InterNations - A Great Place for South Africans in Rome

Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo to all of our South Africans in Rome! Would you like to meet South African expats in Rome? No matter whether you are looking to find reliable information or simply want to get advice from fellow South Africans in Rome, our South African members will be able to tell you where to watch your favorite team’s next match on TV, or where to find the best bobotie in Rome.

We welcome you to join the InterNations community of South Africans abroad. The members of the vibrant South African expat community come from Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and many others places in South Africa!

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Brandon Le Clerk

Brandon Le Clerk

What I really love about InterNations? Making new business contacts and friends in real life. This is a unique plattform.

Li Wang

Li Wang

At my first InterNations Rome Get-Together I met more expats then expected. InterNations made is so easy to settle in.

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!

Why you'll love InterNations in Rome

32,961
members in Rome
5+
South-African members
38
monthly events
58
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow South Africans at our events in Rome

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow South Africans in Rome.

Let's Celebrate El 25 De Mayo
Let's Celebrate El 25 De Mayo
Let's join us in front of José de San Martín satue, the Libertador & Hero linked to the Argentina's National Day Legacy, on May 25th. 👉 This Day is known as the 🌟1810 May Revolution🌟 (Día de la Revolución de Mayo), and commemorates the 216* anniversary of the Argentina's 1st independent gove
Let's join us in front of José de San Martín satue, the Libertador & Hero linked to the Argentina's National Day Legacy, on May 25th. 👉 This Day is known as the 🌟1810 May Revolution🌟 (Día de la Revolución de Mayo), and commemorates the 216* anniversary of the Argentina's 1st independent gove
The Digital Euro and European Sovereignty
The Digital Euro and European Sovereignty
Dear friends and members, The digital euro project has gained significant momentum in recent months. If the relevant EU regulation is approved by the end of this year, an initial issuance of the digital euro could take place in 2029. The European Central Bank (ECB) has stated that it is ready f
Dear friends and members, The digital euro project has gained significant momentum in recent months. If the relevant EU regulation is approved by the end of this year, an initial issuance of the digital euro could take place in 2029. The European Central Bank (ECB) has stated that it is ready f
Academic Art Party Visiting the Artists’ Studios
👉 Please join us for🌟the American Academy Open Studios Art Party 🌟 with: 🔹the Artists' Work in Progress, on May 28, 18:00-22:00). 🔹the event is an Academic Studios’ Party showcasing the 2025–26 Rome Prize Fellows & Italian Fellows works-in-progress , particularly highlighting the environment
👉 Please join us for🌟the American Academy Open Studios Art Party 🌟 with: 🔹the Artists' Work in Progress, on May 28, 18:00-22:00). 🔹the event is an Academic Studios’ Party showcasing the 2025–26 Rome Prize Fellows & Italian Fellows works-in-progress , particularly highlighting the environment
NEW DATE!!  Rome ‘Friendship & Fun’ Event With DJ
It’s the right season to mingle and make new friends in one of the most original restaurants in Rome, located on the terrace of the MACRO contemporary art museum There will also be our favourite DJ so we can dance to the coolest beats It will be a memorable party - don’t miss it !
It’s the right season to mingle and make new friends in one of the most original restaurants in Rome, located on the terrace of the MACRO contemporary art museum There will also be our favourite DJ so we can dance to the coolest beats It will be a memorable party - don’t miss it !

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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 pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Wine Tasting Group
Wine Tasting Group
Musicando Day & Night Group
Musicando Day & Night Group
Latin-American Culture Group
Latin-American Culture Group
For Free Group
For Free Group

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Share your Experience and Provide Tips to other South Africans in Rome

At InterNations, South Africans in Rome can enjoy a platform on which they can share their experiences and tips on living abroad. The "Eternal City" has a great community of South Africans that can help you make the most of your expat experience.

  • Surf through our network of South African expats in Rome and get to know the local expat crowd.
  • Join today to receive trustworthy, first-hand advice from fellow South Africans in our Rome forum.
  • Take full advantage of the Expat Guide for Rome and find useful information on your new hometown.

Meet up and Mingle with South Africans in Rome at our International Events

The InterNations community in Rome is also a very lively offline network. Our regular expat events organized by our Ambassadors at the best venues in town are a fantastic way to meet fellow South Africans in Rome. The possibilities for interacting offline are sure to satisfy a wide range of tastes, from a hip dining experience in one of Rome’s trendy restaurants to a joint trip to hilly, sycamore-dotted Tuscany. Our InterNations events and activities are a great way to get to know other South African expats in your city and South Africans in Italy. Interested? Then simply sign up to become a member and you will soon be warmly welcomed among our South Africans living in Rome.

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