Thanks to its beautiful scenery and business opportunities, Ireland attracts many tourists and expats alike. If you’re headed to the Emerald Isle to try your luck, it’s helpful to have an overview of the social, economic and political climate. Located in the Northern Atlantic Ocean, Ireland is one of the larger British Isles split into..
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Discovering Ireland
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Ever wondered what the cost of living is in Ireland
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It should be noted that in general the cost of living in the Republic of Ireland is decreasing. However, as Ireland had become one of the most expensive places to live in recent years, this decrease might not be readily apparent to those who have recently moved or intend to move here. Nevertheless, electricity and..
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Ever wondered what are the cost of living in Ireland
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It should be noted that in general the cost of living in the Republic of Ireland is decreasing. However, as Ireland had become one of the most expensive places to live in recent years, this decrease might not be readily apparent to those who have recently moved or intend to move here. Nevertheless, electricity and..
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Twelve SA rugby players who turned up for other countries
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Many professional rugby players will tell you, the Springboks are a hard side to break into. A few players who are undoubtedly good enough for international rugby have finished their careers without ever earning a cap for the national side. Some like Irish international, CJ Stander have opted to face up to their compatriots instead..
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SA Trains: Drivers have their life threatened while PRASA crumbles
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The various trains around the country seem to be crumbling along with Prasa and all the rail infrastructure. We take a look at just how bad things are regarding our country’s trains. The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) is well and truly in dire straits. There have been three crashes in the last..
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Home Affairs to phase out green ID books – but rubbishes March deadline claim
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The Department of Home Affairs has reiterated that it has no immediate plans to discontinue green bar-coded identity books. Speaking at the Centurion Home Affairs office on Wednesday, director-general of Home Affairs, Mkuseli Apleni, said that the department was deeply concerned about false reports on the lifespan of the old ID books. “These reports, which..
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ANC NEC sharpen their knives, ramp up efforts to dismiss Zuma
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He may have had a reprieve earlier in the week, but Jacob Zuma can consider himself on the ANC NEC hit-list. The party’s National Executive Committee are determined to force Mr Zuma out of his Head of State role, according to City Press sources. He may have stood down as ANC President, but he still..
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The 30 UK job markets that are almost ‘restriction-free’ for South Africans
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If you’re an expert in one of these fields, you can work in the UK with barely any limitations. If you watch a certain reality show, then you’ll already know that South Africa’s Got Talent. However, an exceptional set of skills can do more than impress a set of judges these days. It can earn..
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Travelling? Here’s a list of visas you may need before you go
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In order to ensure you can enter a country without any issues, here’s a breakdown of visas around the world which you may need at some point during your travels. Depending on where in the world you plan to travel, you may need a visa. If that isn’t complicated enough, the visa you require varies..
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And so, we come to the end of 2017…
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I cannot believe 2017 is in the home straight! Apparently, the time is moving even faster (perception of course) due to the fact that we are spending so much time on electronic appliances and social media. I also think that it is making us less creative and patient seeing as one begins to struggle with..
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