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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 ...

The ultimate beef & coke potjiekos recipe

Nothing quite compares to a good old-fashioned South African potjiekos! And if you find yourself somewhere in the world where ...

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? ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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