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18/01/2012 New name for South Africa's capital Pretoria

South Africa's capital Pretoria will cease to be known by that name this year. Its new name will be Tshwane.

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27/12/2011 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 topic ahead of time.
04/10/2011 Language courses in South Africa
03/10/2011 Top tips for expats in South Africa
13/09/2011 Choosing an international or private school in South Africa
05/09/2011 At home in a new country: The dentist test
29/08/2011 Rules of the road in South Africa
03/08/2011 Banking in South Africa

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Inside Expatica: 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

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

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

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.