Do white South Africans have contingency plans in case South Africa goes into decline in the next 10 years?
I lived in Zimbabwe for a while during the 90s and after getting into contact with a few white Zimbabweans I had known whilst I was there, it became apparent that they had made "in case of emergency plans." These plans included storing foreign currency in foreign bank accounts, investing in foreign businesses, buying homes abroad and making contacts in other countries. The ones I knew seem to have been able to move country and still maintain a very good standard of living because of this. Is this the same for white south africans?
Try to avoid accusing people of racism or hurling racist insults, I just want answers to a genuine question thanks
Well, the reality is that in certain departments there has been a decline in SA over the past 15 years, crime, unemployment, hiv/aids, corruption, bribery and nepotism in government are the major ones and for most of that time AA/ BB BEE has also been a reality.
The majority of whites have stayed and a number have left ( and no one can give accurate statistics on how many), and I am sure that a number more would already have left if they were able to, Res has made some valid points, it is not easy or simplistic to emigrate.
So, I believe that a number of whites still living in SA do have some contingency plans, I know a few, but they are in the minority and the majority who have stayed either are unable to or have decided that irrespective of what happens they will remain in the country they love.
Having said this, everyone has a threshold, and when it is reached most people turn to "where there is a will there is a way" mode, so as the situation in a country deterorates so will people reach their threshold and make contingency plans, not unique to SA either.
Last point is that many in our country are struggling to survive never mind even thinking about contingency plans, they are more concerned about their next plate of food.
By the way, not only whites have left the country and not only whites have contingency plans for the future.
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I cannot see South Africa going the same way as Zimbabwe, there is just to much foreign investment in the place for it to go that way.
I think alot more would be done if South Africa started going the way Zimbabwe did it just wouldnt be aloud.
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Well, I have an EU passport and citizenship, so leaving would be no problem for me.
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Have a look at some white townships in South Africa and you will have an answer:
http://www.afrika.no/Detailed/5731.html
Not every single white S.African has ties with Europe. I would also not agree that people moving to Europe have a good standard of living.
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I suspect most of them do, thats why they’re always negative about south africa. They want the country to fail, so they’ll be proven right.
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i suppose you know what a soutie is.
as with most things in life you are unlikely to succeed unless you give it a full go.the half hearted moaning minnies that you speak of have forgotten that they have enjoyed a very good life in SA and if there is a price to pay,so be it.
A lot of people made a lot of money in the easy years but now that they have to battle a bit they don,t seem to have the stomach for it .
If the cap fits,take your money and run,and good riddence.
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Not many CAN get out even if they wanted to. Certain countries want a down payment that will be kept for about five years. Others want highly qualified people only. The value of the rand is a joke in Europe…..you may think you have something substantial but it ends up being a tip! Some countries don’t accept anybody over the age of 40! It is a false but common belief that every second South African has dual citizenship. This is simply NOT true! Many white South Africans have nowhere to go…..but if given the option….they wont leave anyway!
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If it does happen, i guess i will have to decline here as well …. we can not go anywhere else, our age for one, who will employ people from another country for only a few years, money as well to get there and start over …. but most of all i still love SA regardless, it’s who and what i am
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Well, the reality is that in certain departments there has been a decline in SA over the past 15 years, crime, unemployment, hiv/aids, corruption, bribery and nepotism in government are the major ones and for most of that time AA/ BB BEE has also been a reality.
The majority of whites have stayed and a number have left ( and no one can give accurate statistics on how many), and I am sure that a number more would already have left if they were able to, Res has made some valid points, it is not easy or simplistic to emigrate.
So, I believe that a number of whites still living in SA do have some contingency plans, I know a few, but they are in the minority and the majority who have stayed either are unable to or have decided that irrespective of what happens they will remain in the country they love.
Having said this, everyone has a threshold, and when it is reached most people turn to "where there is a will there is a way" mode, so as the situation in a country deterorates so will people reach their threshold and make contingency plans, not unique to SA either.
Last point is that many in our country are struggling to survive never mind even thinking about contingency plans, they are more concerned about their next plate of food.
By the way, not only whites have left the country and not only whites have contingency plans for the future.
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Dude, the Indians, coloureds and blacks all share the same concern.
Dont forget about us
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