The South African diaspora lies scattered across time zones, hemispheres, country borders and oceans across the world. Though most South Africans migrate to areas with distinct expat representation, South African…
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It’s Festive Season again. For most of us this means getting together with friends and family, enjoying good food and wine and talking about the good old days. But of…
Many South Africans struggle with the decision – leave or stay? Expat forums are chock-a-block with anxious members seeking advice and motivation for their decision to leave the country. When…
Mulled wine, mince pies or eggnog? Surely as South Africans we’ll all say: “Not in this heat!” (if you’re lucky enough to visit the sunny shores of South Africa during…
The Rugby may have South Africans waving their fists in the air out of frustration at the moment, but while we’re busy debating the reasons behind the Springboks’ latest beatings,…
Decembers see many of us wipe the dust off our bookshelves for a bit of light or not-so-light reading – whether on the beach, or next to that fireplace. And…
We are now heading into the last leg of the 2016 race, but although the year has turned on its head, there’s still loads of sporting entertainment to see us…
With only a few days left before we start a new year, you may be wondering what sporting entertainment is left to watch for the remainder of the 2016 year….
That old saying, it never rains but it pours, certainly has overstayed its welcome in South Africa. Had it only rained, quite literally, one of our woes at least would…
What are the annual transfer limits? There are two principal allowances available and it’s worth noting that exchange control permits spouses to move funds between each other for the purpose…