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In January we are pleased to feature our Au Pairs from South Africa
- Quick Facts- Location: Africa, Population 49,004,03, 25 Language: Zulu 23.82%, Xhosa 17.64%, Afrikaans 13.35%, Sepedi 9.39%, English 8.2%, Setswana 8.2%, Sesotho 7.93%, Xitsonga 4.44%, Swati 2.66%, Tshivenda 2.28%, Ndebele 1.59%, other 0.5%, Religions: Protestant 36.6% (Zionist Christian 11.1%, Pentecostal/Charismatic 8.2%, Methodist 6.8%, Dutch Reformed 6.7%, Anglican 3.8%), Catholic 7.1%, Muslim 1.5%, other Christian 36%, other 2.3%, unspecified 1.4%, none 15.1% (2001 census)
- General Attitude- South Africa is the only nation-state named after its geographic location.Most South Africans live in urban areas, with twenty percent of the population residing in the central province of Gauteng, which contains Johannesburg, the surrounding industrial towns, and Pretoria, the administrative capital. Angel Jordaan, Go Au Pair’s International Representative in South Africa says South Africans make great Au Pairs because “they are taught to be independent from a young age, they grow up quickly and learn to be self-motivated and driven to achieve their goals. They drive from a young age, because of the rural areas here in South Africa. They are English speaking, regardless if they have other languages they are taught English in School for 12 years. South Africans are friendly and helpful and they encourage others well. They are social people, love the outdoors, and adore animals, wild life and the ocean.”
- Diet- South Africans are known for their hospitality and love to cook for visitors. Unlike in the United States, foods are seldom packaged for convenience. Bread is rarely pre-sliced and preservatives are not widely used. National laws determine store hours, particularly for meat sellers, who often open as early as 5:30 A.M. and close as early as 1 P.M
- Etiquette- South Africans are by custom polite and circumspect in their speech. Each of the quite different culture groups—corresponding to home language speakers of English, Afrikaans, Tamil and Urdu, and the southern Bantu Languages, cross-cut by religion and country of original origin—has its own specific expressive forms of social propriety and respect. South Africans are by custom hospitable, helpful, sympathetic, and most anxious to avoid verbal conflict or unsociable manners. Even among strangers, one of the strongest criticisms one can make in South Africa of another is that the person is "rude." American families benefits from South African Au Pairs because they grew up in a country very exposed to western cultures that makes them fit in exceptionally well with American Families, their English skills are very well developed, and South African Au Pairs are able to make the best of every situation and bring positive energy to any household.
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Rickus (First Time Au Pair)
“I have a natural and special bond with young people of this world.”
- Program Type: Standard Au Pair
- Age Experience: Under 2 years old, 2-5 years old, 5-10 years old
- Type of Experience: Baby-sitting, Daycare
- Hobbies: Cooking, Arts, Crafts, Outdoor activities
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Au Pair Quick Facts
- 22 years old
- Infant Qualified
- High School Graduate
- Holds driver’s license
- Speaks English
- English Rank: 5
- Available ASAP
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Dineo (First Time Au Pair)
"I promise to be there with my whole heart for your children.”
- Program Type: Standard Au Pair
- Age Experience: Under 2 years old, 2-5 years old, 5-10 years old
- Type of Experience: Baby-sitting, Daycare, Nursery
- Hobbies: Singing, Modeling, Computers
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Au Pair Quick Facts
- 25 years old
- Infant Qualified
- College Graduate
- Hold driver’s license
- Speaks English, Sotho, Zulu
- English Rank: 5
- Available ASAP
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Isabella (First Time Au Pair)
“I love children and I can’t wait to experience this different side of the world.”
- Program Type: Standard Au Pair
- Age Experience: Under 2 years old, 2-5 years old, 5-10 years old, Over 10 years old, Special Needs
- Type of Experience: Baby-sitting, Daycare
- Hobbies: Fishing, Biking, Outdoor activities
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Au Pair Quick Facts
- 19 years old
- Infant Qualified
- High School Graduate
- Hold driver’s license
- Speaks English, Afrikaans
- English Rank: 5
- Available ASAP
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Posted: 1/1/2012 3:51:11 PM by
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