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SubjectDate AskedExpert
SA men1/20/2012Selwyn Davidowitz
  Q: A south African man is interested in me I am a white american I am curious if we do get together and ...
  A: Mindy, If you married the man you are speaking of then neither his nor your status would change ...
Cape Town job11/12/2011Freda Andrew
  Q: I am thinking of moving to Cape Town because i have read many things and i want to know the place ...
  A: Good Day DKS Without knowing the full scope of the position it is difficult to comment on what ...
Currency allowance10/23/2011Freda Andrew
  Q: I jusr read on your site in response to someone's quey as to how much cash can bought in to SA 'Let ...
  A: Good Day Andy Thank you for your question, I don't know that we gave you the first answer that you ...
Introduction to Tourism8/24/2011Freda Andrew
  Q: what is the impact of crime in tourism industry in South Africa?
  A: I think that this question has to do with either school homework or with a question that you may ...
Moving to Capetown6/23/2011Freda Andrew
  Q: "GoodDay Freda, I am Planning to move to Capetown with a Monthly Salary of R32000(Pre tax). I am ...
  A: Your new questions are a little more complicated, as you will not be working for a South African ...
Moving to Capetown6/22/2011Freda Andrew
  Q: "GoodDay Freda, I am Planning to move to Capetown with a Monthly Salary of R32000(Pre tax). I am ...
  A: Good Day Radhakrishna Yes R32,000 will be sufficient. Tax will be around 28% after medical etc. the ...
Work permit2/20/2011Jess Green
  Q: I have worked and lived in South africa for almost Three years (August 2006-May 2009)and left for ...
  A: I don't know the dates of all your documents, so I can't give a perfect answer to your question. I ...
job in student visa2/19/2011Jess Green
  Q: in the past u were really helpful in providing the details, i just want to know that being a ...
  A: With your skills, you should be able to find work here in your field of study, however you will have ...
Job opportunity at Durban.2/16/2011Freda Andrew
  Q: Greetings. I am Dax from Pune, India. I am married and have one 6-year old son. I am likely to get ...
  A: Your monthly expenses as listed would be about Medical Aid: R5500 School: fees/books/additional ...
residence in south africa2/14/2011Jess Green
  Q: im a mbbs doctor from pakistan working as a demonstrator in communtiy medicine department in a ...
  A: To be honest, many of your questions are those that you should be asking the University of Cape ...
Moving to Durban2/10/2011Jess Green
  Q: Am considering a move to Durban from India. Wanted to clear a few doubts : - Is Umhlanga a safe ...
  A: - Umhlanga is generally safe, yes. - I am sure there are numerous medical facilities in the area. - ...
Moving to Durban2/10/2011Freda Andrew
  Q: Am considering a move to Durban from India. Wanted to clear a few doubts : - Is Umhlanga a safe ...
  A: Good Morning Naveen Thank you for your question. Umhlanga is a very safe area, but reasonably ...
work permit2/1/2011Jess Green
  Q: My wife(Irish passport), our 1 year son and myself(Swedish passport)have returned to the UK from ...
  A: On the back of your wife's permit you can get an Accompanying Spouse Permit, but cannot work on ...
Bloemfontein - any international community?2/1/2011Jess Green
  Q: I am from Norway, and considering moving to Bloemfontein with my husband, who is from Bloem. I have ...
  A: There are definitely foreigners there. I would try InterNations.org, tell me if you need to be ...
Dependant Permit for my husband1/29/2011Jess Green
  Q: I am a South African citizen married to a Belizean citizen and we would like to apply for a ...
  A: Since you are married, your husband can apply for a Spousal Permit and then obtain a Work, Study or ...
Moving to Midrand for a job in STRATE1/29/2011Jess Green
  Q: "hi, Got a job in Strate as contractor in Midrand area. I been promised a salary of 32000 Rand ...
  A: 1. What will be my take home after tax liability? Depending on exactly how your salary is structured ...
Moving to Midrand for a job in STRATE1/29/2011Freda Andrew
  Q: Got a job in Strate as contractor in Midrand area. I been promised a salary of 32000 Rand (Including ...
  A: The tax liability will depend on what the housing arrangement and transport arrangements are in your ...
incomes1/27/2011Jess Green
  Q: I was offered a job for R 135 000 (tax free) per annum plus airfare in Johannesburg. Is this a good ...
  A: My opinion is NO, this is not a good salary. You can live on this salary on your own, but I would ...
Cost of Living in RSA1/26/2011Freda Andrew
  Q: I am planning to move from India to RSA. I have got a job in a company and the location is Durban. ...
  A: Good day Amit Thank you for your question. I have answered this question quite often on Allexperts ...
moving to johannesburg1/25/2011Jess Green
  Q: .my husband has got an offer from a tissue paper company as a production manager in ...
  A: Really amazing that the company will pay for transport - maybe they mean something else since there ...
moving to johannesburg1/25/2011Jess Green
  Q: .my husband has got an offer from a tissue paper company as a production manager in ...
  A: I see two questions - should he take the job and where should you live. I will also comment on your ...
info1/24/2011Freda Andrew
  Q: Can you please advise about safe accommodation in or around jo'burg.intend visiting early ...
  A: I can recommend The Premier Classe range of accommodation. Most of it is in the Northern Suburbs ...
info1/24/2011Selwyn Davidowitz
  Q: my husband and myself planning to visit s.africa early Feb.2011 for a week,no idea where to stay.We ...
  A: I would gladly want to help you with the info you require about accommodation in Johannesburg ...
easiest permit to get?1/24/2011Jess Green
  Q: my partner is moving to cape town for at least 4 years on a study permit, and i am wondering which ...
  A: To join your partner without having to apply yourself for a permit, he would have to be a South ...
Moving to Capetown SA1/22/2011Jess Green
  Q: I have a query. Actually my husband got a job in Capetown and he will be moving to South Africa. I ...
  A: This is great, Cape Town is by far the best place in South Africa to live in terms of lifestyle. 1 ...
info1/22/2011Selwyn Davidowitz
  Q: my husband and myself planning to visit s.africa early Feb.2011 for a week,no idea where to stay.We ...
  A: I ALWAYS recommend that my visitors to Cape Town stay in guesthouses and not hotels. I do this ...
sun city1/21/2011Jess Green
  Q: We are staying with our son in Sandton for five weeks of feb /march whilst our granchild is born and ...
  A: It takes less than two hours to drive there, perhaps three at maximum from OR Tambo International ...
Temporary res buying a used car1/19/2011Jess Green
  Q: My girlfriend has moved to cape town and I will be moving out next month. We are currently looking ...
  A: 1 and 2.) Yes, roadworthy papers and registration certificates from the traffic authorities. Don't ...
Living in Capetown1/17/2011Jess Green
  Q: I have following questions regarding living in Capetown. 1. What is the general expenditure living ...
  A: 1. What is the general expenditure living in Capetown for a couple and how much Rand will be ...
Spousal visa requirement1/17/2011Jess Green
  Q: I am married to a South African citizen and would like to move to South Africa as his dependent. ...
  A: Please email me on immigration@immigrationsouthafrica.org. I don't understand your last sentence, ...
Accommodation near UCT1/17/2011Selwyn Davidowitz
  Q: PLEASE Advice a foreign postgraduate student coming to study at UCT on the safest 1broomed apartment ...
  A: In terms of where to stay I would suggest that you stay in the Rondebosch or Observatory area as ...
Spousal visa requirement1/16/2011Jess Green
  Q: I am married to a South African citizen and would like to move to South Africa as his dependent. ...
  A: Here are my responses: 1. Do I need to be in South Africa to apply for my dependent visa or can I ...
New Procedure For TRP1/12/2011Jess Green
  Q: I am going to marry in South Africa in Feb,11.I will be on Visit Visa and will apply for TRP after ...
  A: You will require a Work Endorsement on your Spousal Permit if you do want to work. You can apply ...
Moving to Johannesburg1/11/2011Jess Green
  Q: My husband has been offered a job in city deep in Johannesburg. We are looking up info about suburbs ...
  A: Welcome to SA! Or should I say, howzit? I see that by using the word combie, you've probably been in ...
New Procedure For TRP1/10/2011Jess Green
  Q: I am going to marry in South Africa in Feb,11.I will be on Visit Visa and will apply for TRP after ...
  A: I cannot say how long it will take. Home Affairs states 30 working days, but it could easily take ...
general12/28/2010Jess Green
  Q: my husband is posted to johannesburg on a job contract how would you suggest taking the family along ...
  A: You can accompany your husband on an Accompanying Spouse Permit, and your child can be granted a ...
Accompany of spouse permit (pending)12/21/2010Jess Green
  Q: hopefully it will be ready in February 2011. My question is will i be allowed to work with it?. i ...
  A: As a foreign national married to a South African, you do qualify for a Spousal Permit. To work, you ...
cost of living12/15/2010Freda Andrew
  Q: I am going to travel to south africa on feb on work visa at cost of 1750$ will it advice to go at ...
  A: Food will cost you around R2500 per month. Transport is a problem unless you use our Mini bus Taxi ...
cost of living in johannesburg12/13/2010Jess Green
  Q: 1) How much would be required for a couple to live a Moderate & decent life in Johannesburg.Provide ...
  A: I will try to answer your questions, but really they are very subjective depending on how much you ...
study and work permit12/4/2010Jess Green
  Q: I was hoping to be enlightened on the study and work permit. I am a Nigerian coming to study in ...
  A: Anyone can come to South Africa and study as well as work, however you need to satisfy many ...

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I can help you with your travel related questions before you visit South Africa. I know most of the little hidden tricks and tips and can be of great aid to you when planning a holiday as I live in Cape Town and work as a qualified tourguide. PLEASE NOTE: I HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE THAT I CAN SHARE WITH REGARD TO SOUTH AFRICA RELATING TO VISAS, WORK PERMITS, COST OF LIVING, SALARIES OR MIGRATION.

Experience

I am born and raised in South Africa
I am a qualified tourguide
In the face of very stiff competition from tourguides all over the world I have been honoured by being the Wanderlust International Tourguide of the year (2007-08). Wanderlust travel magazine thus rate me as being the best tourguide in the world for the said period. To see more please go to http://www.ilovecapetown.com/wanderlust/wanderlust.htm. Please note that I have no knowledge that I can share with regard to entry into South Africa relating to migration to South Africa, visas, cost of living, salaries etc.

Education/Credentials
Electronics Engineer Qualified Western Cape and Garden Route tourguide (South Africa)

Awards and Honors
I have been honoured by being the Wanderlust International Tourguide of the year (2007-08). Wanderlust travel magazine thus rate me as being the best tourguide in the world for the said period. To see more please go to http://www.ilovecapetown.com/wanderlust/wanderlust.htm.

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