As the retirement annuity encashment specialists of choice for South African expats, we get asked a lot of questions about retirement funds and emigration. To make it easier for South…
You’ve jetted off to Australia, you’ve set up a home, you’ve found a job, and you’ve started enjoying your social life. However, you’ve completely forgotten about the responsibilities of being…
While it may come as no surprise that thousands of South Africans are eagerly packing their bags and heading to greener grass, it may be a little surprising to hear…
If there’s one thing that South Africans often overlook in their emigration planning, it’s the tax implications of their big move. South Africa has a residence-based tax system, which means…
As the recipient of a South African inheritance, there are a number of things to be aware of from an exchange control and tax perspective before you will be able…
As the saying goes, the only certainties in life are death and taxes, so it’s best to be prepared for both. What do you need to know about deceased estates,…
While leaving the sunny shores of South Africa may be heart-wrenching, it’s also an exciting prospect. Anticipating a new way of life, seeing new places, and meeting new people, are…
As a Saffa far from home, you may have found yourself searching ‘good old’ Google for information on how to cook mogodu the traditional way. After all, living abroad means…
Few recipes encapsulate our culture quite like the South African bobotie recipe. Of course, we have our traditional favourite foods and snacks like biltong, boerewors, and koeksisters, but no food…
The last thing you’re thinking about when boarding that exciting international flight to a new life is dying! Unless you’re a nervous flier, but that’s another story! However, the truth…