Whether you're already living in South Africa or preparing to move to South Africa, our Expat Guide to Living in South Africa offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in South Africa. For answers to specific questions, visit our South Africa Forum to talk with expats in South Africa.
The reviews of expat life in South Africa are mixed. Some expats feel that crime is a big problem and causing an expat exodus. Others debate that the crime rates match those of other big cities in the world.
In Africa, international assignees and their families often face a special security risk simply because they are foreign and, as expatriates, perceived to be wealthy. Keefer offers an overview of the safety of popular cities.
Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to South Africa. If you are already living in South Africa, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.
Submit a Dream vs. Reality ReportRetiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in South Africa by taking our Overseas Retirement report.
Submit a Retire Abroad ReportWhat's it like to find a job in South Africa? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in South Africa? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.
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The reviews of expat life in South Africa are mixed. Some expats feel that crime is a big problem and causing an expat exodus. Others debate that the crime rates match those of other big cities in the world.
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