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South African recipe: Melkkos
Here's something for the sweet tooth... Melkkos (milk food) is one of those South African heritage dishes that conjures up ...
Famous South African – Thuli Madonsela
Having served her non-renewable seven-year term as South Africa’s public protector, South Africans are wondering who will be next in ...
Sporting Calendar – Aug to Sept
Even though the Olympics are now done and dusted, we can still feel the excitement coursing through our veins – ...
#RainbowFriday: the South African expat’s Friday shopping feature #21
It’s here! The last weekend of August and the non-official end of winter in the southern hemispheres and summer in ...
Elizabeth Dijkman: the mother of Afrikaans cooking
On this day 176 years ago, Elizabeth Dijkman was born. Of course, few people know this name – but it’s ...
International Strange Music Day – a celebration of world music
24 August marks the observance of International Strange Music Day. This observance was started by New York City musician, Patrick ...
Vesuvius day 2016: natural disasters of earth’s past and future
On this day 1 937 years ago Mount Vesuvius started stirring – and in the same year tomorrow (24 August), one ...
International migration trends 2016
The Syrian civil war has cast a spotlight on global migration and incited worldwide dialogue on the implications and responsibilities ...
#Rainbow Friday: the SA expat’s Friday shopping feature #20
It’s almost the end of the month, which means we’ll get a little bit of a breather between this year’s ...
Blast from the past: South Africa’s favourite TV shows
With international directors and producers opting for South African shores for production of TV-series like Black Sails, Crusoe, Charlie Jade ...
A celebration of South African art
The British Museum recently announced the hosting of a South African art exhibition which will run from 27 October to ...
#TravelTuesday: tips for tipping around the globe
The tipping debate is a long-standing one, with critics on both sides arguing over the necessity of this practice. In ...
The tipping point of South Africa’s credit rating
With news about the country’s impending junk status, investors and economists have voiced widespread concern for South Africa’s credit rating. For the ...
#RainbowFriday: the SA expat’s Friday shopping feature #19
The seasons may not be swayed by the Gregorian calendar, but this doesn’t change the fact that in less than ...
Municipal elections and the Rand – where are we headed?
2016 has presented quite a few financial stir-ups globally – all the more so for the South African economy. Thus ...
South African #PitStops – wonders of the Garden Route
If you’ve been living abroad for a while, you may be considering a trip back home. Of course, it’s not ...
40 of South Africa’s most noteworthy women
As South Africans take a moment to reflect on the role of women in our country tomorrow, we’d like to ...
#RainbowFriday: the SA expat’s Friday shopping feature #18
It’s Friday once more, and for those of us who have kept an anxious eye on the South African municipal ...
Do you know your beer?
The craft beer and home brewing industry is a growing trend worldwide, and you’ll be pleased to know it’s no ...
South Africans travellers – how to get a passport
Are you planning a trip back to South Africa or considering visiting relatives abroad? If you’ve been living or travelling ...
More than just games – inspiring stories from the Olympics
A recent article by Time listed 60 athletes to look out for in the Rio Olympics. Among the list of ...
