Updates made to the exchange control rules in 2021 by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have shifted the focus from formal emigration to tax emigration. Tax emigration brings the…
Living abroad has its challenges, not least the challenge of indescribable homesickness. Unfortunately, no matter where you choose to settle on the other side of the ocean, chances are there…
Whether your retirement is just around the corner or you’re thinking long-term, we’ve put together a list of expat-friendly retirement destinations for South Africans. Retiring overseas is becoming an increasingly…
Poffertjes, or roompoffertjies as they’re known in Afrikaans, are Dutch mini pancakes with a part risen flying saucer shape. Roompoffertjies are a true nostalgic treat traditionally made from buckwheat flour…
It’s a household name in South Africa, and for good reason. It’s a brand that stood the test of time and its humble beginnings make for one of the best…
Typical South African food includes the likes of broccoli and cauliflower, but have you ever thought of putting these two ingredients in a salad? Most people are used to having…
Why do we limit ourselves to thinking the perfect dream is the American dream? It’s not the only dream worth dreaming – what about the South African dream? It’s a…
It happens to us all. A financial crunch hits, and we start thinking about the funds we’ve squirreled away in our retirement annuities. Being able to cash in your retirement…
When hearing the words “tomato bredie”, most of us are transported back to our childhoods, our memories entwined with the joy of this delicious yet oh-so-simple traditional dish. There are…
