Comments on: When it is time to leave South Africa

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:35:54 +0000

Oh there is definitely a skills shortage in SA but people don’t leave in such numbers for no good reason. What I would certainly like to see is the SA government creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment here. People need to feel wanted and needed and that their contributions will be valued.

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:35:54 +0000

Oh there is definitely a skills shortage in SA but people don't leave in such numbers for no good reason. What I would certainly like to see is the SA government creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment here. People need to feel wanted and needed and that their contributions will be valued.

By: South African in Europe

South African in Europe — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:54:35 +0000

There are millions of South Africans abroad. There's a huge shortage of skill in the country. That's why there are programs at the moment aimed at getting South Africans back home (such as the "homecoming revolution"). But more and more South Africans are trying to learn European languages in SA so they can leave South Africa.

By: South African in Europe

South African in Europe — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:54:35 +0000

There are millions of South Africans abroad.

There's a huge shortage of skill in the country.

That's why there are programs at the moment aimed at getting South Africans back home (such as the "homecoming revolution").

But more and more South Africans are trying to learn European languages in SA so they can leave South Africa.

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