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01/02/2012 Expat healthcare trends: more flexibility

Whether they are on long- or short-term assignments, expatriates want a wider range of health care options as well as peace of mind.

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18/01/2012 Faith groups in Capetown
Many expats find connecting with a local faith group provides a sense of community and belonging in a new country. Check out our listing of local churches, mosques and temples by category here.
01/01/2012 How to stay sane as an expat
13/04/2011 Addicted expats
21/01/2011 8 ways to mindfully avoid overwhelm

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08/04/2011 A guide to South Africa's football divisions
There's probably no quicker way to "break the ice" with the South African on the street than to demonstrate some knowledge of local soccer. To help you improve your conversational skills, here's a crash course on the country's most important teams and competitions.
06/04/2011 Sporting clubs and recreation centres in Cape Town
22/03/2011 Open-air activities in South Africa
22/03/2011 A guide to Golfing in South Africa
28/01/2011 Stretching for travelers

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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.