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How to find your favourite South African radio station
We like to keep our readers informed of proudly South African facts, and one of the things we can be ...
What are the advantages of emigration?
Many South African expats leave South Africa with their minds firmly focussed on their overseas opportunities. For South Africans who ...
Pakistan in South Africa
We are excitedly looking forward to the arrival of Pakistan’s cricket team, which is scheduled to visit South Africa between ...
Most popular ways to celebrate Christmas
Christmas is a time of great celebration and countries all over the world have different ways they chose to celebrate ...
South African food franchises around the world
We all love South African food, so it’s not surprising that the rest of the world does too. The food ...
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 ...
