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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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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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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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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What loneliness looks like, even after a “successful” emigration
By Sue-Ann de Wet On the outside everything seems fine. The job worked out. The children are adjusting. The house…
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Christmas across borders: When your family celebrates far away
Christmas is the time of year when the house feels warm, the table is full, and the familiar rhythm of…
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