With the uncertainty of Brexit, many South Africans are considering the USA as a possible country to immigrate to. One of the popular ways to gain permanent residency in the…
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Moving abroad can be a daunting prospect if you know nothing about the country you are moving to and if you have no friends or contacts there. In the days…
What is the FAK? The acronym stands for the Federasie van Afrikaanse Kultuurvereniginge (Federation of Afrikaans Cultural Associations). This non-profit, non-governmental Afrikaans cultural organisation is currently celebrating its 89th year…
Staying in contact with friends and family used to be an expensive and difficult process for SA expats living abroad. You would have to find special phone companies that had…
Maximising their retirement funds to enjoy a great quality of life is one of the top priorities for expats retiring abroad. Unfortunately, many of the ‘cheap’ retirement destinations are becoming…
It may come as a surprise to some that Paul Kruger has had a revamp. The Federasie van Afrikaanse Kultuurvereniginge (FAK) has unveiled a new bust of Paul Kruger at…
InterNations has just released its 2018 Expat Insider survey, which is regarded as one of the most comprehensive global surveys on expats. The report is rich with detail and revelations,…
South Africans enjoy their food – and why shouldn’t they? South African food is unique and it’s often difficult for South African expats to find their favourite South African staples…
The South African Embassy in London, known as South Africa House, is a prominent landmark building on Trafalgar Square, London. It not only houses the offices of the High Commissioner,…
Canada is a big continent with many desirable areas in which to live, which can place expats moving to the country in a bit of a quandary – especially if…