as well, you are not planning on being a student forever Q:would it be cheaper to learn to drive in UK, or SA? A: get it in SA, the cost of living here is definitely lower that in the UK Q:would learning Afrikaans help me, while living in Plettenberg Bay? A: Definitely, but English is ok, but this(Afrikaans) is something that you can pick up from colleagues and friends as time goes

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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Universities in South Africa?

Universities in South Africa?
I want to get my Masters in Public Health, I am a student in the U.S. but thinking about getting a MPH at a good University in Africa. After my MPH I want to work in Africa. Which University in South Africa is best for Masters in science Health etc.. Public Health. If you have any suggestions on what school is best to attend for Masters please add to it. Or would it be best I get it from U.S. instead. (I need experience to figure out which location I want to start out first for work) Thanks in advance
South Africa - 4 Answers
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the best South African Universities are Witswatersrand, Pretoria and Cape Town
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The top ranking South African university on almost all university ratings is the University of Cape Town, which also has an excellent medical school. Other good universities are Witwatersrand and Stellenbosch.
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Bloemfontein has a very highly rated Medical and Health Sciences Faculty.
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Well you could try The School of Health Systems and Public Health (University of Pretoria) http://www.samea.org.za/Training-2.phtml The Wits School of Public Health (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg) http://web.wits.ac.za/Academic/Health/PublicHealth/ The UCT School of Public Health (University of Cape Town) http://www.publichealth.uct.ac.za/students/students_pg_phst.php Hope I helped!

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