Hey,

SA has really proven that she is a country flowing with milk and honey:


Sound educational system
Basic amenities
And others

At least that's evident from their successful hosting of world cup.

What do you think about traveling to and living in SA.

Your opinion will help please!

Bros please dont make any mistake of coming here, thats all i can tell you!!!!! SA is not easy as some people think.

@nice-guy10,

Can you please give us some reasons?

I believe that even it's not easy as people think, Can you compare there with Naija in all ramifications?

wealthlift:

@nice-guy10,

Can you please give us some reasons?

I believe that even it's not easy as people think, Can you compare there with Naija in all ramifications?

Basic reasons not to come to south Africa if you are a struggling African

1. Crime rate is high amongst blacks
2. High unemployment. it is difficult for another African to find work
3. Resentment by the natives especially against African immigrants who they view as competition on their newly acquired homeland


If you are going to school or are coming into the country with money already then you are good but as far as hustling is concerned, stay away from SA. You are better off in a western country,

Morpheus24, very well said, if i may ask, do you stay here in SA? Apart from the problem of unemployment, the crime here is just too much, is just easy as ABC to get killed here, yes there educational system and other basic amenities can never be compare to Nigeria, but Guy think nicely before you make any move here, life here is Hardcore!!!! The only good thing about SA is the fact that is easy going to any EU countries from here!!!!!

Dont let images from the world cup fool you, they strategically upgraded certain parts of the country so tourists would think the country is majority 1st world, but once you leave outside of those tourist zone (where the cameras rarely go unless for some sort of documentary), you'll see the real south africa. The South Africa where you won't have to go far to see the toll of the HIV/AIDs epidemic, or the extreme disdain towards anyone who is from a country north of South Africa. I have even read articles where they tell of locals threatening immigrants that after the world cup, they will be slaughtered.

In a nutshell, I think South Africa is one big disappointment. I really wish things would improve.

The country had a lot of natural beauty and vast amounts of potential, but until the mentality of the people change, they will continue in their downward spiral.

nice-guy10:

Morpheus24, very well said, if i may ask, do you stay here in SA? Apart from the problem of unemployment, the crime here is just too much, is just easy as ABC to get killed here, yes there educational system and other basic amenities can never be compare to Nigeria, but Guy think nicely before you make any move here, life here is Hardcore!!!! The only good thing about SA is the fact that is easy going to any EU countries from here!!!!!

I do not live in SA but have frequented the country on many occasions on assignments. In fact I just came back about two days ago from the World cup.
South Africa is a beautiful country with many great things about it. However because of my knowledge and experience, especially with many Nigerians that reside there, I like to warn potential immigrants who don't really understand the full picture of what happens within those borders.

Like I mentioned earlier if you are going to school or are investing in the country you will not come across the bad side of the country but if you are a lay Naija person who is looking for greener pastures you will encounter many a difficulty.

Naija's name has been spoilt in SA and is presently unrepairable. HT enumer of village boys who trooped that country in the early and late 90's are the sole representatives of the whole image of Nigerians. It is sad but nonetheless a reality.


Again you are better off in a western society where you are not in danger of being mobbed,

All well said,


If all these can be said about SA, what then can a young guy who have already secured a job there and is set to travel there in 3 weeks be advised?

wealthlift:

All well said,


If all these can be said about SA, what then can a young guy who have already secured a job there and is set to travel there in 3 weeks be advised?

What kind of job have you secured?
What city are you going to
Who will you be staying with?
Do you ahve any friends that live there?

You must answer these questions first

@Mo,


Here are the answers:


What kind of job have you secured? A job in a private Telecom company

What city are you going to: Durban

Who will you be staying with? A very good friend

Do you ahve any friends that live there?

You must answer these questions first I think I have


Awaiting your response!

wealthlift:

@Mo,


Here are the answers:


What kind of job have you secured? A job in a private Telecom company

What city are you going to: Durban

Who will you be staying with? A very good friend

Do you ahve any friends that live there?

You must answer these questions first I think I have


Awaiting your response!

Durban is a better city compared to Johanesburg so you are good.If you have a legitimate job and career then you are okay to go over there. you will have fun as long as you are legit.

Good luck!!

hey guys,mo is right,southy is not easy for a niggar to hustle especially naija.White are racists to black and blacks are racists to foreigners.Nigeria's name is associated with drugs,organised banks robbery,scam e.t.c.I have been in south africa for 2 years and can tell u the good,bad and ugly side.Apart from studying,4get southy.Cheers.

Saying Nigerians and other foreign nationals have it tough in Mzansi is understandable but for BLACKSPADE to say we did window dressing when it come to development in South Africa is a lie,a 419 lie.

Do you know that in South Africa townships are some of the biggest tourist attractions?.Have you been to Soweto?tell me the level of poverty there,the biggest shoping mall in Africa is in Soweto,the biggest Stadium in Africa is in Soweto,the biggest Hospital in Africa and Southern hermisphere is in Soweto.You knows nothing omo!shine your eyes.

And beside listening to a group of Nigerians talking about developments is funny,its a joke,cause they don't know what a development mean.Your five year old kids sell water in the streets for survival and you're here talking about poverty in South Africa.

You have accepted failure in your country,but you're all quick to point out few things that are not working out in someones country.You talk about crime in Southy,I can easily give you a police and independent crime stats any time anyday,that is how developed we are.I could do the same with AIDS/HIV stats.But can you do the same in your country?Since there are no reliable and independent stats what make you think crime in south is high,what make you think AIDS infections in Nigeria is low?You see you know nothing my omo.Southy is no match for Naija.

RSA:

Saying Nigerians and other foreign nationals have it tough in Mzansi is understandable but for BLACKSPADE to say we did window dressing when it come to development in South Africa is a lie,a 419 lie.

Do you know that in South Africa townships are some of the biggest tourist attractions?.Have you been to Soweto?tell me the level of poverty there,the biggest shoping mall in Africa is in Soweto,the biggest Stadium in Africa is in Soweto,the biggest Hospital in Africa and Southern hermisphere is in Soweto.You knows nothing omo!shine your eyes.

And beside listening to a group of Nigerians talking about developments is funny,its a joke,cause they don't know what a development mean.Your five year old kids sell water in the streets for survival and you're here talking about poverty in South Africa.

You have accepted failure in your country,but you're all quick to point out few things that are not working out in someones country.You talk about crime in Southy,I can easily give you a police and independent crime stats any time anyday,that is how developed we are.I could do the same with AIDS/HIV stats.But can you do the same in your country?Since there are no reliable and independent stats what make you think crime in south is high,what make you think AIDS infections in Nigeria is low?You see you know nothing my omo.Southy is no match for Naija.

LOSER!
What mindless rant, i think you should read the title of the thread again, the question was about south africa and not a childish comparism between two countries.
So reel out the stats and lets see if SA doesn't have the highest crime rate in the world, you can say measures are being taken against it but to use that as a template for taking cheap shots at Nigeria is to say the least silly.
And stats are there for HIV in nigeria and of course, SA ranks far higher with funny beliefs, the Xenophobic attacks gone by didnt do your image any favour either.NIgeria may not be all that but the people don't live in denial which is what your world obviously is built on.
So RSA( representative of silly adults) bite it and keep to topics

southafrica,is d best country(economic and infrastructure wise) on d continent. . .they have very good universities and their unis r d best on d continent. . .infrastructure?dat place is almost like been in western europe(atleast 2 some extent). . .infact their infrastructure is better than that of some eastern europe countries. . .but d question is na road and economy we go chop?
like some people have noted here,u'll only enjoy there if u have d money already,got a well paid job,tourist or going there 2 school else stay back cos hustling there is like playing with the tail of a dog(dangerous) and u could get killed anytime cos d blacks there have resentment 2ward other africans(especially when u r a nigerian ) coming 2 "choke" up d already choked up labour market. . .moreso,black southafricans r very lazy and unenterprising and so have d whole day 2 think of harm 2wards other black africans
so think wella. . .

Same all story from a typical frustrated Nigerian!

@rsa
even if bro is frustrated,it definitely can't be cos of your country . . .y should an average Nigerian who is still smiling in d midst of our own "problems" be frustrated cos of a country ravaged by AIDS(highest in d world),murder is like a sachet of pure water,xenophobia and lazy south africans waiting 4 d whites 2 "evacuate" their land ? . . .your country is a joke.God blessed u people wiff almost everything,yet your brains r 2 dull 2 make d most of it(always protesting about service delivery ).even boys r making it in benin republic. . .ask xelele

This RSA of a boy, who the hell do you think you are? If you have nothing better to say here just passby, mumu.

philip0906: @rsa
even if bro is frustrated,it definitely can't be cos of your country . . .y should an average Nigerian who is still smiling in d midst of our own "problems" be frustrated cos of a country ravaged by AIDS(highest in d world),murder is like a sachet of pure water,xenophobia and lazy south africans waiting 4 d whites 2 "evacuate" their land ? . . .your country is a joke.God blessed u people wiff almost everything,yet your brains r 2 dull 2 make d most of it(always protesting about service delivery ).even boys r making it in benin republic. . .ask xelele

DON'T call South Africans lazy!! Xenophobia is wrong I don't deny that,but its a sign of a frustrated nation in shambles and wants something or some1 to blame it on,jobs are scares more with the youth

^^ Guy this conversation was like three years ago

i reserve my comment

morpheus24: ^^ Guy this conversation was like three years ago

ok