Relocating to Johannesburg

[jvalentine]

Hi

My name is Jenny and my husband just landed a new job in Johannesburg. We've got 2 very young children aged 2years old and the youngest is 5 months old. upon knowing my husband's new job, i researched about the place and realized how dangerous the place is. So now, i am a bit apprehensive into moving to south africa especially with my very young family but something inside me also wants to be wherever my husband is. Can anyone advise us as to where is the safest place to stay in Johannesburg (my hubby's office is in bruma) and also the present situation of the place... cheers

[Daxk]

Jenny the safest place is called Thornhill estate at Modderfontein,about 20 minutes from Bruma.
The biggest threat is not the crime but in your not recognising when you are doing something "silly".
Your husbands Company need to get someone from a risk assesment Company to brief you(and no, I dont know who to recommend) and to also check out your rented accomodation iro
security.
I strongly suggest that is non-negotiable.
The second thing is that if someone local offers you advice, take it to heart.
you need to get into an awareness routine.
good luck
.

[Darko]

Originally Posted by Daxk

Jenny the safest place is called Thornhill estate at Modderfontein,about 20 minutes from Bruma.
The biggest threat is not the crime but in your not recognising when you are doing something "silly".
Your husbands Company need to get someone from a risk assesment Company to brief you(and no, I dont know who to recommend) and to also check out your rented accomodation iro
security.
I strongly suggest that is non-negotiable.
The second thing is that if someone local offers you advice, take it to heart.
you need to get into an awareness routine.
good luck
.

Sound advice. Follow it.

But it's not as bad as media suggests.

[Halo]

Originally Posted by Darko

Sound advice. Follow it.

But it's not as bad as media suggests.

Until it happens to you, that it.

[vaunt]

And you get shot in Bleak Melbourne- gangster style...

[vaunt]

But seriously- enjoy Jhb it's far better than it's made out to be. Great weather and and very interesting culture! Just be careful the nervous nellys and doomsayers. Good luck

[Halo]

Originally Posted by vaunt

And you get shot in Bleak Melbourne- gangster style...

That's just a puerile thing to say

[Grabal58]

Hi Jenny,
Don't listen to the doom mongers, it's great here, as long as you are aware of where you are, what you are doing, and whats around you.........just like any major city in the UK then!!!!!!
I have been here with my partner for a while now and we both love it, we have never had any problems with security and never felt threatened in any way, but we are careful and observant. Your hubbys company should take responsibility for introducing you into the environment here and selecting a safe area but basically the Northern suburbs are the place to be, anywhere around Sandton (where we are) Bryanston, Fourways, Modderfontein is also OK.
Let me know if you need any further information, but seriously you don't have to worry its a great place to be.
Graham

[Zimtony]

Originally Posted by Grabal58

Hi Jenny,
Don't listen to the doom mongers, it's great here, as long as you are aware of where you are, what you are doing, and whats around you.........just like any major city in the UK then!!!!!!
I have been here with my partner for a while now and we both love it, we have never had any problems with security and never felt threatened in any way, but we are careful and observant. Your hubbys company should take responsibility for introducing you into the environment here and selecting a safe area but basically the Northern suburbs are the place to be, anywhere around Sandton (where we are) Bryanston, Fourways, Modderfontein is also OK.
Let me know if you need any further information, but seriously you don't have to worry its a great place to be.
Graham

Wow, sounds like the Garden of Eden! Think I will leave tranquil southern SPain and move back to the peace of Johannesburg then! Not............

[Halo]

Originally Posted by Grabal58

but seriously you don't have to worry its a great place to be.
Graham

This statement is untrue.... "buyer beware"