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Expat Tax South Africa 2020: for South Africans Living Abroad
If you’re a South African working abroad, you’re probably concerned about how the incoming Income Tax Act amendments are going ...
Relocation Guide: The Best Cities for Young Professionals to Live
Tired of your routine? Bored with your job? Need a change of lifestyle? Worried about your future prospects? When you’re ...
Roomkaastert – What’s the History & How do You Make the South African Version?
Roomkaastert - which is the Afrikaans name given to Cream Cheese Tart - is a delectable dessert that’s enjoyed by ...
Valentine’s Day: Done the not-so-South-African way
Can you hear the fireworks exploding and feel the butterflies flapping? Valentine’s Day is almost here and you are probably ...
UK Public Holidays 2020: What to Expect
If you find yourself gearing up for a new year working and living in the UK, you are bound to ...
Do I have to pay tax on my South African inheritance??
As a South African living abroad, the possibility of a South African-sourced inheritance is likely something you’ll have to consider ...
Surprising Facts About the South Africans, the UK and Immigration
Arguably one of the hottest buzzwords around the braai in the last decade, “migration” has been on everyone’s lips for ...
What’s the Deal with Klapperkoek (lamington cake)?
Klapperkoek, as you might know it, is actually not a South African treat at all. If you’re wondering how that ...
Did you know 2020 is a leap year?
If you have been scrolling through your diary and noticed that in February, 29 days await you instead of the ...
Public Holidays in Australia for South African Expats to Enjoy
What have AUS public holidays got in store for you? 2020 has got off to a good start and like ...
4 Things You Could Do If You Cashed In Your South African Retirement Annuity Early
Retirement annuities (RAs) are designed with long-term saving in mind. Legislation surrounding the governance of RAs is extremely strict, and ...
Moving to Canada with pets: Here’s what to know
Thinking about moving to Canada? If you’re a pet parent, this is going to be an important consideration for you: ...
Who Is That Guy, Jan Braai?
He doesn’t believe gas is for braaiing. In his mind, chicken is a vegetable and steak is a food group ...
World Migration Statistics. How It Evolved Over The Years
Migrating is an integral part of world history as we know it. World immigration statistics show that people began migrating ...
Can I Transfer My South African Pension to the UK? Let’s find out
If you’ve moved to the UK or a move is in the cards for you, one of the things you’re ...
Can I Withdraw My Old Mutual Retirement Annuity? What Are The Rules?
Chances are that you’ve just been plugging away at your retirement annuity savings without much thought since you signed up ...
Easiest Countries to Immigrate to from South Africa
Life is complicated enough without trying to get into countries that aren’t all about those easy immigration requirements. Making the ...
Famous People From South Africa: Kimbal Musk
If his last name sounds familiar, it’s because, yes, he is related to Elon Musk. Although he’s the youngest brother, ...
Famous People from South Africa with Sporting Talents
One thing we’re certainly not short on in South Africa is sporting talent. We’ve got famous South African sportspeople by ...
What to Do About Your South African Inheritances When You’re Living Overseas
Ever daydreamed about getting an unexpected cash windfall after the death of a distant relative? If you haven’t, now is ...
South African desserts for the sweet tooth
When you look at the wide range of South African desserts, it’s easy to see that South Africans have a ...
