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Thank you and happy new year from everyone at cashkows.com!
Over the course of 2015 we at finglobal.com have had the opportunity to assist a great many South African emigrants ...
Financial new year’s resolutions for South Africans worldwide
So 2015 is now properly on its head, and most of us will undoubtedly spend some time reflecting on the ...
Exchange control in South Africa – how does it affect you?
South Africa is one of the few countries that continues to operate an exchange control system and it seems unlikely ...
South African Sports stars – the guys and gals in green and gold
We love our sports. That’s it! And it doesn’t matter whether you live in South Africa or have moved abroad ...
An ode to the braai South Africa’s funniest braai ideas
You can’t argue this fact - we love our braais. No, we’re not talking about a barbie. The only barbies ...
South African holiday games we love
Though most of us in South Africa will spend our Decembers basking on beaches across the country, there are also ...
A South African Christmas feast
South African emigrants can literally be found all over the world. We are indeed the scatterlings of Africa - filling ...
‘Tis the season to be moody – how to beat the festive blues
Though most of us see the festive season as a time of merriment and mirth, statistically this is also the time ...
The big deal about Paris talks: what happened at COP21?
While the world was still reeling from terror attacks, and South Africans mourned a bitter slight to our democracy, important ...
Increase in emigration enquiries following Nene’s axing
According to several migration consultants, the interest in emigration from South Africa has increased dramatically since President Jacob Zuma’s announcement ...
Worldwide disparities: why you don’t see what I see
One need only get an American and Brit in the same room to understand that there's a bit of grammatical ...
Proteas to tackle England in the South African summer series
While South Africa’s economy has taken centre stage in the last few weeks, cricket fans have been preparing to welcome ...
‘Tis the season to be giving
As most of us shut down the old noggins and laptops to face festive breaks with our families, it’s important ...
State of the Rand: from the powers that be to South Africans worldwide
It is not often that a country sees three different candidates fill the position of Minister of Finance in one ...
In the spirit of Sevens: a win for South Africa
Our president’s latest antics have left most South Africans rather apprehensive - with changes which saw the rand on an ...
Enjoy this festive season with a healthy Rooibos cocktail
“Rooibos tea is an easy and effective way to boost any cocktail. A lot of subtleties of rooibos tea play ...
Famous South African: what we know about Hendrik Vermeulen
Hendrik Vermeulen is a South African fashion designer specialising in Haute Couture. Born in Fauresmith, he learned the basics of ...
What’s in a Visa? South Africans’ gate pass to the world
Whether you’ve emigrated from South Africa, or are still living back home - chances are you have a bit of ...
South Africa’s financial meltdown – a guide to surviving the festive season
As South Africa's minister of Finance, Nhlanhla Nene, bids a swift and undue goodbye, South Africans across the globe who ...
All about the politics – the South African emigrant’s guide to the world
Probably one of the most important things you need to consider when moving abroad, is the political ideology of the ...
When is the right time to convert your rands to foreign currency?
With the festive season just around the corner we, you may be wondering what the best time is to convert ...
