- Purchase the complete Expat Arrivals South Africa Guide (PDF)
Few resources can build a better picture of life in South Africa than the expat blogs maintained by already established foreigners. Whether these writers are recounting great challenges, relaying roll-on-the-floor funny encounters, delivering crucial advice and important tips or reaching out to those around them, their insights afford others a unique and personal glimpse into their new community.
Recommended expat blogs in South Africa
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Maple and Marula |
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My Thoughts From the Deep EndAmerican expat Liza shares her experiences of living in South Africa in her blog 'My Thoughts From the Deep End'. Insightful and useful, the blog is a great resource for anyone choosing the City of Gold as their home. |
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2 SummersA blog featuring food, photography and a cat with a double life, 2 Summers chronicles American expat Heather Mason's experiences in Johannesburg. A blog as quirky, varied and at times moving as the city which inspires it, 2 Summers is a must-read for anyone who wants an alternative view of the City of Gold. |
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Joburg ExpatYou may have heard of TIA ('This is Africa'), the idea coined in the film Blood Diamond that you have to accept a certain level of basic inefficiency when on the continent. Well… this blog is TIWYDIA, or 'This Is What You Do In Africa'. In short, a collection of crucial tips, experiences and humorous episodes that can guide you through your initial relocation and settling in. A great read at any time. |
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Expat Health Insurance
Cigna Global
If you’re thinking about taking out private health insurance, our trusted partner Cigna Global is very aware of all the difficulties that expats can face when it comes to healthcare in a new location, so they have created a range of international health insurance plans specifically designed for expats, which you can tailor exactly to the needs and ensure access to quality care for you and your family.
Moving Companies
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