Oh my gosh guys, we’ve cracked 30 degrees! writes South African expat Lauren Bradley, who lives in the UK. Right kids, walk don’t run. Do you have water? Where’s the water, where is your water bottle? Do you have a water bottle? IS THERE WATER IN THE BOTTLE?? Don’t break a sweat guys you’re going […]

After 51 South African youngsters were temporarily trapped in China without their passports, not to mention some hapless South Africans stuck in jails around the world, the South African government has launched a ‘Travel Smart’ campaign. The campaign, launched yesterday by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Consular Service, is focussed on ‘Travel […]

South Africa’s Kevin Anderson has started Wimbledon on a great note, winning in three straight sets against Norbert Gombos on Monday in London. The 32-year-old SA expat beat the Slovakian 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. This evening Kevin tweeted: “Great start to @Wimbledon for me ? Thanks to everyone who came to Court No12 to support!” On […]

LONDON (Reuters) – Roger Federer is already the most prolific and oldest winner of the Wimbledon men’s singles title but when he saunters into the All England Club on Monday he will do so as favourite to lift the trophy for a ninth time. Watch below as he recalls each of his previous eight Wimbledon […]

Look, yes I know those tickets are real cheap when browsing google flights, but let me just stop you right there. South Africa, aka Mandela land, aka Suid Afrika or Saffa land, which ever way you want to call it, is a third world country. Third you say? Yes we aren’t in the top three […]

If you’re in the UK on Sunday 1 July – you’re in luck! One of the most beautiful choirs in the world – the award-winning Stellenbosch University Choir – will be performing for one night only in London… on their way to performing at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod in Wales (which we hope they win!). […]

South African expats in the UK are in for a major treat as top South Africans artists Prime Circle, Just Jinjer and Tailor will be performing together on one stage in London in August! PLEASE NOTE: EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. After successful runs in Johannesburg and Cape Town, Real Concerts are bringing A Night To […]

South African expats in Europe recently enjoyed a lekker 2018 get-together in the Blackforest, Germany. Event organiser Samantha Gross said the drive was long, “a never ending road for all… until we met”. “The house was beautiful, and we started preparing as soon as we arrived… proudly decorating the house with our Flag, and wine […]

While some of the group of South Africans who were stranded in Changchun, China – after being scammed by a travel agent – have returned home to their delighted families, the Government has announced it will be launching a ‘Travel Smart’ campaign to avoid similar mishaps in the future. As exposed by Carte Blanche, 51 […]

Need access to funds left behind in South Africa now that you’re living abroad? Here’s how to smooth out the process of financial emigration. Saving normally requires you to leave your money untouched, right? While this is usually the case when saving for retirement, the exception to this rule comes into play for South Africans […]

South African amateur golf is on a roll after Jovan Rebula became the first South African in more than half a century to break the curse of the Royals and win the 123rd Amateur Championship. Rebula sealed the double for GolfRSA when he defeated Irishman Robin Dawson in the 36-hole final at Royal Aberdeen on […]

Most of the young South Africans who became trapped in a nightmare in China will be flying home to their relieved parents this week… although two will remain for questioning. Just a week ago the plight of the 51 youngsters was featured on Carte Blanche  – in an investigation which revealed how they had been hired […]

I’m usually proud to be a Canadian…writes Phil Maloney. We ride polar bears to work, introduced the world to classy cuisine like poutine, eat cereal with maple syrup instead of milk (which you can buy in a bag, just the way God intended), drink reindeer flavoured slurpies, and play hockey, not soccer. Everything I just mentioned […]

This coming Sunday Carte Blanche joins forces with a United Nations arms expert in a special investigation spanning three continents to reveal the origin of weapons confiscated along the Kruger National Park’s border fence with Mozambique… and unmask the real architects behind the poaching of rhinos in Africa. (The programme will be aired in SA only.) […]

About 50 eager, young South Africans are trapped in China after their dream trip of working and earning money abroad teaching English turned into a nightmare. They currently have no job, no work permit and no money to return home. According to an investigation aired by Carte Blanche on Sunday evening (and available to expats on Showmax), […]

It’s time to bust the myths that surround your retirement savings, as a South African expat. Let’s look at what you can do if you’d like to cash in your RA abroad. When it comes to exchange control and tax law, things can get confusing quickly. Especially when these laws change. That’s why we thought […]

Need access to funds left behind in South Africa now that you’re living abroad? Here’s how to smooth out the process of financial emigration. Saving normally requires you to leave your money untouched, right? While this is usually the case when saving for retirement, the exception to this rule comes into play for South Africans […]

Here’s this week’s Carte Blanche line-up, available for South Africans living abroad from today Tuesday – 05 June 2018 – if you’re a Showmax subscriber. In this week’s special extended broadcast, these are the stories you’ll see: Medical Innovations from Stellenbosch Cutting-edge research at the University of Stellenbosch has lead to the development of a bio-sensor that […]

Once South Africans have settled abroad, their thoughts often turn to how they can easily access their South African money. For many expats who have left the country on a permanent basis, these funds are often tied up in a trust. This is largely because trusts are a popular vehicle for South Africans to hold […]

Proudly South African expat Lyla Illing will be singing her heart out for South Africa on Saturday 2 June 2018 as the Springboks face Wales in Washington, DC. Last year Lyla captured our hearts when she did an impromptu performance of Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrica under Brooklyn Bridge in New York, after the Springboks played the […]

On a recent trip back home to Cape Town Rudi Gremels realised what so many South Africans living abroad realise – that there’s nowhere quite like home! “I live abroad and I made this video back home about spending an amazing day in Cape Town,” he says. Rudi was fortunate to spend a couple of […]

MONACO (Reuters) – Daniel Ricciardo lived his own Apollo 13 moment to emerge triumphant on Sunday from what could have been a Monaco Grand Prix nightmare. And Princess Charlene (nee Wittstock) was on the Podium, with husband Prince Albert II, to help the racing driver celebrate. If Formula One’s showcase race was dull for rivals, […]

Need to get your hands on funds left behind in South Africa now that you’re living abroad? Here’s how it’s done, according to the taxman’s rules. As a South African resident living abroad, the Reserve Bank, including SARS, has certain exchange control allowance rules about how you’re permitted to access the money you’ve left back […]

South African YouTube sensation Caspar Lee has been praised for his latest video, posted yesterday, which shines a light on young people living with Tourette Syndrome. Caspar, who revealed in 2013 that he grew up with Tourette’s, interviews a few young kids about their experiences (although there’s one – Thomas in the purple shirt – […]

Approximately 60 house robberies (when the victim is present and under threat) take place in South Africa every day, and increasingly home owners are fighting back. (A further 676 house burglaries – when the victim is not home or threatened – occur daily.) This Sunday’s Carte Blanche explores your legal rights when experiencing a house invasion. […]