Have not read all the blogs on this but I find that our goverment say's a whole lot but does act on what they say. This be the reason that many people do not believe in goverment and thus find empoyment elsewhere. I have traveled all over the world and so many South African's are abroad. I know for a fact that if South Africa could sort out there crime issue every one of the South African's abroad would move back home.

Desk, everyone who is not a SA resident is a foreigner but definition. ALL foreigners whold be vetted, if you have a qualification in an industry that requires people, then you should get in, if not, you shouldn't. I don't care if you are black/white/yellow that is a very old way of thinking and should be a moot point when visa applications are considered.

Chris

Have not read all the blogs on this but I find that our goverment say's a whole lot but does act on what they say. This be the reason that many people do not believe in goverment and thus find empoyment elsewhere. I have traveled all over the world and so many South African's are abroad. I know for a fact that if South Africa could sort out there crime issue every one of the South African's abroad would move back home.

"Stealing jobs,"maybe?...Work hard?Dedicated? Reliable? Definately.That is why I would employ a Zimbabwean ten times before a local.
Sorry if this offends someone. But then again,the truth hurts.BTW....I had a Zimbabwean fellow renting a room from me for a while. His bosses adore him.He will do anything(and always with a smile on his face) including work double shifts when our "locals" fail to arrrive for work.I had occasion to chat with overland tour operators.....their first choice of driver: yep, you guessed right:Zimbabweans, reliable, sober,and friendly(I quote) I may be generalising here but they do seem to be very sought after as employees.

A foreigner is any individual who happens to have cross a border from one country to another irrespective of any circumstances

my south african brothers and sisters listen to the voice of reason.we also had a similar situation in zimbabwe, when we were flocked by citizens of zambia, malawi, mozambique, south africa and many other african countries.zimbabwean cities and mining towns are true metropolitan centres of mixed cultures.there was not even a single incident anti foreigner sentiments.i am a zim citizen but my father came from zambia and married my zim mom.lets take all land to be just earth and we all can belong anywhere.

Musa, chris and zet I only have one question with you guys I am black zimbabwean foreigner and there white foreigners. WHO IS THE FOREIGNER? I do under stand that we are rushing for inadequate or little resources in SA as compared by the number of people who r coming in legally and illegally in SA, But why is it I am a threat to a south african citizen. I went for an interview where the company was offering certain amount of remuneration and out of the shortlisted pple I was successful. I live in SA we have the same cost of living either you are SA or ZIM citizen why do you say I accepted little? Guys I am not insulting you in any kind of a way because I am currently living and surviving in a good community with South africans, but guys we might have political issues in Zim but where this is going to is it really necessary. Remember what comes around goes around. A few year ago Zim was rich but now its poor, are you sure south africa will not be affected by the same crisis that has hit all African countries if yes Ask your self why if NO what r u going to do??????

Desk,U ppl can call black SAans with many names but onething u need to understand and respect we have patience,when we are fedup we will destroy you..We fought freedom for the liberation of this country with bare hands and we never ran away and scout in other parts of the world.Today and tomorrow we will never chase the very same white people that were never racist like what u are doing in Zim because we are patient by nature.Our mission has always been about every black african in our soil but if ppl happen to think exploitation is a game of futball then go back to your country.We have ppl here who are fighting to get a living wage and u come,work for a mere R40.00 per day.We have an experience in this country of exploitive racist farmers.Today De Doorns is the result of the very same ppl who were chased out of farms.

It pains me to see that there is still so much racial tension in South Africa. I have moved to England, not because of BEE or anything like that. I could get a job in SA at the click of a finger because of my skills but as my wife is English and we have a new baby we have decided to move to England as its safer. From reading the comments each day on this site it really does break my heart because I am proudly South African and I hate it when people put my country down. From what I can see, South Africa needs to have a similar policy to Australia or USA or UK where immigrants are vetted when they apply for a visa and the skilled people are chosen. The unskilled people are not wanted, we have enough unskilled people in SA already. With unemployment over 25%, if the (estimated) 5 million illigal immigrants in SA were to be sent home, I think we would find this would be drastically reduced and the knock-on effects would be the upliftment of the poor (those WILLING to work) and in turn a strengthening of the economy. Another knock-on effect is that, with a lowering of unemployment, there are more people contributing to the pot that would be a social service for those unfortunate enough to be unemployed.

Do not fear foreign investors, nobody is coming out to SA to rape and pillage, the foreign investors help to drive our economy, do you expect them to do it for nothing? Notice how I have not pointed out any racial group, this is purely a skills-based issue. I had to undergo strict immigration checks when entering England but I passed and now am able to stay permanently because I can provide a service that will help to keep England's economy going.

While I am ranting I would also like to point out how childish the politics in South Africa appears from an international perspective, it grates me to see such a waste of energy with all the blame-finding missions, rather than utilizing the resources available to better the country. Everyone appears to be out for self-gain in government, these people are supposed to be PUBLIC SERVANTS, not building their own little empires.

I must also comment on the atrocious spelling and grammar used by most people on this site. Really people, if you are going to post a comment and you want it to hold any integrity at all, check your spelling...

Chris

To my brothers True Zimba and Desk. If you are so educated and so on, why is your country in a mess. You chose to chase the White and take the land and give it to Grace and all of your busters leadership. Your presence in my country is an economic nightmare. We do not have the resource to handle the whole of your country men and wemon. Yes you helped us fight apartheid but we where looking for a peace of land build temporary structures. And yes, the we never promises you free citizenship. Go back home and come here for a visit and business deals.