Close your eyes and remember those lazy Sunday afternoons seated around the kitchen table. What’s the first thing you remember? Pampoen tert? Or perhaps pampoen koekies? There’s nothing quite like…
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La Colombe Are you visiting family or friends in South Africa sometime soon? Or perhaps you’re planning a special celebration? Then, La Colombe, South Africa, is a MUST. While a…
According to an article in the Mail & Guardian recently, South Africans are guilty of wasting nearly 10.3 million tons of food per year! And that’s not food that’s perished and become…
It’s a question that we get asked often by future South African expats who have recently retired: how should I invest my pension payout? If you’re looking to invest in a…
Exchange control changes announced by the National Treasury in 2021 resulted in the phasing out of formal emigration through the South African Reserve Bank. There was some concern about this…
There’s been a lot of fuss in the media recently about an exit charge for South African expats which has been blown somewhat out of proportion. In the interests of…
The potjie symbolizes traditional South African food. While the braai has its place in the accolades of all things South African, the potjie truly encapsulates our culture and heritage. Potjiekos…
Can you hear the magic jingle of Christmas in the air? That’s right, Christmas is coming, so haul out the tinsel, untangle the fairy lights and drown that Christmas pudding…
If you haven’t already heard by now, formal emigration has been cancelled. Don’t panic, you don’t have to cancel any of your plans, this simply means that the concept of…
Dowwe Dolla – who is this blonde bombshell? Well, for those of you who have missed the last two decades, this is one of South Africa’s favourite comedians. While some…