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Jaco Peyper: Only SA referee on the Rugby World Cup officials’ panel
When it comes to referees, Jaco Peyper is a rugby referee that has international recognition and regard. As testimony to ...
Word Power: How well do you know your insects?
Love them or hate them, insects are vitally important to the continued health of our ecosystem. South Africa is home ...
What is an address in South Africa?
If you have relatives in South Africa and want to send them a letter or a parcel, it is important ...
Women will be on the moon by 2024
It is predicted that within a couple of decades, commercial space exploration, and lunar expeditions in particular, might be as ...
World Cup Rugby 2019: Springbok Squad
The wait is over for South Africa’s rugby fans anxious to hear coach Rassie Erasmus announce the final Springbok Squad ...
Born in South Africa, big abroad
As we know, South African immigrants are not just content to move abroad quietly – many of them make their ...
What’s on your bucket list for mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the simple technique of paying full attention to your current experiences including what’s happening to you and where ...
Dog breeds that don’t shed (too much)
If you have recently moved abroad and are planning on adding a puppy to your family, you might like to ...
The Chernobyl disaster might have created a paradise
On April 26 1986, a truly devastating event took place at a nuclear power plant called Chernobyl on the Pripyat ...
The South African’s Guide to: Relocating to Canada
When most South Africans think of moving, they usually think of Australia or New Zealand. While both are attractive in ...
Facts SA expats would like you to know about South Africa
There is a well-known saying we like to quote, “Once a South African, always a South African”. In our experience ...
How to make Paletas – Mexican ice pops
As the heat of summer arrives in the northern hemisphere, adults and children alike are always looking for something refreshing, ...
The most effective tick and mosquito protection tips this summer
Summer is the season that the bugs come out and if you live in the northern hemisphere, you will be ...
How the videogame aesthetic flows into all of our culture?
Video games are based on the principle of repetition. You play the game, you are beaten (perhaps your character dies) ...
Living or ready to live the life abroad? Be sure your financial bags are packed too
Successfully closing off your financial affairs in South Africa can be a daunting task but you don’t have to do ...
Art as inspiration
When people look for inspiration in life, one of the first places they turn to is art. Art as inspiration ...
Al fresco meals
Dining al fresco is something everyone loves during the long daylight hours when the northern hemisphere enjoys its summer. The ...
Horse riding safaris in Africa
If you love horse riding, wildlife and the great outdoors, then a horseback safari is bound to be just up ...
The value of time
When people are asked what they most value in life, they often say ‘time’. The value of time differs from ...
What is a power of attorney?
Many people wonder what a power of attorney is and where it can be applied. Power of attorney is a ...
8 days in the Namib desert
If you have ever visited the Namib Desert of Namibia, you’ll know that it is a wonderland of experiences and ...
