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Real talk: what’s the deal with South Africa’s emigration rate?
It’s a question that even the most patriotic South African has contemplated recently: is it time to leave South Africa? ...
Coronavirus anxiety: your mental health & coping with stress during unprecedented times
Coronavirus Anxiety is a real thing. So if you’re feeling it, know that you’re not alone. As we enter our ...
How to make South African rusks
Rusk, rusks, glorious rusks! The more you dunk, the more you want! It sounds like a proudly sung anthem, doesn’t ...
Homesick for South Africa? Be a tourist in your home country with these virtual tours
One of the toughest things for expats to deal with is homesickness. No matter how long you’ve lived away overseas, ...
UK’s new point-based immigration system – the benefits for South Africans
When news of the UK new immigration system 2021 made its way to SA screens, many soon-to-be-expats felt instantly stressed ...
Surf & Turf South African style!
Most people think of South Africa and automatically assume that the nation is all about pap en vleis, but that’s ...
Accessing retirement fund withdrawal benefits on emigration – changes effective 01 March 2021
The Taxation Laws Amendment Act 23 of 2020 (TLAA 2020) was passed into our law books on 20 January 2021 ...
Why timing is everything when emigrating from South Africa
If you are thinking about your upcoming relocation, now is the time to take a closer look at the tax ...
Top 5 South African dessert recipes you can make at home
The best South African desserts If there’s one thing South Africans are crazy about, it’s their desserts. It’s not a ...
Practical tips for coping while working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic
How to separate work from home when you work from home Unless you establish and maintain proper boundaries, working from ...
Wills & Inheritances: Having your affairs in order during a pandemic is a good idea
Inheritance law in South Africa There’s nothing quite like a pandemic to make each and every one of us think ...
Relocating to a new country post lockdowns
Emigrating after lockdown Every year there’s a “global shift”. Millions of people move from one country to another, in search ...
Peppermint crisp doughnuts
If you’re looking for a sweet treat that’s bursting with South African style and flavour, the peppermint crisp doughnut is ...
Expat Tax Matters: The South African Foreign Income Exemption
In 2019 it was reported that an estimated 25,000 South Africans were emigrating from the country annually, using their job ...
Recipes using Jelly Tots
Put your diet on hold, forget about your waist-shrinking obsession and get ready to discover the best jelly tot treats ...
News piece: South Africans emigrating swindled by shipping company
Emigrating from South Africa Emigrating from South Africa is a big task. It’s a big task no matter what country ...
How much does it really cost to immigrate to the UK?
Relocation to the UK Right now, thousands of South Africans are considering emigration from South Africa. In fact, it’s a ...
Carrying the lessons of Veganuary through the test of 2021
Whether you successfully completed Veganuary 2021, or you missed it entirely - it’s not too late to jump on the ...
Home office organisation ideas, hacks & tips for a productive 2021
The 2021 work year is already in full swing. To avoid getting overwhelmed or side tracked, it’s a good idea ...
Tax Matters: South African Expat Tax Explained For 2021
If you’ve recently moved abroad from South Africa for work, there are a few things you’ll need to keep in ...
KWV Brandy Pudding
If you are a KWV brandy fan, you have probably never dreamt of wasting even a drop of it, but ...