Posts tagged with 'England'

 

Five things you should never say to a South African – Unless you’re trying to annoy them

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Five things you should never say to a South African - Unless you're trying to annoy them

We’ve all been there – you meet someone for the first time and that moment they realise you’re South African, they suddenly start spouting random comments on your ethnicity, childhood, experiences or just ask the most annoying questions ever. Here are a few of the most common things people say that annoy South Africans. “Where..
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A SAFFA AND THE U.K WEATHER

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A SAFFA AND THE U.K WEATHER

This story I dedicate to all the Saffas still coming to the U.K. Die Weer in die plek will be your no 1 topic of discussion, ok, listen nou ne!! julle moet sommer nou al verstaan voor jy op daai plane klim, die weer hier is nie soos in SA nie, this place can freeze..
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Proving your good character for British citizenship

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Proving your good character for British citizenship

In order to be successful in your British citizenship application, the Home Office must be satisfied that you are of good character. If you are not able to fulfil this requirement, your British citizenship application will be denied. It is thus crucial that future British citizenship applicants keep this in mind in their preparation for..
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EXPAT HERITAGE DAY FAMILY BRING AND BRAAI, UK

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EXPAT HERITAGE DAY FAMILY BRING AND BRAAI, UK

EVENT DETAILS & LOCATION Event Date 24-Sep-2017 11:30 Location Wimbledon Park, Wimbledon, London SW19 7HX, UK Say Howzit on the 24th of September cause it’s HERITAGE DAY! Please join us for a day of South African culture in Wimbledon Park ?? And hopefully enjoy one of the last few days of with a lekker bring..
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Fly to: East Midlands – explore and become one with verdant landscapes

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Fly to: East Midlands - explore and become one with verdant landscapes

The East Midlands is an official region of England. With over 4.5 million residents, it is made up of four cities. East Midlands is a breath taking opportunity to explore and become one with verdant landscapes. Touristic attractions of this English region, includes Althorp House and Park, Speedwell Cavern, The Heights of Abraham and Wicksteed..
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REVEALED: The five things people miss most when living abroad

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REVEALED: The five things people miss most when living abroad

WE can all be forgiven moments of retrospection, maybe even doubt, after we have made the decision to shift our lives overseas. Whether you are missing family, missing friends, or yearning for some Heinz Baked Beans, there are bound to be things you miss about life back home. But what are the things most commonly..
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Good news for SA-UK passport holders looking to emigrate

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South African families who are relying on a single family member’s British or European history are set to benefit from a number of new changes made to the UK’s minimum income threshold. The UK’s Supreme Court has confirmed it will make amendments to the threshold by 10 August, after it received a number of reports of families being torn apart by the current rates. In 2012, then-home secretary Theresa May introduced the minimum income threshold which a ‘sponsor’ (UK citizen or resident) needs to meet so that their non-UK spouse can qualify for the spousal visa, which allows them to stay in the country for 33 months. The threshold currently stands at £18,600 (R325,558) for partners only; £22,400 (R393,274) for a partner and a child; and an additional £2,400 (R42,136) for each additional child. According to a statement released by the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI), an estimated 15,000 children, most of whom are British citizens, are currently separated from one parent because of this punitive threshold. The UK Supreme Court has now noted that, while the threshold does not breach any human rights, the implementation of the rules require review and amendment. In this case, the Supreme Court highlighted that the best interest of affected children need to be given primary consideration in decisions made. It was also suggested that alternative sources of income should be taken into account to make up the financial requirement. The JCWI reported that 5,000 family migration applications have been put on hold in the five months since the Supreme Court case in February. The new rules Immigration consultants Sable International have highlighted some of the major changes being implemented with the new rules. These include: When an application does not meet the minimum income threshold, the primary consideration needs to be the best interest of the child (under the age of 18) involved. The child included in a successful application will be granted the same route to settlement as their parent. If the applicant does not meet the minimum income threshold, and there are circumstances that could lead to harsh consequences for any of the parties involved, the Home Office should consider alternative incomes of the applicants to make up the income threshold. Alternative sources of income will include: Credible guarantee of sustainable financial support from a third party Credible prospective earnings from the sustainable employment or self-employment of the applicant or partner Any other credible and reliable source of income available If the applicant cannot meet the threshold, the caseworker should consider whether the refusal of the application would breach Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Should an application be successful based on new considerations, it will put the applicants on a ten-year route to settlement. If the applicant is able to meet the income threshold at a later stage, they can apply for the five-year route to settlement.

South African families who are relying on a single family member’s British or European history are set to benefit from a number of new changes made to the UK’s minimum income threshold. The UK’s Supreme Court has confirmed it will make amendments to the threshold by 10 August, after it received a number of reports..
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Summer Saffa Moms get together at Gosport Splash Park, UK

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Summer Saffa Moms get together at Gosport Splash Park, UK

Event Date 09-Aug-2017 10:00 Location Gosport Splash Park,UK Summer Saffa Moms get together at Gosport Splash Park. Fingers crossed for warm weather. Come early if it is a hot day, we will be there from 10am onwards. There is a playpark and grass pad to picnic lunch next to it. If we have bad weather..
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UK Events: SOUTH AFRICAN BRAAI and SOKKIE at Scout Hall

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UK Events: SOUTH AFRICAN BRAAI & SOKKIE at Scout Hall

DATE: 6 August 2017 TIME: 15:00 – 23:59 VENUE: Scout Hall, Carlyle Drive, East Kilbride, G74 3EW PRICE: Free Bank Holiday Braai and Sokkie Bring and Braai including your own alcohol and mix If you wish to stay over, bring your tent.  
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Proteas tackle England on third test match at The Oval, UK

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Proteas bowlers tackle England on third test match at The Oval

The Proteas bowlers sense an opportunity to make an impact in favourable conditions when play resumes on Friday in the third test match against England at The Oval. Rain curtailed an action-packed opening day, leaving the hosts at 171/4 when early stumps was called with only 59 overs bowled in the day. Kagiso Rabada, who..
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