Put the kettle on, let’s drink rooibos tea for our health!
Is there anything more South African than a hot pot of freshly-brewed rooibos tea? Not only does it taste like home, but it comes with a host of health and medicinal benefits too. Aside from being caffeine-free, Rooibos is 100% natural with no added preservatives or...
Liquidating retirement annuities after emigrating
Retirement annuities (RAs) were created as tax-efficient investments for individuals who want to save for retirement. As opportunities for relocation abroad have grown, however, many expats now find themselves in a position where South Africa is no longer the intended...
Expat Tax Matters: how does the “physical presence” test work?
Tax residency in South Africa can be a complicated thing. You don’t have to live in South Africa to qualify as a tax resident, and South Africans living and working abroad have had to come to grips with their tax status since tax law amendments made their foreign...