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Valentine’s picnic
For many, it is hard to believe that we are already in the second month of the year, February! Haven’t ...
Don’t leave your RA in SA – how inflation eats away at your retirement income
For many South Africans, inflation isn’t something they think about often beyond hearing it mentioned occasionally on the news. However, ...
Chicken braai
The warm summery weather in sunny South Africa means that the South African braai season is well underway. This means ...
South African employed abroad? How does the foreign income exemption work?
First tax year working abroad? Here’s what you need to know about expat tax back in South Africa to ensure ...
Online schooling South Africa
While the pandemic rages, life goes on – or does it? The virus has impacted schoolgoers worldwide, and it’s safe ...
Dessert on the braai
Before you say another word, yes, you can cook anything on the braai, including dessert! In fact, any Saffa worth ...
Exchange rate
The South African exchange rate tends to fluctuate quite quickly and has done so over the past year. From the ...
South African beer
The British drink theirs warm, Americans drink theirs ice-cold, and South Africans prefer theirs chilled, thank you very much! What ...
Don’t let SARS be the last to know: when to notify the authorities of your tax status change
As a South African, even if you’re living and working overseas, you may still be considered a tax resident and ...
In case you missed it: Financially emigrated doesn’t mean Tax emigrated
If it seems like there’s a lot going on when it comes to emigration, that’s because there is and it’s ...
The Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill: what’s the big deal for consumers?
In 2011 South Africa began implementing a new regulatory framework for the evolving financial sector. Dubbed the ‘Twin Peaks’ regime, ...
Hertzoggie cupcakes
Decadent puffs of chewy coconut meringue, apricot jam, and rich butter pastry make up the delicious hertzoggie, a South African ...
What does it mean to be a South African tax resident temporarily abroad?
In a residence-based tax system, residents are taxed on both their local and worldwide income. South Africa has such a ...
Financial emigration from South Africa is cancelled – now what?
In an effort to simplify and modernise South Africa’s antiquated exchange control a number of changes were made that resulted ...
New year, new offshore transfer allowance for South African residents abroad
New year, new you? Forget it. This is even better than short-lived resolutions. A new calendar year means that offshore ...
Cape herb and spice
Everyone knows that for a dish to be truly exceptional, you need the right blend of herbs and spices to ...
What the FAQ? The FYI on cashing in your South African Retirement Annuity
Since formal emigration has been phased out, the question we hear most often from people is: what happens to my South ...
What’s the deal with emigration now that the rules around citizenship, exchange control and tax residency have changed?
In a recent blog article, we unpacked the changes to the South African exchange control regulations that have an impact ...
Pumpkin – the South African way
Close your eyes and remember those lazy Sunday afternoons seated around the kitchen table. What’s the first thing you remember? ...
