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South Africans immigrating to Australia
Australia has always been a popular destination for South Africans wanting to move to a country with a similar climate, ...
Nice to have fibre
Fibre Internet connections are becoming more popular in South Africa, with many users migrating from ADSL to this faster connection ...
6 reasons to love the Karoo
There are many reasons to love the wonderful wide, open spaces of South Africa’s Karoo, including the unique towns that ...
Cape Town afternoon teas: from Victorian sponges to views
Taking tea in Cape Town combines two great opportunities – the chance to enjoy some delectable treats and explore the ...
Holidays where your rand goes further
If you enjoy travelling abroad, you’ll know that the current weak state of the South African rand makes travelling to ...
Tips: A more sustainable way to live
Sustainability and the search for more eco-friendly ways to live and exist on this planet is a global trend. The ...
Where to find the best markets in Cape Town
Cape Town’s markets have something for everyone. Whether you are looking for fine food, craft beer, organic food or beautiful ...
To do list for South Africans in Canada
Canada is a popular destination for South Africans when they emigrate from South Africa and it’s not surprising that they ...
Final Season: Game of Thrones
The long-awaited final season – season 8 – of Game of Thrones is due to be premiered on 14 April ...
History of KWV
In our recent blog posts, we have focused on KWV’s award-winning brandy, but it’s also one of the leading wine ...
5 reasons to visit British Columbia, Canada
British Columbia is the westernmost province of Canada situated between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. It is almost ...
Travelling to Europe after Brexit: How will your holiday be affected?
Many South Africans are watching the UK’s Brexit negotiations with some trepidation, wondering how it will affect their travel plans ...
South Africa brandy vs Cognac
Have you heard the saying that all Cognacs are brandy, but not all brandies are Cognac? Well if you’re a ...
Cycling calendar for the rest of 2019
Cycling enthusiasts across the world will recently have had their eyes on, or have participated in, the Cape Town Cycle ...
Learn how Andrew Patterson climbed Table Mountain
Many people climb Table Mountain, but few people are fit enough to climb it every day for a year. Unless ...
South African Immigrants who have helped make the world great
Immigration is defined as the process of entering a country to live there permanently. Immigrants leave their own country and ...
Leaving the country? Here’s what you can do with your South African retirement annuity
When you’re looking into leaving South Africa, it’s highly likely you’re going to want to take your finances with you ...
Making the most of the Masters
If you’re a golf enthusiast you’ll know that the Masters Tournament is one of the four major championships in professional ...
Health food trends 2019
The search for optimum nutrition appears to be never-ending and every year brings its own health food trends and top ...
Moerkoffie, amazing coffee and cafés to try right now
If you are living in Australia, you might find yourself thinking longingly about enjoying a cup of moerkoffie at your ...
Old Irish traditions that survive in modern Ireland
If you have even just a drop of Irish blood in your veins (and even if you haven’t) you’ll know ...
