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What can you do with your retirement policies post emigration?
Chances are when you first started saving for your retirement, you did so thinking you would be retiring in South ...
What documents do you need to submit with your Tax Compliance Status (TCS) in respect of emigration?
Updates made to the exchange control rules in 2021 by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have shifted the focus ...
Afrikaans is lekker 2022
Living abroad has its challenges, not least the challenge of indescribable homesickness. Unfortunately, no matter where you choose to settle ...
Six of the best countries for expats to retire to from South Africa
Whether your retirement is just around the corner or you’re thinking long-term, we’ve put together a list of expat-friendly retirement ...
Roompoffertjies
Poffertjes, or roompoffertjies as they’re known in Afrikaans, are Dutch mini pancakes with a part risen flying saucer shape. Roompoffertjies ...
Smart South African entrepreneurs – lessons from the brains behind Yuppiechef
It’s a household name in South Africa, and for good reason. It’s a brand that stood the test of time ...
Saffa style broccoli and cauliflower salad
Typical South African food includes the likes of broccoli and cauliflower, but have you ever thought of putting these two ...
The South African Dream – what’s that all about?
Why do we limit ourselves to thinking the perfect dream is the American dream? It’s not the only dream worth ...
Why can’t I withdraw from my Retirement Annuity?
It happens to us all. A financial crunch hits, and we start thinking about the funds we’ve squirreled away in ...
Tomato bredie
When hearing the words “tomato bredie”, most of us are transported back to our childhoods, our memories entwined with the ...
Meeting up with South African family
Coming home is an exciting experience, especially if you have been away for a long time. Blame it on Covid, ...
Can I cash in my retirement annuity if I have formally emigrated?
By now, it should be common knowledge that formal emigration from South Africa facilitated by the South African Reserve Bank ...
Gordon Ramsay’s burgers on the braai in SA
If the words braai or South African recipe don’t have you automatically reaching for your apron, it’s time to get ...
Connecting with South Africans online
Heading overseas is exciting – you’re soon to be a South African expat, revelling in all that is new and ...
Emigrating from SA after 55 – the tax implications you need to know about
One of the most exciting things about retiring is that it’s a whole new chapter of possibilities. Usually by now ...
South African snacks
If there’s one thing all visitors comment on when visiting our stunning part of the world, it’s our love of ...
Aleit Swanepoel
Another massive loss to the South African community happened just a while ago – and the pain of such a ...
Early access to your South African pension fund – yes or no?
Whether it’s for retirement or unexpected emergencies, saving isn’t easy. Often, South Africans prioritise one saving goal at the expense ...
Best-ever braai sides and dessert
Have you ever been to a restaurant and listened to those around the table suddenly debating whether to order starters ...
Liquidating retirement annuities after emigrating
Retirement annuities (RAs) were created as tax-efficient investments for individuals who want to save for retirement. As opportunities for relocation ...
