petergumbo
Zimbabwean expat in South Africa
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About me
Zimbabwean
Lives in WITBANK IN MPUMALANGA
Speaks english
Registration: 23 June 2015
Raising kids in South Africa by Priscilla
Hello everyone, How is raising kids in South Africa different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in South Africa? Do you feel that the country is "family-friendly"? Do ...
i am staying alone.my family is at home Read More
Keeping in touch while living in South Africa
i use Watsapp for daily communication with my family at home.i have found it very suitable.it can attach videos,we can also share prayers from all over the world.it can do anything.its so lovely Read More
Recognition of foreign qualifications in South Africa
they normal have SAQA board which will evaluate your qualications and re-grade you according to their own standards. the problem is that there is no guarantee for you that you will a salary as per your grade unless you work for govt depts.i think ... Read More
Recognition of foreign qualifications in South Africa
my foreign qualifications are partial recognized.but now my brother who is an electrician is re- trade tested in RSA,which i think the govt is doing that because of a higher level of unemployment with so many graduates coming from colleges and no ... Read More
The best services to use when moving to South Africa
services to smoothen moving abroad is to create a universal passport eg SADC,by countries concerned which has less complicated entry requirements and would give a traveller/visitor more time e.g. 6 months. another more dignified process is for ... Read More
How has your life changed in South Africa
i agree with you that job market in RSA is almost for south africans,because when the economic situation gets tough,the govt and companies think of their own nationals first.basically its not possible for a foreigner to get a job in RSA unless if he ... Read More
How has your life changed in South Africa
rate of change on my life is 7/10 my life has changed because of better my health.i wish to thank God and Govt of RSA for that.i think the current President of RSA has Africa at heart wish the govt all the success in overcoming challenging ... Read More
Best usages and practices in South Africa
Living in south africa is a challenge.one has got to be answerable in time,one has got to have good manners as well as respect for the people of South Africa. at the same time one must be alert always for one,s security reasons. one must create a ... Read More
Best usages and practices in South Africa
i have noticed that SA taxi operators are highly organised in RSA,and reasonable not expensive.that makes travelling so easy.they have associations which are in regions/towns and i think if africa would be like that,it would be lovely.the taxis have ... Read More
Following fashion in South Africa
older south african ladies have traditional dresses as per each region or province.south africa is a blessed country for its citizens because it has so many oppotunities for citizens and there is no commodity scarcity.i than you Read More
Following fashion in South Africa
if you are in rome,do what romans do.south africans like t shirts,jeans and mini skirts. i have tried to follow fashion but its not my first priority.clothes shops are abundant and have quality clothes which are fair in price.its only inflation on ... Read More
critical skills visa
i think boiler makers may fall under mechanical engineers.you would be a mechanical engineering assistant. Read More
Speaking Zulu in South Africa by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Zulu is essential for a successful integration in South Africa. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Zulu? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
i think the approach is to learn a language as you are on a particular region,etc Read More
Speaking Zulu in South Africa by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Zulu is essential for a successful integration in South Africa. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Zulu? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
speaking zulu is good for a successful integration of south africa.this is partly true and partly untrue because south africa is divied along linguistic regions and each region specialises its own language like .but the economic hubs of SA are ... Read More
Speaking Zulu in South Africa by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Zulu is essential for a successful integration in South Africa. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Zulu? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
i speak Zulu when the situation or environment demands.i feel so happy when i talk Zulu as one of the top African languages.South africa has other languages,depending on area.its one of the languages of which Africaaners were learning at School, Read More
Speaking Zulu in South Africa by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Zulu is essential for a successful integration in South Africa. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Zulu? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
Zulu is one of the top African languages.i learnt Zulu at home as my country has historical ties with RSA and Zulu.Its not difficult to learn.the shortest way of learning a language is to stay among the Zulu speaking people for about 6 months or ... Read More
The holiday season in South Africa
i have never celebrated xmas in RSA,but i think its more to do with christians as they assume to be born again every christmas. i my host country,christmas is a time of special dedication to Christ or God through holy trinity people will provide ... Read More
The holiday season in South Africa
i have never spent a christmas holiday here in south.i will be going to my country. in my country christmas is the biggest and most important we normal meet with other expatriates but most of the time we are too busy with our families etc and ... Read More
Property prices in South Africa by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in South Africa is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? ...
real estate in rsa is highly orgainised with areal representatives displayed on roads in each surbub.estate management companies are also available.what matters is your money and permanent resident status for a foreigner as far as fixed property is ... Read More
Property prices in South Africa by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in South Africa is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? ...
hie priscilla.housing in rsa is expesinsive.high density average R500 000+ and low density areas is R1 000 000+ basically one need to be permanant resident to buy fixed property in RSA.loans are abundant but they need colllateral and and ... Read More
Pets in South Africa by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in South Africa have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in South Africa? What about pet adoption procedures in ...
i do not have any pets Read More
Your best business development ideas in South Africa
on the otherhand the most common type of business is general dealing but success depends on good customer relationship and also ability to withstand competition.south africa has a large population and demand for food is very high.if one can ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in South Africa
the industry which is better is mining but needs a lot of capital input and is very complicated .another industry which is very viable is electronics technology which should include cell phone repairs,dvd repairs and radio repairs this industry is ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in South Africa
south africa has a very competitive business enviroment which is protected by the state.personal i would offer professional services on the critical skills list.the chances of success depends on my professional depth as i will have to go through ... Read More
Are you happy in South Africa? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in South Africa? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
I agree with you tina.being an foreigner is not easy.its like a hidden way of slavery Read More
Are you happy in South Africa? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in South Africa? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
i think the majority of locals are not so happy economically but are better off when compared to apatheid era.the economy is also affected by the globerly trends of depression with the rand loosing power against major currencies.this affects the ... Read More
Are you happy in South Africa? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in South Africa? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
home is always best.there is nowhere in the world which may be better than one,s original home.its only economic situations which make me to endure the hardships and disadvantages associated with migrants or non citizens.they are disfranchised in ... Read More
Customer care in South Africa by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in South Africa ...
Customer experience in RSA is sometimes medium or low.this is my personal experience.servicing of the population is sometimes very slow in RSA.I think the bulk of service providers are not motivated to like their jobs and be proud of it,also being ... Read More
New members of the South Africa forum, introduce yourself here 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the South Africa forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
i am fine.you must apply or respond to adverts. Read More
Keeping up with the news in South Africa by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in South Africa provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the public. What ...
Good morning priscilla the major forms of media in rsa are newspapaers like sowetan,daily sun,sunday times,news24 and the broadcasting systems like sabc1 and 2,sportsnews and radio stations,south africa is blessed on community radio stations with ... Read More
Keeping up with the news in South Africa by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in South Africa provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the public. What ...
there is nespapers ,state tv like sabc1,2, etc .there is also plenty community radio stations.i prefer SA FM and for international i listen to radio news from VOA . REGARDS PETER GUMBO Read More
Your new local habits in South Africa by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in South Africa is a great way to immerse in a new culture and lifestyle. Have you embraced local customs since you've lived in South Africa? If so, which one(s)? Did local customs change the way you see things, ...
morning pricsilla i have embraced some local customs.well as an african,south africa is a multiracial country with so many customs and each race having its own customs.the only problem in RSA is the insecure life environment etc. Read More
I would like to make some friends by kenment
Hi guys, I am from Kenya and will be visiting Jo'burg next week then move to Cape Town for a few more days just for work. I would like to make some friends and atleast not get so lost :)
good day.i wish to be one of your friends regards peter gumbo Read More
New members of the South Africa forum, introduce yourself here 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the South Africa forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
hie pauline,i wish to learn kiswahili kind regards peter gumbo Read More
Safety in South Africa by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in South Africa? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think ...
SOUTH AFRICA IS NOT SO SAFE LIKE OTHER COUNTRIES TO MOVE ABOUT.ONE HAS TO THINK SAFETY ALWAYS.I THINK EVERYONE SHARES THE SAME VIEW WITH ME Read More
New members of the South Africa forum, introduce yourself here 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the South Africa forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
iam ok,how is u Read More
New members of the South Africa forum, introduce yourself here 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the South Africa forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
GOOD DAY MEMBERS my name is peter gumbo and i come from zimbabwe.i am a project manager from an estimating/ quantity surveying background and i have 20 yrs experience.i have worked in rsa for 5 yrs.i am permitted to work as engineer in ... Read More