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The South Africa visa concession now runs to 30 June 2027. Who is covered, what you may and may not do, and which groups are shut out.
Is South Africa safe for expats? SAPS quarterly data shows some violent crime declines, yet tactical living remains central for foreigners and investors.
Retire in South Africa on the Section 20 visa. The benchmark is R37,000 a month, about...
South Africa municipal elections 2026 put the ANC metro grip to the test on 4 November...
Buying property in South Africa means foreign buyers usually borrow only 50% of the price under...
WOMAD runs in Cape Town from 15 to 24 September 2026. Makeba tribute, Desmond Tutu peace concert, ticket...
The Scorpion Kings bring amapiano to Africa's biggest stadium on 19 September 2026. Times, ticket prices, transport and...
Brackets were adjusted for inflation for the first time since 2023. A gap that let departing couples cut...
A first-time member gets no cover at all for three months, not even the minimum benefits. Foreign insurance...
Spark Energy Services closed a ZAR 80 million (about US$5 million) rand debt solar facility with DWM to...
South Africa GDP fell 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026, ending a six-quarter run of growth, as...
South Africa data centres face a call for a construction pause, after the rights commission took more than...
South Africa's unemployment rate rose to 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026, with 8.481 million jobless, before...