British Expat moved to Cape Town

Hey Danni,

We have not moved there yet, but Cape Town is #1 on our list so far.  My wife and I are planning on moving in January 2010 to another location abroad and are seriously considering Cape Town first.  We would love to hear about your experience so far

Thanks,
G & J

Hi,

I love it here, Cape Town has a lot to offer. Where are you currently living? Cape Town is much like every other city, has all the shops, bars, restaurants etc but with the stunning back drop of Table Mountain! I was lucky enough to line up a job before I moved here so I was lucky on that front. There are stunning beaches and plenty to explore along the coast. I would definitely recommend a visit to Cape Town! Any specific questions let me know.
Danni

Hi danni

Great to hear your thoughts!
I am moving to Cape Town with my 2 small children January 2010.
I am wondering how (and encouraged)you finding a job so quickly. :)My background is in sales & marketing (office space/stock photography/Insurance) and I will be looking for work. I haven't yet started investigating work permits etc. I will be on my 3 month visitors passport whilst my partner and I investigate spouse permit.

Danni wrote:

Hi,

I love it here, Cape Town has a lot to offer. Where are you currently living? Cape Town is much like every other city, has all the shops, bars, restaurants etc but with the stunning back drop of Table Mountain! I was lucky enough to line up a job before I moved here so I was lucky on that front. There are stunning beaches and plenty to explore along the coast. I would definitely recommend a visit to Cape Town! Any specific questions let me know.
Danni

Hi Danni

I am currently in Surrey. Hoping to be in Cape Town before the end of the year. My partner had to go ahead of us as his new contract started at the end of August.We will be based in the Southern Suburbs. I am 36, stay at home Mum (for now!) but would love to find some part time work, I keep hearing that it will be difficult for me to find work however.

What are you doing to fill your time outside work?
How are you getting around (I hear the public transport is a no-no!?)
Do you feel safe out and about and at home (Man I have read some scary stories from South Africans abroad!)

I think that's all for now!
Thank you so much for posting and offering answers!

Best wishes

Hi Everyone,

I was born and raised in Cape Town my whole life, so if you have any questions regarding Cape Town or South Africa, please drop me a line and I can be of much assistance to you.

Regards

danni  hi im also new    but to expats not sa   and am trying to make friends in cape town where i move to at the end of this year    if you like a young music croud then try observertorey on the weekend    or the top end of long street    go safley    conrad

for jobs try www.careerjunction.co.za they are quite usefull and most of the larger companies advertise their vacancies there

take care & look after my city while i'm gone

xxx

hi there, i moved to cape town with my with and am looking to meet some english people to socialise with.

danni, hi - i too am new to cape town and am looking to expand my newtork of people . do you fancy hooking up for a coffee? where do you work? perhaps we could meet somewhere near? regards

Andrew

Funny whenever i go to the waterfront its all i hear is english accents. Ilive in midrand and not worried if my friends are SA Or UK I dont think thats the point a friend is friend whever there from right. I would advise any UK pats to visit the waterfront im sure you will bump in English people there ok they might just be on Holidays but it will make you feel closer to home....

Its what i would call a quick fix lol none commitment as well. I think if i were living in Cape Town and not here in JHB Midrand i would pop down there for the very same reason

Helllooooo> British peeps in CT. Thank God. I've just moved here about a month ago and yess its a well nice city. Can do with some fimilier people tho. Anyone from the queens land fancy socialising pleaase giza shout. either [email protected] orr 0720595353

Hey, just moved to Cape Town myself. Going to be living in the Sea/Green Point area. Anyone fancy hooking up for a few drinks or something let me know. [email protected]

Hey

Im just about to move to Cape Town actually on May 15th. Give me a shout if you fancy meeting up for coffee/beer. would be nice know people!

Cheers
Kate

Hello all you expats!
I moved  to Cape Town in Feb from London and would kill a man for a bev with anyone from back home..any takers?!

Cheers!
Poppy

Hello and welcome to Expat.com to all new members here!
Maybe you guys and girls should try to organize some meet ups! a good way to start networking.
Good luck
Arlette

Moved from Belgium to CT two weeks ago and would like to meet up for drinks, sightseeing, surfing or anything else other than nightlife.

Cheers,

Nick

Hey, I'm moving to Cape Town in May from Bristol, UK and keen to make my own friends rather than relying on my boyfriends friends (he is a saffa and i'm moving after 8 months of long distance!)Would love to meet for drinks, surfing or yoga, or generally meet new people! [email protected]

Hi Danni, If you have a UK pension, contact me as i have interesting and beneficial information for you.

Keith

Keith, Danni has not participated in this forum for four years.  It is unlikely that she shall see your message.