mapleandmarula
Canadian expat in South Africa
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About me
Canadian
Speaks English
Registration: 24 July 2017
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Common misconceptions and clichés about life in South Africa by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in South Africa can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in South Africa? What ...
I agree with joburgexpat above. I moved to Pretoria from Vancouver, Canada last year. I was freaked out by everything I had heard about the crime here, but a lot of it is just using common sense. I wrote about keeping safe as an expat in South ... Read More
New members of the South Africa forum, introduce yourself here – 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the South Africa forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Oh, don't you worry- we WILL be hitting you up when we head down that way! It's just a matter of when. I'm glad you enjoy the blog- new post is coming today (I think. If I can get my crap together) Read More
The best things to discover in South Africa by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What have you discovered in South Africa that you would recommend to other expats? Are there any places that you enjoy visiting on the weekends, be it areas of natural beauty or shopping malls? Are there any South African ...
I live in Pretoria, so this won't apply if you don't live near me, but... As far as weekend stuff, one of our favourite places is Pilanesburg. It's like mini Kruger. They have all the big five there, and it's super easy to get to. ... Read More
New members of the South Africa forum, introduce yourself here – 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the South Africa forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Hi all! I'm a Canadian who moved to Pretoria with my wife and two young kids in Sept 2016. I find everything about South Africa wonderful and hilarious. I've made friends with people from all over the world, and I'm already bummed ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in South Africa by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to South Africa? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you ...
Our biggest mistake was to expect South Africa to operate like Canada. I got frustrated a lot in the beginning, and it wasn't until I put my own stupid expectations aside that I really started to appreciate everything about being here. So things ... Read More