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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 ...
Why expats love Norway
Norway is consistently rated as one of the top countries in the world and is a favourite destination for expats ...
Why expats have the edge
In many developing countries where specialist skills are in short supply, employers tend to favour expats over locals when recruiting ...
Investing abroad? Expats, know your limits.
There’s a cap on the amount you’re allowed to move out of the country. Here’s what you need to know ...
Classic South African Christmas recipes
Christmas is a wonderful time of year filled with festivity, fun, good cheer and of course wonderful food. It’s a ...
The World Rugby Series is truly one of Rugby Sevens
The 2018-19 World Rugby Seven Series also known as the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series is in its 20th year ...
How Iris Wilkinson can inspire your writing skills
Iris Guiver Wilkinson was a South African-born author who was recently commemorated by a Heritage Plaque in Wellington New Zealand ...
Claim your SA retirement annuity in Portugal
Portugal is one of the top retirement destinations in the world, offering South African expat retirees a wonderful quality of ...
