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Tips on how to become a successful self-employed expat
Many people become expats because they have had job offers abroad or have been moved across continents by their existing ...
Top up your Australian superannuation before the window closes
South Africans living in Australia will be very interested to know that new superannuation rules will come into play on ...
Why Sweden is one of the most child-friendly destinations in the world
Couples with small children are always concerned about what their expat lifestyle will mean for their children. Moving to a ...
Recipe: South African pancakes (or pannekoek)
Are you a South African expat? Do you still remember the smell of pancakes at the church bazaar, carousel or ...
Top up your Australian superannuation before the window closes
South African’s living in Australia will be very interested to know that new superannuation rules come into play on the ...
Joost van der Westhuizen: Remembering the legend!
There is a lot we can learn from Joost van der Westhuizen’s spirit in facing personal adversities. For one, feeling ...
Why moving to France is good for your health
If you’re lucky enough to be immigrating to France, you’ll probably be making everyone very jealous about the fine food, ...
Planning your next break? Win 2 tickets anywhere in the world!
As a South African financial services provider to thousands of clients in over 105 countries, we know how much South ...
What does South Africa’s 2017 budget mean for expats and South Africans
The ‘highlight ‘of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s budget speech in the national assembly on Wednesday the 22nd of February 2017 ...
How easy is it to get a personal bank loan if you are an expat?
One of the biggest challenges expats face is raising a personal loan from a bank in their new country. When ...
What does Brexit mean for expats?
Brexit is on the minds of many expats especially those moving to the UK, those already living in the UK ...
The rand is one of the world’s top performing currencies
South African expats living abroad will be delighted to know the South African rand has strengthened substantially during the past ...
Six things South African expats might find surprising when they move to Europe
South Africa is a melting pot of different cultures and as a South African, you may feel that you can ...
Things to consider if you are an expat buying property abroad
Many expats are tempted to invest in property in their new country. Perhaps they plan to live there permanently or ...
Financial errors expats often make
As expats make plans to leave their home countries and move abroad, they are prone to making some common financial ...
Do you become a better person when you become an expat?
If you’re thinking of becoming an expat, or are one already, you probably chose to become one for a specific ...
What does SONA 2017 mean for the future of South Africa?
If you watched President Jacob Zuma’s 2017 State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered in Parliament on Thursday the 9th ...
Video tributes: Joost van der Westhuizen
South Africa has produced many great sporting legends, and the late Joost van der Westhuizen was no exception. A brilliant ...
Could you make an early pension withdrawal?
A few years ago South Africans weren’t allowed to transfer the proceeds of their retirement annuities offshore before age 55 ...
A poem about South Africa
South Africa is a land of diverse cultures and exceptional natural beauty – vibrant with a range of fauna and ...
Reminiscing South Africa – videos from home
Former South African president Nelson Mandela once said that "There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged ...
