Return or stay?
By Sue-Ann de Wet When do you begin to ask: “Should we return?” For many who live abroad, there comes…
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Who are you when no one knows your history?
One of the quietest, but most profound experiences of emigration is the loss of context. In your country of origin,…
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From Magalies to the Grampians: a new beginning in Australia
By Sue-Ann de Wet On 7 February 2003, Marius le Grange landed in Perth with two suitcases, a winter sleeping…
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Passport services for South Africans abroad: What has changed recently?
By Sue-Ann de Wet For thousands of South Africans who live abroad, a valid passport remains an essential link to…
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A young author with a big imagination: Matthew Esser’s literary journey from Scotland
By Sue-Ann de Wet It is quite exceptional to publish a book when you’re 13 years old. To come up…
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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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The first 12 months: what really helps and what does not help
By Sue-Ann de Wet The first year after emigration rarely goes as planned. Even when the decision has been carefully…
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Opinion article: Why adaptation doesn’t mean losing yourself
By Sue-Ann de Wet Adaptation is often misunderstood. It is equated with becoming quiet, being less, or putting aside your…
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Strengthen your family ties across the oceans
By Alana Bailey The festive season has come and gone, as have in-person and online visits. Most people’s lives are…
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SARS increases enforcement on South Africans living outside the country
By Sue-Ann de Wet According to a recent article published by BusinessTech, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has intensified…
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