InterNations – The Place for South Africans Living in India

Want to connect with the expat community of Southu0020Africans in India? Looking for Southu0020African compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Southu0020African expats to go on an excursion to theu0020Nationalu0020Capitalu0020Territoryu0020aroundu0020Delhi with?

InterNations India offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in India or are still in Southu0020Africa planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Southu0020African expats in India is going very strong, with members having roots all across Southu0020Africa - from Durban, over Johannesburg to Capeu0020Town.

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Jonathan Brown

Jonathan Brown

The great events organized by InterNations helped me get to know Delhi expats from all over the world.

Sophie Poirier

Sophie Poirier

When I moved from Canada to Delhi, InterNations helped me connect with fellow Americans and feel more at home.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other South Africans at our events in India

Attend our monthly events and activities for South Africans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

InterNations Mumbai: Sunday Catch-Up over Wine & Coffee
Come join us for a cheerful InterNations get-together this Sunday, 21st December 2025, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm A relaxed evening to unwind, share a few laughs, and enjoy good company as we step into the festive season. We’ll be meeting at Perch Wine & Coffee Bar, Bandra, a warm and inviting space
Come join us for a cheerful InterNations get-together this Sunday, 21st December 2025, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm A relaxed evening to unwind, share a few laughs, and enjoy good company as we step into the festive season. We’ll be meeting at Perch Wine & Coffee Bar, Bandra, a warm and inviting space

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Why South African expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our South African members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

New Delhi Community Group
New Delhi Community Group
Mumbai Community Group
Mumbai Community Group
Calcutta Community Group
Calcutta Community Group
Chennai Community Group
Chennai Community Group

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Tips and Advice on India from Your Fellow South African Expats

Obviously, expat life in India goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow South Africans is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Indian mentality and way of life. South Africans in India are a part of our community, calling cities such as Mumbai, Chennai, New Delhi, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow South Africans in New Delhi, for example.

Wondering where to shop for South African delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Indian InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from South Africa.
  • On the India Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get bobotie in New Delhi, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for India has information on the nearest South African embassy and many other institutions.

From the National Capital Territory around Delhi to southern states like Kerala, Goa or Tamil Nadu, you can meet supportive and friendly South African expats in India on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow South Africans in India

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in India. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Indian bhakri, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in New Delhi’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover India? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the hill-stations and religious places of the scenic Himalayas and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from South Africa and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo from our South Africans living in India!

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