Expat depression: causes, signs and practical advice
By Sue-Ann de Wet Living abroad brings new opportunities, but it also brings a less visible reality: emotional adaptation. In…
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New passport centres bring relief to South Africans in Canada
By Sue-Ann de Wet For many South Africans abroad, renewing a passport has long been a frustrating process – one…
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When does it make sense to keep a property in South Africa while living abroad?
By Sue-Ann de Wet When you emigrate, you often have to make big financial decisions – and one of the…
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The growth of South African diaspora networks worldwide
How communities and organisations work together overseas By Sue-Ann de Wet When South Africans pack their bags and move overseas,…
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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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Dual citizenship: What South Africans living abroad must know now
By Sue-Ann de Wet For many South Africans who are living abroad, emigration brings new opportunities, but also important decisions…
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Grandparents across borders: When love is greater than distance
By Sue-Ann de Wet Emigration is often discussed in terms of jobs, schools, safety and opportunities. Less is said about…
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Emigration changes your marriage – whether you anticipate it or not
Role changes in the house and when children feel more at home than their parents By Sue-Ann de Wet Emigration…
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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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