The Greek Consulate in Cape Town on Thursday said it was noticing an increase in the number of Greek nationals showing interest in South Africa.

Debt-strapped Greece has been in the grips of a severe financial crisis and violent protests.

Cape Town Consul-General Konstantinos Soulios said some 5,000 of his countrymen live in the Mother City.

However, he said it was difficult for Greeks to obtain work permits.

“You need to organise your trip from Greece, get the working visa and the come to South Africa to work. It is not that easy to get the permit.”

Courtesy Eye Witness News