Leaving South Africa, this little phrase is likely to strike panic in the hearts of many South Africans. We are a fiercely proud and independent nation, and so when the…
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It’s hard not to think about the state of the world at present. Some countries are forging ahead with their economic recovery plans, while others are fighting the third wave…
It’s been an entire year since we last celebrated Father’s Day! If you’re super organised, you probably have your gift already picked out. If life has been too busy to…
When the 501Y.V2 variant of COVID hit the scene, it seemed as if all countries turned their backs and closed their doors on South Africa. Travel to and from South…
Nothing quite compares to a good old-fashioned South African potjiekos! And if you find yourself somewhere in the world where potjiekos isn’t a staple, it’s time to get your potjiekos…
When you emigrate from South Africa to Australia, you probably don’t give much thought to when and how you will see your family and friends again. Most Saffas simply assume…
So, you’re a South African expat; now what?! Having spent a large majority of your life in the same country, growing up with – and spending time with – the…
It’s that time of year again and before everyone starts bombarding each other with their favourite hot cross bun recipes, we’d like to make a suggestion. Let’s do things a…
Emigrating after lockdown Every year there’s a “global shift”. Millions of people move from one country to another, in search of greener pastures, to reunite with family, or to expose…
Let’s talk about cookies; Hertzoggies, to be exact! You have probably gobbled down a Hertzoggie before and never really given much thought to its history. For those who don’t know,…