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Vellies shoes
They say to truly understand someone; you must walk a mile in their shoes. Obviously, this is meant metaphorically, as ...
How to get a certificate of residence to avoid double taxation in South Africa
South Africa has a residence-based taxation system. What this means is that if you’re still considered a tax resident in ...
Marshmallow fridge tart
As the days are getting warmer, the languid sunny weekends are creeping closer towards year-end, and we can all feel ...
What is The Financial Action Task Force and why should South African expats care?
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an international body established in 1989 by the G-7, at that time the ...
What’s the penalty for not submitting a tax return in South Africa?
If like most South Africans, tax is the last thing on your mind right now, it’s not surprising, what with ...
How much foreign income is tax free in South Africa?
For South Africans thinking about their international relocation, tax planning is one of the most important things you can do ...
Which countries allow dual citizenship with South Africa?
As a South African living abroad, the topic of dual citizenship has probably crossed your mind or come up in ...
Is Oros South African? Who invented Oros juice?
Few can say they've tasted the gloriously orangey tang of Oros and thought, I wish I had chosen something else ...
How different South African cultures celebrate Christmas
If you are looking for white, snowy Christmas scenes, roast turkey with all the trimmings, and Brussel sprouts galore, then ...
Amarula malva pudding recipe
This probably isn't the first time you've seen malva pudding star as a featured recipe on a South African website! ...
Reasons for wanting to retain South African citizenship
Did you know? South Africans who formally and voluntarily attain citizenship in another country without gaining prior consent from the ...
Eskom has changed pension fund payout rules for deferred members
If you’re a member of the Eskom Pension and Provident Fund (EPPF), there have been some updates to the rules ...
A bierbrood recipe for the festive season!
What could possibly be better than fresh bread and lashings of butter? Or gravy soaked up with delectably soft bread? ...
Unique South African gifts
The South African Christmas has changed. What was once extravagance and opulence around the braai or dining room table has ...
Can you borrow money from your retirement annuity in South Africa?
As the retirement annuity encashment specialists of choice for South African expats, we get asked a lot of questions about ...
Renewing your South African passport: South African passport renewal & fast track in Australia
You've jetted off to Australia, you've set up a home, you've found a job, and you've started enjoying your social ...
Why are so many South Africans moving to the Netherlands?
While it may come as no surprise that thousands of South Africans are eagerly packing their bags and heading to ...
Hot Question: Must I deregister myself as a taxpayer with SARS if I have emigrated?
If there’s one thing that South Africans often overlook in their emigration planning, it’s the tax implications of their big ...
Inheritance from South Africa? What are your next steps to getting it overseas?
As the recipient of a South African inheritance, there are a number of things to be aware of from an ...
How to get a tax clearance certificate for a deceased estate in South Africa
As the saying goes, the only certainties in life are death and taxes, so it’s best to be prepared for ...
Countries to immigrate to from South Africa 2022
While leaving the sunny shores of South Africa may be heart-wrenching, it's also an exciting prospect. Anticipating a new way ...
