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Kook & Geniet
Who and what is Kook en Geniet? The English translation is Cook and Enjoy. Originally an Afrikaans cookbook filled with ...
Expat tax matters: claiming your tax back in South Africa
Did someone say “tax refund”? Yes, that’s a real thing. Believe it or not, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) ...
Expat Talk: How do I move money from South Africa once I have completed my tax emigration?
Imagine if emigration from South Africa was as simple as packing your bags and hopping on a jet plane and ...
Your foreign capital allowance in South Africa: The do’s & don’ts
South Africans living abroad (and at home) who have not yet completed the process of tax emigration are entitled to ...
De Vette Mossel
If you are looking for a traditional seafood restaurant, then De Vette Mossel is not for you. Traditional seafood restaurants ...
Weskus snoek & patat
The icy waves of the Atlantic ocean crashing down onto the blitz-wit sand. The mournful sound of Seagulls calling in ...
FinGlobal as an intermediary
Emigration can be a daunting prospect – it can hang over your head like an exciting, yet black cloud. So, ...
Expat tax planning: How does being married in community of property affect your tax status?
Unless you specifically choose otherwise, marriages in South Africa are ‘in community of property’ by default. Not only does this ...
How to perfectly braai steak
Just the sound and smell of the wood and charcoal crackling on the braai is bound to get your neighbours ...
Rassie Erasmus South Africa’s head coach
July 24th, 2021, is a date that is sure to be remembered for a long time. Two proud teams faced ...
Financial advisors in South Africa for clients abroad
For South African expats living abroad, managing their personal finances can prove to be quite tricky. For one, you are ...
How does the new tax legislation affect my South African provident fund?
So you’ve probably heard there have been some changes this year to South African tax law that affect the way ...
Bobotie with yellow rice and chutney
Bobotie is not a new word to any South African. We either enjoyed the dish regularly at home or were ...
Who can deal in foreign exchange in South Africa?
If you’re preparing for your emigration from South Africa, one of the most important things to consider is how you ...
New laws desperately needed to curb cryptocurrency scams in South Africa
While the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) grapples with how to regulate crypto-asset investments in South Africa, consumers have been ...
Foodies of South Africa
South Africans are well known for their love of all things food-related. At their most comfortable in the kitchen, food ...
Women’s Day 2021
With women’s day, 2021 just around the corner, have you stopped to consider how you will be celebrating the 9th ...
Three things you need to know about opening a South African bank account for non-residents
When it comes to banking in South Africa for expats and non-residents living abroad, a number of things have changed ...
Iconic garage pies
Most South African youngsters are more than just a little familiar with that 2 am garage pie snack. Late nights ...
Money Matters: what do you need to transfer your SA inheritance abroad?
As a South African living abroad, things can get complicated quickly when it comes to cross-border inheritance claims. If you’ve ...
Beware the 419 Scams
As a South African or citizen of the world, you have undoubtedly come across a few online scams. Maybe you ...
