Everyday life in South Africa

Transport, culture, safety and settling in.

How to assess neighbourhoods, housing, transport and routines using current local evidence rather than fear or false reassurance.

How Cape Town's geography shapes neighbourhoods, commuting, schools, housing, climate and security decisions.

A practical guide to Johannesburg's decentralised neighbourhoods, commuting, schools, healthcare, housing and security.

How Pretoria's government, diplomatic and university economy connects with neighbourhood, school, transport and security decisions.

The practical differences between Durban and Umhlanga across housing, work, schools, healthcare, transport, weather and security.