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Rooting for change: Milton Manor residents tackle tree troubles
Residents of Milton Manor in Sea Point are facing significant property damage due to invasive tree roots, leading to frustration as they seek urgent action from the City of Cape Town
Your complete step-by-step guide to buying property in South Africa
Purchasing property is an exciting venture but it is important that potential buyers know what the process is.
Ratepayers halt municipality's upgrade of informal settlement in Durban suburb
The struggle over this land reportedly dates back more than 30 years, and throughout that time the informal settlement continued to grow.
The 10 future wealthiest countries in Africa
The future wealthiest countries may not have the highest number of high-net-worth individuals, however, some of the countries were the top performing markets with regard to millionaire growth.
Australia plans to tighten student visa rules in effort to overhaul ‘broken’ migration system
Under the new policies, international students would need to secure higher ratings on English tests.
Portugal ditches tax breaks for foreign residents, announces changes to golden visa scheme
Tax breaks for foreign residents in Portugal are ‘no longer justified’, Prime Minister Antonio Costa said, promising to close the scheme for new applicants in 2024.
Children born in South Africa to foreign parents not automatically entitled to SA citizenship, says court
The court then turned down an application by Zimbabwean parents for their children to be issued with SA birth certificates.
Durban University of Technology implements interim online learning
The Durban University of Technology has decided to implement interim online learning to deal with the ongoing student protests around the NSFAS issues, around all its campuses.
August Legacy Auction: Telkom's high-profile property disposal
With a reputation for sealing lucrative transactions, In2assets Property Specialists will handle Telkom's high-profile property auction sale.
Is dual citizenship a necessity or a luxury?
Ziphozihle Ntlanganiso, Fragomen’s senior private client consultant, discusses the importance of dual citizenship for Africans and the best places to consider as a second home.
4 lesser-known facts on obtaining a UK Ancestry visa
The UK Ancestry visa is one of the most popular routes to a UK residency, so here are some loopholes to know in the process of attaining one.
Why Canada is becoming an attractive option for South Africans
Considering moving yourself or your business to Canada? An immigration expert explains all you need to know
South Africans seeking Irish residency through investment still have a chance to make the crossover
Although the Irish government announced the closure of its popular Ireland Immigrant Investor Programme, there’s still a chance to apply.
Presidential stimulus package gives life to Ponte City, Joburg residents
The building, which is one of the tallest residential towers in Africa, was hijacked by gangsters who stripped the entire building and elevators
All you need to know about tax emigration if you plan on leaving SA for ‘greener pastures’
A growing number of people are choosing to leave the country but what does that mean in terms of tax?
LOOK: These are the top 10 wealthiest cities in the world for 2023
When it comes to wealth and investment, these cities have the highest concentration of millionaires, billionaires and high-net-worth individuals.
Good news for Portugal residency seekers, following government’s announcement on terminating Golden Visa
Portugal announced the termination of it’s Golden Visa. However, those who had already invested need not worry.
From petrol price hikes to load shedding, new data shows South Africans are fed up and ready to leave country
About 5% of working South Africans claim they are ready to leave the country and have applied for residency in another country, according to a new survey.
Uncle Waffles announces her residency as a host and DJ on BBC Radio 1
A year after becoming a viral sensation, Swaziland-born DJ Uncle Waffles is preparing to take the world by storm again.
Groundbreaking judgment offers relief for foreign parents of children born in SA
Previously, they had to leave the country after breaking up with their spouses even if it meant leaving their children behind, or they had to reapply for a visa to remain in the country.
Refugees hope the end of state of disaster will ease their problems with Home Affairs
The lack of a full range of services at across the country became a concern as no new asylum applications were able to be lodged during the period
Fed up locals want out of Africa as they plot second residency options in St Kitts and Nevis
Micha Emmett, CEO of CS Global Partners, said passport discrimination is not a new phenomenon for African nations.
Cape Town named as 6th most affordable city to relocate to in the world
Not only is Cape Town one of the world’s most beautiful cities in the world but also among the most affordable to relocate to.
REVEALED: The top 20 most powerful passports in the world
The Global Passport Index presents a new methodology to measure the overall attractiveness of each country for relocation, investment, or dual citizenship purposes
Releasing some of the equity tied up in your home
Water Financial has introduced a solution, called Freedom Finance, for retirees over 70 who own a home.