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    So with me doing the deed this year (at last) and hearing on the various grapevines about how many people are thinking of doing it and whatnot, I am curious as to how much it has picked up with all of SA's new round of woes.

    Are any of you planning to leave the country?

    - If so, are you in a planning phase or are you onto the next step of looking for work and doing passports, etc. Personally, I know of 4 people that are in an advanced phase and easily 7 others who are planning to. That's not even family yet, of which I think the remainder of mine, will be almost all outta here within the next year to 18 months.


    Where are you hoping/looking to move to?

    - Most of the people I've mentioned, including myself, are doing the usual UK/NZ/OZ/Canada thing but there are the odd ones who are looking at going to places like Croatia and Japan and Thailand.


    Just solo or only with family?

    - I'll be leaving with me mum (not leaving her here) to the UK and once she's settled and hooked up with extended family and stuff, I'm going to try my luck at Canada or USA.
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    I am leaving SA for good in the next 2 years.
    I've got a USA (Providence Rhode Island) trip planned at the end of October till then end of January 2016.
    Once I'm back I'll get all my stuff in order be gone for good.

    Unforuntately I can't take my parents with me, my dad isn't keen and my mom won't leave my dad behind..but maybe in a couple of years once SA is a steaming pile of shit they'll change their minds.

    All I can say is the cost is high but worth it.
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    The missus and I have spoken about it before, but haven't really done anything substantial about it. Also our destination is uncertain if we do decide to emigrate. It would either be Australia or Canada.

    If we do leave it would only my wife, kid and myself. My dad has also threatened to move out of the country, but he wants to go to the US, which I am not very keen on doing.

    There are 2 guys working with me who are both in the advanced stages of moving to Australia. Both already have visas, have done the english exam things, etc.

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    Well As you know I left with my brother and mother. My dad didn't want to go but He is considering it now.

    As joker states the cost is extremely high but its worth it. From all the crap with eskom it will destroy the economy.

    the weather may suck in the uk(though Its my type of weather)just everything works here. You can take the bus or the train anywhere.

    Certain things like meat aren't that great but how long will that stay like that in sa. I can walk the streets at night,or during the day

    I don't regret leaving. Just regret my friends aren't so lucky.

    It can take time though like visas and what not(my mom had to get a visa)

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    we are in the process of... been dealing with emigration lawyers for the past six months. but i have to do what i think is right for my kids - but damn will i miss Africa

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    Arg...This is such a touchy subject with my misses. You see she studied 6 years part time for her Lawyers what whats. She feels that it was a waste if we leave and she wouldn't know what else to do if we did immigrate. She really has love and passion for going to court and I would feel like I have robbed her if I really pushed her to immigrate.

    I could live in Brazil as most of the family is there and my ma is planning moving there now. But jeez to learn the language could be a nightmare. Would much rather prefer some place like Canada though.

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    Are any of you planning to leave the country?

    Yes, waiting for the final visa (which has already been submitted) then buying plane tickets etc. Other visas are already ready. Planning to leave June/July.

    Where are you hoping/looking to move to?

    Australia

    Just solo or only with family?

    Taking family.
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    A friend of mine moved to Australia end of last year and they are absolutely loving it, no doubts,regrets, nothing.
    I personally, would never leave this country... as crappy as it can be its my home
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    I will be leaving for Israel for work opportunities to help my brother with his Gold and Silver selling business sometime in the next 3 months.

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    i have been offered the opportunity to move to the states, but as im still busy studying part time for my LLB that would mean i would have to start over on that side. however if i complete my degree here i can still practice law there i can just not do divorce and criminal matters (which i dont want to do in any event as i dont like the whole appearing in court thing). also getting married next year so need to get that over and done with as well.
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