Ask A Coli Breh Living in S. Africa ANYTHING (Now w/ Pics)

[Lucky_Lefty]

Particularly the Gauten/Johannesburg area? When I finally move there, I'll start my "Coli Breh in the Motherland" thread but for now, all my brehs who've lived or work that, drop some knowledge so I don't end up like Ice Cube's brother in "Dangerous Ground".

 

[Ray_Ray]

moving for work?

 

[Lucky_Lefty]

moving for work?

Yep. The Berlin gig I wanted didn't come thru and this fell in my lap

 

[Ray_Ray]

Yep. The Berlin gig I wanted didn't come thru and this fell in my lap

wut do u do?

 

[Lucky_Lefty]

wut do u do?

G-14 classified holmes....j/k. I work in international policy. This isn't quite a diplomatic job but I'll get the same perks as if it is

 

[Lucky_Lefty]

Damn, the Coli don't travel outside the continental 48???

 

[Chief]

I'm in Johannesburg what do you want to know?

 

[Lucky_Lefty]

I'm in Johannesburg what do you want to know?

EVERYTHING breh....culture, nightlife, I want to be able to speak a bit of the language so which one do i need to learn? The women? Is there a huge ex-pat community there? Any and all info is appreciated fam

 

[Chief]

EVERYTHING breh....culture, nightlife, I want to be able to speak a bit of the language so which one do i need to learn? The women? Is there a huge ex-pat community there? Any and all info is appreciated fam

Learn Zulu

Nightlife: I'm not about that but the are plenty fancy night clubs and lounges in Santon, Fourways and Randburg

Women: You will eat easily as an American

I don't know about African American expats but most of the expats are cacs so I don't think think that will help you much

Kill the motherland talk you will come off as corny

 

[Lucky_Lefty]

Learn Zulu

Nightlife: I'm not about that but the are plenty fancy night clubs and lounges in Santon, Fourways and Randburg

Women: You will eat easily as an American

I don't know about African American expats but most of the expats are cacs so I don't think think that will help you much

Kill the motherland talk you will come off as corny

Pretoria is majority white correct??

 

[Chief]

Pretoria is majority white correct??

It's not but the Afrikaners are concentrated there

 

[rogue_riezo]

Particularly the Gauten/Johannesburg area? When I finally move there, I'll start my "Coli Breh in the Motherland" thread but for now, all my brehs who've lived or work that, drop some knowledge so I don't end up like Ice Cube's brother in "Dangerous Ground".

I'm from Johannesburg (Joburg, Jozi). AMA.

Where are you going to live? The CBD is a dump so fair warning don't even look at as an option. I've lived in Joburg all my life and only speak English and Afrikaans. Learning Zulu could be advantageous but is not a requirement. English is all you need to get around. Off the top of my head I'd say:

Make sure you can drive stick.
Don't go to Babylon.
Always be courteous.
Don't eat pies from garages. Actually don't eat pies unless it made by a human being you know.
Best places to get woman are varsity towns (Braamfontein, Auckland Park, etc).

 

[1thouwow]

I never been, but prepare for the racism.

 

[JasonSJackson]

......I've lived in Joburg all my life and only speak English and Afrikaans.....

^^^^^^^

White

 

[JasonSJackson]

You not going to take a trip there before diving in?