When perusing the many online groups for communities of South Africans abroad, it soon becomes clear that the one single biggest problem for SA Expats (SAFFAs), or just those visiting or travelling abroad, is getting Documentation or Identification from SA Embassies (DIRCO) or even Home Affairs back home! In many cases this documentation is vital in order to travel or remain legally abroad. Yes, we all know, and joke, that South Africa is now a barely functioning failed state, but to be told in an official communication by an SA Embassy, that you would have to wait up to THREE YEARS for a birth certificate, is, to put it bluntly, criminal! The Embassy even went so far as to recommend asking family back home to do it for you! Remind us again why we have a “government” and pay taxes?
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South Africans Abroad (SAFFAs) Abandoned By ANC Regime! Some Even Stuck in Foreign Jails, Unable To Get Documents From SA Embassies or Home Affairs!
SA faces serious shortage of qualified workers – experts are leaving country in search of a better future
South Africans with good qualifications are leaving the country in increasing numbers, causing a serious shortage of well-qualified workers. Immigration agencies are experiencing an increase in people with good qualified careers who are going abroad for a variety of reasons. According to informed sources, the main reasons are cited as the shrinking economy, the state’s..
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Nine simple steps on how to move to Australia and gain citizenship
We’ve got your nice and easy guide to chasing down the Australian dream. Figures released last month show that a higher percentage of expats are choosing to live in Australia ahead of any other global destination.
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Australian Government Plans for Migrants:- They Are To Live In Regional Areas
Interstaff have outlined the latest on plans for Australia’s new migrants to live in regional areas to reduce the impact on the main cities in Australia.
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All New Migrants To Australia To Be Banned From Melbourne And Sydney, but where will they live (see follow-up article)
Australia has announced that it plans to bring in new rules to help to reduce the number of new immigrants choosing to settle in its biggest cities, Sydney and Melbourne and alleviate pressure on housing, schools, healthcare and public transport.
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What South African expats need to know about financial emigration and recession
With the South African economy currently in recession, lessening the effects of Rand volatility is a top priority for many people at the moment. Many expatriates have retirement funds and other assets in South Africa that they would like to withdraw and transfer offshore. This is known as the process of financial emigration. SAFFA.com had a look at the most common questions about this process below.
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Rugby Championship 2018 News: All the fixtures and squads
It’s only a matter of days before the action kicks off. The 2018 edition of the Rugby Championship kicks off in a little over a week and promises a treat as the southern hemisphere’s superpowers are set to battle it out for the big prize.
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