[QUOTE=Mickyxxx;118212]I live all over the world and my favourite place by far is SA
I have been ripped off and robbed in Italy and London and almost shot in Bulgaria had my mobile stolen in Paris which ensued into a nasty brawl involving a dozen people but never had a prob in SA
I am not actually sure if I should laugh or cry when I read you guys write all this "goodie" cr....p about a country we all know is heading only one way. maybe all of you are jealous, or embarrassed to admit that all of us sitting somewhere else did the right thing. No-one is saying that you will not get affected by crime in these countries, but I can almost guarrentee that your chances of being affected by the serious unspeakable violent crime that happens in South Africa everyday is almost non existant. I can only speak about Aus and there is no more FEAR. FULLSTOP. That alone is more than enough, but then there are so many other positives as well. I am sure most other countries, where people would have migrated to but would assume it would be similar.
And going what Jeremy Clarkson said( I love his show BTW) but he lives in England and does not have to live in that SA fear everyday and night. When they visit SA with tons of money off course things are going to be wonderfull. But does he live in a neighbourhood where you cant sleep because the smallest sound has you worried.
I feel sorry for the people that want, but cant get out of the country and probably even sorrier for the poor soul who gives up another first world country to go and live in 3rd world SA because people like you guys painted these "wonderfull " pictures then realising they made the biggest mistake and have to spend a fortune getting back home.
And Aus has just released statement that they are slashing immigration by 15-20 000 (mostly trades) so it is going to be even harder for the people who want to leave. So they will be stuck anyway. Hopefully they are not all that excited as you are and only ride it out till they can get out.