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New Zealand targeting South African teachers to tackle shortages

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New Zealand targeting South African teachers to tackle shortages

New Zealand has announced that it will need at least 850 new teaching staff to handle shortages in the coming year. In a statement released by New Zealand Education Minister Chris Hipkins in October, the country said that 650 extra primary teachers and 200 extra secondary teachers will be needed in 2019 to meet a..
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Are You Planning a Weekend Trip? How to Have Fun Without Breaking the Bank

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Sometimes, we all just need to get away from the stresses and pressures of everyday life. From work burnout to handling everything at home, there are many ways we can get overwhelmed, and that can lead to depression, anxiety, and even substance abuse.
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Here’s how many South Africans are leaving for New Zealand

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Here’s how many South Africans are leaving for New Zealand

While New Zealand reports a decline in net migration in 2018 after reaching a record high in 2017, the number of South Africans moving to the island country continues to grow. According to a Statistics New Zealand report released earlier this month, annual net migration was 62,700 for the year ended September 2018 – down..
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Facts to know:- New Zealand to introduce tourist tax and hike up visa fees

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Visiting the Land of the Long White Cloud is set to be more taxing. Tourism is a key contributor to the New Zealand economy, and the country has opted to use what’s been an upward surge in that regard by introducing a tourist tax will take effect later this year, Traveller24 reports.

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A South African chef ‘too fat’ to stay in New Zealand gets visa reprieve

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After battling deportation because of concerns about his health. Albert Buitenhuis will live to fight another 23-months in Christchurch, New Zealand after receiving a visa reprieve.
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SA vs NZ:- Springboks relishing ultimate challenge

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The Springbok forwards are relishing the chance to test themselves against the outstanding All Blacks pack when the two teams meet on Saturday in Wellington, according to Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot.
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SA Rugby (SARU) almost bankrupt, records loss of R62 million in 2017

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The South African Rugby Union (SARU) is on the verge of financial collapse after recording a net loss of R62 million last year.

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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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Hundreds Gather in New Zealand Against South Africa Land Grab From White Farmers

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Hundreds Gather in New Zealand Against South Africa Land Grab From White Farmers

The policy of seizing white farmers’ land, which has gained momentum in recent times, has brought cries of protest from South African expats around the world, with hundreds of people enraged about the amended constitution, marching on Sunday from the Auckland City Hall. Crowds of people gathered in downtown Auckland on Sunday to show their..
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South African’s hoping to buy property in New Zealand – take note: foreigners are being banned from buying homes

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South African's hoping to buy property in New Zealand - take note: foreigners are being banned from buying homes

In an attempt to regulate and stimulate the local housing market, New Zealand has taken a bold step in banning the sale of homes to foreign buyers. According to proponents of the foreign buying ban, housing prices in New Zealand have skyrocketed beyond the means of average citizens. This unaffordability has led to the lowest..
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