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10/02/2012 Buying a house in South Africa

Buying a house in South Africa Before buying a house in South Africa, read these expert tips on successfully buying a property and avoiding common property pitfalls.

27/12/2011 Domestic help in South Africa

Domestic help in South Africa This will be the one and only item on your moving-in list where things will progress swiftly. That is why it is best to put some thought into this...

30/03/2011 Tips for finding the right estate agents in South Africa

Buying a home? Here are few tips to help you locate the right estate agents in South Africa.

30/03/2011 Top five safest places to live in South Africa

As with the vast majority of cities around the world, there are no-go areas in most South African cities, but every single one of them is still a...

25/02/2011 My home is full of expat memories

Blogger Maria Foley takes a look around her Canadian home and notices her decor is a taste of all the things she acquired as an expat.

09/02/2011 At home abroad: how your expat housing is tied to job success

If your home's décor was ugly in the seventies and violent gangs surface in the neighbourhood after dark, it may be time to speak to your...

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Obtaining a work permit for South Africa

Obtaining a work permit for South Africa

There are three main types of temporary work permits one can apply for in South Africa.

Emergency phone numbers South Africa

Emergency phone numbers South Africa

Here's a listing of the numbers you may need in case of emergency.

Healthcare in South Africa

Healthcare in South Africa

Only 40 percent of South Africa’s spending on health care goes to the public sector and the government has encouraged more people to take out private medical cover in order to ease the burden on the public system.

Banking in South Africa

Banking in South Africa

From how to set up an account before you arrive to the where, how, and when of banking once you're there, we take you through the details of banking as an expat in South Africa.