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!
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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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