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3 Important Things You Need To Know About Your South African Citizenship
No matter where you go, and what you do; once a South African citizen always a South African citizen, right? ...
2019 Rugby World Cup: Canada vs South Africa – It’s ON!
The 2019 World Cup Rugby fever is in full swing, and nothing brings South Africans across the globe closer together ...
The cost of living in the USA
If you are planning to move to the USA – it’s important you know how much a Big Mac and ...
Tax Emigration versus Financial Emigration: What’s the Difference?
There’s been a huge buzz about financial emigration for South Africans, ahead of tax legislation amendments that come into play ...
Buttermilk rusks – perfect for dunking!
Buttermilk rusks are a traditional South African treat and they can be enjoyed at any time of the day, whether ...
Find your biltong, braai meat PLUS more in New Zealand
Are you living in New Zealand and craving the flavours of South Africa? Are you wondering, “Where can I buy ...
The cost of living in Canada
If you are planning to move to Canada, you are no doubt wondering about its cost of living and how ...
World Cup Rugby 2019: South Africa vs Italy
Italy and South Africa rugby union teams first met in 1995 and now 24 years later, South Africa will be ...
South African Inheritances and Tax: What’s the Deal?
Right now you’re probably just a South African living abroad but because death is inevitable, you know that there’s the ...
Don Pedro – a uniquely South African dessert
The don pedro is a dessert that you enjoy through a straw and it has gained fame around the world ...
Hertzoggies – the perfect anytime treat
Hertzoggies are one of the most delicious South African treats and a South African recipe for these scrumptious desserts is ...
The South African Expat’s Guide to Home Affairs’ Passport Renewal Requirements
It doesn’t matter where you are in the world - if you’re outside of South Africa’s borders you need a ...
Mouth-watering traditional South African goodies right here in the UK
Instead of asking your friends and relatives to pack some biltong and Ouma Rusks in their suitcases when they come ...
Do You Have Unclaimed Policies in South Africa?
A recent Business Insider article revealed that there is currently more than R17 billion in unclaimed or forgotten unit trusts ...
Cost of living in New Zealand vs South Africa
If you are planning on moving to New Zealand, it’s important you understand what the cost of living in New ...
Eat Sum More South African food in Canada
Canada is a wonderful country to live in – but for South Africans it’s very far away from family, friends ...
Get ready for the Rugby World Cup 2019
The Rugby World Cup 2019 is just around the corner and everyone is gearing up as the countdown to #RWC2019 ...
Peppermint Crisp Tart
Peppermint Crisp Tart is a uniquely South African dessert using the beloved South African Peppermint Crisp and is adored by ...
The South African Expat’s Guide: To Getting Out of Your Retirement Annuity
Retirement annuities are financial products offered by insurance providers in order to make it easier for South Africans to save ...
The cost of living in Australia
Australia has recently become known as an expensive country to live in – with a high cost of living quickly ...
Easy milk tart recipe
Every South African family has inherited a milk tart recipe from their grandmothers and everyone proudly proclaims their milk tart ...