As a South African expat abroad, you’ve probably encountered more than a few stereotypes about your homeland. These usually cause us to laugh or roll our eyes in disbelief. Let’s…
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Saving for your retirement is one of the most important things you can do during your working career. Most people know about saving for retirement through pension funds, but there…
You’ve likely heard by now that tax emigration is in and financial emigration is out, which begs the question, “How has exchange control changed for non-tax residents?”. Unfortunately, as a…
Ask anyone who hasn’t tasted or heard of blood orange or bloedlemoen if they know what the somewhat macabre-sounding fruit is, and they will probably recoil in horror. Who on…
With ongoing changes in the application process to cease tax residency in South Africa, you’d be forgiven for being a tad confused as to how to go about ensuring your residency…
Living abroad has its challenges, not least the challenge of indescribable homesickness. Unfortunately, no matter where you choose to settle on the other side of the ocean, chances are there…
Whether your retirement is just around the corner or you’re thinking long-term, we’ve put together a list of expat-friendly retirement destinations for South Africans. Retiring overseas is becoming an increasingly…
Another massive loss to the South African community happened just a while ago – and the pain of such a loss of another famous South African still stings the hearts…
Whether it’s for retirement or unexpected emergencies, saving isn’t easy. Often, South Africans prioritise one saving goal at the expense of the other. But what if there was a way…
Have you ever been to a restaurant and listened to those around the table suddenly debating whether to order starters OR dessert? Where the heck did ‘or’ come into the…