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What Does it Mean to Be Proudly South African?
South Africa’s history has been alive with challenges that have seemed somewhat insurmountable over the years. Our political past is ...
Rooibos Stewed Apple Crumble
Let’s take a moment to think of two much-loved South African treats, that when combined create a delectable dessert that’s ...
South African Tax Matters: Capital Gains Tax Explained
If you’re not prepared for it, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) can be a nasty shock to the system. Let’s take ...
Unclaimed Pensions & Policies in South Africa
Everyone could use an unexpected windfall in the form of unclaimed money in South Africa. While this might sound unreal, ...
Hertzoggie recipe
Let’s talk about cookies; Hertzoggies, to be exact! You have probably gobbled down a Hertzoggie before and never really given ...
Law of Succession in South Africa: Who Inherits When There is No Will?
It’s an uncomfortable conversation for most people, but a necessary one given that no one has yet discovered a fountain ...
Cashing In Your Retirement Annuity Early – The Rules Are Changing in 2021
If you’re a South African expat living abroad with retirement funds back home, pay close attention. Changes that were made ...
Tamatiebredie
Tomato Bredie is not just a delicious meal…it’s a dish that requires ceremony. It demands time, usually spent with loved ...
Tax Matters: How Do You Know When SARS Owes You Money?
When it comes to tax, it always feels like you’re the one owing the South African Revenue Service money, right? ...
Expat Tax News: Clarity on the new South African financial emigration rules
A big important decision was reached recently in Parliament, after the National Treasury (aka Treasury) and the South African Revenue ...
South African Bunny Chow
Bang the drums and turn the spotlights on…it’s time South Africa’s very own Bunny Chow was pushed right into the ...
Everything You Need to Know About The New Expat Tax Law in South Africa
Until March 2020, South African residents living and working abroad could apply for tax exemption on foreign income. This has ...
The Expat’s Guide to: Buying Off Your Retirement Annuity
South Africans currently living abroad have until 28 February 2021 to use formal emigration as an immediate means by which ...
Malva Pudding
As far as truly original South African treats go, Malva pudding is at the very top of the list. Most ...
Virtual Safari South Africa
As a South African living abroad, one of the things you’re likely to miss most is the bushveld but if ...
The Expat’s Guide to: Tax Emigration from South Africa
The upcoming changes to South African tax law that will effectively close the loophole that allowed South African emigrants to ...
Christmas Platter Ideas
With Christmas looming and with the pressure of hosting and entertaining family and friends building up, you’re bound to be ...
The Living Annuity Lowdown: Here’s What You Need To Know
You’ve been diligently paying into your retirement annuity or pension fund your whole working life, and you’re finally nearing retirement ...
Four Things You Need to Know About Selling Your South African Property As An Expat
What do you do as an expat if you decide to sell the property you own back home because you ...
Recognising South Africa
When you think of some of your favourite movies and series, you probably never even stop to think that some ...
Roast Turkey Recipe
As a South African expat, the concept of a roast turkey on Christmas day is somewhat unusual, isn’t it? While ...
