Spotlight newsletter: 22 July 2021

Jul 22, 2021

Herewith the latest Worldwide Spotlight. This newsletter contains news pertinent to South Africans living abroad, but also interesting inserts from people living all over the globe. Feel free to forward this newsletter. Anybody can sign up for free. Click here to read...

A virtual red lollipop for my grandchild

Jul 21, 2021

Dr. Sulette Ferreira “... you get a grandchild and I can tell you its the greatest benefit of them all. You do not love your grandchild more than your children; you love your grandchild in an indescribable way because you know this child is a part of your child, and...

Culture shock – you are not immune

Jul 21, 2021

Hendrika Jooste and Robyn Vogels Whilst culture shock does affect everyone, it can appear to be worse for some more than others. One day, in Port Melbourne, I was meeting Magda, a new arrival from Durban. They had been in Australia for eight weeks, found a home, her...

Several savings options available in South Africa

Jul 21, 2021

By Amanda Visser Choose the right one It will come as no surprise to most that the South African Household Saving Ratio is projected to remain well below 1% (0,60%) in 2022. The saving ratio is based on the econometric models of Trading Economics. This dismal savings...

Help an African child to study

Jul 21, 2021

By Bernard Pieters For a second year, the COVID-19 virus is affecting virtually every person in the world. It has forced us to return to our families and communities, making us realise once again what really matters in life. Less affluent countries such as South...