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Tax implications of emigration on your South African retirement funds
Most South Africans started paying into their retirement annuities long before they even considered emigrating, with the plan to have ...
Rugby World Cup 2023: South Africa vs France
As the 2023 Rugby World Cup approaches, all eyes are on Paris, where two of the tournament's top teams will ...
Tax refunds for South Africans living abroad: do I have to file a return as a non-resident?
While no one enjoys paying tax on their hard-earned income, everyone gets a kick out of getting money back from ...
Emigrating from SA? What must be part of your Financial Emigration Plan™?
When considering the planning involved in emigration from South Africa, there is so much more to it than packing boxes, ...
Magwinya Recipe – a Delicious South African Treat
The magwinya recipe (also known as vetkoek, amagwinya or fat cake) is a South African street food made from deep-fried ...
What happens if you leave South Africa with unpaid debt?
As the cost of living continues to soar, many South Africans are considering emigration for financial reasons. With other countries ...
Breaking tax residency with SA: when to apply the physical presence or ordinary residence test
Emigrating and getting ready to leave all your troubles and taxes behind? Not so fast. There are a few things ...
Delight in the taste of South Africa: Discover the tameletjie recipe
A tameletjie is a delightful traditional toffee treat that not only satisfies the taste buds but also holds a significant ...
The ex-pat conundrum: To rent or sell your South African property when moving overseas?
Relocating to another country is a significant financial pivot, with a host of strategic decisions to make about existing assets ...
Heritage Day South Africa: A Joyous Celebration
Heritage Day, also known as National Braai Day in South Africa, is a celebration of the country's rich cultural heritage ...
Transferring money out of South Africa – the Single Discretionary Allowance vs the Foreign Capital Allowance
Just because you’re not planning on emigrating from South Africa any time soon, doesn’t mean that your finances have to ...
What supporting documents does SARS require with the Approval of International Transfers (AIT) application?
The SARS tax compliance status (TCS) processes involved with making international money transfers out of South Africa have changed. Where ...
Reporting of loop structures created after 1 January 2021
The Minister of Finance and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have been hard at work these past few years ...
Effects of migration on families: Emigration and its effects on family bonds
The decision to emigrate is a complex and often difficult one. It requires consideration of many factors such as employment ...
Salwaa’s Cape Malay Cooking
If you haven’t indulged in some of Salwaa’s Cape Malay cooking, now is the time. Don’t delay; grab a recipe ...
South Africa’s new bank notes
In 2023, the South African Reserve Bank introduced a visionary and patriotic series of bank notes, marking a significant milestone ...
Living abroad? How the 183 days tax rule applies to you as a South African earning a foreign income
Until you have officially terminated your tax residency with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), you are still technically a ...
Stove top bread recipe – Boerewors Potbrood
Traditional South African cuisine is full of flavor and hearty dishes, the South African Potbrood recipe being one of the ...
Offshore trusts for South Africans: A Guide to Five Key Considerations
The current political and economic climate in South Africa has made it increasingly important for taxpayers to consider ways of ...
Regularisation of loop structures – 5 things South Africans must know
Back in the days of South Africa’s stringent exchange control regime, loop structures were prohibited. The whole idea was to ...
Delicious homemade tennis biscuits: A taste of South African history!
Tennis biscuits recipe have been enjoyed in South Africa for generations. The origin of the name ‘tennis’ is unclear, but ...
