Leaving South Africa, this little phrase is likely to strike panic in the hearts of many South Africans. We are a fiercely proud and independent nation, and so when the…
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Let us set the scene: the world’s greatest athletes have been training for this moment their whole lives. They’re set to compete against each other for glory and eternal bragging…
Who and what is Kook en Geniet? The English translation is Cook and Enjoy. Originally an Afrikaans cookbook filled with South African dishes, it was published by S.J.A (Ina de…
Did someone say “tax refund”? Yes, that’s a real thing. Believe it or not, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) isn’t always about taking all of your money. Sometimes SARS…
Imagine if emigration from South Africa was as simple as packing your bags and hopping on a jet plane and starting a new life overseas. Unfortunately, this is not the…
South Africans living abroad (and at home) who have not yet completed the process of tax emigration are entitled to utilise their annual South African foreign investment allowance of R10…
If you are looking for a traditional seafood restaurant, then De Vette Mossel is not for you. Traditional seafood restaurants come with fancy cutlery and tableware, unpronounceable wine lists, and…
The icy waves of the Atlantic ocean crashing down onto the blitz-wit sand. The mournful sound of Seagulls calling in the crystal blue sky as they wheel and spin above…
Emigration can be a daunting prospect – it can hang over your head like an exciting, yet black cloud. So, where does one even start? With so many decisions and…
Unless you specifically choose otherwise, marriages in South Africa are ‘in community of property’ by default. Not only does this mean you enter the marriage as equals to jointly share…