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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| SA men | 1/20/2012 | Selwyn 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 job | 11/12/2011 | Freda 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 allowance | 10/23/2011 | Freda 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 Tourism | 8/24/2011 | Freda 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 Capetown | 6/23/2011 | Freda 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 Capetown | 6/22/2011 | Freda 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 permit | 2/20/2011 | Jess 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 visa | 2/19/2011 | Jess 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. | 2/16/2011 | Freda 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 africa | 2/14/2011 | Jess 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 Durban | 2/10/2011 | Jess 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 Durban | 2/10/2011 | Freda 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 permit | 2/1/2011 | Jess 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? | 2/1/2011 | Jess 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 husband | 1/29/2011 | Jess 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 STRATE | 1/29/2011 | Jess 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 STRATE | 1/29/2011 | Freda 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 ... | ||
| incomes | 1/27/2011 | Jess 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 RSA | 1/26/2011 | Freda 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 johannesburg | 1/25/2011 | Jess 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 johannesburg | 1/25/2011 | Jess 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 ... | ||
| info | 1/24/2011 | Freda 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 ... | ||
| info | 1/24/2011 | Selwyn 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? | 1/24/2011 | Jess 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 SA | 1/22/2011 | Jess 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 ... | ||
| info | 1/22/2011 | Selwyn 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 city | 1/21/2011 | Jess 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 car | 1/19/2011 | Jess 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 Capetown | 1/17/2011 | Jess 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 requirement | 1/17/2011 | Jess 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 UCT | 1/17/2011 | Selwyn 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 requirement | 1/16/2011 | Jess 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 TRP | 1/12/2011 | Jess 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 Johannesburg | 1/11/2011 | Jess 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 TRP | 1/10/2011 | Jess 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 ... | ||
| general | 12/28/2010 | Jess 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) | 12/21/2010 | Jess 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 living | 12/15/2010 | Freda 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 johannesburg | 12/13/2010 | Jess 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 permit | 12/4/2010 | Jess 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 ... | ||
Selwyn Davidowitz
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
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.
Past/Present Clients
Please go to http://www.ilovecapetown.com/phototours.htm to see more
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