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About-International-Nelson-Mandela-Day

Expats around the world called to assist on Nelson Mandela International Day

The Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) has urged South African expats and the international community to use this year’s Mandela Day ...
about-the-rising-cost-of-living-in-the-UAE

Expats in the UAE are struggling to save their money

Until very recently expats looked to the UAE as a country where they could work and save a great deal ...
International-pet-relocation-rules

What countries will welcome your furry friends?

One of the biggest, and often most heart-wrenching decisions you have to make when you embrace the expat lifestyle, is ...
immigrate-to-the-Czech-Republic

Consider the Czech Republic as an expat destination

In the 2016 InterNations Survey, which looked at the top expat destinations, ranking them according to a wide variety of ...
About-China's-new-Foreigner’s-Permanent-Residency-Identity-Card

China introduces a new ‘Green Card’ to attract expats

When it comes to expat destinations China ranks 48 out of 67 countries, but it could soon be moving up ...
most-popular-retirement-destinations-in-the-world

The top 10 places in the world to retire to in 2017

Every year global statistics and data are gathered to rank the best retirement destinations in the year. The winner in ...
tips-when-immigrating-to-the-USA

Five friendly tips to help you when you move to the USA

Despite the bad press Donald Trump may be receiving globally, the USA remains one of the top expat destinations – ...
Is-Brexit-resulting-in-a-brain-drain

Is Brexit resulting in a brain drain in the UK?

Reports are circulating that Britain is facing a post-Brexit brain drain, as the rights of highly skilled migrants in the ...
About-Canada's-express-entry-changes-for-immigration

Canada welcomes even more expats with express entry changes

Canada has always been a top expat destination, but it is working to attract even more expats with new changes ...
What-you-should-know-about-buying-property-in-London

Are you planning on buying property in the UK?

If you’re a South African expat living in the UK, you might be tempted to buy some property – whether ...
The-best-places-to-watch-fireworks-on-the-4th-of-July

The 7 best places to watch fireworks in the USA on the 4th of July

If you’re an expat in the USA or are heading soon to America, you’ll be very aware that the 4th ...
boerewors-stew

Boerewors stew

Boerewors is not just for braaing and boereworsbrakke anymore! This South Africa delicacy is quite versatile. Here is a quick ...
Die-Boekklub-season-2

It’s popcorn and biltong time with Die Boekklub S2

We have another preview of an up-and-coming series, soon to be appearing on your ShowMax screen. Have a sneak peak ...
Wayde-van-Niekerk-new-world-record

Wayde van Niekerk makes South Africa proud with a new world record

Wayde van Niekerk proves South Africans are the best at what they do when they set their minds to it ...
Australia makes older expats wait longer for pensions

Australia makes older expats wait longer for pensions

The Australian government has just announced a proposed change to their welfare system, where older expats from South Africa and ...
Italian-food-according-to-different-regions

Why Italian food is as varied as its regions

When you think of Italian food, the first two things that probably spring to mind are pizza and pasta. Which ...
benefits-of-financial-emigration-for-South-Africans

The benefits of financial emigration for South Africans

Just leaving South Africa to spend years or a lifetime abroad does not mean that you have financially emigrated from ...
why-people-immigrate-to-Peru

What do expats find so positive about Peru?

The recent InterNations survey interviewed 14 300 people across 191 countries and asked them to rate their life across 43 ...
Seven-tips-for-immigrating

Seven top tips for moving abroad

As South Africa’s leading financial migration experts, we deal with expats on a daily basis and through our interactions have ...
money-saving-tips-when-living-in-London

5 ways to make your pounds last longer in London

According to a recent report by Deutsche Bank, which analyses the cost of living and compares prices among the largest cities ...
Childcare-options-in-Australia

How to be a working parent in Australia

Australia is a top expat destination, but like anywhere in the world, families often find that both parents need to ...