Moving to Cape town from the US

[Martinw]

[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.

[TheLastBaron]

Originally Posted by Martinw

I am sorry I thought I read that you are moving to SA from USA. Is ther domething wrong with you guys. I moved from SA to OZ. I can not believe that any person want to move their wife and children there. Oz i great. Peace calm, sleep without fear of your wife and daughter getting raped by a savage. Think you need to do your home work man.
Go to this website and if you still want to move there \I feel sorry for your family

doesnt scare you then you are either very brave( beacuse you are a doctor you cant be stupid)

If th

Hi, I suspect you moved to Oz because you are a racist. Many whites fled SA after Apartheid ended and Oz was a preferred place to resettle. You seem to have nothing kind to say about SA, no matter who posts, who asks what and how intelligent a question may be. I think you may want to cease and desist and go find something else to should about, Martin. No one is buying what you are selling anymore.

[Boi]

Hi Bretongreen,
I am in similar situation to you and was just wondering how you are getting along in capetown.my partner and I are Drs currently practicing in Ireland.we are considering moving to capetown jan 2010.we have 20 mont old daughter.i want to know your opinion on capetown,living expenses etc

[Daxk]

Hi BOI, do you intend practicing in SA?
I suggest you contact the Health Proffessionals Association of SA.

The questions you need to ask them in iro of the Medical Proffessions Act (35 I think)

What exams you wil have to do to re-Qualify as a Medical Practitioner in SA?

will you have to do community service and for what period?
At which Hospital(and get it in writing) as they can choose to send you whereever they need you.
Will both you and your Wife both Practice at the same Hospital as it is likely you will end up doing one or even two years Community Service either in the sticks or in one of the Predominently poor Townships.
South Africa is desparate for Doctors.

In South Africa
This is the blog for a Doctor who spent a year working in a Rural Hospital, well worth a read ,
its well written and has good and bad parts.
s regards your Daughter, I assume you will probably get a Nannie which is a positive, most kids in SA grew up well with their beloved black Nannies.
You do however need to get her covertly checked for Aids and XZR -TB,
You cannot overtly ask as if Positive and you decide to get rid of her for any other reason ,you will not be able to as she will claim that it was because of the illness.

There is another excellent Blog written by a guy called 6000 miles from Civilization..
He is a medical technologist living in CT and has two young children.

Do a Grocery shop with your normal shopping list at picknpay.co.za and google any question with a .za at the end regarding rentals etc.

[Boi]

Hi Daxk,
Thank you for your response.We are actually considering going there as tarinee Drs(to subspecialise in infectious diseases)-supernumerary with affiliation to UCT.so we will definately be in CPT and will not be getting a salary from them.if we do go it will be for 2 yrs.

[Daxk]

Then contact 6k as he is labbing TB.

[C.Haynolds]

Originally Posted by bretongreen

Hello
I will be moving my family to Capetown from the US and will love advice on where we can live that is very secured and schools the children can go to, they are 13,11, and 7 years of Age.My wife and I are both Medical Doctors.
Thanks
Breton

How did it work out for you?
Moving out to Cape town from the US also. Only for a year/two on business. Can anyone recommend a friendly neighborhood along the beach?

Cheers

[Boi]

Originally Posted by Daxk

Then contact 6k as he is labbing TB.

hi Dxk.i didnt quite understand what you meant by above post.ps explain

[Daxk]

6000 miles from civilisation... is the blog of 6k who lives in CT and is a micro biologist doing work on TB and XDR. he can possibly advise you

[Halo]

Originally Posted by TheLastBaron

Hi, I suspect you moved to Oz because you are a racist. Many whites fled SA after Apartheid ended and Oz was a preferred place to resettle. You seem to have nothing kind to say about SA, no matter who posts, who asks what and how intelligent a question may be. I think you may want to cease and desist and go find something else to should about, Martin. No one is buying what you are selling anymore.

Don't play the race card......