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REASONS WHY YOU WANT TO LIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA AT LEAST ONCE (PART 1)
You are considering moving to South Africa and trying to decide if it is a good idea. Naturally you Google South Africa and hit the information overload, positive and negative. Ideally, I would say stop reading, take the leap and experience the country for yourself....
TIPS ON ROADS, DRIVING AND VEHICLES IN SOUTH AFRICA
If you have just relocated to South Africa or are planning to, here is what you need to know when driving in SA. Road rules, although internationally applied, are applied differently in every country and South Africa is no exception. When chatting to expatriates about...
SPOUSAL SUPPORT – THE IMPORTANCE OF ADAPTATION SUPPORT FOR THE NON-WORKING EXPAT PARTNER
If you are or have been a “trailing spouse” who followed your working partner on an expatriate assignment, or if you are the working expatriate relocating with a partner, this post is for you “The trailing spouse” is the term used to define the spouse or...
10 TIPS ON FINDING A GOOD HOME TO RENT IN SOUTH AFRICA – PART 2
In our blog of 2 February we focused on building the foundation (pun intended) of searching for a good home to rent. This week we have come up with some tips on what to look for to get the best out of your rental home. Check for any signs of infestation – If you see...
HELPING YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT SCHOOL IN SOUTH AFRICA – PART 2
Our top tips when searching for a school in South Africa In our previous blog we focused on helping you decide between local or international schools. Here we give you some practical tips and points to consider to help your selection. 1. Space – this should always...
HELPING YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT SCHOOL IN SOUTH AFRICA PART 1
If you are an expatriate looking for a school for your kids in South Africa read our important points to consider when choosing the right school Finding the right school for your children is the top priority when relocating to a new country. If you cannot find a...
THE RISK OF DEPORTATION FOR NON-EUROPEANS LIVING IN THE UK EARNING LESS THAN £35 000 CAUSES GREAT CONCERN
In 2013, there were about 221 000 South Africans living in the United Kingdom. The latest figures show that the average salary for a professional working in the UK is £26 500. If you are female, your average salary would be about £24 956 and if you are male it would...
10 TIPS ON HOW TO FIND A GOOD HOME TO RENT – PART 1
Trying to find a home to rent can be a daunting task, especially if you are in a foreign country, but it needn’t be if you plan ahead on what to look for and take a systematic approach. Making a priority list is always a very good starting point. It is also a good...