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10 most liveable cities in the world
The Economist Unit has just released its 2018 ranking for the world’s most liveable cities and for the first time ...
Have you heard about FinGlobal’s Refer & Earn Ambassador Programme?
We’ve been helping South Africans living abroad to unlock and transfer their funds globally since 2009. We’ve helped thousands of ...
What is financial emigration?
There’s a massive difference between physical and financial emigration from South Africa. Physical emigration entails relocating your life, your belongings, ...
When Does My Family Trust Terminate?
South African living abroad? Here’s what you need to know if you’re the beneficiary of a family trust. Family trusts ...
Add a South African flavour to your expat Christmas
Christmas can be a challenging time for South African expats living abroad. If your family and friends are not with ...
Trevor Noah presents
Trevor Noah is arguably South Africa’s biggest celebrity and was named as one of “The 35 Most Powerful People in ...
Fool-proof trifle tips for Christmas day
No Christmas is complete without a delicious trifle. Trifle is an English dessert usually made with fruit, a layer of ...
What is the difference between Immigration and Emigration?
Many people become confused between the terms emigrate and immigrate. These are two words that both have a similar meaning ...
7 top gifts for dog owners
If you have a friend with a dog, then choosing a Christmas present for them can be a little tricky ...
Top 10 budgeting tips for Christmas
The expenses surrounding Christmas can quickly add up. To ensure you don’t finish the festive season with less money than ...
A century of South African Art
The art market in South Africa has always been a reflection of the social and political backdrops of the country ...
More South Africans choose the EB-5 Investment Visa for US Immigration
With the uncertainty of Brexit, many South Africans are considering the USA as a possible country to immigrate to. One ...
SACanada Forum for South Africans living in Canada
Moving abroad can be a daunting prospect if you know nothing about the country you are moving to and if ...
How the FAK can inspire your Christmas carols
What is the FAK? The acronym stands for the Federasie van Afrikaanse Kultuurvereniginge (Federation of Afrikaans Cultural Associations). This non-profit, ...
Ideas for South African expats to keep communicating with friends and family
Staying in contact with friends and family used to be an expensive and difficult process for SA expats living abroad ...
World’s Best Places to Retire
Maximising their retirement funds to enjoy a great quality of life is one of the top priorities for expats retiring ...
The surprising new bust of Paul Kruger
It may come as a surprise to some that Paul Kruger has had a revamp. The Federasie van Afrikaanse Kultuurvereniginge ...
Is Brexit the reason the UK is no longer a top expat destination?
InterNations has just released its 2018 Expat Insider survey, which is regarded as one of the most comprehensive global surveys ...
Where to find South African food when living in Australia
South Africans enjoy their food – and why shouldn’t they? South African food is unique and it’s often difficult for ...
Interesting facts about the South African Embassy in London
The South African Embassy in London, known as South Africa House, is a prominent landmark building on Trafalgar Square, London ...
Move to one of Canada’s three leading cities
Canada is a big continent with many desirable areas in which to live, which can place expats moving to the ...
