ROOI ROK SOKKIE – Hertfordshire

EVENT DETAILS & LOCATION

Event Date 09-Sep-2017 19:00
Location Gosling Sports Park

September Boemelaar Sokkie.

There will be a prize for the best Boemelaar couple of the night, so dress to impress. It will be held at the same place, same time, with the same amount of fun and dancing.

There will be no boerwors rolls to buy this time round, however you are more then welcome to bring your own food and snacks.

The cash bar will be open as before so no alcoholic drinks of your own.

£4.00 per person and children under 12 years old go free.

I look forward to seeing you soon.

Rugby:- South Africa committed to SANZAAR

Cape Town – South African Rugby Union chief executive Jurie Roux has re-stated his country’s commitment to staying in SANZAAR.

While the Cheetahs and Southern Kings are set to play their first games in the PRO14 competition at the weekend, it is not a sign that South Africa is looking exclusively to a future in Europe.

Roux told the Guardian that leaving SANZAAR was not something South Africa was looking at.

While the existing SANZAAR deal runs until 2020, South Africa is due to host the British and Irish Lions in 2021, a series that would have no future if South Africa turned its future towards Europe.

“This is a very exciting time for South Africa rugby,” said Roux.

The connection with the PRO14 gave South Africa options, something it didn’t have by a rigid connection with SANZAAR.

“We don’t have options in SANZAAR, which means you’re actually nowhere and that’s not where you want to be,” added Roux.

“But we are really good for each other, s

I think I may be the worst SAFFA in the free world…

Actually, I’m not quite sure which expat South African I am.  I know I am not the bloke at the BBQ bashing bad ‘ol Zuma and recounting my home invasion with dramatic interludes and role play amongst intermittent gasps from first world friends who just came for the rugby game. I am most definitely not eating frikadels and solemnly searching the facebook groups for black market biltong dealers either.

I am just me in a different country. Yes, I like vetkoek. No I am not going to find oom Baas’ overpriced import shop 50 miles away and post photographic evidence of my Jelly Tots packet moment on FB. (no hate if that’s your jam, I just prefer signature range to Koo these days)

I’m proud of my heritage. I miss my family and friends. I long to lay my eyes upon a real, live wild animal, to hand feed a vervet monkey over the barb wire fence and watch it scurry off into the sugar cane fields. But I certainly do not need 7 online support groups or to praat the Taal t

SARS requires you to declare your Worldwide Income

SARS has lodged a Five Year Compliance Drive this month on all South Africans residents working in foreign countries. Pravin Gordhan mentioned in his Budget Speech that SARS is going to target all South Africans working abroad. Since these announcements various changes has been brought about regarding the responsibilities of the South African individual, company, trust and/or cc with foreign interests.

So as a South African resident working abroad, how will the changes affect you directly and immediately? You have to be informed to be able to make informed decisions.

TWO key factors you have to comply with;

You must be registered for Income Tax in South Africa or have an existing income tax reference number
You are compelled to submit an Income Tax Return EVERY tax year to SARS in which you have to declare your ‘worldwide’ income.

The above TWO key factors apply even though:

Your earnings qualify for the section 10(1)(o

Oscar-nominated South African film now available

Noem my Skollie was definitely chosen as South Africa’s official entry to the Oscars for a reason: This is a world class movie, telling a story that pulls at your heart strings through the use of incredible cinematography, excellent acting and outstanding directing.

Furthermore, it’s based on a true story: that of scriptwriter John Fredericks and his fight for survival inside (or rather outside) the world of violent gangs.

The film looks at the lives of AB and his friends growing up on the Cape Flats in the 1960s. Dann-Jacques Mouton excels in the role of the older AB who lands up in prison with his friend Gimba and uses his gift for story-telling to protect himself and stay out of gangs.

The rest of the cast is also impressive:

Gantane Kusch, Christian Bennett, Gershwin Mias, Abduraghmaan Adams, Oscar Petersen, Tarryn Wyngaard, Peter Butler, Irshaad Ally, Charlton George, Lee-Ann van Rooy, Jill Levenberg and Sandi Schultz all portray c

Batumi Apartment – One of our top picks in Batumi – Georgia

This property is 3 minutes walk from the beach. Batumi Apartment offers accommodations in Batumi, just 600 m from Aquapark Batumi. Batumi Apartment features views of the mountains and is 1.9 km from Dolphinarium.

The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator and a stovetop, as well as a coffee machine. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is featured. Other facilities at Batumi Apartment include a spa center and sauna.

Bike rental is available at the property and the area is popular for fishing. Batumi Archeological Museum is 1.9 km from Batumi Apartment, and Holy Mother Virgins Nativity Cathedral is 2.7 km away. Batumi (Chorokh) Airport is 3.1 km from the property.

If you want to request something specific, you can do that in the next step before you book. After you book, we’ll provide details so you can contact your host directly.

Facilities available:
– Dining area
– Flat-screen TV
– Balcony
– Hot tub
– Airport S

South African Braai – DORSET – The New Inn

EVENT DETAILS & LOCATION

Event Date: 02-Sep-2017 12:00
Location: The New Inn
DATE: 2 September 2017

TIME: 12:00 – 15:00

VENUE: The New Inn. 14 Long Street, DT2 7JF, Dorset

PRICE/TICKETS: £10 – pay at bar

South African Braai at The New Inn.
Everyone is welcome South African or not.
Since we had such a great turn out last time we welcome you all back with a much longer serving time and a wider range of foods.

Now is the Perfect time for Hougaard to show true worth for the Boks!

The experienced scrumhalf is the only change for Saturday’s Test against Argentina but he has a chequered past at No 9.

It’s not really surprising that the only change to the Springboks’ starting XV for Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Salta is one of the few talking points.

With Ross Cronje staying behind with an ankle injury, it’s up to scrumhalf Francois Hougaard to organise the backline with halfback partner Elton Jantjies.

A 43-cap veteran is, on paper, exactly what the Springboks need to fill that void.

But it’s not that simple.

For starters, Hougaard is the only overseas-based player in the current group.

That means the 29-year-old grabs extra attention, especially since many rugby fans are rejoicing that the locally-based players are performing well.

In other words, popular perception at the moment is that the Springboks actually don’t need overseas stars.

Hougaard will truly have to pull the strings

Moment Hotels – This is the 1st most booked 3-star hotel in Malmö.

This hotel is a 1-minute walk from Malmö Central Station and 250 m from Stortorget Square. It provides free WiFi and modern compact rooms with a flat-screen TV and private bathroom.

Quality beds are featured in all Moment Hotel’s compact rooms, as are work desks and bathrooms with showers.

Free bicycle rentals and free coffee are offered on site. A common room with sofas, magazines and newspapers is also available. During summer season, the daily breakfast can be enjoyed on the terrace surrounded by fruits and vegetables from Moment Hotel’s urban garden.

Within 2 minutes’ walk are a variety of restaurants, cafés and shops. Copenhagen International Airport is a 30-minute train ride away. The airport shuttle bus stops right outside the hotel. Malmö Airport is 35 km from Moment Hotels.

Norr is a great choice for travelers interested in cafes, restaurants and old-town exploration.

This is our guests’ favorite part of Malmö, according to independent

What you need to know about a tax-free savings income.

The allowance means that the first £1,000 interest on savings income for basic rate taxpayers (taxable income up to £33,500) is tax-free. For higher-rate taxpayers (taxable income up to £150,000) the PSA is £500. Anyone earning over £150,000 does not benefit from the new PSA.

In addition, any taxpayers whose total taxable income is less than £17,500 won’t pay tax on any savings income. This is made up of three elements, the personal allowance for 2017-18 of £11,500, the £5,000 savings starting rate and the £1,000 PSA.

Interest from savings products such as ISAs and ‘premium bond wins’ do not count towards the limit. A basic-rate taxpayer with ISA interest and premium bond wins can still benefit in full from the relevant PSA limits.

Savings income covered under the PSA includes account interest earned from bank and building society accounts as well as accounts with other providers such as credit unions or National Savings and Investments.

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