For expatriates in South Africa, here are some links to help you in your search for other expats, expat blogs and much more. Please don’t forget to read up on our information on South Africa, and for our up-to-date South African immigration blog, simply called the Immigration Blog.
Expat websites
ExpatWomen.com is a comprehensive, global website helping women living overseas. The site displays 1,000+ quality content pages, over 1,400 expat women blogs, 280+ readers’ stories, invaluable country resource pages, interviews with successful expat women, loads of motivational articles and an inspirational blog and monthly newsletter.
Homecoming Revolution
For those returning to South Africa, the Homecoming Revolution is a fantastic way to find out how to relocate back to SA in the best manner. Full of resources for the returning South African!
Expat forums
We know that integrating into a new culture is one of the most important parts of immigrating to South Africa. Here we give you a few international and South African forums where you can interact with other expats and locals.
InterNations
The world’s leading expat internet resource. Meet and interact with expats in your area, wherever you are in the world. With a following of over 20,000 globally, joining up is a must for all those immigrating to South Africa.







Dear Sir/Madam,
Good day .
Myself Terry an Indian 25 years Male.
I have recently recieved a job offer in tata brak pan Johannesburg ,South Africa on 07-04-2011 & am waiting to get Work Permit visa ,its been more than 2 months now,as per company its undergoing Work permit processing
I have resigned from my previous employer in Bahrain & am eagerly waiting for Work permit visa.Please help me in above matter.
Thank You
Terry
We cannot assist except to tell you to contact Home Affairs – good luck!