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‘He was the biggest Man United supporter’ — murdered Luke Smith laid to rest in SA
Luke Smith, who was murdered in New Zealand, has been laid to rest in the Eastern Cape.
South Africans in London turn out in numbers to cast their vote in the 2024 Elections
South African Adam Habib shared that he thought the process would be a quick in-and-out, but the queue in front of him said otherwise.
The grass is greener where you water it: expats return to SA to invest in property
Inflation and higher interest rates are not unique to South Africa, but having pounds or dollars in the bank does give buyers of local properties a considerable financial edge.
SA expats increasingly returning home despite country’s many struggles - report
South Africa, with all its faults now supposedly feels like the only option for expats who are desperate to come back home.
SA expat: ‘While I may be physically distant, my heart remains deeply connected to the place I proudly call home’
Amid the hustle and bustle of London, my South African identity stands strong
Colombia's deadly case of Tinder and the memory-erasing drug
The tourism boom has brought with it a rise in prostitution, which is legal in Colombia and lures so-called sexpats looking for a good time.
Less than 20% of South Africans living abroad would ‘definitely’ return - survey
The biggest reason many South Africans are choosing to live abroad is better job prospects.
Rachel Kolisi’s first week in Paris: ‘I already hate shopping’
Rachel Kolisi shares the ups and downs of their first week in Paris.
South African traveller weighs in on the pros and cons of moving abroad
According to South African entrepreneur and seasoned traveller Mark Sham, when it comes to moving abroad, there are no solutions, only trade-offs.
Is the grass really greener on the other side? Here are the top 10 worst countries for expats
Expats are on the rise, with many people leaving their birth countries for better opportunities or quality of life.
Emigration takes its toll on expats’ mental health
Lauren Dickason, the South African woman accused of murdering her three young children in New Zealand was struggling with mental health issues, which included the stress of the emigration.
Emigration can harm your mental health – 5 tips to survive
The South African woman accused of murdering her three young children in New Zealand was struggling with mental health issues, which included the stress of the emigration.
WATCH: ‘Are they made of gold?’ Mzansi shocked to realise how ‘expensive’ tomatoes are in Japan
A South African expat who lives in Japan went shopping for food and documented everything in a TikTok video.
School holidays are coming up – how about sending the kids to summer camp in Bali?
This isn't your typical day camp. For one thing, the campus is a five-star resort in Bali.
'It's disgusting': Bali locals are fed up with bad tourists
Bali remains covered with deep green rice paddies and golden sand stretching into turquoise water. Warm locals still banter with beach bar-loving foreigners. But it's not as tranquil these days.
Denise Zimba counts her blessings
While the post was motivational for some, the media personality had her followers and fans begging her to come back to the entertainment industry full-time
Better Lifestyle: Moët & Chandon is R400 cheaper in SA, Checkers reminds UK and Aussie expats
Checkers said when it comes to good food and wine, the grass is certainly not greener on the other side of the ocean.
New Indonesia laws pose no risk to tourists, says Bali governor
Visitors to Bali would not be put at risk by Indonesia's newly ratified criminal code, the island's governor said.
What expats and tourists need to know about new sex laws in Indonesia
The law could also deter foreign travel, which may undermine economic recovery in tourism-reliant places like Bali that are just rebounding since the pandemic.
Meet the SA expat who went viral for her ‘Confusing Things About Sydney’ video
After going viral for her series of videos on ‘Confusing Things About Sydney’ and ‘Moving from South Africa to Australia’, we had a quick Q&A with South African expat and YouTuber Mahle Majola.
Sneak a peek inside this R90m home, and then buy it – with cash– if you win tonight’s PowerBall Plus
If you are the sole winner of tonight’s PowerBall Plus, you will bag an estimated R94 million – enough to buy this home and still have R4 million to play with. Or if you are a foreign buyer or expat earning euros, dollars, or pounds, this will be a perfect, and affordable, investment.