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Staying connected during the holidays & trying times
The definition of 'family' is broadly described as a group or unit of people living together. However, as South Africans, ...
Can South African retirement annuities still be cashed in by emigrants?
Not all change is bad, however, as these legislative amendments were intended to simplify processes that had become unnecessarily complicated ...
South African lamb shoulder roast
Traditionally, South African Sunday lunch with family means a succulent lamb shoulder roast. Of course, this means you need all ...
Money mules & money mule fraud in South Africa
Most South Africans are open to the idea of making a few extra bucks, whether it’s a side hustle, part-time ...
Boerewors recipe
Boerewors, boerie, wors, or braai wors are the names given to one of the most iconic sausages in South African ...
Remembering Theuns Jordaan
The lyrics of Theuns Jordaan’s song Beautiful in Beaufort Wes echoing through our homes in sweet remembrance of a proudly ...
Tips on non-resident banking in South Africa
Thanks to digitisation, banking in South Africa is no longer the major hassle it used to be. Now, banking is ...
No need to panic, there’s nothing new about SA’s “new” retirement fund rules
If there’s one thing that triggers an anxiety attack for South Africans, it’s the idea of the government going after ...
Potbrood recipe
Potbrood or 'Pot bread' is a bread synonymous with South African food. You can't get more South African than potbrood ...
Five things to know before you complete tax emigration from South Africa
Many South Africans working abroad for foreign employers are now questioning whether they should retain their tax residency in South ...
Three things you need to be aware of as a South African tax resident working abroad
With legislative updates that were designed to bring South African tax residents working abroad back into the South African tax ...
Tear and share bread
There's something to be said about the gorgeous smell of freshly baked bread. It lingers in the air better than ...
Open a bank account in South Africa
Let’s talk about banking convenience for a bit. Picture this; you have painstakingly packed the boxes, closed your local accounts, ...
Have you heard about the Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020?
With high levels of national cyber crime dominating the headlines in the last few years, the signing into law of ...
What is Capital Gains Tax and when do South Africans pay it?
If there’s a phrase that makes people uncomfortable, it’s definitely “Capital Gains Tax”. While it might sound scary, if you’re ...
13 Weird traditional dishes in South Africa
Known for its many traditions and fabulous rainbow nation, South Africa is no stranger to the weird and wonderful. The ...
Property Matters: Can you still buy property in South Africa as a non-resident expat?
In recent years there has been an increase in South Africans living and working abroad who are buying properties back ...
Chutney mayo chicken mash balls – Halloween style!
Today, we’d like to bring you a Halloween-inspired recipe filled with the delicious taste of true South African food. If ...
Hot question: Should I cease South African tax residency if I have relocated abroad?
If you’re a South African who has been living overseas for some time, you might find yourself wondering about whether ...
Afrikaans TV shows
Some Afrikaans TV shows are South African institutions, aren’t they? Who doesn’t know Riaan Cruywagen? Okay, he was on the ...
Springbok rugby coach – Jacques Nienaber
Enter the spotlight, Jacques Nienaber? Yes, that Jacques Nienaber! With the South African rugby team claiming all the glory in ...
