Expat Community > South Africa

dewijk
Joined 2008
Posts: 2

Information about Johannesburg

16 years ago

Hi all,

I am currently thinking about applying for a job in Johannesburg. On that side I see a perfect match, but I am wondering if Joburg is a location where I would want to live with my family, with 3 young kids (5/3/1).

So I am looking for people who can help me answer a few questions.

1) I know that Joburg in general is not the safest place on earth, but are there area's where that is less of an issue? When I look at houses, I see some with walls/fences and some do not have these. Are these located in larger communities, with a wall around the community?
2) What part of the city would be te best place to find a nice and save location?
3) Can my kids play freely outside on their bikes or whatever?
4) At what age do childeren attend school?
5) What do people generally do after work, weekend? Stay at home or go out?
6) What is the wheater really like?
7) Any information you feel is valuable for making the decision to move from the Netherlands to Joburg.

Thanks,

Danny

Cigna Global Health

Get a quote in 2 minutes from our partner, Cigna Global Health.
Get Quote

Cigna Global Health

Get a quote in 2 minutes from our partner, Cigna Global Health.
Get Quote

Living in South Africa Guide

The reviews of expat life in South Africa are mixed. Some expats feel that crime is a big problem and causing an expat exodus. Others debate that the crime rates match those of other big cities in the world.

South Africa Forum
Join our South Africa forum to meet other expats and talk about living in South Africa.

Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in South Africa.

Best Places to Live in South Africa

If you're considering a move to South Africa, here are the 15 Best Places to Live in South Africa in 2023.

61 Expats Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in South Africa

Expats living in South Africa talk about their own experiences with healthcare, hospital visits, emergencies, finding a doctor, buying health insurance in South Africa and more.