Hello,
In my application I stated that I will be going to Johannesburg, but I have decided to change my destination to Cape Town because I am traveling with my child and I am made to believe cape town is safer than Jo’burg. My question is, hope this won’t be a problem at the POE or should I spend 2 days in Jo’burg and then proceed to Cape Town? I will be spending a total of 7days on this trip.

Mimicle101:


Joburg Town or CBD is like lagos town.

Too many agberos (street kids) u can be robbed easily even in day light. Or stabbed with knife. Even some 9ja guys u see there u may not want to trust all of them too much cos ur fellow 9ja can also rob u. So that's why he is not recommending that side to u.

Good luck.

Now am really scared........thinking of staying in joburg for 10days but this get at me.....my uncle was the 1st person that told me ds but thot he wanted to scare me

Mimicle101:


Joburg Town or CBD is like lagos town.

Too many agberos (street kids) u can be robbed easily even in day light. Or stabbed with knife. Even some 9ja guys u see there u may not want to trust all of them too much cos ur fellow 9ja can also rob u. So that's why he is not recommending that side to u.

Good luck.

How is Pretoria?.. Is it a safe city?

You can travel anywhere within South Africa so long you have a valid visa.

rockachic:
Hello,
In my application I stated that I will be going to Johannesburg, but I have decided to change my destination to Cape Town because I am traveling with my child and I am made to believe cape town is safer than Jo’burg. My question is, hope this won’t be a problem at the POE or should I spend 2 days in Jo’burg and then proceed to Cape Town? I will be spending a total of 7days on this trip.

Guys,
I need your advice, my sister is saying that as a first time traveller to SA that it is advisable I travel with South African airways.

She is sayings because it is direct and not layovers, reliablility

But it is expensive ooo

For study visa: One way ticket or return ticket

Nobody cares about your airline. However, as your sister has said, SAA is one of the fastest means to get into SA from lagos. In less than 8 hours you are already In SA. No unnecessary layover as supposed to Kenya, Ethiopian and other airlines. And yes it's a little expensive but affordable.

blackone1989:
Guys,
I need your advice, my sister is saying that as a first time traveller to SA that it is advisable I travel with South African airways.

She is sayings because it is direct and not layovers, reliablility

But it is expensive ooo

For study visa: One way ticket or return ticket

Savagereplaya:
Good afternon my people,i am new in the house..
I have made up my mind to travel,work and reside in south africa and i already have about 500,000 thousand in my account....
Please note i dont have anybody or any place to reside,but i know if i move over there i will find accomodation
please what type of visa do i need to apply for and how much will it cost me
and again what are the necessary documents that i need to have before applying for the visa!!

Thanks waiting for quotes!

Can somebody please attend to this very question
I'm also very interested in it.

DoubleGiant:

How is Pretoria?.. Is it a safe city?

Pretoria is good. But there are also some areas I personally would recommend u avoid. Places like sunny side (too many 9jas) and also very rough.

But there are equally nice places you can stay in Pretoria which are very calm and good though maybe very expensive.

But what are really ur expectations if I may ask. Maybe with that in mind we may be able to recommend to u 1 or 2 places u good stay. The other problem about Sa is that you just have to be very smart on ur movements. Walking late alone at night is a capital no irrespective the area you stay.

I dont know much places in joburg cos I never lived in joburg only the surroundings towns like 50 kilos away. So that's why am not able to recommend to you. But if you know any trusted person who can show you around then u should be good.

Meanwhile there is a group on Facebook about Nigerians in south africa and friends there about. If u know them there are some I assume maybe nice guys who u may connect ur self with who could assist and some of them stay in joburg

For study visa: there is no set rule that compels you to book a return ticket. You will not be sent back at the point of entry if you booked a one way ticket. The choice is yours to decide which one to go for.

blackone1989:
Guys,
I need your advice, my sister is saying that as a first time traveller to SA that it is advisable I travel with South African airways.

She is sayings because it is direct and not layovers, reliablility

But it is expensive ooo

For study visa: One way ticket or return ticket

I will advise you to kindly look for a business you can use the 500k for in Nigeria. Even if you are going to go to RSA with a tourist visa you need more than 500k in your account.

Savagereplaya:
Good afternon my people,i am new in the house. That amount is less than 20000 Rands. Even if you are going to go to RSA with a tourist visa you need more than 500k in your account.
I have made up my mind to travel,work and reside in south africa and i already have about 500,000 thousand in my account....
Please note i dont have anybody or any place to reside,but i know if i move over there i will find accomodation
please what type of visa do i need to apply for and how much will it cost me
and again what are the necessary documents that i need to have before applying for the visa!!

Thanks waiting for quotes!

I will advise you to kindly look for a business you can use the 500k for in Nigeria. Even if you are going to go to RSA with a tourist visa you need more than 500k in your account.

Savagereplaya:
Good afternon my people,i am new in the house. That amount is less than 20000 Rands.
I have made up my mind to travel,work and reside in south africa and i already have about 500,000 thousand in my account....
Please note i dont have anybody or any place to reside,but i know if i move over there i will find accomodation
please what type of visa do i need to apply for and how much will it cost me
and again what are the necessary documents that i need to have before applying for the visa!!

Thanks waiting for quotes!

Please guys I would like to know. Can vfs send mail that passport is ready for collection yet when you track is stil shows under assessment.

Diamond1960:
I will advise you to kindly look for a business you can use the 500k for in Nigeria. Even if you are going to go to RSA with a tourist visa you need more than 500k in your account.

Thats true

mroyato:
For a first-timer, you may not like your trip to Joburg. Generally, Joburg is notorious for a lot of things except if you are familiar with the city. However, the city is quite beautiful.

As for applying on your own, you are very good to go as far as your documents are good.

For the flight and hotel reservation, it is a compulsory part of your application. All I am saying is that you do not have to make a paid reservation for them until your visa is out. I have suggested the vfs shops so that you can ease yourself of the headache. They'll sort you out with a token.

it’s like Capetown has a white majority, and jo’burg, more of the locals right?

Savagereplaya:
Good afternon my people,i am new in the house..
I have made up my mind to travel,work and reside in south africa and i already have about 500,000 thousand in my account....
Please note i dont have anybody or any place to reside,but i know if i move over there i will find accomodation
please what type of visa do i need to apply for and how much will it cost me
and again what are the necessary documents that i need to have before applying for the visa!!

Thanks waiting for quotes!

Don't let anyone deceive you.
Life in South Africa as an illegal immigrant is extremely hard.
That your 500k will barely sustain you for 3 months.

As someone rightly stated, use that money for business.

A word is enough for the wise.

ebose09:



Now am really scared........thinking of staying in joburg for 10days but this get at me.....my uncle was the 1st person that told me ds but thot he wanted to scare me

Just avoid the CBD and you will be fine, there are many places outside of the CBD you are able to get so do your research well

cucumbar:
it’s like Capetown has a white majority, and jo’burg, more of the locals right?

Cape town is a more tourist like city so you will find more foreign visitors who are mostly from Europe, however depending on where you stay there is a majority of black people that reside there so don't be deceived. The tourist areas will have more white people, Cape town CBD will have more "black" and colored peoples around the area.

Mimicle101:
Please guys I would like to know. Can vfs send mail that passport is ready for collection yet when you track is stil shows under assessment.

Someone should please answer this

Thanks

Savagereplaya:
Good afternon my people,i am new in the house..
I have made up my mind to travel,work and reside in south africa and i already have about 500,000 thousand in my account....
Please note i dont have anybody or any place to reside,but i know if i move over there i will find accomodation
please what type of visa do i need to apply for and how much will it cost me
and again what are the necessary documents that i need to have before applying for the visa!!

Thanks waiting for quotes!

Come are you serious, 500,000 naira abi 500,00 rand, which one?

The odds for you is that you will end up homeless after a period of time and will begin to hustle odd jobs and roam the streets with that kind of money. Have you thought this thing out or are you just one of those who likes to chok head and see wetin happen.

Of course in your mind you will say I am merely trying to dissuade you from your venture but truth be told the probability is you cannot reach any where with that amount of money and will end up like most people like yourself that go to SA without planning out very well.

I wish you luck if you take the leap but mathematically speaking if I were a betting man the odds are seriously against you succeeding.

morpheus24:


Come are you serious, 500,000 naira abi 500,00 rand, which one?

The odds for you is that you will end up homeless after a period of time and will begin to hustle odd jobs and roam the streets with that kind of money. Have you thought this thing out or are you just one of those who likes to chok head and see wetin happen.

Of course in your mind you will say I am merely trying to dissuade you from your venture but truth be told the probability is you cannot reach any where with that amount of money and will end up like most people like yourself that go to SA without planning out very well.

I wish you luck if you take the leap but mathematically speaking if I were a betting man the odds are seriously against you succeeding.

You are very correct considering the way south Africa is now. Life is very tough here. Cheapest 1 room rent alone is maybe around #20 000 per month. Now when u add feeding per month u may end up spending #60 000 per month that is as a start with a minimum low key life.

And does he have any skill again? My guy really needs to think it through so he doesn't end up in the street like most

500,000k Naira can sustain you for 3 month but not more than and also depend where you stay.

My Advice if you not coming as a skill person or to study in RSA or as a tourist. Please dont waste your money and time.

Geenosko:


Don't let anyone deceive you.
Life in South Africa as an illegal immigrant is extremely hard.
That your 500k will barely sustain you for 3 months.

As someone rightly stated, use that money for business.

A word is enough for the wise.

Mimicle101:



Pretoria is good. But there are also some areas I personally would recommend u avoid. Places like sunny side (too many 9jas) and also very rough.

But there are equally nice places you can stay in Pretoria which are very calm and good though maybe very expensive.

But what are really ur expectations if I may ask. Maybe with that in mind we may be able to recommend to u 1 or 2 places u good stay. The other problem about Sa is that you just have to be very smart on ur movements. Walking late alone at night is a capital no irrespective the area you stay.

I dont know much places in joburg cos I never lived in joburg only the surroundings towns like 50 kilos away. So that's why am not able to recommend to you. But if you know any trusted person who can show you around then u should be good.

Meanwhile there is a group on Facebook about Nigerians in south africa and friends there about. If u know them there are some I assume maybe nice guys who u may connect ur self with who could assist and some of them stay in joburg

Thanks a lot for this info.. I really appreciate.. I am going for Studies though.. TUT Pretoria,, to be precise

Diamond1960:
I will advise you to kindly look for a business you can use the 500k for in Nigeria. Even if you are going to go to RSA with a tourist visa you need more than 500k in your account.

judging by the current business And economic climate in NiggerArea

I beg to disagree

Venturing into a business with that amount may make the money evaporate b4 you know it.

I'd say he holds on to the money and see whether he can raise more, then invest into learning a skill that would help him, or travel to another African country with more capital to start up some thing

DoubleGiant:

Thanks a lot for this info.. I really appreciate.. I am going for Studies though.. TUT Pretoria,, to be precise

Then not to worry u should be in Pretoria but if I were u I would try avoiding sunny side though but there are good places u can stay in Pretoria. Like I said u should always be smart at all time. No late night walking alone. And if for anything at all please consider ur safty first

Mimicle101:


Then not to worry u should be in Pretoria but if I were u I would try avoiding sunny side though but there are good places u can stay in Pretoria. Like I said u should always be smart at all time. No late night walking alone. And if for anything at all please consider ur safty first

Thanks boss.

Hello house,

Please help!
I did applied for SA study VISA (Undergraduate) since first week of February 2019.
Today i got a rejection, reason (Institution will not register you in 2019).

Location: Abuja.

Please what do i do next?

Do I need to appeal or re-apply in lagos?

Please help...

Mimicle101:


Joburg Town or CBD is like lagos town.

Too many agberos (street kids) u can be robbed easily even in day light. Or stabbed with knife. Even some 9ja guys u see there u may not want to trust all of them too much cos ur fellow 9ja can also rob u. So that's why he is not recommending that side to u.

Good luck.

wow, I like this forum, thanks to nairaland, I don't know dangerous area full Jo'burg oo I for no book hotel there, am really scared now. Pls how notorious is this area in Jo'burg Yeoville, Fortesque road.

Was there a rejection stamp on your passport?

Ratiolak:
Hello house,

Please help!
I did applied for SA study VISA (Undergraduate) since first week of February 2019.
Today i got a rejection, reason (Institution will not register you in 2019).

Location: Abuja.

Please what do i do next?

Do I need to appeal or re-apply in lagos?

Please help...

morpheus24:


Cape town is a more tourist like city so you will find more foreign visitors who are mostly from Europe, however depending on where you stay there is a majority of black people that reside there so don't be deceived. The tourist areas will have more white people, Cape town CBD will have more "black" and colored peoples around the area.

what about Durban? I think it’s as beautiful as Capetown. The beaches looks captivating. I need to choose between Durban and Capetown. Any heads up about Durban?

shygunXs:
Was there a rejection stamp on your passport?

No sir, there's nothing on the passport.

Which school ?

Ratiolak:
Hello house,

Please help!
I did applied for SA study VISA (Undergraduate) since first week of February 2019.
Today i got a rejection, reason (Institution will not register you in 2019).

Location: Abuja.

Please what do i do next?

Do I need to appeal or re-apply in lagos?

Please help...

[Those are the dangerous area u shouldnt go


quote author=walejummy post=77464921]wow, I like this forum, thanks to nairaland, I don't know dangerous area full Jo'burg oo I for no book hotel there, am really scared now. Pls how notorious is this area in Jo'burg Yeoville, Fortesque road.[/quote]