Have anyone on the forum regularly visited family and friends in South Africa since immigrating to Australia?
It would be interesting to compare notes on differences observed. There might have been a thread on this topic so I apologise for any duplication.
I have been back 3 times to visit family. Even over a short period the differences are somewhat apparent.
For or me the first one is the driving of people. I didn't apply for an international drivers license and play passenger. Thank goodness to that because the lawlessness on the roads are appalling. I heard an Uber driver was shot in Johannesburg by a taxi gang because he was encroaching on their territory. One thing that I am glad is the public transport system in Australia. Even if the one used in Canberra is not the greatest, I would choose AcTion busses any day over the minibus taxis in rsa.
The he second thing that I noticed this time around more than ever was the big class differences still apparent. If you live in a country where people are provided mostly adequate care and housing and subsidies it is easy to forget that poverty exists.
I can can make a long list of differences but I would like that other people can contribute and that might be an eye opener for people who are unsure whether they want to immigrate or not. However I find that some things you need too experience yourself. I would recommend anyone who want to immigrate, but is unsure to do a holiday Tripp and then the decision would be much easier.
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Have anyone on the forum regularly visited family and friends in South Africa since immigrating to Australia?
It would be interesting to compare notes on differences observed. There might have been a thread on this topic so I apologise for any duplication.
I have been back 3 times to visit family. Even over a short period the differences are somewhat apparent.
For or me the first one is the driving of people. I didn't apply for an international drivers license and play passenger. Thank goodness to that because the lawlessness on the roads are appalling. I heard an Uber driver was shot in Johannesburg by a taxi gang because he was encroaching on their territory. One thing that I am glad is the public transport system in Australia. Even if the one used in Canberra is not the greatest, I would choose AcTion busses any day over the minibus taxis in rsa.
The he second thing that I noticed this time around more than ever was the big class differences still apparent. If you live in a country where people are provided mostly adequate care and housing and subsidies it is easy to forget that poverty exists.
I can can make a long list of differences but I would like that other people can contribute and that might be an eye opener for people who are unsure whether they want to immigrate or not. However I find that some things you need too experience yourself. I would recommend anyone who want to immigrate, but is unsure to do a holiday Tripp and then the decision would be much easier.
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