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Introduction

London: From then to now

South Africans Overseas

London for the South African

Should I go - Should I stay?

What London will teach you

The Truth about Working & Living in London

Visas & Permits (under construction)

Visa & Permit Directory

Contacts for Visas, Permits an Passports

South African Passport Applications

Before You Leave

Applying for a Visa

Agents’ Contact Details

Three months before you leave

General aspects before leaving

Police Clearance Certificate

At Customs

What is allowed at customs?

General

Not allowed at all at customs

Restricted Goods

Arriving at Heathrow

At Customs

Medical at Airport

You’re in!

Attitude

First things first

Money Wise

How to interpret prices

Relatively Expensive Services & Products

Important tips for the first week

Mailbox Services

Register with a GP

Register for National Insurance

Opening a Bank Account

Transferring money to South Africa

London In General

On the Road

Driving Licence

Parking

Congestion Charges

Buying a car

MOT

Insurance Companies

Breakdown Services

24-Hour Car Parks

Renting a car

Bicycle Hire & Mopeds

Electricity

Internet & Computer use

Postal & Courier services

Telephone Services

Mobile Phone Services

Lost/Stolen Credit cards

London's Transport

Tubes

Travel Passes

Red Buses

Commuter Boats

Black Cabs

Minicabs

Trains

Travel Information

Travel Discounts

Coach Operators

Useful Contact Numbers

To the Airports

A Roof Over Your Head

How do I look for accommodation?

Flat Rental

Council tax

Opening Accounts and Bills

General advice

Contact Numbers

Where to stay

South African Houses

Camping

Emergency accommodation

Squatting

London By Eye  

City Sights                                                                           

Museums                                                                                          

Art Galleries                                                                           

Main Theatres                                                                       

Bookings                                                                              

Cinemas                                                                               

A Night On The Town                                                                                                   

Pubs South Africans go to 

Restaurants                                                                         

Comical London                             

Shopping in London                                                                           

Markets                                                                    

Organic Markets                             

Organic Supermarkets

South African Ventures

Fish Hoek Restaurant

Nando’s

South African Shops

Websites: E-Shopping

Breytenbachs Legal Services

Exceed (UK)

Commonwealth Academy

The London Springboks

Touch Ruby Leagues: In2touch

South African Bars

The South African Business Club UK

Celestial Books

General

Tone Up & Wind Down

Sport & Fitness Contact numbers

Rugby

Stadiums

Tennis

Cricket

Horse Racing

Greyhound Racing

Golf

Ice Skating

Ten Pin Bowling

Multi-Fitness Fitness Centres

Swimming

Open-Air Swimming

Beaches

Horse Riding

Parks & Gardens

The National Trust

On the UK Calendar

Churches & Religion

Health Services

Chemists

Medical Emergencies

Dental Services

Your Sight

Medical Insurance Companies

24-Hour Hospitals

Late Chemists

Vaccinations

Physiotherapists

Becoming a Blood Donor

Counselling & Psychotherapy

Help lines

On Ear & Eye

Radio Stations

On the Box

Satellite & Cable

The Long Arm

The Police

Contact Numbers

When Your Passport Gets Lost     

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