Emmigration

 

More South Africans are leaving their homes empty as they emigrate

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More South Africans are leaving their homes empty as they emigrate

A growing number of homeowners on Johannesburg’s East Rand are opting to leave their homes empty as they emigrate – with the hopes of selling the property at a later date. Speaking to BusinessTech, real estate agents from the area said that this was likely due to a combination of factors – including a desire..
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South African teachers find greener pastures in United Arab Emirates, where there are better opportunities

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South African teachers find greener pastures in United Arab Emirates, where there are better opportunities

The South African Council of Educators says it’s concerned at the number of teachers leaving the country. The Sunday Times is reporting that teachers are leaving South Africa and heading mostly to the United Arab Emirates, where there are better opportunities. Contributing factors prompting teachers to leave the country include religious intolerance, class sizes and..
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Russia wants to open its doors to SA’s white farmers after ANC’s announcement of land expropriation without compensation

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Russia wants to open its doors to SA’s white farmers after ANC's announcement of land expropriation without compensation

White farmers from South Africa are being courted by Russian officials. There are motivations that stretch beyond land expropriation, though. South Africa’s white farmers are being courted by Russia, according to a report in the Washington Post. Landowners perturbed by land expropriation proposals in Mzansi are now being invited to ply their trade 6 000..
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Moving to the UK: The Unmarried Partner Visa – all you need to know

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Moving to the UK: The Unmarried Partner Visa – all you need to know

Many people assume that there is a separate type of visa application for the unmarried partner. However, this is not the case. If one fulfils the criteria to be an ‘unmarried partner,’ one would apply in the same way as the spouse or dependent of the main UK visa applicant. One can thus be the..
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What South African expats need to know about financial emigration and recession

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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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Four things South Africans might find strange about the US

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Four things South Africans might find strange about the US

If you’re planning a visit or maybe even a big move to the United States there are a few things that we Saffas might find a bit odd about life in the states. Together with the emigration experts over at Grant Kaplan, we’ve put together our list of things that would leave most South Africans..
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The DA (Democratic Alliance) take action to close loophole that sees our expats lose their SA citizenship

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Around 2 000 South African expats have unwillingly had their SA citizenship revoked from abroad, leading to legal action from the DA.
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Emigration to Australia: Investment visa options for South Africans

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Emigration to Australia: Investment visa options for South Africans

Understandably this raises huge concerns and a myriad of questions for land and business owners in South Africa and for people considering emigration. There have been a number of recent stories run on the Significant Investor Visa (SIV) programs. In simple terms, the SIV visa option relaxed the normal age and language requirements, provided adequate..
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Afrikaneremigrasie is ‘n werklikheid – Blankes vlug landuit

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Afrikaneremigrasie is ‘n werklikheid

Of u nou daarvan hou of nie, emigrasie is ‘n werklikheid. Ek gaan nie kant kies nie, want dan gaan my teenstanders my stenig. Die jongste opnames toon dat daar waarskynlik vanjaar nog in 2018 ‘n emigrasierekord opgestel gaan word. Amptelike inligting toon dat landgenote wat vanjaar nog na die Verenigde Koninkryk wil emigreer, met..
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South Africans and world’s rich choose to live in Australia

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South Africans and world's rich choose to live in Australia

Last year more than 10 000 millionaires moved to Australia, including hundreds of South Africans. This is according to the latest AfrAsia Bank Global Wealth Migration Review report. Millionaires are described as high-value individuals who have net assets of $ 1 million or more. According to a report from The Sydney Morning Herald, 90% of..
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