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South African news: Stay updated without the doom-scroll spiral
South African news can overwhelm expats fast. Learn how to stay informed, skip the panic, and still feel connected to home.

Braais abroad: Why they might never taste quite the same
Braais abroad rarely taste the same. Here’s why the smoke, meat and mood differ, and how expats bring that South African flavour back.

How might electric vehicles change the future of game drives?
Discover how electric vehicles may transform African game drives, with quieter safaris, lower costs and new challenges for wildlife reserves.

South Africa’s reputation abroad versus daily life at home
South Africa’s reputation abroad often centres on crime and chaos. Discover how that image compares with everyday life on the ground.

MaXhosa Africa makes history at Paris Fashion Week as SA fashion takes centre stage
From a historic Parisian runway debut to Durban July showstoppers, South African fashion is having a moment on the global stage.

South American nation abruptly shuts embassy in Pretoria
South America’s third-largest economy is closing its embassy in South Africa, as it restores diplomatic ties with Israel and cosies up to the United States.