We all think that we have the best banana bread recipe in the world… until we taste someone’s new take on it. Banana bread is a firm South African favourite…
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When the time comes to seek out greener pastures in another country, there’s a process involved that calls for something we all dread: paperwork. Having the right documentation and following…
Most people don’t know that South Africa is a producer of a luxurious golden liquid: olive oil. The booming olive oil industry in South Africa is the handy work of…
If you are thinking about leaving the country, you might want to know if you are allowed to keep your South African bank account open in South Africa when the…
Calling all expats who rely on their Single Discretionary Allowance (SDA) and Foreign Investment Allowance (FIA) in South Africa! Here’s an official heads-up for you! If you haven’t applied for…
What’s for dinner kids? We all know that one of the first answers that come to mind in the average SA family home is I&J Golden Smackeroos! I&J Golden Smackeroos…
South Africa has a residence-based taxation system. This means that South Africans (even if they’re living overseas) will be taxed on their income by the South African Revenue Service (SARS)…
What is a living annuity? What is a life annuity? Is there a difference between the two, and when would you need to purchase and use these annuities? Life and…
Let’s talk cake; carrot cake to be precise. The origins of carrot cake are largely disputed. Some say it came from England while others are under the distinct impression that…
Investing offshore doesn’t have to be as complicated as it sounds. If you’re a South African, you’re over the age of 18 and you’re in good standing with the tax…