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Expat Women Living in South Africa
If you are (or plan to be) an expat living in South Africa, please find below a list of expat clubs, schools, general links for women living in South Africa, country information and more...
International Women's Club Johannesburg http://www.iwcjoburgsa.co.za/
We are an international women's club which meets for a general meeting on the first Tuesday of each month, when we have an invited speaker. We also have a wide range of special interest groups, including book and reading clubs, bridge (competitive/social/intermediate), cultural cooking, gardening, golf, luncheon, mah jong, scrapbooking, sewing, travel and study groups.
General Links for South Africa
Askalo - Living in Johannesburg http://johannesburg.askalo.co.za/
Askalo is a Johannesburg focused question and answer web community for people to share and discover useful local experiences in Johannesburg.
Cape Gateway http://www.capegateway.gov.za/
Cape Gateway is a single point of access to government information and services for the citizens of the Western Cape.
Helen O'Grady Drama Academy http://www.dramaafrica.com/southafrica.html
The Helen O'Grady Drama Academy is truly international and Africa's largest community-based drama school for young people from 5-18 years of age and adults. Students gain greater confidence and self-esteem while also developing verbal and acting abilities. And of course, classes are great fun, too!
ImmigrationSouthAfrica http://www.immigrationsouthafrica.org/
At ImmigrationSouthAfrica.org, you can find out what you need to know to immigrate to South Africa successfully. You can ask for help on their Email Us pages, read updated information about South Africa and complete an online Eligibility Assessment. You can also find an immigration consultant to assist you through the site.
Intergate Immigration http://www.intergate-immigration.com
Advice and guidance regarding South Africa Visas. This site provides free information online, as well as paid services, for those needing help with relocation services to South Africa, including visa issues, property issues, business consultancy and financial advisory services.
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ZA World Site for South Africans Worldwide http://www.zaworld.com
ZAWorld.com is a site for South Africans in the United States and around the globe. ZAWorld.com provides a wealth of information for those South Africans and other travelers nostalgic for the sights, smells and unique quirks of South Africa.
Looking for work in another country requires more than just the obvious CV translation. You will be confronted with issues
that probably didn't even cross your mind when you decided to go for an international career, but don't underestimate
the big impact they can have on the outcome of your adventure! Think for example about the different rules and
habits regarding immigration, job application procedures, the selection procedures and the management culture.
These tips were kindly provided by volunteer Expat Women Mentors in 2007. ExpatWomen.com shares these tips in an effort to help but takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information.
Provided by Miriam M, Dutch, Cape Town, South Africa
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Look in the Cape Ads (every Thursday) for a place to stay. Your best bet will be a flat or house in the area's Tamboerskloof, Gardens and Oranjezicht. These are situated close to the City centre and have a fab view over Table Mountain.
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Climb Lion's Head (hill right of Table Mountain) during full moon for magical vista's over your new city.
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Between September and December: keep an eye out for the ocean, as it is whale season. During these months, large pods of Southern Right whales migrate along the Cape Coast. A natural phenomenon, not to be missed.
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Be careful, not paranoid. Yes, there is crime in Cape Town, like there is crime in every city.
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Visit the townships! A good tour operator is Cape Capers. These areas are incredibly interesting and will give you a good idea about how history shaped this country.
