London made simple

As we all know, thousands of South Africans stream to London every year in search of that special pot of gold and/or to use it as a base to explore the world. Currently more than 1 000 000 South Africans are making their presence felt in London by contributing substantially to the city’s temp workforce.

With the still relatively weak rand and the current Home Office relaxation in visa and permit issuing, increasing numbers can probably be expected in the future. But, as many will confess, London can sometimes be a very hard and cruel city - it can test your endurance to the limit - making you ask questions and seek practical advice and information that could help make your London experience more worthwhile. The prospective South African traveller also needs reliable and relevant information to help him or her prepare, arrive and settle in London.

It is in this context that this website has been compiled - it has not been compiled in the silent halls of academic institutions, but rather in the hustle and bustle of everyday life in London, and therefore presents all you need to know to make the most of your time in London. It is a great city, and a city that invites you to be part of a great cosmopolitan hub …

Be sure to be part of it … and to make the most of it!