Looking for Zimbabwean Expats in Cape Town?

Thinking about moving to Cape Town as a Zimbabwean? These pros and cons come from the InterNations Expat Insider survey, in which thousands of expats around the world share what they like and don't like about life abroad each year. Country-level percentages aren't broken out for Cape Town, so the points below reflect what Zimbabwean expats there wrote in their own words.

• Opportunity is a big draw. Zimbabweans describe abundant job and business opportunities and a chance at a more peaceful, prosperous life.

• The setting and lifestyle appeal. The weather, the wine, and the game lodges come up often, alongside beautiful surroundings.

• It's diverse and well-developed. A multicultural mix and well-built infrastructure make daily life easier than in many places nearby.

• People can be welcoming. Some Zimbabweans find locals relatively friendlier than in other countries they've lived in.

• Safety is the overriding concern. Crime dominates the answers, and Zimbabweans describe never quite feeling safe.

• Racism and tension surface. Discrimination and social tension come up as a hard part of daily life.

• The economy feels unstable. Economic instability, electricity outages, and their knock-on effects wear on people.

• Unrest is common. Frequent protests and anger in public life add to the sense of instability.

For Zimbabweans, Cape Town offers opportunity, a beautiful setting, and a developed, diverse base close to home. The trade-offs are serious: crime, tension, and an unstable economy shape daily life. It rewards those who come for the work and can manage the security realities.

InterNations is the perfect place for Zimbabwean expats in Cape Town to find the help and resources they have been looking for. The city on the cape of good hope, also known as Ikapa, will soon become your new home with our InterNations community - we help you to take full advantage of your new life here!

• Get to know Cape Town’s Zimbabwean expats.
• Join today and find everything you need through our Expat Forums and entries from fellow Zimbabweans in Cape Town.
• Read through our extensive Expat Guides to receive useful information on Cape Town.

Our Cape Town community is also very active offline. Our members get to enjoy a range of events and activities on monthly and weekly basis, e.g. a great dinner at Cape Town’s fanciest restaurant organized by our InterNations Ambassadors, or a weekend trip to explore South Africa’s unique vibe. These events and activities are a perfect and casual way to get in touch with fellow Zimbabwean expats in your city and Zimbabweans in South Africa. Interested? Simply sign up for membership and join the ranks of our Zimbabweans living in Cape Town.