With the South African economy currently in recession, lessening the effects of Rand volatility is a top priority for many people at the moment. Many expatriates have retirement funds and other assets in South Africa that they would like to withdraw and transfer offshore. This is known as the process of financial emigration. SAFFA.com had a look at the most common questions about this process below.
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What South African expats need to know about financial emigration and recession
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Rugby Championship 2018 News: All the fixtures and squads
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It’s only a matter of days before the action kicks off. The 2018 edition of the Rugby Championship kicks off in a little over a week and promises a treat as the southern hemisphere’s superpowers are set to battle it out for the big prize.
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Super Rugby News: Quarter-final fixtures, teams and kick off times
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The format continues to irk, but here are the quarter-final teams, fixtures and kick off times for this season’s Super Rugby.
After what feels like forever, Super Rugby’s quarter-finals have been decided. The format hasn’t gone down well with everyone this season, but here we are.
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Cricket News: Kirsten punts Australia to challenge for next year’s World Cup
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Former Proteas coach, Gary Kirsten has tipped Australia to challenge for next year’s Cricket World Cup in England and Wales, despite being rocked by their recent ball tampering scandal.
The men from Down Under will,……….
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The Treaty of Waitangi gets Afrikaans translation!
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A major event of great importance for South Africans and Afrikaans especially has occurred the previous weekend in New Zealand. New Zealand’s ground document, the Treaty of Waitangi, or the Tiriti o Waitangi, is now officially available in Afrikaans. In fact, it is now available in 30 more languages than the two (and English) that..
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From the Drakensberg to the Jungfrau slopes:- A story of a beginner world traveller!
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From a WhatsApp message in December to boarding the aircraft in March … from the Drakensberg to the Alps! My first tour overseas was really an eye-opener; something that showed me how small my world really is. And how I only thought that I was informed. It was an experience of learning how much there..
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Broadway Motor Inn – One of our top picks in Palmerston North.
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Offering free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking, Broadway Motor Inn is a 2-minute drive from the centre of Palmerston North and a 10-minute drive from Palmerston North International Airport. All apartments feature a kitchen with a double hot-plate, a microwave and kitchenware. Each offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. Some..
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Queenstown Triple Challenge (Jet Boat Ride, Helicopter and White Water Rafting): Calling all adrenaline junkies!Challenge (Jet Boat Ride, Helicopter and White Water Rafting): Calling all adrenaline junkies! (Jet Boat Ride, Helicopter and White Water Rafting): Calling all adrenaline junkies!
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Calling all adrenaline junkies! Are you up for the Shotover triple challenge? Experience Queenstown at its very best as you brace yourself for a jet boat ride on the Shotover River, helicopter over Skippers Canyon and white water rafting from Deep creek to Cascade rapid. Guranteed to get the heart pumping, you’re half day adventure..
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Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing: take off from Rotorua and soar above the Northern Lakes district
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Follow the eruption trail of Mt. Tarawera on a helicopter tour that includes a landing on the volcano. Best viewed from the air, the rugged landscape of this geothermal wonder is set amid a series of crater lakes. You’ll take off from Rotorua and soar above the Northern Lakes district, listening to commentary about the..
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Arrowtown Motel – One of our top picks in Arrowtown.
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Offering free on-site parking, Arrowtown Motel is 1 km from Arrowtown’s popular restaurants, cafes and shops. All accommodation offers a patio with outdoor seating, a kitchenette and over 50 satellite channels. Guests enjoy unlimited free WiFi. Known for its history as a gold-mining town, Arrowtown is 15 minutes’ drive from Queenstown Airport. Arrowtown Motel is..
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