Every time I see yet another article from another South African moaning about the negativity of expats, and clearly writing with their rose tinted glasses on, I get angry. Really angry. Hulk angry.
It will be hard to describe to future generations of London expats what made The Church so special. Like faith, you can’t prove it. You just have to believe in it.
6 months after a backpacker lost his GoPro camera in Australia, a determined Aussie retrieved it from a river bed and took to Facebook to find its owner
The comments on Facebook post in the comments section online are always interesting to read, especially when sharing results in a barrage of unexpected reactions. Comments often offer a better reflection on society than the article itself, a litmus test for the feelings and thoughts of societal group.
The Queen disappeared from South African coins in about 1963 when we became a republic. I’m now in Australia, and the Queen is back in my life.
As an expat, home often becomes somewhere that you “dip in and out of”. Watch Ghanian expat Frances Mensah Williams talk about how she overcame the fear of not feeling at home
Breakfast is a phenomenon rather than a meal. It can be served at any time of day. Tastes can be accentuated by the comfort of being served in bed, or as the cafe opens its doors with a cinnamon infused aroma, or at midday at one of these top finds in London.
South Africa ranks 81st in the world based on average internet connection speeds. Just how much slower is our Internet compared to the UK and the rest of the world?
There are a few positive perks to being a South African living overseas. Here are six of our favourite.
Travel writer and blogger Elizabeth Joss shares her thoughts on “Mc Donald’s travelling”, finding your feet overseas, priceless experiences of being a South African expat in Europe, and her baby, ‘The Museum Times’.
Daniel Ferreira documents the lives of South Africans abroad. Take a peek into the lives of South Africans in the Netherlands and Ireland.
“I know you are crying, Mom”, I say to the headset thingie-ma-bobbie sitting skew around my ears while Skype dictates the connection I have to my expat family.
We’ve been booted out, settled into a comfort zone, married into the family or just grown up, but we’re still reading TheSouthAfrican.com.
A South African man faces deportation from the UK after a court ruled his British wife’s salary was below threshold required for supporting dependents
The festive season can be a challenging period for those of us living away from home, overseas. But there are things we can do to ease the longing for what we miss.
Three weeks until Christmas, try get all the “admin” of your Christmas sorted out for you to be able to relax and enjoy the time with your family, friends and loved ones
You could save over £4000 if you’re planning to buy a house in the UK. Happy days!
From warming yourself from the inside to finding the perfect roast, we’ve got you covered this winter. ‘Cause how can you be glum when there’s glühwein in your tum?
The differences between a South African and United Kingdom Christmas. Which is your favourite?
Doc Martens may be known as the Britain boot, but they truly are inter-continental and never cease to draw quizzical stares and a string of boundless commentary.
South African expat in the US Warren Pala sees a touch of home in this American holiday.
Santa’s coming…. children all over the world can be heard crying ‘whooopppeee’ as the stores fill up with even more Christmas “cheer”. Adults everywhere are barfing into their imaginary hand bags whilst hearing the never ending drone of the songs pounding over the loud speakers, and not a single cocktail, bucket of wine or pint of beer in sight.
I decided to start down the path of becoming a citizen of the United Kingdom. Next stop? The possibilities are endless.
Week one of a simple guide to make Christmas in the UK less stressful: with our help, you may actually be able to relax and enjoy the festive period
Americans love Australia and they love Australians. The same can not be said of their opinion on Aussie snacks and drinks, though.