Taxes in South Africa 2026: Residency, the Exit Charge and a Loophole Just Closed
Brackets were adjusted for inflation for the first time since 2023. A gap that let departing couples cut their exit...
September 13, 2026Section
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Healthcare in South Africa 2026: What Foreigners Pay and What the Rules Hide
A first-time member gets no cover at all for three months, not even the minimum benefits. Foreign insurance counts for...
September 13, 2026
South African Mining Faces El Niño Water Risks
South Africa's Weather Service expects a very strong El Niño to bring below-normal rain and heat through 2026/27, a water...
September 13, 2026South Africa’s President Tells the BRICS Summit That International Law Must Apply Equally
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa used the BRICS summit to demand equal application of international law, placing Gaza, Sudan and...
September 13, 2026
Is South Africa Safe for Expats as Crime Drops
Is South Africa safe for expats? SAPS quarterly data shows some violent crime declines, yet tactical living remains central for...
September 12, 2026
Retire in South Africa on a US$2,290 Monthly Income Test
Retire in South Africa on the Section 20 visa. The benchmark is R37,000 a month, about US$2,290 at September 2026...
September 12, 2026
Durban Anti-Immigrant Protests: Police Whisk Mayor Cyril Xaba From Hostile Crowd
Durban anti-immigrant protests escalated as police whisked eThekwini mayor Cyril Xaba from a hostile March and March crowd on 10...
September 11, 2026
Old Mutual Picks Ranen Thakurdin as Next Group Finance Chief
Old Mutual named Ranen Thakurdin as Group CFO-designate on 8 September 2026, with the handover set for 1 April 2027...
September 11, 2026
South Africa Flags Vitol Extension Over Fuel Procurement Concerns
South Africa's competition and infrastructure regulators are scrutinising Vitol's fuel-chain expansion over procurement and market-power concerns.
September 11, 2026