Dutch in South Africa - Dutch Expats in South Africa

Meet Dutch Expatriates in South Africa!

InterNations – Uniting Dutch living in South Africa

Would you like to get in touch with other Dutch in South Africa? Are you in need of help and advice from your Dutch compatriots? Or would you like to join other Dutch expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the Cape of Good Hope?

Whether you have settled as an expat in South Africa or are still living in the Netherlands to plan your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations South Africa offers everything you require: Established in 2007, our trusted community has soon become the platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Dutch expats in South Africa, coming from all over the Netherlands - from North Brabant over Zuuid Holland to Drenthe.

Find tips and advice on South Africa from Dutch Expats

Of course, expat living in South Africa is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Dutch is an essential part of expat life and becoming accustomed to the South African way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Dutch in South Africa, residing in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Dutch in Pretoria or Dutch in Johannesburg.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your Dutch native language, discover where to shop for Dutch food or discuss the Oranje Zwart's latest match, become a member of the South African InterNations Community:

• Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from the Netherlands or Dutch-speaking expatriates in South Africa.
• Obtain and share insider tips in our South Africa Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a Dutch-speaking babysitter for your children or where to buy Leyden cheese and Frisian sugarbread in Cape Town.
• Search the InterNations Expat Guide for South Africa to get information on the local Hollandse Club or the nearest Dutch consulate.

From the Highveld's Gauteng City Region to the Garden Route, a scenic stretch along the south-east coast, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Dutch expats in South Africa.

Join our expat activities and mingle with fellow Dutch in South Africa

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in South Africa. Our get-togethers include diverse interests and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional South African bobotie, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Cape Town’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips together with our group of Dutch in Cape Town to go and see the wilderness trails of Kruger National park as well as other beautiful landmarks in South Africa.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from the Netherlands and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just send us your membership application and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Welkom from our Dutch living in South Africa!