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Money-saving tips for South Africans living abroad
Finances are always top of mind when you’re immigrating, unless you’re in the lucky position of moving to a country ...
Forex alert! Trump wins… where to from here?
The results of the US presidential election may have come as a big surprise, or perhaps it’s what you expected ...
“Far-flung” places to immigrate to: The icy shores of Iceland
Are the Northern Lights on your bucket list? If so, you might be the type of person who is drawn ...
A few ways to spot other South African expats
For new immigrants, the yearning for home can sometimes be overwhelming. And with so many South Africans back home judging ...
South African food in France: #RainbowFriday no.30
We’ve reached the 30th edition of our #RainbowFriday blog and this week we’re looking forward to wooing our taste buds ...
5 countries that will really look after your health
Good healthcare is essential and should be at the top of any expat’s list in terms of necessities rather than ...
Rand strengthens after Gordhan cleared
After a year of dubious teeter-tottering, the Rand managed to gain back some of its former clout following the announcement ...
How to satisfy your cravings for South African food in Australia
The land down under (yes, Australia) is a popular South African expat destination. No matter the reasons you had to ...
Your sporting calendar: October – November 2016
With only a few days left before we start a new year, you may be wondering what sporting entertainment is ...
What you need to know about South Africa and Pravin Gordhan
That old saying, it never rains but it pours, certainly has overstayed its welcome in South Africa. Had it only ...
Annual transfer limits – move your money now!
What are the annual transfer limits? There are two principal allowances available and it’s worth noting that exchange control permits ...
Famous South African – Elon musk
Elon Musk has been named the new Steve Jobs – a visionary who will change the world and enhance our ...
Delicious recipe: lobster or “kreef”
Let’s cook lobster or “kreef” as we know it in this part of the world! The lobster (or kreef in Afrikaans) ...
The Zika virus and Europe: is it something to be worried about?
If you’re planning on immigrating or travelling abroad, you may have heard rumblings about the Zika virus and the likelihood ...
IB or A levels: What is the best route to success in the UK?
If you’re immigrating to the UK, you might not understand the difference between the IB school-leavers qualification versus A-levels. It's ...
Hakskeen Pan: Bloodhound SCC and South Africa’s next claim to fame
South Africa's Hakskeen Pan has been chosen as the site for the world famous Bloodhound project - the setting of ...
South African restaurant in the USA: #RainbowFriday no.29
We’re at our 29th edition of our #RainbowFriday blog. We’re back in the US this week to visit a lekker ...
Is Dubai an option for expats with children?
If you are from a western country, the idea of moving to Dubai as an expat might initially seem daunting, ...
Top tips for expats by expats
Planning to emigrate? If you’ve embarked on this new journey abroad, you’re probably rather apprehensive about the road ahead. Indeed, ...
Immigration top 10: countries which are easiest to settle into
If you could choose anywhere in the world to immigrate to, where would you go? Many of us don’t have ...
Expats Project: a documentary series about South African immigrants
In 2011, Harold Schenk, a native South African from Gauteng and renowned music producer and sound designer, felt like a ...
