InterNations - The Place for Zimbabweans in Johannesburg
Mhoro, hello, siyaalemukela to all Zimbabweans in Johannesburg! Searching for other Zimbabweans in Johannesburg? Looking for reliable and useful insider tips from fellow Zimbabweans for example, where in Johannesburg can I find a Zimbabwean restaurant? Or where in Johannesburg can I find some sadza and stew?
Join InterNations today and become a member of our Johannesburg community. By becoming a member, you will join our active group of Zimbabwean expats, coming from all corners of Zimbabwe, from Harare, Kariba, Bulawayo, and many more.
Claude Maurin
After I followed my wife to Johannesburg, InterNations and its expat circles helped me find free-lance work with South African clients.
Rikke Johansen
The InterNations community is just so large that you can easily find a like-minded expat sharing professional or personal interests.
Why you'll love InterNations in Johannesburg
and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!
Zimbabweans in Johannesburg: The Pros & Cons of Expat Life
Thinking about moving to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg, so the points below reflect what Zimbabwean expats there wrote in their own words.
What Zimbabweans love about living in Johannesburg
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Opportunities. Zimbabweans describe it as easy to find work and start a business — registering a company is simpler than in many other places.
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It feels familiar. The language, culture, and climate are close to home, which makes settling in easier.
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It's diverse and multicultural. Meeting people from many backgrounds and a lively cultural scene come up often as a real plus.
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Life can be comfortable. Those with the means describe a good standard of living and peaceful areas to live in.
The downsides of Johannesburg for Zimbabwean expats
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Safety is a concern. Crime is by far the most common complaint, and many say they never quite feel safe.
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Xenophobia weighs on foreigners. Zimbabweans describe discrimination once people know they aren't South African, including in access to services.
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Gender-based violence is a worry. Violence against women and children comes up repeatedly as a source of unease.
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Visas and paperwork are strict. Strict visa requirements and government inefficiency add friction to daily life.
For Zimbabweans, Johannesburg offers opportunity, familiarity, and a diverse, comfortable life for those who find their footing. The trade-offs are serious: crime, xenophobia, and safety concerns shape daily life. It rewards those who come for the work and can manage the security realities.
Meet fellow Zimbabweans at our events in Johannesburg
Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Zimbabweans in Johannesburg.
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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends
Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!
Zimbabwean Expats in Johannesburg Exchange Tips and Advice
InterNations is the perfect place for Zimbabwean expats in Johannesburg to find the help and resources they have been looking for. "Jo'Burg", "Jozi" or "Gauteng" 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 Johannesburg’s Zimbabwean expats.
- Join today and find everything you need through our Expat Forums and entries from fellow Zimbabweans in Johannesburg.
- Read through our extensive Expat Guides to receive useful information on Johannesburg.
Mingle with Fellow Zimbabweans in Johannesburg at Our Events and Activities
Our Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg’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 Johannesburg.