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lifestyle

SA’s middle-class scrambling to leave for good – survey

SA's migration wave
Lifestyle

Brain drain: SA in the midst of a migration wave, say experts

SA’s exodus: Unrest fuels new
Lifestyle

SA’s exodus: Unrest fuels new wave of immigration – and it’s not just whites

middle class south africans emigration
Lifestyle

SA’s middle-class scrambling to leave for good – survey

SA's migration wave
Lifestyle

Brain drain: SA in the midst of a migration wave, say experts

SA’s exodus: Unrest fuels new
Lifestyle

SA’s exodus: Unrest fuels new wave of immigration – and it’s not just whites

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Lifestyle

A Cape Town thing? The internet weighs in on whether Capetonians are ‘cliquey’

By Erene Roux12-09-2021 15:25

Making friends in a new city can be daunting. Capetonians recently weighed in on how easy it is to make friends in the Mother City.

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Move to Canada

Moving abroad: How to immigrate to Canada without a job offer

By Caryn Edwards27-02-2020 01:00

(Partner Content) If you’re considering a move to Canada, don’t be put off by the fact that you don’t have a job offer yet.

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Move To

Moving with children: How to make the move as easy as possible

By Caryn Edwards21-02-2020 01:00

(Partner Content) Moving as an adult is one thing, but moving with children adds a whole new dimension to relocation.

Emigration South Africa
Business & Finance

Three industries that will suffer as emigration out of South Africa soars

By Tom Head13-08-2019 11:45

As emigration enquiries continue to increase across South Africa, three of our major industries are facing a severe brain drain over the next few years.

Emigrating Emigration South Africans
South Africans Abroad

Revealed: The surprise destinations where South Africans are emigrating to [photos]

By Tom Head09-07-2019 15:50

We spoke to an immigration expert to give us the lowdown on where South Africans are emigrating too – we’ve got a fair few surprises to discuss.

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News

Emigration: Four reasons why fewer people are moving to South Africa

By Tom Head10-01-2019 15:06

According to HSBC, moving to South Africa isn’t as popular as it used to be among the international community. Here’s why our emigration appeal is struggling.

Work in Australia
Move to Australia

Australia: Government lists 117 occupations which need foreign workers

By Tom Head09-01-2019 17:36

It’s a very “g’day” indeed for any South Africans thinking of finding work in Australia. A lucrative offer has been made by the government, but comes with T’s & C’s.

emigration
Travel

Emigration data suggests how many South Africans want to leave the country

By Tom Head20-12-2018 15:39

If everyone could choose where they wanted to live, would it be good news for South Africa? Gallup’s emigration index says no…

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Move to the UK

The Unmarried Partner Visa – all you need to know

By Breytenbachs10-09-2018 11:10

Many people assume that there is a separate type of visa application for the unmarried partner. However, this is not the case.

Moving abroad with kids: Every
Move To

Moving abroad with kids: Everything you need to know

By Nonjabulo Mbatha30-08-2018 10:16

Moving to a new country can be a mammoth task if you’re doing it on your own, so the idea of relocating an entire family is daunting, to say the least. We chatted to the experts at Stuttaford Van Lines to find out how to make the move that much easier.

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South Africans Abroad

Five huge effects that mass emigration is having on South Africa

By Tom Head30-08-2018 09:22

Those who can move away, do. Emigration is becoming a viable option for those who are able to afford it, and there are consequences for SA.

Moving? How to make sure you c
Move To

Moving? How to make sure you choose the right moving company

By Caryn Edwards17-04-2018 13:33

Moving is not for the faint-hearted. Make sure you choose the correct moving company by following some of these suggestions from a moving expert.

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Move To

Moving abroad: The top five cities South Africans should consider

By Tom Head26-03-2018 14:37

The best places for those of you who are upping sticks.

UK Immigration Changes of 2017
Move to the UK

UK Immigration Changes of 2017 that made everyone happy

By Breytenbachs18-12-2017 08:00

This past year brought many UK immigration changes. Some of the immigration changes brought good news, whilst others, unfortunately, made some applications even more complicated.

Moving abroad: Five common pit
Move To

Moving abroad: Five common pitfalls to avoid

By Caryn Edwards06-12-2017 10:03

It’s been said time and again – moving abroad is not for the faint-hearted. But to make your move slightly easier, try to avoid these common mistakes.

Emigrating: How to declutter b
Move to New Zealand

Emigrating: How to declutter before leaving South Africa

By Caryn Edwards02-11-2017 11:24

You want your new house to feel like home, but do you need to take absolutely everything with you when you emigrate? The answer is no.

Moving house: Five pitfalls to
Move to New Zealand

Moving house: Five pitfalls to avoid when shipping your home

By Caryn Edwards31-10-2017 09:32

Moving abroad is among the most stressful things you can do in your life, which is why we don’t do it very often.

An expert’s opinion: How best
Move To

An expert’s opinion: How best to declutter before moving house

By Caryn Edwards25-08-2017 15:10

Moving comes with several challenges and stresses, but a big declutter before you leave can make all the difference.

Five things you’re going to wa
South Africans Abroad

Five things you’re going to want to do, and not do, before emigrating

By Maria Marchetti-Mercer12-07-2017 09:10

Your reasons for heading on out of SA are your own, but there are a few things you might not have considered an integral part of the move.

Living in the USA: another rea
Move to USA

Living in the USA: another real story from a recent expat

By Caryn Edwards20-04-2017 09:32

Moving to the USA can be difficult, time-consuming and expensive, but Kevin Peyper has made the US his home and is now a proud US citizen. Here’s how he did it.

5 reasons British expats are m
Move to South Africa

5 reasons British expats are migrating to South Africa

By Caryn Edwards07-03-2017 13:21

Just over 4.5 million Britons live abroad and an estimated 319,000 of them have chosen to settle in South Africa, making it Africa’s top destination for expats.

Keys for home rental
Lifestyle

Five tips to get your apartment rented or sold fast

By Tarryn Josias03-01-2017 12:09

If you’re looking to rent your home long-term (and AirBnb isn’t your thing) or sell, take these five tips and get ready to pack your bags

Leaving South Africa
South Africans Abroad

It takes leaving South Africa to realise just how South African you are

By Danielle Propheta19-09-2016 15:58

This was the moment I realised how much South Africa had molded me into the person I am today and just how much my South African identity was going to continue to shape me in ways I never thought possible.

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South Africans Abroad

Leaving South Africa: Seven essentials to pack in your hand luggage

By Reeva Cutting09-09-2016 15:22

Sentimental stuff aside, here are seven practical things you should not leave South Africa without.

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Opinion

An Afro-optimist in London: Becoming a local

By Lyndsey Duff21-04-2016 10:32

Home is where the heart is. But your heart can belong to two places without breaking in half.

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