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

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!

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

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!

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.

A traditional "must go" for art lover in Rome: the annual exposition of the 100 painters Association of the town. As usual we will mix walking and art experience: we will meet in Villa Borghese (in fr
May 2, 2025, 8:00 PM
1 attendee
Dear lovely friends, Are you ready to try a good pizza or other delicious Neapolitan dishes? If you want you can join me in this fantastic venue in Parioli Area! Would be better to confirm your attend
May 4, 2025, 2:00 PM
14 attendees
🌟 Wine & Art... Ohh Fantastic!!! 🌟 Let’s join the most important event in the capital 🥂 for all winelovers and wine experts who, in addition to the excellence of the goblet, also want a unique and
May 10, 2025, 6:45 PM
8 attendees
Welcome to a beautiful apericena in piazza bologna, a trendy and young place in the eternal city! All you can eat and drink at 15 💶

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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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    From South Africa, living in Rome
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    From South Africa, living in Rome
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    From South Africa, living in Rome
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    From South Africa, living in Rome
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    From South Africa, living in Rome

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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!

Find other South Africans to share your hobbies with

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.