Damon Shurville
@damon.shurville
English expat in South Africa
Forum posts
6
Contacts
10
About me
English
Lives in Sandton
Speaks English
Registration: 15 March 2012
Activity
Cost of living in South Africa by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in South Africa. Don't forget to mention where in South Africa you are living. How much does it cost to live in South Africa? > accommodation prices > public transportation ...
I moved to Sandton, Jo'burg about 10 days ago, here are my views on prices here so far compared to living in the South East of the UK: accommodation prices - Cheaper public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...) - A lot cheaper but quality is ... Read More
Buying a car... by Silvana_Arocha
I've been trying to get a loan to buy a car in SA but things seems to be a bit more tricky and complicated than any other place in the world. I do have a work permit, a permanent contract, international drivers license and everything that's ...
Have you tried getting Finance from a car dealer? I know cars are expensive over here but I've been told their finance rates are reasonable and cheaper than getting a loan from a bank. Not checked it out myself yet as I only arrived here 10 days ago ... Read More
Moving to SA by JC125
Hi All My boyfriend and I are (both from the UK) are currently filling out our Visa applications with a view to moving to SA within the next couple of years. He is looking at moving to the Johannesburg area as he thinks it will be best for work ...
Hi Jo, I moved out to SOuth Africa on the 10th March so have been here now for 10 days. I am living and working in the Jo'burg area in a job I was given back in the UK, funnily enough I am from Berkshire too, I lived in Ascot, just down the road ... Read More
Any tips on what to do to have fun? The city looks very quiet . by fabiopg
Hi All, I have just got in Joburg, after living six years in London, being originally from Brasil. Any tips on what to do to have fun? The city looks very quiet :) If you wanna meet up and have some drinks, give me a shout. Fabio
Fabio, Are you still using this forum? I have just arrived in Jo'burg and wondered what you have learnt about Jo'burg since you got here yourself? Any hints/tips etc....? Also, you mentioned you were in the UK for a few years, did you work ... Read More
Love meeting new people by JC1971
I came across this site yesterday & decided to register. I always enjoy meeting new people from different parts of the world. Gr8 2B here!!
Hey Justin, Are you still in Sandton? I moved here from the UK 6 days ago so am still finding my feet. I am living with friends in Benoni but work in central Sandton. Can you recomend anywhere in Sandton from good but affordable places to ... Read More
New to Jo'burg area from UK :-)
Hi Everyone, I have recently moved from Berkshire, UK here to Sandton, Johannesburg and am looking to grow both my social and work networks. Socially I am into Touch Rugby, Scuba Diving, Baseball, Formula1 and socialising. From a business ... Read More