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What Do South Africans Living Abroad Miss Most About Home?
No matter where South Africans end up living abroad, there’s no place like the one they left behind. The clichés ...
Do I have to pay Capital Gains Tax on my financial emigration?
With impending changes to the Income Tax Act for South Africans living and working abroad (#ExpatTax2020), many are considering their ...
Can Pensioners Emigrate to Australia?
Australia might seem like an attractive retirement destination for would-be South African pensioners, but there’s a lot to think about ...
Immigrating to Canada from South Africa: A Guide for South Africans
It is estimated that there are around 50 000 South Africans living in Canada, with more than 5,765 people immigrating ...
Best Potato Salad Recipes: The Side Dish Star of South African Braai
If you're a South African, it’s not a braai without potato salad, no matter what Tim Noakes has to say ...
Have You Seen These Famous South African Movies?
High quality, critically acclaimed movies. The South African film industry might not be as flashy or glamorous as Hollywood, but ...
The South African Guide to Immigration & Working in the UK After Brexit
Brexit is a source of much anxiety and confusion for many European Union (EU) nationals in the United Kingdom (UK) ...
South African Pension Fund Withdrawal Rules: Your Questions Answered
Can I withdraw my pension fund? What are the rules around pension fund withdrawals in South Africa? Will I have ...
Migration Guide 101: Immigrating to Portugal from South Africa
With so many exciting opportunities for South Africans abroad, it can be tough choosing a destination if you’re thinking about ...
Red Bush Tea? Yes, That’s Rooibos. Drink It Hot Or Cold!
A uniquely South African commodity, rooibos tea is one of those things that’s hard to explain to the uninitiated. Comforting ...
A Trip Down Memory Lane: Old South African TV Adverts
Before the days of ad blockers and media streaming, we had television adverts and lots of them. Every 15 minutes ...
Buy Meat, Biltong, Ham, Droëwors, and More at Snoggy’s Butcher Shop in the UK
Life in South Africa revolves heavily around meat. Braais, potjies, spit braais, Sunday roasts, biltong - the one thing most ...
Ways to Transfer Money from South Africa to Australia
If you’re planning on immigrating to Australia, one of the things you’re going to have to think about is how ...
Immigrating To New Zealand With Pets? Here’s Your Pet Relocation Guide
One of the biggest considerations when planning your emigration from South Africa is choosing a destination based on their accessibility ...
Date Nut Bread: A Deliciously Nutty, Easy Loaf Recipe
One of the best parts of the festive season? If you’re not working, you can take advantage of the time ...
Boeretroos Koffie: What’s Not To Love?
Afrikaans is such a beautifully descriptive language. What does the word “boeretroos” mean? “Boere” means “farmers” and “troos” translates to ...
South African 2019 Highlights – The Year in Review
And here we are at the end of another busy year, looking back on the highs and lows experienced by ...
How To Become A Non-Resident, For Tax Purposes
With the topic of “expat tax” getting so much airtime in the news and around the office watercooler recently, we’ve ...
Thirty Afrikaans Idioms That Will Make You Smile From Ear to Ear
Afrikaans is well known as a language with tongue-in-cheek and powerful expressions. Today, we’ll explore some of the most familiar ...
Good Old Fashioned Boerekos? Yes, Please!
There is nothing in this world quite like the taste of home cooking. Almost everything is better when it’s homemade ...
‘Tis The Season To Be Jolly!
Who is Santa's favourite singer? Elf-is Presley! Stay tuned if you like the lighter side of things or would like ...
