Homecoming Revolution

The Homecoming Revolution is a non-profit organisation aimed at reversing the South African skills shortage. We encourage and facilitate the journey home.

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Personal Stories

Being a Citizen

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Homecomers

So much has changed in SA

Diana Rodrigues moved back to South Africa after living in the UK for almost seven years. See what she has to say about being back. ...
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Turbulent European Economies driving people home

The current economic turbulence in many developed countries and stringent work permit requirements is certainly playing a role in d...
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Back in SA

We recently caught up with Naomi Meyer who has returned to South Africa after living in Ireland. ...
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Butch: Home is where the heart is

In the professional rugby era more players are looking abroad for greener pastures in search of a big payday, but Butch James says it is a...
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Diaspora Entrepreneurs – Change Makers Back Home

When we think about the economic potential of the estimated 215 million international migrants residing in countries other than their coun...
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My soul was always here

Mary-Anne O'Carroll returned to South Africa after eight years in Malaysia. See what she has to say about being back in Johannesburg. ...
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The Soccer World Cup Changed Our Minds

My husband and I moved to Lancashire in northern England in May 2008. We wanted safety and a good education for our daughter. But last year ...
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I came back to fulfil my passion

After two years in London, I moved back to South Africa in September 2010. Externally, little had changed but on the inside I was a differen...
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We have fallen totally in love with this country

WHEN I remember how amazing I felt landing as a British ex-pat in South Africa, I often imagine how miserable it must be at times for the th...
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No one place will tick all the boxes

Last weekend when I was hiking on Table Mountain with a friend and her new dog, I asked her why she had chosen that particular breed of dog....
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Leaving a legacy, naming your neighbourhood

Two young entrepreneurs with a shared passion for Cape Town have brought their experience of living abroad back home. Bru...
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Are you a South African living abroad?

As a South African living abroad, or someone who may have friends and family living overseas, we encourage you to complete this short onli...
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Life was good but something was missing

What can I say – I am one of those very fortunate South Africans who returned home in 2005 after having spent eight and a half years a...
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We made the United States home and lived in the country for 24 years.

On June 5th 1987 I arrived in Washington DC. I was pissed off with the situation in South Africa and clear my kids will NEVER be a product o...
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Being A Citizen

Immigration/Citizen Advice

Immigration rules for foreign partners
Don't Emigrate - Semigrate
Retention of SA citizenship when applying for dual citizenship

Been gone a long time - do I still have permanent residence rights in SA?
Been married one year to a foreigner - does he get SA permanent residence?
Lost my ID & passport in UK – where do I reapply?
Can my foreign spouse get a SA work permit?
Am I still a SA citizen - I have been gone so long?
Can I take up employment in South Africa on a holiday visa/permit?
How do I change my SA permanent resident status to SA citizenship?
Not married to my foreign partner - can my partner come home with me?
What permit does a foreigner need to be able to work in SA?
Who do I contact at the South African High Commission for Immigration and Civic Services?
How do I regain my South African citizenship?
Can my foreign partner (unmarried) get residency in SA?
How can my foreign partner (unmarried) get a work permit for SA?
Where can I get forms for immigration?
I want to immigrate to SA - what exchange control regulations apply to me?
I formally emigrated - what exchange control regulations apply on my permanent return?
What is the current immigration law relating to dual citizenship?
What are the requirements for a work permit?

Department of Foreign Affairs - Websites of SA Missions Abroad
Embassy of South Africa - The Hague, The Netherlands
Foreign Embassies and Consulates in South Africa
South African Consulate General - Toronto, Canada
South African Department of Home Affairs
South African High Commission - Canberra, Australia
South African High Commission - London, United Kingdom
South African Missions in New York, Unites States of America

Foreigners In SA

Be A Good Ambassador

Manage Your Money

SA Groups/Sites

Die Kom Huis Toe Veldtog
Global Buzz SA - Info on SA for South Africans
Global South Africans - Harnessing the Assets of South Africans in the Diaspora
I Love South Africa - Inspring you to feel proud of SA
MY South Africa
Registration of South Africans Abroad - ROSA
SA Reunited - Find Old South African School Friends
South African History Online
The Braai Club - Chat forum for SA's around the world
The Homecoming Revolution Blog - Talk about your return
The Rainbow Nation - Info for Saffas in the UK
Where in the World Are You - Complete the Survey

Braai Connection - Networking for Saffas in S.California & Central Florida
Braai News - South African Community of the Tampa Bay Area
Canadian Council of South Africans
Juluka News - a newsletter for South Africans living in US & Canada
New York New Jersey Sringbok Club
Protea Club of London, Ontario Canada
SA Colorado - for South Africans living in or visiting Colorado
SAEvents Forum - connecting South Africans in Washington DC
South African Consulate General - Toronto, Canada
South African Missions in New York, Unites States of America
South African Networking in Atlanta Georgia, USA
South Africans in Austin - connect South African Expats in Austin, Texas
South Africans in Charlotte, NC
The Fortworth Rugby Club, Texas
The Rainbow Nation - Info for Saffas in Canada
University of Cape Town Fund - Supporting UCT Alumni in USA

Afrikaanse Klub Australie
Die Afrikaanse Klub Nieu Seeland
SABizConnect - Connecting Southern Africans in Business in Oz
Sabona - The Magazine for Southern Africans in Oz
SANZ Southern Africans in New Zealand Charitable Trust
South African High Commission - Canberra, Australia
South African Social Club Sydney Australia
South Island New Zealand Association of Southern Africans
The Africa Club of Queensland Australia
The Rainbow Nation - Info for Saffas in Australia

SA Promo for South Africans in the UK
South African High Commission - London, United Kingdom
Southern Africa Direct TV - Gateway to the Undiscovered
The Africa Centre in the Heart of London
The Homecoming Revolution London Event - Woza Ekhaya
The SA Business Club - London, UK
The South African Newspaper - London, UK

Afrikaans in Europa - alles en nog wat oor Afrikaans in Europese konteks
Cy4Za Club - Cyprus for South Africans
Embassy of South Africa - The Hague, The Netherlands
Luso South Africans - Meet South Africans in Portugal
Maandblad Zuid-Afrika - independent monthly journal published in the Netherlands
Netherlands-South African Society (NZAV) - to promote cultural contact between the two countries
Rainbow Country - The First South African Site in Russia
SA Braai Switzerland
South African Club Berlin - "the fun club with a conscience"
South African Institute (SAI) - manage the biggest collection on SA in the Netherlands
South African International Association of the (French) Riviera
South African Social Club - Denmark
The South African Club in the Netherlands
The South African Club Luxembourg - SA expats come together, share stories, news & the latest gab
Zuid Afrike Huis - South Africa House - The Netherlands

Shosholoza Shanghai, China - home away from home for South Africans in Chinas most dynamic city
South African Social Group in Doha, Qatar
South Africans in Saudi and the Middle East

Business Directory

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Car Import

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Event Calendar

11.02.2012
Midmar Mile
21.03.2012
Decorex Durban