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South African crayfish
South African crayfish, also called the spiny lobster, rock lobster, or kreef in Afrikaans, are known for their spiny shells ...
New Mauritius visa rules attract SA emigrants
When South Africans consider immigrating, the most significant concern is giving up the relaxed holiday-feel lifestyle they are accustomed to ...
Tax emigration vs Financial emigration: The facts
Tax emigration, financial emigration, formal emigration, physical emigration - what’s the difference? Is there a difference? Whether you’re living abroad ...
Herderspastei
Any South African will tell you that we turn to the kitchen and healing properties of good home-cooked food in ...
White South Africans leaving the country in their thousands according to stats
Leaving South Africa, this little phrase is likely to strike panic in the hearts of many South Africans. We are ...
South African athletes and Tokyo games
Let us set the scene: the world's greatest athletes have been training for this moment their whole lives. They're set ...
Kook & Geniet
Who and what is Kook en Geniet? The English translation is Cook and Enjoy. Originally an Afrikaans cookbook filled with ...
Expat tax matters: claiming your tax back in South Africa
Did someone say “tax refund”? Yes, that’s a real thing. Believe it or not, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) ...
Expat Talk: How do I move money from South Africa once I have completed my tax emigration?
Imagine if emigration from South Africa was as simple as packing your bags and hopping on a jet plane and ...
Your foreign capital allowance in South Africa: The do’s & don’ts
South Africans living abroad (and at home) who have not yet completed the process of tax emigration are entitled to ...
De Vette Mossel
If you are looking for a traditional seafood restaurant, then De Vette Mossel is not for you. Traditional seafood restaurants ...
Weskus snoek & patat
The icy waves of the Atlantic ocean crashing down onto the blitz-wit sand. The mournful sound of Seagulls calling in ...
FinGlobal as an intermediary
Emigration can be a daunting prospect – it can hang over your head like an exciting, yet black cloud. So, ...
Expat tax planning: How does being married in community of property affect your tax status?
Unless you specifically choose otherwise, marriages in South Africa are ‘in community of property’ by default. Not only does this ...
How to perfectly braai steak
Just the sound and smell of the wood and charcoal crackling on the braai is bound to get your neighbours ...
Rassie Erasmus South Africa’s head coach
July 24th, 2021, is a date that is sure to be remembered for a long time. Two proud teams faced ...
Financial advisors in South Africa for clients abroad
For South African expats living abroad, managing their personal finances can prove to be quite tricky. For one, you are ...
How does the new tax legislation affect my South African provident fund?
So you’ve probably heard there have been some changes this year to South African tax law that affect the way ...
Bobotie with yellow rice and chutney
Bobotie is not a new word to any South African. We either enjoyed the dish regularly at home or were ...
Who can deal in foreign exchange in South Africa?
If you’re preparing for your emigration from South Africa, one of the most important things to consider is how you ...
New laws desperately needed to curb cryptocurrency scams in South Africa
While the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) grapples with how to regulate crypto-asset investments in South Africa, consumers have been ...
