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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 ...
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 ...
