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How many South Africans live in Australia?
Australia is an excellent country to immigrate to, but starting over in a new country can be a daunting experience ...
Countries looking for South African workers
If you're wondering what countries looking for South African workers would be a good choice for you, chances are you ...
How to withdraw your PPS Retirement Annuity once you’ve left South Africa
One of the most important aspects of migrating your finances abroad after you have completed your international relocation is deciding ...
How much does pet emigration cost from South Africa?
For most pet parents, leaving their cherished hound or feline companion behind when emigrating just doesn't bear thinking about; after ...
Inter vivos trusts in SA: the facts about trust distributions to non-resident beneficiaries
If you are a beneficiary of an inter vivos trust in South Africa, and you’ve got plans to emigrate abroad ...
Expat Talk: 183 days in Malta – what does this mean for your tax residence?
Malta is an attractive relocation destination for South Africans, and for many great reasons. Considered one of the safest countries ...
Something from Home
New Zealand is one of the most popular destinations for South African ex-pats. If you’ve already settled in New Zealand ...
Important things to know about buying property in South Africa as a non-resident
The key to creating sustainable wealth and planning for your future retirement is to invest your money wisely today. Putting ...
How (and why) a South African should get a tax residency certificate in Australia
If you’re a South African working in Australia, it’s important to know your tax obligations in both countries. This is ...
A modern South African chakalaka recipe
Chakalaka, pronounced chuck-a-luck-a, has got to be one of the most authentic South African dishes you will ever have the ...
Have you considered…Emigrating from South Africa to Mauritius?
If you’re weighing up your potential emigration destination options like many other South Africans right now, we’d like to add ...
What is the foreign income tax exemption in South Africa and how do you claim it?
If you’re a South African looking at job opportunities overseas, it’s advisable for you to ensure you’re prepared for the ...
Mouth watering South African jaffle recipes
Like most tasty recipes, many of which originate from the hot and sunny climes of South Africa, the traditional South ...
How are director’s fees taxed in South Africa?
Uncertainties about whether or not amounts payable to a company’s non-executive director (NED) are subject to deduction of employees’ tax ...
How do I declare foreign income on my tax return?
Historically, many Saffas believed the appropriate action for declaring foreign income was simply to file a nil-tax return. The thought ...
What you need to know about how exit tax is calculated in South Africa
When planning your emigration from South Africa, it’s important to make provision for the tax implications of your move. Leaving ...
Five Important Questions on Donations Tax: what expats need to know
Generosity is a virtue. People love receiving gifts and many charities survive solely on gifts and donations. The South African ...
Reasons why you are still homesick
The one thing most Saffas don't consider when faced with the upheaval of emigration is homesickness. Of course, they may ...
Delicious recipes to cook kangaroo
Yes, you read that heading correctly! Today, we are going to head 'down under' and discuss kangaroo meat and the ...
Where do swallows migrate to from South Africa?
If you're in the midst of packing and organising in preparation to emigrate to another country, spare a thought for ...
Tough questions: who inherits in South Africa when there is no Will?
Over 70% of working South Africans do not have a Will. Read that again. In a country with approximately 60.6 ...
