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Mrs Ball’s Chutney Chicken Recipe
When you think of chutney in South Africa, what comes to mind? The answer is undoubtedly, Mrs Ball’s Chutney. This ...
Schalk Bezuidenhout
Some might say that 2020 has been joke so far… life as we know it just isn’t…well, life as we ...
Things South Africans don’t know about immigration hotspot, New Zealand
Did you know that a little more than 680 South Africans immigrate to New Zealand every month? For many, that ...
Provident Fund vs Pension Fund vs Preservation Fund
Pension funds, provident funds, pension preservation funds - they all sound the same, right? Not exactly. There are a few ...
Cost of Living in Malta
A mere 80km from Sicily, deeply ensconced in the Mediterranean lies the archipelago of Malta. Malta is not just a ...
Biltong Potjie
What is the perfect snack while on the road, tied to your desk wading through hours of work, or binge-watching ...
Mandela Day Ideas
The 18th of July is just around the corner, and you know what that means for South Africans, don’t you? ...
Retirement Annuity vs Pension Fund: What’s the Big Difference?
If you’ve ever found yourself awake at 3AM, pondering the big questions in life - like, what’s the difference between ...
Countries South Africans Ease into the Easiest
You would certainly consider yourself quite lucky if you chose a country to immigrate to and it ended being a ...
Can I cash in my Retirement Annuity in South Africa when I want to? Here’s what you should know
South Africans all over the world are feeling the financial pressure caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most people have had ...
Citizenship by Investment: Portugal’s Golden Visa Program
Portugal’s Golden Visa program is a lucrative residency-by-investment solution that grants EU residency rights in return for investing in the ...
Chicken Liver Recipe
When last did you have a tasty bowl of lipsmackingly delicious chicken livers? Chicken liver recipes are far too overlooked ...
Charities in South Africa (best initiatives)
Let’s talk about charity organisations in South Africa and the part they play in your upcoming emigration. Charity organisations are ...
Braai Republic – South Korea
As a South African expat, just how often do you get to enjoy a braai…like the ones back home? We ...
South African Residents and Non-Residents: Here’s The Income Tax Difference
In an attempt to lessen the financial blow of the Covid-19 lockdown the South African Revenue Service (SARS) will be ...
Advantages of Being an Expat
Being an expat in a foreign land opens you up to a world of vulnerabilities and challenges, but it also ...
Delicious pineapple beer recipe
While the negative impact of lockdown in South Africa took its toll on the nation, something else fun and positive ...
The Mandela Effect
In Cognitive Psychology, the “Mandela Effect” is a phenomenon that affects many of us. And who knew that one Fiona ...
What Do You Need to Know About the Australian Tax Office Before You Relocate?
If you’re relocating to Australia, or considering making such a move, you’re going to want to know what the tax ...
Benefits of Formal Emigration from South Africa
If you thought that formal emigration meant leaving South Africa on a jet plane wearing a tuxedo or a ballgown, ...
Can You Lose Your SA Citizenship After Immigrating?
Picture this…you are mingling at an expat braai and overhear a story about how one of the expats lost their ...
