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Homemade Rooibos Rusks: A crunchy South African twist
Are you ready to elevate your teatime with a unique baking adventure? If you're a fan of South African rooibos, ...
Authentic Bunny Chow recipe: A taste of Durban Street food
Craving a taste of home? You can take the Saffa out of SA, but you can't take the craving for ...
Financial checklist for South African expat returnees
For many South Africans abroad, the decision to return to South Africa comes with excitement, uncertainty and plenty of admin ...
Moving abroad? Is taking your South African retirement savings offshore the right choice?
Packing up your life to move abroad is a massive adventure, but it comes with a checklist of complex financial ...
Easy Milk tart custard slice recipe
The aroma of cinnamon and sweet, creamy custard is a hallmark of South African hospitality. At the heart of this ...
South Africans abroad can soon get passports delivered to their door: what expats need to know
If you are a South African living overseas, you know the frustration of long passport waiting times, embassy appointments and ...
What happens to your South African investments when you emigrate?
You’ve done it - you’re finally making the move abroad. Between visa applications, relocation plans, and farewell dinners, it’s easy ...
Rooibos tea lemonade: A refreshing taste of home
For South Africans living across the globe, certain tastes and smells can instantly transport you back home. The earthy smell ...
SARS crackdown alert: how the new trust tax penalties affect expats and beneficiaries
For years, many South African trusts have slipped under the radar when it comes to filing obligations, reporting duties and ...
IRP5 source codes explained: what every South African expat should know
If you are a South African working abroad, you already know how tricky South African expat tax can be. Between ...
Malva pudding in a potjie: A rustic take on a classic dessert
Few desserts bring as much nostalgia to South Africans as a warm, sticky Malva pudding. It’s the sweet finale to ...
The world’s most visited places of worship
Across the world, places of worship have shaped cities, influenced architecture, and brought communities together for centuries. While many of ...
South African fun facts: South Africans are the world’s earliest risers
If your alarm goes off while the moon is still in the sky, don’t worry—you’re not alone. In fact, you’re ...
Turn your leftover Braai Snoek into a delicious pate
No matter where in the world you are, whether it's Sydney, London, or Vancouver, some things just taste like home ...
Emigration destinations for South Africans – 10 countries that will pay you to move there
Ever wished you could pack up, start fresh in a new country, and actually get paid to do it? It ...
183 days, 60 days, and endless confusion: your simple guide to SARS’ time rules
If you’re a South African working or living abroad, you’ve probably heard friends confidently throw around phrases like the 183 ...
A festive taste of home: Eggnog Milk tart recipe
Living abroad means creating new traditions, but sometimes, the heart longs for a familiar taste of home. This recipe is ...
Your guide to moving to Dubai from South Africa
Relocating to Dubai from South Africa is an exciting prospect, offering a blend of career growth, a luxurious lifestyle, and ...
How South African expats can safeguard their foreign employment income abroad
Starting a new chapter outside South Africa is exciting — new places, new cultures, new opportunities. But as every expat ...
Why every expat should get their South African affairs in order today
If there is one thing we have learned from helping thousands of South Africans abroad, it is this: life does ...
New job, new country, new you: the expat’s financial starter pack
Landing in a new country for work is exciting, overwhelming, and sometimes a little chaotic. Between figuring out transport, adjusting ...