The friendships that survive the distance
There was a time when you could simply decide to go and have coffee. You knew what your friend’s week…
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Who do you call when something goes wrong?
It is an ordinary weekday morning. Your child wakes up with a fever. You have an appointment that is difficult…
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When homesickness comforts and hurts you
You are sitting in the car when a familiar Afrikaans song starts to play. Suddenly, you are back on a…
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New visa exemption gives applicants in South Africa more time
Foreign nationals living in South Africa who need to extend their visas, or who wish to make certain changes to…
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A full calendar doesn’t always mean you feel at home
Your week is full. You have work, school activities, a sports match, and maybe a braai over the weekend. You…
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Close to the children, yet lonely: Grandma and grandpa’s own place in the community
Grandma hears the grandchildren in the hallway every morning. Grandpa is there when everyone comes home in the evening. They…
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When your workplace becomes your first community
Your colleagues are often among the first people to know your name when you start working in another country. They…
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When a WhatsApp group becomes your family table
There’s a photo of Mom’s Sunday lunch. A voice note from your brother about something funny that happened at work….
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When war disrupts your travel plan: why preparation is no longer optional
By Sue-Ann de Wet When people travel or emigrate, they normally think about visas, accommodation, work and luggage. However, few…
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Where your contribution brought hope and protected communities
Your support not only made funds available; it also brought hope where there was despair, gave a voice where rights…
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