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Shaleen Surtie-Richards
The 7th of June was a sad day for many South Africans hearing the news of Shaleen Surtie Richards’ death ...
The South African braaipie reimagined
Can you smell that? It’s a braai on the go! Or perhaps if you’re overseas, it’s a case of wishful ...
Money Moves: Top three emigration destinations for wealthy South Africans
Against the backdrop of uncertainty and unprecedented change set in motion by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, many wealthy South ...
What’s so special about the South African Karoo?
If you’re looking for a magical semi-desert space to unwind, relax, and explore, the Karoo South Africa or Little Karoo ...
Hot question: If you’ve emigrated can you come back and work in South Africa again?
It sounds like a dream. Packing up your life in South Africa and heading overseas in search of better opportunities, ...
What can you do with chakalaka?
If you head overseas and ask for chakalaka at a local restaurant, prepare to get a few quizzical looks. Chakalaka ...
Vaccine passports could leave South Africa behind
It’s hard not to think about the state of the world at present. Some countries are forging ahead with their ...
Money matters: digital currency in the works for South Africa?
The South African Reserve Bank recently confirmed that they are investigating the possibility of launching a “digital rand” and that ...
Rib braai recipe
Succulent ribs on the braai, what could be better after a long week in the office? So, pull out the ...
Which countries are best for unskilled immigrants?
When you think about emigration, you often read that countries warmly welcome immigrants who are highly skilled and have something ...
Expat money matters: Why would I need a non-resident bank account in South Africa?
If you’re in the process of wrapping up your financial affairs in South Africa, and one of the things on ...
Stuffed roosterkoek
Is anything as equally proudly South African as roosterkoek? Probably not! Roosterkoeks are little baked bread buns/rolls put on the ...
South African style Father’s day gifts
It’s been an entire year since we last celebrated Father’s Day! If you’re super organised, you probably have your gift ...
Emigrating after retirement: What you need to know about your Pension or Annuity income
Retirement is the perfect time to close one chapter of your life and start another. With the kids out of ...
Melkkos potjie recipe
If you want to whip up a traditional boerekos treat, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many, ...
South Africans are moving abroad despite global pandemic
Just how invested are you in your country? As a South African citizen, are you here to stay? There is ...
South African expats keen to break ties with home to simplify the bureaucratic burden of inheritance
There has been a massive surge in South Africans undertaking tax emigration since changes were introduced to tax law in ...
Louis Oosthuizen
All South African’s eyes were glued to their screens watching Louis Oosthuizen in action in May 2021. After Louis Oosthuizen’s ...
When will international travel start in SA again?
When the 501Y.V2 variant of COVID hit the scene, it seemed as if all countries turned their backs and closed ...
Tiramisu cheesecake – South African style
Calling all South Africans who happen to be cheesecake lovers too - this one is for you! If you love ...
The Expat’s guide: How to open a bank account in South Africa
If you’ve emigrated from South Africa, chances are you’ll still need a bank account back home to manage your finances ...
