From Johannesburg to Canada: A Life at Sea, Starting Again-EP 93 with Dale Lyell

<p>Dale Lyell grew up in Johannesburg, joined the Safmarine Merchant Navy after matric and spent years travelling the world on container ships, bulk carriers and even the QE2.</p><p>In 1998, Dale and his South African wife left South Africa for Canada. They arrived with no job waiting, very little support and no guarantee that things would work out.</p><p>What followed was a fascinating journey of starting again, finding community, building a new career and eventually establishing a successful technology business.</p><p>Dale talks openly about why he left South Africa, the reality of those early years, adapting to Canada, raising a son with South African roots and the safety mindset that many South Africans carry with them long after they leave.</p><p>_______________________________________________________________</p><p><strong>Sable International</strong></p><p>For over 30 years, Sable International has helped South Africans navigate international relocation, including visas, second passports, tax, wealth planning, foreign exchange and studying abroad.</p><p><br /></p><p>_______________________________________________________________</p><p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p><p>00:13 — Welcome to Dale in Ontario, Canada<br />01:35 — Growing up in Johannesburg and joining Safmarine<br />02:51 — Life on container ships and the QE2<br />04:58 — Dale's Canadian connection<br />06:43 — Why he left South Africa in 1998<br />08:47 — Crime, safety and quality of life<br />10:10 — Arriving in Canada with no job<br />11:54 — Starting again without a support network<br />13:40 — Finding community through martial arts<br />16:23 — Integrating into Canadian society<br />18:36 — Finding work and building a career<br />20:47 — Dale's technology business<br />22:01 — From a chocolate factory to technology<br />24:45 — Doing business in Canada<br />25:46 — Healthcare in Canada<br />28:06 — Raising a son with South African roots<br />30:35 — Family left behind in South Africa<br />32:10 — Staying connected to home<br />34:02 — Getting used to safety in Canada<br />35:11 — The difference in everyday life<br />36:43 — Dale's love of travel<br />38:53 — Advice for South Africans considering emigration<br />42:28 — What he would do differently<br />43:24 — Expectations and the five-year cycle<br />45:27 — Never give up<br />45:33 — Canada vs South Africa<br />47:10 — Final thoughts</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>The Relocated South African</strong></p><p>The show for navig