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World Cup Rugby 2019: South Africa vs Italy
Italy and South Africa rugby union teams first met in 1995 and now 24 years later, South Africa will be ...
South African Inheritances and Tax: What’s the Deal?
Right now you’re probably just a South African living abroad but because death is inevitable, you know that there’s the ...
Don Pedro – a uniquely South African dessert
The don pedro is a dessert that you enjoy through a straw and it has gained fame around the world ...
Hertzoggies – the perfect anytime treat
Hertzoggies are one of the most delicious South African treats and a South African recipe for these scrumptious desserts is ...
The South African Expat’s Guide to Home Affairs’ Passport Renewal Requirements
It doesn’t matter where you are in the world - if you’re outside of South Africa’s borders you need a ...
Mouth-watering traditional South African goodies right here in the UK
Instead of asking your friends and relatives to pack some biltong and Ouma Rusks in their suitcases when they come ...
Do You Have Unclaimed Policies in South Africa?
A recent Business Insider article revealed that there is currently more than R17 billion in unclaimed or forgotten unit trusts ...
Cost of living in New Zealand vs South Africa
If you are planning on moving to New Zealand, it’s important you understand what the cost of living in New ...
Eat Sum More South African food in Canada
Canada is a wonderful country to live in – but for South Africans it’s very far away from family, friends ...
Get ready for the Rugby World Cup 2019
The Rugby World Cup 2019 is just around the corner and everyone is gearing up as the countdown to #RWC2019 ...
Peppermint Crisp Tart
Peppermint Crisp Tart is a uniquely South African dessert using the beloved South African Peppermint Crisp and is adored by ...
The South African Expat’s Guide: To Getting Out of Your Retirement Annuity
Retirement annuities are financial products offered by insurance providers in order to make it easier for South Africans to save ...
The cost of living in Australia
Australia has recently become known as an expensive country to live in – with a high cost of living quickly ...
Easy milk tart recipe
Every South African family has inherited a milk tart recipe from their grandmothers and everyone proudly proclaims their milk tart ...
Bledie Lekker Biltong and it’s made in the USA!
If you are tired of Big Mac burgers and traditional apple pie and craving the flavours of home, you’ll be ...
The bizarre reason brides stand on the left at weddings
Wedding traditions around the world differ according to local customs and history. Some are followed religiously, while others are regarded ...
James Small: Memories of a South African Springbok legend
The whole of South Africa reeled in shock on the 10th of July 2019, when the news was announced that ...
The South African Expat’s Stress-Free Guide to Getting a Tax Clearance Certificate
If you’re a South African living abroad, your tax responsibilities back home don’t have to be overwhelming, but they will ...
How high is the cost of living in the UK?
One of the first things you have to do before you move abroad is consider the cost of living in ...
Discover your local Brisbane South African shop for biltong and more!
If you are sitting in Brisbane and craving the taste of South Africa, then you’ll be pleased to know that ...
New skilled regional visa routes to Australia
If you are planning to immigrate to Australia in the future, you’ll be very interested to know that Australia is ...
