Moving to another country sees some people finding it difficult to adjust especially when on their own. However, with the events that are on and other expats in the country you will be able to find ways to meet Read more…

The cuisine in the country is very diverse and has been influenced by different cuisines such as British, Dutch, German, Malay, Indian, Portuguese and indigenous tribes. Most families prefer to buy groceries from stores and cook at home with Read more…

The climate in South Africa allows people to take part in many activities including outdoor activities and sports. The major national sports are cricket, rugby and soccer which has made the company host in major sporting events as in Read more…

South Africa communications consist of easy access to fast internet, mobile packages and fixed line telephone networks. Expats won’t have problems in connecting to these. Internet Internet services are available in the country and the broadband has good standards, Read more…

Shipping furniture to the country can be quite unreliable and expensive, so expats must think about whether they want to move their possessions or not. Regardless of this, there are different companies which offer shipping services and the expenses Read more…

Due to the public transport not being so reliable, many expats choose to buy their own car to get around the country. Driving is on the left hand side of the road and foreign nationals are able to drive Read more…

South Africa does have different types of public transport however it is very limited in the local towns and big cities. This is the reason why most expats prefer to purchase their own car to get around. Buses Many Read more…

When working in another country it is important to find out the tax system to ensure you are paying the correct amount. Residents in South Africa are taxed on their income worldwide but non-residents are only taxed on their Read more…

South Africa has many international banks and local banks which expats can open accounts with them offering many options and rates to manage their finances. There are four main major banks in the country as well as local private Read more…

The healthcare in South Africa is divided by the public and private care, those who have a low income get public health care, but those who have a high income manage to afford private healthcare. Expats who get private Read more…