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South Africa

South Africa - A land of contrasts, South Africa captures the imagination. Vibrant cultures give life here a unique rhythm. Discover lively Cape Town and magical Table Mountain, the scenic wonder of the coast, and the vast habitats where wildlife roam.

South Africa - An Expatriate Guide

Overview
Climate and Weather
Getting There
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Speaking the Language
Visas, Residency, Immigration & Documentation
Currency and Cost of Living
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Banking
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Business Culture
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Employment
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Driving and Public Transportation
Food and Drink
Leisure, Entertainment and Sports
Retiring and Pensions
Taking Your Pets
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Property in South Africa

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Finding Your South African Property
Purchasing South African Property
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South Africa - Latest Articles

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Expat Experiences of Life in South Africa (submit yours here)

Caroline Collie, Gordon's Bay

Gordon's Bay, SOuth Africa

My name is Caroline Collie, and I'm an American married to a South African I met in Scotland. We work for a charity called Samaritan's Feet and have one delightful little Scottish-African-American son, and another on the way this month! I first moved to Edinburgh, Scotland in 2005 to be a part of a team starting a church there. I studied and worked in Edinburgh for four years. While there I met my husband, who is South African, and about a year and a half into our marriage we decided to spend some time in SA...

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