Before You Move
Decide why you want to move and for how long.
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Unless you are rich or highly qualified you will probably have to start at
the bottom and work yourself up. Be prepared to do any work in the
beginning. Be prepared to stay in a smaller house and a lot closer to your
neighbours !! Don’t be put off by this, you soon get used to it.
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Forget about the Rand, from now on everything will cost Pounds.You can’t
compare prices, but the Pound does go far.
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Get a x-ray done to trace TB (this may avoid you having a lengthy medical
check at Heathrow).
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Set up either a Hotmail or Yahoo email account so that you can keep in
contact with friends and family where ever you are in the world (Internet
Cafes are plentiful in the UK with reasonable prices).
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Keep a record of telephone numbers; postal/email addresses and special
dates to remember of people with whom you would like to keep in contact
with.
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If you have kids, involve them with the move, let them take part in the
planning and give them something to look forward to. We had brochures send
to us from the UK, and planned our first trip to a museum on the first
Saturday we were here. It kept the kids busy and they had something to
look forward to.
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Post yourself a parcel made up of your
favourite SA sweets, biscuits ext
before you leave SA. You will receive your SA goodies just when you start
to get homesick.
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Join us at the forums, start chatting
and make friends before your move.
Voor
u vertrek
Besluit waarom u wil verhuis
en vir hoe lank.
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Tensy jy welaf of hoogs gekwalifiseerd
is sal jy waarskynlik onder moet begin en jouself moet opwerk. Jy
moet bereid wees om enige werk te doen, veral wanneer jy hier aankom.
Berei jouself voor om in 'n kleiner huis te woon en baie nader aan
jou buurman as in SA. Jy raak gou gewoond daaraan.
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Vergeet van Rande, van nou af gaan
alles in Ponde werk. Jy kan nie Ponde en Rande vergelyk nie, maar
die Pond gaan baie vêr.
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Laat neem X-Strale by u dokter vir TB
en sit dit in u handbagasie. Dit kan u dalk baie tyd bespaar wanneer
u hier land.
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Kry 'n e-pos adres by Hotmail of Yahoo
sodat u kontak kan behou met vriende en familie. Daar is baie
internet kafees in die VK.
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Hou rekord van telefoon nommers,
adresse en belangrike datums van al u vriende en familie.
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Indien u kinders het, betrek hulle by
die geleentheid. Laat hulle deel in die beplanning en gee hulle iets
om na uit te sien. Ons het brosjures aangevra vanaf die toeriste
organisasie in ons nuwe dorp, hulle het dit vir ons aangestuur en
ons het 'n besoek aan een van die museums in ons nuwe dorp ingesluit
in ons beplanning. Die kinders het iets gehad om te deel met hulle
vriende en het later foto's terug getuur na hulle ou skool toe.
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Pos vir jouself 'n pakkie na jou nuwe
adres toe. Vul dit met jou gunsteling SA lekkernye, jy sal die
pakkie ontvang net sodra jy begin huistoe verlang.
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Sluit aan by ons gesels forums. Gesels
en maak vriende nog voordat jy hier land.
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Get your paperwork in order
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Get your visa. I would suggest you do it yourself. It will take a bit of
time, and some phone calls, but it is not as difficult as it may seem. You
can use agencies, but they cost money and you want to save as much as you
can.
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If you feel you want to use an ahave an agency we can advise on this.
Kry die papierwerk reg
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Maak seker jy het die regte visa. Jy
kan dit self doen, dit mag 'n bietjie langer neem maar u gaan geld
spaar. U kan wel gebruik maak van agentskappe maar hulle is
gewoonlik duur en onthou jy wil geld spaar waar jy kan voordat u
vertrek.
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Indien u wel van 'n Visa agentskap wil
gebruik maak vra ons gerus, ons sal u in die regte rigting wys.
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Ask Questions
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What travel options are available from Heathrow?
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Try and get a friend to meet you at
the airport, as it can be extremely overwhelming if you haven’t been
to the UK before.
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Heathrow is very well sign posted. If
in doubt follow the crowd through immigration (make sure you have
your passport/visa on hand). You won’t be the only one arriving so
be prepared to queue for a while.
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The immigration officials will ask a
lot of questions about your reason for visiting the UK. Don’t feel
intimidated; keep calm and be honest. You may also be randomly
picked for a medical check (that’s why it’s good to have one at home
to save you the time and hassle on the other end).
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One of the personnel from Sarie Marais Ltd will meet you
at the airport if you request them to.
Watter
vervoer is beskikbaar vanaf Heathrow?
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Probeer 'n vriend of familie lid kry
om jou op die lughawe te ontmoet. Die lughawe kan nogal oorweldigend
wees die eerste keer dat jy daar aankom.
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Heathrow is vol aanwysingsborde.
Indien jy nie seker is nie volg net die ander passasiers.
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Die Immigrasiebeamptes mag dalk 'n
klomp vrae vra. Moet nie geïntimideerd voel nie, bly kalm en eerlik.
Hulle doen net hulle werk en jy kan hulle werk makliker maak.
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Jy mag dalk gestuur word vir 'n
mediese ondersoek, hier is dit handig om die x - strale gereed te hê.
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Indien jy verkies kan een van Sarie Marais Ltd se
personeellede jou op die lughawe ontmoet.
There are a number of
choices available with regards to transport from Heathrow.
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The Tube (underground train)
This runs right the way through London. Find out where your destination is
and ask the underground officials which would be your best option. It’s
normally cheaper to buy a one day travel card (+ - £5) which will allow
you to travel to any destination (within the specific zones) for up to
12hrs. Alternatively you can buy a single ticket to your destination. Make
sure you have a few Pounds on you, as traveller’s cheques will not be
accepted. There is only one tube at Heathrow so jump on the first one that
arrives.
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Taxi
Both black cabs and mini cabs (normal car running as a taxi service) are
available. Although they are a lot less hassle, the can be pretty
expensive (+ - £40 to Wimbledon). Make sure you have the correct physical
address and even postal code for your destination.
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Driving in the UK
Allthough you are allowed to drive in the UK using your SA drivers license
you will find it different. Sarie Marais Ltd is working in conjunction with the D.V.L.A
to make your driving here easier and safer. Please contact us for more info.
Daar is ander vervoer
beskikbaar vanaf Heathrow.
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Moltrein ( Ondergrondse Trein )
Die moltrein ry kruis en dwars oor Londen. Dit is beter om 'n
dag kaartjie te koop ( +- £5 ) waarmee jy na enige plek ( binne
zones ) kan ry binne 'n 12 uur tydperk. Maak seker dat jy kontant
aan jou het, dit is die enigste betaalwyse wat aanvaar word. Daar is
net een moltrein by Heathrow so klim op die eerste een wat jy sien.
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Huurmotor
Die gewone black cabs en mini cabs is beskikbaar.
Alhoewel hulle makliker is om te gebruik kan dit duur wees, (
ongeveer £40 ) na Wimbledon. Maak seker dat jy 'n volledige adres
het asook die poskode.
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Bestuur in die VK.
Alhoewel u toegelaat word om vir 'n tydperk u Suid Afrikaanse
bestuurslesensie te gebruik verskil die manier van bestuur. Sarie Marais Ltd werk saam met
die D.V.L.A. om u bestuur hier makliker en veiliger te maak. Kontak ons asb vir meer inligting hieroor.
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Accomodation Basics
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Almost impossible to get while still in SA. Decide
where you want to stay and then read up about the area / town on the
internet and by asking about it on our forums.
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Make appointments with estate agents while still in SA to look at houses
when you get to the UK.
Where should I stay?
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It is wise to arrange to stay with friends or family for the first few
days. Be prepared to contribute towards bills and don’t over stay your
welcome.
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There are plenty B&B’s and hotels throughout the UK. Price varies on
location so choose one, which suits your pocket. Try and book your
accommodation before you leave SA.
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Hostels in London are also plentiful, (especially in Bayswater) for
those who don’t mind roughing it for a few days. Although it’s cheap
accommodation it is very basic and not very clean therefore not always the
best option. Hostels out of London seem to be of a higher standard.
Verblyf
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Dit is amper onmoontlik om 'n huis te
huur terwyl u nog in Suid Afrika is. Besluit waar u sou verkies om
te woon en gebruik die internet asook ons forums om meer
van die dorp uit te vind.
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Maak 'n afspraak met 'n eiendoms agent
in u nuwe dorp om na eindom te gaan kyk terwyl u nog in Suid Afrika
is.
Waar moet ek bly ?
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Dit is raadsaam om met u aankoms by
vriende of familie oor te bly vir die eerste paar dae. Wees
voorbereid om allerdaagse kostes met hulle te deel. Maak egter seker
dat hierdie net tydelik is en nie langer as 'n paar dae nie..
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Daar is baie hotelle en B+B's
beskikbaar. Bespreek u verblyf voordat u Suid Afrika verlaat.
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Daar is ook die sogenaamde Hostels in London.
Dit is goedkoop maar jy moet bereid wees om met die uiterste minimum
klaar te kom. Ons beveel dit egter nie aan nie.
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National Health Service
What is a National Insurance Number and will I need one?
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A National Insurance (NI) number entitles you to free medical treatment
in the National Health Service (NHS). NI contributions will automatically
be deducted from your salary or weekly wage. You need to be working before
you can apply for a NI card. This is an absolute necessity and is highly
recommended to apply for one as soon as possible.
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The use of a temporary NI number is feasible as long as you are planning
to make an appointment with your local DSS office. This temporary number
is for agency use only. A temporary number consists of your birth date –
day; month; year – followed by either the letter M or F depending on your
gender, (i.e. TN151073F).
When should I register with a doctor?
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Register with a doctor as soon as possible in case of an emergency.
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Need to find a NHS doctor, which has to be in your area of residence.
You can obtain a list of local NHS doctors rooms from your local library
or by contacting your local council (municipality).
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Medical treatment is free therefore doctors are extremely over-burdened
and not too many are willing to take on new patients. Don’t give up, try
registering with as many doctors as possible, you should eventually be
accepted. If you are not successful then ask when the surgery will start
taking on new patients and register then.
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Your first appointment will be with the nurse. He/she will go through
your medical history; take down your personal details; take your blood
pressure etc). Only once you’ve seen the nurse will you be able to book an
appointment with the doctor.
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Although medical treatment is free you are still required to pay for
your prescriptions, but at a reduced price (+ - £6 per item).
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In an emergency you can go to casualty at your local hospital. Be
prepared to wait your turn, as they are normally extremely busy.
Alternatively you can contact the emergency line for your personal doctors
rooms. Visiting family members can be treated under your NI number in the
case of an emergency.
Nasionale Gesondheids Diens
Wat is 'n National Insurance Number
en het ek een nodig ?
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'n Nationale Assuransie nommer is
amper soos 'n ID nommer. Met hierdie nommer kan jy gratis mediese
behandeling ontvang deur die Nasionale Gesondheids diens. Jou bydrae
sal direk van jou salaris afgetrek word. Dit is 'n vereiste om
hierdie nommer te hê, doen dus aansoek daarvoor sodra jy begin werk.
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Jy mag van 'n tydelike nommer gebruik
maak terwyl u wag op 'n afspraak by die DSS kantore. Die nommer is
slegs geldig indien u vir 'n agentskap gaan werk. Die nommer word as
volg saamgestel, Geboorte datum. Dag, Maand, jaar gevolg deur M of F
afhangende van u geslag. (Voorbeeld TN151073F)
Wanneer moet ek by 'n
dokter registreer ?
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Registreer so gou moontlik in geval
van 'n noodgeval.
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Jy moet 'n dokter in jou buurt gebruik,
jy kan 'n lys van dokters gratis by die naaste biblioteek of by die
stadsraad ( Council ) kry.
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Mediese dienste is gratis en dokters
is altyd besig, jy mag dalk vind dat die eerste een nie nuwe
pasiente wil aanvaar nie, doen dan aansoek by 'n volgende.
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U eerste afspraak sal by die
verpleegster wees. Hy / sy sal u mediese geskiedenis met u bespreek
en u persoonlike besonderhede neem. Hierna sal u 'n afspraak kan
maak om die dokter te sien.
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Alhoewel die mediese diens gratis is
betaal u wel vir die voorskrif. Gewoontlik 'n verlaagde prys. ( +-
£6 per item.)
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In 'n noodgeval kan u na u naaste
hospitaal gaan. Wees voorbereid om te wag omdat hulle gewoontlik
besig is. U kan ook die noodnommer skakel in geval van nood. (999 ) In 'n gaval van nood mag u besoekende familie
behandeling op u Nasionale Assuransie nommer behandeling ontvang.
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Schools
Once you moved into your new house enroll your kids at their new school.
The schools are generally good with helping the new kids settle in. I have
found that they are also easy to talk to if you have any concerns.
Skool
Dit is belangrik dat u kinders so gou
moontlik hulle skoolwerk hervat. Skryf hulle by 'n skool in sodra u 'n
vaste adres het. Die skole sien werklik om na die kinders en is ook baie
behulpsaam indien u vrae het.
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Banking
To open a bank account can be one of the most difficult things to do. The
easiest is to open a savings acount and upgrade it at a later stage. You
can also open a bank account at Barclays (Ireland) while you are in SA.
Once you have settled in the UK you can change the branch to your local
one. We at Sarie Marais Ltd can help
you with opening an account once you arrive in the UK.
Bankwese
Die oopmaak van 'n
bankrekening is een van die grootste struikelblokke. Die maklikste is om
'n gewone spaarrekening oop te maak en later vir ander dienste aansoek
te doen. Anders as in Suid Afrika is hier omtrent geen bankfooie nie.
Ons by Sarie Marais Ltd kan u
bystaan met die oopmaak van 'n rekening.
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