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The InterNations Expats Forum for South Africa welcomes you!

Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo, and welcome to the InterNations South Africa expats forum! Whether you’re an expat newbie or veteran in Cape Town, or one of the many South African expat centers like Durban, you’ll certainly have many questions about life as an expat. Simply join our InterNations community in South Africa to easily have all of the information that you may need about relocation at the tips of your fingers. Whether you’re looking for work permit requirements or visa documents at the South African embassy, finding a place to live in Johannesburg, or are interested in visiting a few major South African landmarks, like the Cape of Good Hope – who can better help you than your fellow expats? Through the expat forums for South Africa, you can easily be connected with other expats.

Latest Posts in South Africa Expat Forum

 South Africa Expat Q&A

South African Work Permit. Do you qualify?

South African Work Permit. Do you qualify? Find out with our Immigration Check: http://www.intergat...

Expat in Durban

Hi everyone, for a job opportunity, I'm considering moving from my country to Durban for 2years. ...

Re: Ex South African moving from Montreal to CT

HI Terrance, Thank you for taking the time to respond to my thread. I have not contacted the S.A...

 South Africa Town Talk

Re: Cooking club

Sounds like a great idea. I just moved to SA from Antwerp Belgium were i also joined a cooking clas...

Re: To do in Johannesburg?

After the thrills of Bungee Jumping and Soweto biking...I recommend this... Nice for Sunday's af...

Making the move

Hi everyone My South African partner and I want to move too SA with our baby and I'm concerned I...

 South Africa Expat Housing

Home for Rent in Wendywood

This beautiful 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom home has been recently refurbished. Set in a park-like gard...

A tranquil huge place at the foot of the mountain

Enjoy your life like you intended to. A tranquil life at the foot of the mountain in Kommetjie. C...

Fully Furnished Granny Flatlet in Central CapeTown

Fully Furnished Granny Flatlet in Central Cape Town available in August If you want a quiet priv...

 South Africa Expat Jobs

Re: Dealing with the work permit catch 22

Hi Scott, I am also from the states and have been in a similar situation the past few years in t...

Re: LINDT is looking for a Customer Service Manager

Hi Sandro, Thanks for the post. I've just sent over my CV and sent you a linkedin request as wel...

Marketing Roles

Hi there, I am looking for marketing related roles. Any level. Who ever has any suitable vacanci...

 South Africa Expat Marketplace

GRIM DETERMINATION - WHY I WON'T BACK DOWN

The hilarious and irreverent adventures of a reluctant member of the "Lost Tribe of SA" that expose...

Selling 2 cars!

I need a bigger car and I would like to sell my 2 cars, 23.000 RAND each! Hunday Accent, one iswh...

Offices and house to rent

Hie guys i am renting out offices and a house in Sandton, it is available immediately and very be...

Expats help one another in the South Africa Expat Forums

Our private network was created to give expats in South Africa a place to exchange tips, and find answers to expat questions such as, ʺWhich types of insurance does an expat commonly need? Household insurance? Car insurance? Anything else?ʺ or ʺWhich natural hazards may affect my stay in South Africa?ʺ. Expat life in South Africa is at the very heart of our community - from bobotie to the Day of Reconciliation - and the InterNations members taking part in the expat forum South Africa have a place to connect with other expats and international minds to receive dependable and relevant advice. With the InterNations expat forum for South Africa, you can always find a fellow expat to help simplify your assignment overseas.

The Expat Forum South Africa helps you find your Answer: From insurance providers to weather conditions

When you need further information on expat issues like sports and leisure in Cape Town or housing and household in Durban, you should take a look at our South Africa Expat Guide, which is just another helpful resource that we offer in addition to the expat forums. Furthermore, you can discuss international topics in our World Forum, such as dual citizenship, self-made expats and various areas of interest for an expat. Of course, for help on all issues concerning the local expat life - from insurance providers to weather conditions – take advantage of the InterNations South Africa expat forums.

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