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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 ...
The richest sports stars from South Africa
South African sports stars are famous around the world for their prowess on the sport’s field and their general sportsmanship ...
Financial emigration: What it involves
Many South African expats leave South Africa with their minds firmly focussed on their overseas opportunities – whether they are ...
The most loved bookstores in South Africa
Despite the rise of Amazon Kindles and e-books, bookstores in South Africa are still flourishing. These days, South African bookstores ...
The South African Expat’s Guide to Exporting Listed or Unlisted Shares in Lieu of Cash
If you’re in the process of financially/formally emigrating from South Africa, or you’ve already left, you might be wondering what ...
Top 7 South African Springbok rugby legends
When it comes to choosing famous South African rugby players who have formed part of the national Springbok squad, the ...
Bunny Chow Recipe
If you are ever looking up traditional South African meals, you are bound to arrive at a reference to Bunny ...
Jaco Peyper: Only SA referee on the Rugby World Cup officials’ panel
When it comes to referees, Jaco Peyper is a rugby referee that has international recognition and regard. As testimony to ...
Word Power: How well do you know your insects?
Love them or hate them, insects are vitally important to the continued health of our ecosystem. South Africa is home ...
What is an address in South Africa?
If you have relatives in South Africa and want to send them a letter or a parcel, it is important ...
Women will be on the moon by 2024
It is predicted that within a couple of decades, commercial space exploration, and lunar expeditions in particular, might be as ...
World Cup Rugby 2019: Springbok Squad
The wait is over for South Africa’s rugby fans anxious to hear coach Rassie Erasmus announce the final Springbok Squad ...
Born in South Africa, big abroad
As we know, South African immigrants are not just content to move abroad quietly – many of them make their ...
What’s on your bucket list for mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the simple technique of paying full attention to your current experiences including what’s happening to you and where ...
Dog breeds that don’t shed (too much)
If you have recently moved abroad and are planning on adding a puppy to your family, you might like to ...
The Chernobyl disaster might have created a paradise
On April 26 1986, a truly devastating event took place at a nuclear power plant called Chernobyl on the Pripyat ...
