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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? ...
La Colombe
La Colombe Are you visiting family or friends in South Africa sometime soon? Or perhaps you’re planning a special celebration? ...
Repurposing leftover gammon
According to an article in the Mail & Guardian recently, South Africans are guilty of wasting nearly 10.3 million tons of food ...
How should I invest my pension payout?
It’s a question that we get asked often by future South African expats who have recently retired: how should I ...
The truth about cashing in your retirement annuities in South Africa
Exchange control changes announced by the National Treasury in 2021 resulted in the phasing out of formal emigration through the ...
Expat tax matters: What is exit tax in South Africa?
There’s been a lot of fuss in the media recently about an exit charge for South African expats which has ...
Introducing: The chicken potjie
The potjie symbolizes traditional South African food. While the braai has its place in the accolades of all things South ...
History of Santa Claus and South African Christmas traditions
Can you hear the magic jingle of Christmas in the air? That’s right, Christmas is coming, so haul out the ...
What’s the deal with South African citizenship, exchange control and tax residency now that the rules have changed?
If you haven’t already heard by now, formal emigration has been cancelled. Don’t panic, you don’t have to cancel any ...
Dowwe Dolla
Dowwe Dolla – who is this blonde bombshell? Well, for those of you who have missed the last two decades, ...
Klippies and Coke gammon
Wow! Three words all South Africans love in one sentence, Klippies, Coke, and gammon. Who would have thought that such ...
Five things you might not know about living annuities
If you have a retirement annuity or pension fund, you’re going to need to know about living annuities at some ...
South African inspired festive snacks
It’s time to haul out the Christmas shopping list and start planning for the main event of the year. Truth ...
Babylonstoren
Have you ever visited Babylonstoren South Africa? If not, this should be your next holiday or short break destination. Deep ...
Expat Tax Matters: Foreign employment exemption explained for South Africans in the UK
If you’re a South African working in the United Kingdom, you’re going to want to pay attention. Changes to South ...
Festive meats in the Weber
While the rest of the world is preparing for a Christmas of chilly temperatures and hopefully a dusting of snow, ...
