South Africa – Property Building and Renovation
Almost all structural work on property in South Africa requires planning permission, governed by the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act.…
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South Africa – Property Financing
Foreign nationals are permitted to obtain mortgage financing — referred to locally as a “bond” — in South Africa, and no legislation…
Read more →South Africa – Prescriptions and Medications
South Africa boasts a well-established network of pharmacies, particularly in its cities and larger towns, with both independent dispensaries and major retail…
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South Africa’s national postal operator is the South African Post Office (SAPO), a government-owned entity that has endured significant financial turmoil and…
Read more →South Africa – Mental Health
South Africa operates a structured national mental health policy framework alongside a broad private services sector, yet public mental healthcare remains chronically…
Read more →South Africa – Maternity and Giving Birth
South Africa operates a two-tier system for maternity care: a publicly funded service accessible to everyone at little or no cost, and…
Read more →South Africa – Leisure and Entertainment
South Africa presents expats with an exceptionally vibrant leisure and entertainment landscape, born from a multicultural society and a breathtaking natural setting.…
Read more →South Africa – Lease Agreements
South Africa’s residential rental market is regulated chiefly by the Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999 (as amended) and, where relevant, the…
Read more →South Africa – Internet
South Africa boasts a vibrant and fast-evolving internet sector. Fibre-to-the-home coverage has expanded substantially across major urban centres, 4G LTE reaches more…
Read more →South Africa – Importing a Pet
South Africa welcomes the import of domestic cats and dogs, making it accessible for pet owners relocating from overseas — but the…
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