The weather in Cape Town is much better than say Perth.
The hot summer is cooled by rain and the winter is milder.
South Africa has a much better climate than Australia, which is why it is known as The World in One Country.
Like the Aussie's red centre, SA has the karoo ...
But having lived there, I can say that expats got a good deal, with servants and chaffeur at your disposal, esp if you work for a major mining company.
Life is quite relax there. But you have to be careful of the people, the HIACE vans. Even stopping at the traffic lights is a challenge.
Electric fence is the norm.
If you are in Gauteng province (SA redraw its provinces after ANC comes into rule)
These days, the Joburg CBD is overrun by refugees and the city is operating from the northern suburbs, such as Sandon.
But still, for Singaporeans who love South Africa and its veldt, this country is for you.