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Make Travel Easy With This List of Visa-Free Countries for South Africans
South Africans are quick to complain about how difficult it is to travel on their passport, but we’re here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be that way. You shouldn’t let your Green Mamba hold you back from exploring the world because there are 99 destination...
The FYI on financial emigration for FNB clients
If you’ve been living overseas for some time now, you’re probably thinking about financial emigration. Maybe you’re still in the planning stages of moving abroad, and you’re doing your research, so you know what to expect when the time comes. Either way, financial...
Best quality of life countries for South Africans to immigrate to
As an expat, or soon-to-be expat, your ears probably prick up every time somebody mentions immigrating to a new country. Most expats head for obvious and sought-after places like the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia, but what are the alternative...
Spaghetti Bolognese
Ah, Spaghetti Bolognese night - the favourite night of the week, right? Spaghetti Bolognese is more than just a quick and easy meal to make. It’s a meal that’s firmly ingrained in the upbringing of any and all South Africans. What makes this dish so well-loved in the...
Jock of the Bushveld & Puppy Day
Did you know that the 23rd of March is considered “Puppy Day” in many parts of the world? If you’re in a country that celebrates Puppy Day, or even if you are not, there’s a particular pup that hails from South Africa that’s worth talking about. And, even more...
Breaking Down the Budget Speech 2020: Emigration & Tax
In case you missed Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s recent Budget Speech, we’ve scanned the media and delved behind the headlines to examine the tax impact on South Africans living and working abroad. Two important changes were announced by our National Treasury for...
St Patrick’s day in Ireland: What to do
If you have ventured off to Ireland to live, work, and play, you can expect to be confronted by one or two St Patrick’s Days along the way. As a South African living in Ireland, you should probably know that St Patrick’s Day 2020 is set to be a good one – are you...
Transferring money to a Blocked Rand Account
If you’ve been researching your options in terms of financial emigration, it’s likely that you’ll have come across the term “Blocked Rand Account,” on your internet travels. You probably have a lot of questions about it too: what exactly is a Blocked Rand Account, and...
Before you move to Melbourne, here’s what you need to know about things to do
Australia is a popular destination for South Africans looking to exit the Motherland. While Sydney and Perth have the largest numbers of South African-born residents 28,425 and 18,828 respectively; Melbourne is coming in as a hot third with 17,318 Saffas making...
The Ultimate Braaibroodjie is Here – Have You Tried It?
The traditional South African braaibroodjie certainly deserves a few drum rolls, pom-pom shakes, whoops, and whistles as it enters the stage squarely in the spotlight. While the braaibroodjie will make no speeches of its own, many a long night around the fire has been...
South African card games expats love to play
As a South African, card games have undoubtedly been a big part of your life. When moving abroad, there’s the perfect opportunity to share your special love of card games with your new social circles. What could be better than bringing a little taste of home into your...
Public holidays Canada – How South African expats enjoy them
Canada is a country that doesn’t get nearly as much attention as it deserves. As a South African expat living and working in Canada, you are probably discovering all the things that make the country so unique and sought after. In general, Canada has a peaceful...
Expat Tax 2020: Formal Emigration Is Not the Answer
The UK has Brexit, The USA has President Trump and South Africans have Expat tax 2020. These were hot topics over the past year and still is. South African ex-pats all over the globe are wondering how their income abroad will be taxed in the near future and how to...
Immigrating to the USA: How and why South Africans are doing it
The United States of America is rising in popularity as an immigration destination for South Africans as they leave the motherland in pursuit of a different lifestyle and better job opportunities. Data from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services show that around...
Traditional South African Vla Yskastert Recipe (melktert)
Let’s talk about South African custard tart. Are you really even a South African if the thought of a crispy sweet-crust pastry filled with creamy custard and sprinkled with cinnamon doesn’t get your mouth watering? Vla Yskastert or “melktert” as it is sometimes called...