Last week, a gala dinner was hosted to raise a significant amount of money towards literacy in South Africa. An array of auction lots gifted by artists, designers, writers, vineyards and conservation lodges completed the fundraising effort made possible by the Great and Good. Around £125 000 was raised thanks to the Brenley Trust, Linklaters..
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Gala dinner in the UK raises £125000 towards SA literacy programme
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10 interesting facts about South African football players abroad
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South Africa have some top talent abroad. Check out the following to find out who they are: 1. FC Qarabağ, the club that Dino Ndlovu plays for, has been playing away from its home for 26 years because of political problems between Azerbaijan and Armenia. 2. Joburg-born Jacobs brothers hold the unique record of having..
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SAFFA LADIES LUNCH – WIMBLEDON
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EVENT DETAILS & LOCATION Event Date 21-Oct-2017 13:00 Location Nando’s Wimbledon,Russell Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 1QN, UK It’s time for another kuiertjie… Will be nice to see familiar faces and new ones. Please do come and join us… it’s always good fun…not forgetting loads of laughter.
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How to emigrate to the UK by studying at a UK University
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UK universities are recognised as some of the best in the world, albeit very liberal, meaning graduates are in high-demand in the local job market. What’s more, if you study in the UK on a Tier 4 (General) student visa, it’s far easier to get a job in the UK and switch to a Tier..
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Five things you should never say to a South African – Unless you’re trying to annoy them
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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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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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Afrikaanse papegaai doen aanlyninkopies in Londen
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Barry, ʼn African Grey wat in Londen woon en wat Afrikaans praat het onlangs aanlyninkopies gedoen sonder sy eienaars se wete. Barry se eienaar, Corienne Pretorius, was verbaas toe sy die e-pos kry wat ʼn bestelling op Amazon bevestig. Pretorius het by die huis gekom en gehoor hoe Barry met Alexa praat. Alexa is ʼn..
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Proving your good character for British citizenship
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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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SAFFA Answers Your FAQs on the EEA Family Permit
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There is often a lot of confusion about the EEA Family Permit. What is the EEA Family Permit? An EU citizen who takes up residence in the UK, in accordance with the EU regulations can bring his/her family with him/her. The family accompanying the EU citizen have to apply for the EEA Family Permit. This..
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EXPAT HERITAGE DAY FAMILY BRING AND BRAAI, UK
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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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