Where did the name ‘Orange River’ originate?
Robert Gordon was born in 1743 in Gelderland, The Netherlands. His father was of Scottish heritage but was a devoted...
Christmas in my city of lights…
By Charlene Breytenbach On Christmas Eve I sit on our porch and look back on the past 10 years’ Christmas...
South Africans in the USA: 7 well-known people who made their mark
Experts think that the year is seeing a record number of enquiries by South Africans who want to emigrate. With most...
Christmas celebrations in Canada
by Cathy Kotzé This is our seventeenth Christmas in Canada. In Nanaimo on Vancouver Island where we live the snow is...
Business in the Spotlight: The Meat Co.- London
Worldwide’s World Guide and you living abroad match together like Cream Soda and a primary school dance, like biltong...
Prevent a nightmare – do research before you travel
According to the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco), more than 800 South...
Worldwide Spotlight Newsletter
Herewith the latest Worldwide Spotlight. This weekly newsletter contains news pertinent to South Africans living...
How to vote abroad in the 2019 South African election
The Electoral Commission of South Africa has declared that voter registration for South African citizens living abroad...
AfriForum condemns political parties abusing learners at Laerskool Schweizer-Reneke
Following the racial uproar which took place at the Laerskool Schweizer-Reneke, AfriForum condemned those political...
CHANGES TO INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL BENEFITS IMPOSED BY THE COUNCIL FOR MEDICAL SCHEMES (CMS) ON ALL MEDICAL SCHEMES GOING FORWARD
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) published Circular 45 of 2018: International Travel Benefit, on 28 September...
South Africa’s new visa rules take effect from 1 December – here’s what you need to know
The Department of Home Affairs has published an amendment to the Immigration Act which is set to have major...
New at LAPA in January
Welcome to 2019! Our aim is to provide readers with affordable fun to soften the back-to-school and back-to-work...
DIS KERSFEES 2018! Saturday 15th of Dec.
Come and join us for the first full blown "SKOUSPEL" style "KERSFEES KONSERT" with 10 of Brisbane's best local...
New at LAPA in December
It is December. School is out and we have wonderful books for the younger ones and the teens. As always we also offer...
New at LAPA in November
We start with a book on Afrikaans’ African roots, which is also available in English, take a trip down memory lane...
There is no stopping Jaco Jacobs
Two books by Jaco Jacobs won at the annual South African Literature Awards (SALA). In the brand new category for...
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