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early-withdrawal-from-retirement-annuity-south-africa

New rules for cashing out South African retirement savings: understanding the tax implications

Numerous updates to the rules around retirement plans in South Africa have been implemented by the National Treasury and the ...
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Worker’s Day in South Africa

The road to achieving the rights many workers enjoy today has never been easy. Trade Unions played a vital role ...
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Craving fish cakes? Here is a delicious Lucky Star pilchard recipe from South Africa

Lucky Star isn’t just another tinned food brand in a sea of products on the African continent. Oh no, they’re ...
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Engineering students: what are your options for migrating to Australia?

Attention South African engineering students! If you’re considering your future prospects after you graduate, you might want to broaden your ...
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Statement of assets and liabilities for individuals in South Africa: what is it and why would I need it?

There is a lot of supporting documentation required by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) when undertaking the process of ...
three-bean-salad-recipe-south-africa

A delicious South African 3 bean salad recipe

If there's one thing besides biltong and braais, Saffa's love, it's a lekker three bean salad recipe. How else are ...
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SARS warns expats to comply with tax regulations or face severe administrative penalties

It is estimated that more than 1 million South Africans have emigrated and are now residing offshore permanently. With these ...
durban-chicken-curry-recipe

A Durban chicken curry recipe you would want seconds for!

There isn't much that can compete with South Africa's infamous braai-kos and win first place in the flavour department; unless ...
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Connect with loved ones via Checkers Sixty60

Sending a grocery parcel to loved ones is a South African tradition that most expats based abroad find extremely challenging ...
MIgration-Therapy

Migration Therapy

Therapy for expats? As you pack your bags, sell your home, and get ready for your long-haul flight across the ...
south-african-customs-regulations

What do I have to declare at South African customs?

What do I have to declare at South African customs when entering or leaving the country? It's a question the ...
how-to-become-a-non-tax-resident-of-south-africa

Expats! Are you still a tax resident in South Africa? Here’s how to find out

Tax residence in South Africa can be a slippery concept to grasp. Even though you might have left South Africa ...
South-African-Braai-wood

South African braai wood in the UK: Braai the South African way

Making a good braai is serious business amongst Saffas, no matter where they are based in the world. And as ...
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Understanding withholding tax in South Africa: A guide for non-residents

There are many different names, classifications and categories for tax - but they all boil down to the same basic ...
tax-directive-south-africa

Simplifying South African tax directives for expats: what they are and why they matter

If you receive a substantial or usual payment (such as a retrenchment package payout, post-emigration retirement withdrawal payout) or you ...
A-delicious-South-African-Sweet-Potato-Salad

A delicious South African sweet potato salad

If it's braai time, it's ultimately slaai time! As every Saffa knows, no matter how much meat or braai-broodies you ...
Buying-and-selling-South-African-property-investments-non-resident-tax-implications-explained

Buying and selling South African property investments: tax implications for non-residents explained

Now that travel restrictions have been lifted worldwide, international buyers are once again taking advantage of the superb investment opportunities ...
What-is-the-difference-between-resident-and-non-resident-in-income-tax

Who pays what? The key difference in income tax obligations between residents and non-residents

Knowing what is expected of you from a tax obligation point of view is important when you emigrate from South ...
The-Lazy-Makoti-Who-What-How-Did-It-Come-to-Fame

The Lazy Makoti – Who, what, how did it come to fame?

The Lazy Makoti is a food solutions company based in South Africa that offers cooking lessons, bespoke catering, and recipe ...
South-African-abroad-tax implications on-divorce-settlement-in-south-africa

South Africans abroad: tax implications on divorce settlement in South Africa

Divorce can sometimes be an ugly word but like everything else in life, it happens. Emotional and practical implications aside, ...
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SA Yachties: the facts on the seafarers tax exemption in South Africa and how it applies to you

If you’re a South African who is part of a super yacht crew (or you’re thinking of joining one) and ...