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2010 World Cup, New York Style


by Philippa Garson, New York There is no discernible “little South Africa” in New York, the melting pot of the world, but on Friday 11 June the country claimed its piece of the pot when pockets of South Africans exploded with jubilant national pride onto the surprised streets. Madiba Restaurant, a South African eatery and [...]

A Scatterling in California


Submitted by Patricia Meyer As such a fan of Juluka, I like that SA-People’s newsletters calls us Scatterlings! You have to know that I need African music played loud in my car as I drive around beautiful California here – just to help me live outside of South Africa. One way to remind me who [...]

A view from Chicago


Submitted by Jules Cohn Hi ALL, We live 30 miles from Chicago. We immigrated to this part of the world 14 years ago. I lived in Jo’burg and my wife is from Norhtcliff. I grew up in Delmas and recently sent stories to SA Jewish Report on life there in 50′s, 60′ and 70′s. I [...]

Top 20 Questions for an Expat


This is not an interview with one person – but the Top 20 questions that South Africans back home would like to ask expats (according to a survey compiled by The Expat Confessions). The emotions range from those who are angry and dismissive to those who are curious and envious. If you have some answers [...]