Migration news

AfriForum highlights hate speech against minorities in South Africa at UN Forum on Minority Issues session

Nov 20, 2020

The civil rights organisation AfriForum took part in the thirteenth United Nations Forum on Minority Issues session. This year’s theme was “Hate Speech, Social Media and Minorities”, therefore Ernst Roets, AfriForum’s Head of Policy and Action, did a presentation via...

You know your world – but now Worldwide wants to get to know you

Nov 20, 2020

Participate and WIN! For the past eight years now, Worldwide – an initiative of the civil rights organisation AfriForum – has been offering an online home to South Africans who have relocated abroad. It is the ideal platform for every South African who lives abroad,...

World Guide in focus – New Zealand

Nov 19, 2020

Photo: Esmarie Yssel Adapting to a new country is a challenge. Worldwide is here to help you. The best way to ensure that you are the best you that you can be in a new environment is by building a network. Networks are not just for business people; it is also a...

AfriForum to speak about hate speech against minorities in South Africa at United Nations

Nov 18, 2020

The civil rights organisation AfriForum will take part in the thirteenth United Nations Forum on Minority Issues on 19 and 20 November. This year’s theme is “Hate Speech, Social Media and Minorities”. AfriForum’s Head of Policy and Action, Ernst Roets, will do a...

Business and personal tax implications for South Africans abroad

Nov 12, 2020

Until recently, South African citizens were exempt from tax on foreign income if they were outside the country's borders for 183 days a year, of which 60 consecutive days. However, the government withdrew section 10 (1)(o)(ii) of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962. That is...