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How the FAK can inspire your Christmas carols
What is the FAK? The acronym stands for the Federasie van Afrikaanse Kultuurvereniginge (Federation of Afrikaans Cultural Associations). This non-profit, ...
Ideas for South African expats to keep communicating with friends and family
Staying in contact with friends and family used to be an expensive and difficult process for SA expats living abroad ...
World’s Best Places to Retire
Maximising their retirement funds to enjoy a great quality of life is one of the top priorities for expats retiring ...
The surprising new bust of Paul Kruger
It may come as a surprise to some that Paul Kruger has had a revamp. The Federasie van Afrikaanse Kultuurvereniginge ...
Is Brexit the reason the UK is no longer a top expat destination?
InterNations has just released its 2018 Expat Insider survey, which is regarded as one of the most comprehensive global surveys ...
Where to find South African food when living in Australia
South Africans enjoy their food – and why shouldn’t they? South African food is unique and it’s often difficult for ...
Interesting facts about the South African Embassy in London
The South African Embassy in London, known as South Africa House, is a prominent landmark building on Trafalgar Square, London ...
Move to one of Canada’s three leading cities
Canada is a big continent with many desirable areas in which to live, which can place expats moving to the ...
Why expats love Norway
Norway is consistently rated as one of the top countries in the world and is a favourite destination for expats ...
Why expats have the edge
In many developing countries where specialist skills are in short supply, employers tend to favour expats over locals when recruiting ...
Investing abroad? Expats, know your limits.
There’s a cap on the amount you’re allowed to move out of the country. Here’s what you need to know ...
Classic South African Christmas recipes
Christmas is a wonderful time of year filled with festivity, fun, good cheer and of course wonderful food. It’s a ...
The World Rugby Series is truly one of Rugby Sevens
The 2018-19 World Rugby Seven Series also known as the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series is in its 20th year ...
How Iris Wilkinson can inspire your writing skills
Iris Guiver Wilkinson was a South African-born author who was recently commemorated by a Heritage Plaque in Wellington New Zealand ...
Claim your SA retirement annuity in Portugal
Portugal is one of the top retirement destinations in the world, offering South African expat retirees a wonderful quality of ...
A guide to South Africa’s major festivals
South Africa is such a diverse nation with a very rich multi-cultural heritage, so it’s hardly surprising that every year ...
What does Thanksgiving mean for expats in the USA
Expats moving to or living in the USA may be a little confused about the Thanksgiving holiday as it is ...
Famous South African art
South Africa has such a beautiful landscape and colourful people, that it’s not surprising it inspires artists to reach for ...
Sydney for free – Museums that won’t cost a dollar
If you are a South African expat living in Sydney, you’ll be delighted to know that despite the many free ...
Now What – South African greetings around the world
South African expats live all over the world, so no matter where you are living, you are sure to bump ...
How to immigrate to New Zealand from South Africa
There are many reasons South African expats consider New Zealand as a long-term destination. One of its big attractions is ...
