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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 ...
South African croquettes
While we cannot claim that the croquette hails from our ‘truly’ South African heritage, nothing says South African food quite ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
Repurposing Easter eggs
When Easter passes, and everyone has had their fill of Beacon marshmallow easter eggs, what do you do with all ...
Do I have to get a job when moving to Australia on a work visa, or can I freelance?
Many South Africans have their eyes set on Australia as their next home country. In fact, you might be one ...
Living annuities vs guaranteed life annuities: what is the difference?
At retirement, you’ll be faced with one of the most important decisions of your life, and it’s likely that you’ll ...
South African oxtail potjie
All hail the South African Oxtail Potjie! What could be better than sitting under the huge African sky, the potjie ...
Emigrating with your belongings? Here’s what you won’t regret taking along
Regret is a terrible thing. There’s already enough regret in the world, don’t you think? Don’t add to the world’s ...
Do you pay tax in South Africa if you work overseas?
Do you pay tax in South Africa if you work overseas? This is a question that begs to be answered! ...
