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#1 2009-07-30 19:38:32

Danni
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British Expat moved to Cape Town

Hi, my name is Danni, I have recently moved from the UK to Cape Town and am keen to hear from others who have moved to Cape Town recently. How are you finding the city? Are you settling in and meeting new people?

Cheers,
Danni

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#2 2009-08-01 03:44:11

GeneJaz
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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 smile

Thanks,
G & J

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#3 2009-08-01 13:53:41

Danni
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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

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#4 2009-08-19 14:32:27

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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.

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#5 2009-08-29 09:52:11

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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 smile

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#6 2009-09-25 10:49:03

MissSunshine
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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
smile

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#7 2009-09-28 18:05:39

conradmeyer
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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

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#8 2009-10-06 20:25:21

justmekillerbunny
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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

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#9 2009-10-27 12:40:07

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

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#10 2009-11-09 15:51:49

andygholland
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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

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