UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will I be able to bring my spouse/partner with me?                                                                                                                                                                                 Portuguese

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A: Yes as long as they have fulfilled the necessary visa requirements. Please see http://www.dha.gov.za
 
Q: Will my spouse/partner be able to work in South Africa?
A: Work permits are seldom granted unless someone has a scarce skill; however your partner is free to apply for a work seekers permit and to look for work.
http://www.southafrica.info/travel/documents/921595.htm 
http://www.dha.gov.za/Scarce Skills & Work Permit Quotas.html
 

Q: Can I bring my children to SA?
A: Please look at http://www.dha.gov.za  for details on the kind of permits and permission needed for bringing your family with you
 
Q: Will my children be able to go to school in SA?
A: Yes. Government schools only allow children from areas surrounding specific schools to register at a school. It is important to keep this in mind when choosing where to live. Private schools have no such restrictions. Most government schools are oversubscribed so it is worthwhile investigating schools carefully before arrival.
http://www.southafrica.info/services/education/edufacts.htm
 
Q: Is there a crèche or child care facility at Wits?
A: No
 
Q: Will my family be covered by my medical aid at Wits?
A: You can apply in your personal capacity to extend your medical aid to cover your family. Check with your medical aid for details.
 
Q: How long is my medical aid valid?
A: It is valid from the date it is taken out until the 31st December of any given year. Please check details on the policy because they do vary
 
Q: Why may I not use my own existing medical aid from my country of origin?
A: SA legislation requires you to use a local medical aid.
 
Q: Will I be allowed to do part-time work whilst I am studying?
A: If you are on a student permit you are allowed to do part-time work that does not take up more than 20 hours of any week.
 
Q: Will my driver’s license be valid in South Africa?
A: You will need an international drivers license and your existing drivers license must be available in English. Please read http://www.southafrica.info/travel/advice/driving.htm  for more informat