While the negative impact of lockdown in South Africa took its toll on the nation, something else fun and positive was afoot; refreshed local enthusiasm for making homemade pineapple beer….
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In Cognitive Psychology, the “Mandela Effect” is a phenomenon that affects many of us. And who knew that one Fiona Broome would coin the term relating to our very own…
If you’re relocating to Australia, or considering making such a move, you’re going to want to know what the tax expectations are for you in the land down under. Knowing…
If you thought that formal emigration meant leaving South Africa on a jet plane wearing a tuxedo or a ballgown, you’d be sadly mistaken. While there is no formalwear involved…
Picture this…you are mingling at an expat braai and overhear a story about how one of the expats lost their South African citizenship after acquiring their new citizenship in the…
Living Annuity Rules South Africa If you’re a South African with a retirement annuity living abroad, in other words earning a pension income from your post retirement investment, note some…
South Africa is famous for big, sparkling lumps of compressed coal. Ever since the first discovery in 1867 and the subsequent unearthing of the world’s largest (the Cullinan Diamond) in…
Nothing makes a person miss home than memories of good meals and delicious treats shared. Remember sinking your teeth into fresh, hot potbrood while sipping on a cup of coffee?…
Is it party time? Of course it is! Any time is a good time for shooters, friends, and some good music, right? If you’re planning a party, perhaps you want…
Today seems like just the day for a good pumpkin fritters recipe! The pumpkin certainly has its place in South African culture. As an expat possibly missing home, you might…