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Tax warning for South Africans looking to emigrate: What you need to know
Leaving South Africa doesn't necessarily mean escaping the South African Revenue Service (SARS) tax system. As a nation, we are ...
Moving abroad? Here’s what you need to know about how to update your SARS details
Once you’ve left South Africa permanently and relocated abroad, you have a duty to inform the South African Revenue Service ...
Protect your foreign income from SARS with these two documents
If you’re a South African who has relocated abroad for work, it’s important for you to be informed on the ...
Stryve Biltong
If you’re looking for a high-protein snack that fits the ideals of sports nutrition and gives you an authentic taste ...
Brexit has laid out the welcome mat for South Africans looking to work in the UK
The UK's immigration requirements have experienced radical reforms since Brexit, making it easier for South Africans to live, work and ...
Don’t overlook share endorsement: vital requirement for non-resident shareholders in South Africa
If you hold shares in a South African company and you plan to relocate abroad and ultimately change your tax ...
Delicious oxtail potjie dumplings
Oxtail is exquisite for potjie! Oxtail potjie layered with the right ingredients guarantees tender, fall-off-the-bone perfection that allows you to ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
Therapy for expats? As you pack your bags, sell your home, and get ready for your long-haul flight across the ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
