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Best Places for UK Migrants to Live and Work in South Africa

Maravi Post Reporter

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Settling in a new country is no joke. This process is usually cumbersome, and not doing things right will inadvertently affect your experience in the long run. Those emigrating to South Africa from the UK should not expect anything different.

Regardless of the challenges of emigrating, there’s an easy way out. The easy way is to make educated decisions on where to live and work based on known facts. When considering where to live in South Africa, factors like security, discrimination, job opportunities, cost of living, etc., should be duly considered. 

So, if you are moving to South Africa from the UK and looking for the best place to live and work, keep reading this piece as we’ve curated the four best places for UK migrants to live and work in South Africa.  

1. Cape Town

Cape Town is to South Africa like London is to the UK. Not only is Cape Town among the capital cities of South Africa, but it is also an excellent commercial center. There are various forms of businesses in the city, ranging from retail stores and insurance firms to real estate companies. So, there are lots of jobs available for migrants. 

Also, UK migrants who want to set up a business can easily do that in Cape Town. When you set up a business in this city, you can get a permanent residence permit, similar to the UK’s indefinite leave to remain.

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Even though Cape Town is an expensive city, it is still 54% cheaper than London. The cost of food, accommodation, transportation, etc., is significantly on the lower side of the world. 

Additionally, staying in Cape Town is never boring. The Ocean and large mountains surround the city so you can engage in a wide range of fun activities such as hiking, biking, swimming, skiing, kayaking, etc. Let’s not forget the nightlife as well!

2. Pretoria

As one of the capital cities of South Africa, Pretoria is a fantastic place for UK migrants to live and work. Although not a popular destination for migrants, it still holds unique opportunities and experiences. 

You will find jobs in the education and tourism sectors. The University of Pretoria also attracts a lot of foreign scholars each year, so business people can utilize this market. 

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Rosslyn, close to Pretoria, is also home to large companies like Momentum Metropolitan, OUTsurance, BMW, and many others. So, you can live in Pretoria while working in Rosslyn.

Pretoria has all a city can offer. There are shopping malls, gyms, schools, health centers, parks, bars, and clubs to glamorize your stay in this city.  

3. Durban

If you work in manufacturing, Durban is perfect. You’ll find countless job opportunities in the automotive, jewelry, steel, and domestic appliance industries in Durban. 

There are also considerable opportunities in the shipbuilding and repairs sector. This is because Durban is situated on the east coast of South Africa and has the busiest terminal in Sub-Saharan Africa. 

Due to its strategic location, it is a great place to enjoy water activities. UK migrants will particularly relish Ardington beach and uShaka Marine World. At these spots, you can partake in activities such as Kayaking, canoeing, fishing, swimming, parasailing, diving, beach football, and more.

Durban is also way cheaper than Cape Town. You’ll find properties—either for rent or ownership, transportation, food, utilities, etc., more affordable here. 

Regarding health, Durban has the best healthcare facilities in South Africa. As a migrant, it will be in your interest to get appropriate health insurance to cover the rising cost of private healthcare. 

4. Johannesburg

Those seeking a community with many English-speaking migrants should settle in Johannesburg. With the language barrier broken, it is much easier to blend in. 

Interestingly, Johannesburg ranked number 2 in the Internationals work-life index. This city offers residents a plethora of leisure activities. 

Even though the city lacks coastal views, it still has fantastic recreational facilities such as Jazz clubs, Museums, theatres, etc. So, you can never be bored on a day out in Johannesburg. 

Conclusion

We’ve listed the top 4 best places to live and work in South Africa. These places are safe for migrants, have thriving local economies, social amenities, and offer good social life. 

While we have helped you narrow your choice, it would be best if you speak with an immigration lawyer Birmingham before leaving the UK. Doing this will make your stay smooth in South Africa.

Source: Africa Feeds

Development

First Ford Ranger Raptor Trial Units Produced in South Africa

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Ford’s Ranger Raptor to be produced in South Africa

PRETORIA, South Africa, 11 October 2018 – The dream of producing the highly anticipated Ford Ranger Raptor has taken a big step closer to becoming a production reality with the first batch of trial units emerging from Ford’s Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria.

As the first Ranger model to be introduced as part of the Ford Performance family, this high-speed off-road bakkie will set an entirely new benchmark for its segment when it is launched in South Africa during the first half of 2019. Continue reading First Ford Ranger Raptor Trial Units Produced in South Africa →

Malawi

Bushiri’s ECG RSA membership hits 300,000 in two years: Govt nods its gathering

Maravi Post correspondent
Sea of worshipers at Pretorial show grounds for Prophet Bushiri’s ECG

PRETORIA-(MaraviPost)-The membership of South African-based Prophet Shepherd Bushiri’s Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church, is said to have reached  300,000 followers within the two years of operation in South Africa, it has been learnt.

The development has therefore, prompted the South Africa government to approve its activities and declare the church’s gathering “organized event” and not just “church,” as was previously observed.

On Sunday alone, during the Sunday Service at Pretoria, over 105,000 congregants filled all the space, that includes six jam-packed halls, where people also follow the proceedings live on huge TV monitors mounted on the walls.

The Maravi Post is informed that such church evolution, and government recognition can only be a symbol of how Prophet Bushiri’s ECG has, in just 24 months, grown tremendously. and being christened with the name they deserve.

The declaration and the approval made by South Africa’s Joint Operations Committee (JOC), means that every ECG gathering, especially at Pretoria Show grounds, will be treated differently, and will have a more expanded approach in terms of stakeholder involvement.

In this regard, ECG will therefore not hold their services without involving critical stakeholders in events management, including the Police, Fire Brigade, Emergency Management Services, City Parks, City Power, Water Service Departments, and Environmental Service Department.

The mandate of the JOC, is to make sure that all events held in South Africa, are safe and that organizers comply with all the By-Laws and Regulations of their respective cities.

For instance, in Johannesburg City, under the new Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act, it is now a legal requirement for all events with 2,000 and more participants/spectators/audience, organizers of the event meet to have event plans, submitted by the event organizers to the National Commissioner of SAPS, a month before the event, for Risk Grading purposes.

Reacting to the declaration by government, ECG communications director Ephraim Nyondo, said the move only cements the ‘unprecedented growth of the ECG church not just in South Africa, but also around the world.

Nyondo said with specific reference to growth patterns in South Africa, the church has become a comfort zone to many South Africans who are currently, facing a range of socio-economic challenges.

“South Africans, who are tired of relentless squabbles in the political sphere, come here and, in their search for peace and comfort, meet, discuss, and share a laugh with those with whom they share common afflictions.

“Our church has become a platform of national healing, reconciliation. and hope to so many challenges facing the country. We believe prayer is a solution, and that is why prayer is central at our every service,” Nyondo said.

Nyondo added that the church’s structure at the headquarters in Pretoria, makes it a symbol of unity in diversity.

He also said, “the main preacher, Prophet Bushiri, is Malawian while the resident preacher is South African. We also have several associate preachers from the US, Kenya and other countries. That nationality diversity, signifies our unity of purpose in preaching the gospel, and giving hope to the people.”

In 2016, the global youth transformative pioneer, The Africa Youth in Technology Organization (TAYITO) honored the South Africa-Malawian based Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, with a certificate for demonstrating global leadership and business management skills that motivates young leaders worldwide.

Prophet Bushiri was among the twelve awardees in youth inspiration programs along side Prophet T.B. Joshua of SCOAN, Prophet Philip Banda, former Malawi President Joyce Banda, Liberia President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President Paul Kagame, USA President Barrack Obama, the late and former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela,  Penny Pritzer, Mike Bloomberg, and  Allan Woolf.

 

Malawi

Exclusive: Interview with Malawi Prophet Shepherd Bushiri

Maravi Post Reporter

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri the founder of Enlightened Christian Gathering Church (ECG) and the Shepherd Bushiri Ministries International had recently made headlines in both local and international media after turning into a billionaire few years after establishing his ministry.

Bushiri establushed his ECG Church head quarters in Pretoria, South Africa and branches across the African continent. Continue reading Exclusive: Interview with Malawi Prophet Shepherd Bushiri →