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Pension, provident, and preservation funds: What’s the difference?

It’s easy to get confused, because they all sound so similar. Pension funds. Provident funds. Preservation funds. What’s the difference? ...
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A South African classic: The Gatsby

Enter the spotlight; South Africa’s very own Great Gatsby sandwich! If you’re ever in the Cape Town area, you’ll be ...
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New rules for travel to Australia

When you emigrate from South Africa to Australia, you probably don’t give much thought to when and how you will ...
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5 Things you need to know about emigrating from South Africa after your 55th birthday

You’re never too old for a fresh start, and what better time to start a new life chapter than in ...
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Easy biscuit recipes South Africa: Milk tart cookies

Milk tart and tea are part of the South African lifestyle. If you’re living abroad, you probably have fond memories ...
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9 Weird laws from around the world

Laws organize societies and ensure safe and peaceful dealings among its citizens. But all countries have rules that don’t make ...
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The future expat files: Moving abroad and cashing in your South African retirement annuity

The number of South Africans seeking international relocation opportunities is undeniably on the rise. There’s nothing quite like a global ...
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South African croquettes

While we cannot claim that the croquette hails from our ‘truly’ South African heritage, nothing says South African food quite ...
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What happens if you ceased tax residency in South Africa a number of years ago without notifying SARS?

South Africa has a residence based tax system. This means that if you are considered a resident for tax purposes, ...
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Mother’s Day gift ideas 2021

What do you know, Mother’s Day in South Africa is just around the corner. Are you ready to spoil your ...
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Top 5 countries attracting SA expats

It seems as though more and more people are expanding their horizons and traveling abroad, but the question begs to ...
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Iconic South African veggie sides

The smell of steak and sausages sizzling on the braai grid over hot coals is a memory most South Africans ...
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Top 10 things SA expats miss about home

South African expats heading for foreign shores often overlook what makes South Africa unique. Once there, it hits them like ...
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How do I transfer my inheritance overseas from South Africa?

If you’re a South African living abroad with family back home, it’s likely that you’ll be included in someone’s last ...
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FYI: Tax refunds for South African expats

As a South African living and working overseas, you may not be aware of the fact that you could qualify ...
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Awesome animals: The great white shark

South Africa is home to many weird and wonderful creatures and the great white shark is one of our finest ...
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Braaibroodjie with a twist: The braaiboat

Sitting around the braai, everyone assumes that the meat is the main event when in reality, it's the braaibroodjies. Not ...
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Top undeniable benefits of living and working overseas

Have you ever found yourself daydreaming about packing up and getting out of SA? Do you often sigh dreamily when ...
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A marriage of cultures: paella on the braai

Paella on the braai, a marriage doomed to fail?  The road to fine cuisine has been paved with doomed recipes ...
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How to connect with an expat community when emigrating

So, you’re a South African expat; now what?! Having spent a large majority of your life in the same country, ...
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Using your foreign investment allowance – what you need to know and documentation required

If you’re a South African living abroad, and you haven’t formalised your emigration or wrapped up your financial affairs back ...