Expats

South Africa Ranks Among the Top 5 Retirement Destinations on Earth

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJune 28, 2026 4,238 0

A new global retirement ranking has placed South Africa firmly among the world’s most desirable destinations for retirees.   South Africa (28 June 2026) – While many of us are…

South Africa Just Made a Global Top 3 List… And We’re Here for It!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 15, 2025July 28, 2025 1,854 0

South Africa has just been ranked one of the best places in the world for British expats… and that’s not only good for them, it’s great for us too.  …

SA’s Harrison Brunicke Has the Chance to Make Ice Hockey History

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJune 19, 2024June 19, 2024 761 0

Joburg-born Harrison Brunicke has the chance to make ice hockey history for South Africa thanks to the talent and hard work that has afforded him the chance to be drafted…

From Joburg to an Act to Know in Austria! Michael Makes SA Proud

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 9, 2024April 9, 2024 1,842 0

Michael Ferguson recently made South Africa super proud after he showcased his talent on ‘Idols Austria’. But beyond the competition, this Joburger is slowly but surely becoming an act to…

Viral TikTok Unites South African Expats Missing Home 

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguy March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 3,479 0

A viral TikTok has brought South Africans together over a love and longing for their country. Sharing their homesick feels, they have reminded us all just how special our country…

Meet the ‘Expat Couple’ on a Mission to Share the Magic of South Africa

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 21, 2023November 21, 2023 2,203 0

From their front stoep in America’s Atlanta, ‘expat couple’ Danie and Laura Bezuidenhout are showcasing their love of South African gems for all the world to see. Their content is…

Give That Fan a Bells! Local Flies From Another Country to Celebrate the Boks

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 2, 2023November 2, 2023 827 0

Thought you were the biggest Boks fan in town? Well, unless your name is Germarié De Villiers, you’ve got stiff competition. This South African super-fan travelled all the way from…

‘Constantia Mom’ Defends SA Against Badmouthing Locals Overseas 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 17, 2023 1,780 0

Cassidy Nicholson, AKA ‘Constantia Mom’ recently stood up for South Africa and defended the country against locals who badmouth SA while exploring other parts of the world.   Global (17…

Well-Travelled Local Pens Open Letter on Leaving SA

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyJuly 21, 2023 3,112 0

“There are no solutions. There are only trade-offs,” writes Mark Sham who recently penned an open letter to anyone thinking about moving abroad for good.   South Africa (21 July,…