How and why I moved to Cape Town | Visa, Uni Application, Apartment, Cost etc.

[@natalieredington7621]

If you're living off Euros, Pounds, Dollars etc, then I can imagine that living in Cape Town isn't expensive. If you're earning Rands (South African currency), then you might not say that Cape Town living isn't expensive. Our currency, and the average salary doesn't necessarily mean you can eat out twice a day and buy organic groceries. We don't have the same level of free healthcare as the UK for example, and it's advisable to get private health care. If you're living in the city itself, then you can get by without a car (uber, buses, walking) but otherwise, you need a car (and with that comes insurance and petrol). My comment is not meant to dampen the vibe of Cape Town being an amazing city to live in... it's just to give perspective if you're earning in rands, especially if you're a student or in your twenties and just starting out with your career here. It is an amazing city; cultural diversity, nature at its best, great food and friendly people!

[@anatrieseverything]

I spent a month in South Africa last year and loved it! Could you explain how you and your sister saved up the money to move down there and buy a place?

[@khaiibowers4902]

I'm from Cape Town and I still live here ... glad you find it beautiful 💗

[@paulrichardson5892]

i dont know your background but if you are german first language your english is first class.

[@Imhertho]

I like how honest you are and open share stuff like this. I also plan to attend university of cape town as well Spring 19

[@clmk28]

Brilliant idea! I did my masters in South Africa, I wish I did my BA there as well.

[@natashabidd7836]

How did you find that? I’m thinking of doing my masters in SA too, I am currently living in the uk and want to gather as much information as possible before hand

[@heleentheron2216]

it's not just stellies and UCT, it's CPUT as well

[@emilias8265]

Lienkie yeah but CPUT is not so attractive for international people.. more natives go there

[@Qhawe3456]

Emilia Sommer as a black South African I find this offensive you are putting fuel to the already dangerous flame of racial hatred in my beloved country by saying internationals wouldn't find CPUT attractive because they are a lot of black South Africa's. they are many international students at UWC.

[@obsidiansiriusblackheart]

Qhawe Fipaza as a white South African I find it offensive that you assume a "native" means black only :)

[@idelanaledi]

Obsidian Sirius Blackheart and Qhawe can we please try to get alon😊

[@xtraprebel6274]

Obsidian Sirius Blackheart get out of africa go back to Europe.

[@Fishy101]

I live in Hanover park in cape town

[@j.24.dd.]

This is so helpful thank you. Did you feel uneasy traveling around cape town as a young girl? I've been told some horrible stories that you need a body guard to go around and it's pretty unsafe but it seems not to be the case with you? thanks

[@j.24.dd.]

sorry the top of that message hasn't posted. Great video very helpful. How did you fun traveling around as a young girl.

[@calistakolozsvari8271]

Jemma Daley You don't need a literal body guard but it's definitely not 100% safe walking anywhere by yourself. You're taking a risk if you go anywhere by yourself. I would highly recommend going with a group of people or a man, coming from a 15 year old girl who has spent her whole life in South Africa. Hope this helps x

[@lifewithreesy]

That is false. Infact, I haven't seen anyone but government officials with bodyguards. South Africa isn't as bad as the media portrays. It's like any other place: Always be careful & cautious, take care of yourself & your belongings, be nice to people haha It's just not safe walking around alone/at night especially, always best to be in groups.

[@Xylodrums105]

Jemma Daley its probably unsafe for europeds because they dont belong there. and if its not safe for native afrikana then its because of colonialism from europeds.

[@JesseBlum]

So I work off my computers. I'm a 35 year old male and I am I love my family here but everyone has their own life I have lived in Las Vegas, Denver Colorado and Los Angeles, Hollywood, and I just don't like where our country is going and I need to get out and see somewhere so what would be the best place or how to. Let's say go there for 3 months to check it out

[@AurelieD.]

I want to go doing my master degree at UCT but i wanted to ask you have much you paid for tuition fees? I've heard it was about 1000€ for a year. I'm tired of london. This city is so expensive !!! And i miss the sea!

[@Aly-xu4lf]

In the exact same place! Grew up in london, currently still here studying undergrad, considering masters at UCT! Let me know if you do it!

[@dr.brandonmccarthy9034]

Could anybody help me with an inquiry? Im looking to relocate to Capetown after school my incomecwould probably be ~500,000 Rand at first (not including the extra money in Canadian dollars doing contract work) Would. That be enough to live (comfortably) -on the ocean of table mountain ( not the suburbs) side like Zonnebloem or perhaps even Green point, Sea side? Thank you!

[@khanyamagwegwe2221]

Ahhh I'm so excited for when I finish matric (South African grade 12) next year so I can go and study in Cape Town instead of being in Joburg because it's so much better there and there's more stuff to do and it's more safe than Jozi

[@melblose5244]

Cape town's crime rates are higher than joburgs

[@andileshikwambana]

not only 2 universities in cape town there is university of the western cape too

[@cagox-pg4zj]

Amazing! I wann to live in Cape Town too!😍😍😍

[@ivamilicevic1674]

I was so excited while watching this video,because I am traveling to Cape Town for a volunteer program this summer! I cant wait😍

[@fyorhuisman7123]

For what volunteer program are you going to Cape Town?

[@jonasangelmusic8953]

Hi, Iva how do you aplyed tha program? I am thinking to get it

[@avinashbramdeo4265]

Are you still there, cause im coming this september

[@gloriaholly2927]

What transportation do you use in cape town to get around? im an IB student from an international school in linz, austria and 2 years ago exactly I participated in an exchange offered by my school for 2 weeks with a partner school in cape town, stellenberg. we always got around the city with a coach and our host families took us by car to most places, but we were always told that taking taxis or public transport is not safe at all there, but getting around without a car is nearly impossible in cape town i think…what's your solution to this?

[@joliejanine]

My sister and I have a car which we use to get around. Our room mate Magdalena however, doesn't have one, so to get to univeristy she uses the Myciti buses and from time to time (when she is late) an Uber :)

[@lifewithreesy]

Yeah. Our public transport infrastructure isn't great. Whoever can afford to buy a car, does that and doesn't usually use public transport. Taxi drivers drive like hooligans and risk peoples lives so they can get around as fast as poeple, buses are an ok option and Uber is always great but not everyone can afford that.

[@classyyandfabulous]

could you do a guide to cape town?

[@mrmatias2618]

Perfect 👌 video. Could you recommend me some contact s to rent an apartments for 2 months in Cape Town???

[@Maenamay]

Love you necklace, where did you get that from.

[@zacksimonrocks]

Whats the song in the background? Its cool and I want it

[@Trane__]

Zachary Danielz i second this!

[@margheritapetrin174]

Hi Jolie, do you need english language requirements to study at the university in cape town?

[@heleentheron2216]

Margherita Petrin yes

[@obsidiansiriusblackheart]

Margherita Petrin Ja depending on the degree you must do a math and English test. I think it's called NQF or something (sorry, I haven't wrote them for 5 years)

[@saidba97]

hi dear.. what is the cost of living there in terms of Usd , 2000 is enough for single bed room as well for food monthly ?? Currently we r in Kenya we wanted to move to South Africa

[@obsidiansiriusblackheart]

Sai Dba Hi man, as a local in SA I can tell you in approximate USD: it will cost about $800 for a two bedroom and about $300 per month on food :)

[@obsidiansiriusblackheart]

Sai Dba you can get a single bedroom for about $500. Look at property24 (google it)

[@an67481]

does anyone know what is the field/degree Janine is taking up In UCP? thanks in advanceeee! :) xxx

[@josearlindomuianga3477]

Wow, has anyone told you have the divine image stamped on your face?

[@francescaemma9770]

Hey! Do you have any idea about working visas? I am due to qualify in my job soon and am interested in moving to CT.

[@dontbefooleeddbf7429]

Jolie, what are you studying at UCT?

[@malta-q4966]

what were your IB scores? Im doing IB and i also want to go to UCT, but i want to know what IB score i should get

[@chiamaka020898]

timothy tumwikirize Check the university's website 😊

[@sineadryan4424]

how old were you when you moved?

[@hachemahmed9941]

Thaaanks, that’s so helpful 🤩

[@pollydrab]

it would be better if you look to the camera, but besides that, great video

[@djvals7404]

Polly Drábová, you are living in Cape Town? I need Information about this great city please! I need know: Is life expensive? Is it easy to find a job? As are wages? Is it expensive to rent a good apartment?

[@legumesss]

A small piece of advice, look into the camera and not at yourself, it's really annoying to watch I have to admit... anyways interesting video and you look gorgeous!

[@Nina-fq4gx]

Hey Jolie could you maybe do a video about how you started your Instagram? I love taking pictures in general and I just don't know how I'll get people to notice my page (excpect from following other people etc. all that stuff on "How to get more followers" you can read about in the internet) It would make me soo happy! I love Capetown as well and I might wanna study there when I'm done with school (and travelling so much) Thank you for all your videos they help me alot and yeah lets say I just basically love all of your videos.♥♥

[@builtough8077]

I am mesmerised by your beauty.

[@charlottekimberly6745]

Liked and subscribed.

[@Hannah-qi2ju]

What do you study?

[@GLITCHOUT]

Just found this video... I'm born in Summerset West, Cape Town. Moved to Bellville, Cape Town Pretty awesome place! Welcome to Cape Town😂 If your keen I have Two Hiking vlogs I've done here, just head over to my Playlist and under the Adventure vlogs you'll see all my hike vlogs

[@gabrielodonovan164]

GLITCH OUT 4

[@GLITCHOUT]

Gabriel O'Donovan Not 100% what you mean with 4? But I have 3 hikes on the Playlist now.

[@shaunnathan5684]

Born in ''summerset'' west but you can't even spell the town name lollllllll f... dork

[@LilacsAdore]

Glowy skin! ♡

[@christianivanov9080]

Basically you have to be rich to move there.

[@misapachilala623]

Christian Ivanov precisely . i now have no comment lol

[@jwilleseries7764]

How rich?

[@mareldiahadams4811]

No you dont i was Born there

[@affiliateclimbmax9287]

Come to Blouberg the northern beaches ordinary folk here and its growing at a rate of knots

[@choondroppa0001]

you need 13,000 to move to Canada, you need BALLS to move to CPT.

[@filippavivianne]

Thank you for sharing! Hugs ❤️️

[@rafikbadat6061]

Filippa Vivianne simply lovely

[@rafikbadat6061]

Bliss holiday in cape town so beautiful.

[@sophiehenderson7693]

this is so cool!!

[@happy-trip]

This video is very interesting.

[@laurencannon8218]

Do you need vaccines ?

[@joliejanine]

I don't think so, but check on Google to be sure :)

[@calistakolozsvari8271]

Lauren Cannon No you don't.

[@marklutherking8757]

Lauren Cannon lol what kak you asking.vaccines ,lmfao

[@kyliehaggland9715]

Lol no

[@gorathiemann]

ALOHA FROM HAWAII :)

[@jankeschreiber1734]

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[@paulrichardson5892]

you did not consider australia.?

[@misapachilala623]

i live in cape town. not a very safe place. only for the rich .

[@snowballfights6693]

well said bruh

[@obsidiansiriusblackheart]

Misapa Chilala too true my man. Hope we can all get out and leave these dumb foreigners to pick up the pieces 😂

[@mareldiahadams4811]

True

[@hume7171]

I'll be extremely punctilious regarding the United States. You must be wealthy and crazy living here for good. The best education on earth IS NOT HERE!!!! America has the highest crime rate, and the highest divorce rate in the known universe. I will not discuss racism because that's a no brain remark.

[@hume7171]

Let me guess---you are an American!!

[@irfanalam615]

I am coming I want meet you lovely

[@Trane__]

Beat in backround?

[@chingisbura8326]

So beautiful

[@Trane__]

Background music anyone???

[@MrCrabdragon]

Wow..

[@raythelljordan6550]

wow you are perfect

[@dsutor]

The Musik is verrrrry annoying!!!

[@sohumramouthar9722]

As a South African I can't understand why you did this :|

[@JanaAlic3]

You speak so fast 😂

[@mareldiahadams4811]

They dont show you the Bad Part of Cape town

[@KK-ol5ov]

there is so many negative aspects and you only mention the positives. but i guess you super wealthy

[@KK-ol5ov]

@Veslemøy Haugen perhaps yes 😊 I grew up there and it was different for me

[@rayhuckle]

Hot💓

[@eclarkson6070]

Slow down. Your talking super super fast non stop run on sentences, rambling. I lost interest. Relax and slow down. Good information but very fast.

[@damonarchary1582]

Woah lol .savage much .

[@rajivmurkejee7498]

SA qualifications are now pretty worthless as they have been so dumbed down

[@andrewskitla8164]

Very true

[@gloriaholly2927]

What transportation do you use in cape town to get around? im an IB student from an international school in linz, austria and 2 years ago exactly I participated in an exchange offered by my school for 2 weeks with a partner school in cape town, stellenberg. we always got around the city with a coach and our host families took us by car to most places, but we were always told that taking taxis or public transport is not safe at all there, but getting around without a car is nearly impossible in cape town i think…what's your solution to this?

[@maryduplessis2510]

Uber/taxify