Laws organize societies and ensure safe and peaceful dealings among its citizens. But all countries have rules that don’t make sense for anyone other than those who created them. While…
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The number of South Africans seeking international relocation opportunities is undeniably on the rise. There’s nothing quite like a global health pandemic to give you the perspective to reassess your…
While we cannot claim that the croquette hails from our ‘truly’ South African heritage, nothing says South African food quite like taking a recipe and “South Africanising” it! The delicious…
South Africa has a residence based tax system. This means that if you are considered a resident for tax purposes, you are expected to pay income tax on your worldwide…
What do you know, Mother’s Day in South Africa is just around the corner. Are you ready to spoil your mom with the best Mother’s Day gifts? If you are,…
It seems as though more and more people are expanding their horizons and traveling abroad, but the question begs to be answered; why are South Africans emigrating? Roughly 23 000…
The smell of steak and sausages sizzling on the braai grid over hot coals is a memory most South Africans cherish. The hustle and bustle of the family in the…
South African expats heading for foreign shores often overlook what makes South Africa unique. Once there, it hits them like a ton of bricks: South Africa is unique and there’s…
If you’re a South African living abroad with family back home, it’s likely that you’ll be included in someone’s last will and testament at some point. Cross-border inheritance claims can…
As a South African living and working overseas, you may not be aware of the fact that you could qualify for a tax refund from the South African Revenue Service…