Feeling Homesick

Gift services in South Africa

Spoiling someone in South Africa has never been easier, thanks to the abundance of online shops now available. This list was curated based on recommendations shared by members of our Facebook group.

Personal services

The following businesses offer gift-shopping services, allowing you to select from their range of products. They will deliver your gifts either personally or via courier.

The Gift shopper
You can contact Charlotte at jirahstudio@gmail.com, to organise a gift for someone. They buy, wrap and delivery your gifts in Pretoria.

Yabulela Gift Hampers SA

I support and assist South African ex-pats to close the distance with high-quality gifting, connecting their hearts with family & friends when they cannot be together. Without the uncertainty of gifts not arriving safely in the hands of those they love. 1. A personal Giftologist to support you from start to finish

Plaaslik (The Pretoria Shop)

I’m your local gifting girl in South Africa! Click on photos to see our great gift ideas for Father’s day! Do you live overseas or on the outskirts but have family and friends in South Africa? Let me send your family and friends in South Africa their birthday, anniversary, wedding, Mother’s Day,

Vouchers

Many of us would like to financially support our families or friends in South Africa. You can send money directly to them but there are always extra costs involved. A great option is to buy them gift cards or vouchers or order items for them online. Most of the big retail shops offer gift vouchers or have online shops for example PicknPay.
Checkers 360 promises to deliver groceries within 60 minutes. They however have a limit of 30 items per order. The major issue with the Checkers app is that it does not accept Foreign Credit cards (status 01.10.2023) You can buy Shoprite Checkers Vouchers on Computicket
For a selection of vouchers (Netflix, Uber Eats, Makro, PnP, Woolworths, Mobile phone vouchers, etc) visit the eGifts24 Website

Personalised gifts

Home, clothing and living

Flowers

Experiences

Tickets

Gift Hampers

Sweet temptations

Foodies

Wine

Cape Town

Meals

For the boys

Jewellery

German Products

Gift services in Gemany

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Gift services in Gemany

We have a great selection of gift ideas for your loved ones in South Africa, and I thought it would be great to also have a list of places you can shop for your loved ones here in Germany. Most shops will accept South African credit cards, so you just need to have the correct address to surprise someone with a wonderful gift. South African products On top of most people’s lists are products from

Where to shop for clothes

We understand how difficult it can be to find the perfect shop where you can buy new clothes. That’s why we took the initiative to put together a comprehensive list of shops that we believe could be helpful in your search. If there are shops that you believe should be included on the list, please don’t hesitate to let us know by visiting our Contact Us page. We value your input and we want to ensure that

Product Substitutes

Product Substitutes Most products we know in South Africa are available in Germany, but unfortunately not all of them. Here is a list of product substitutes for some of them. I you would like more information about where to buy South African products in Germany, see our Products we love page. Food related products General household items Stationery and Hardware Items Medicinal Products Bed linen Most Germans sleep under their own single duvet, even on a “double”

We have a great selection of gift ideas for your loved ones in South Africa, and I thought it would be great to also have a list of places you can shop for your loved ones here in Germany.
Most shops will accept South African credit cards, so you just need to have the correct address to surprise someone with a wonderful gift.

South African products

On top of most people’s lists are products from South Africa, for that we have a great list of shops selling SA products here in Germany. This is not only food items like Biltong, Droewors, Mrs. Ball or Pro Nutro but also handmade and beauty products. Have a look at the variety here – South African products in Germany

Boeries and Biltong

Die Spens Eindhoven

Die Spens is the largest South African shop in the EU. With more than a 1500 products available from South Africa as well as products from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Namibia & Australia. With 2 shops located in the Netherlands: Amersfoort & Eindhoven. Located close to the highway and

SA.TISFY

Boerewors and biltong made in Luxembourg by South Africans.

Gunii Products

We all long for a taste of home and Gunii offers top-quality Biltong, Droewors and other products the way you remember it. (Online Store Only)

Christys Küche

Hi, I’m Christy, a South African living in Düsseldorf since 2018. Prior to leaving SA, I ran my own catering business. I also had my own restaurant, KOMBUIS in Melville, which specialised in traditional SA dishes. Although we love living in Germany, we miss South African food terribly. So, we

Kiefer Cuisine

At Kiefer, it is important to us to bring the authentic taste of South African gourmet biltong to the German community. After living in South Africa for over 30 years, Stefan has developed a famous authentic South African taste. Our biltong is made from the finest cuts of meat, seasoned

Runder Biltong

Runder Biltong is a young owner-run company, based on the outskirts of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Owners Kyle and Wesley, a South African and Dutch duo have been in operation for 2 years now and have seen an extremely positive response to their products and service. Runder sell via their e-commerce

Mopani Braai

South African meat and sausage specialities made in Germany My motto in life is “Love goes through ones stomach”. I plan to devote more time to making a difference and let love go through many experiences of my valued customers. As a passionate chef, I completed my profile and studies

Saffa Shop

A variety of South African products Homemade biltong, boerewors, droëwors and chilli bites. Lamb chops. Maize Meal and Samp Maltabella, Jungle Oats, Kreemymeelm and ProNutro Rooibos, Five Roses, Ricoffy, Frisco and Milo Alcoholic drinks like Klipdrift Brandy, JC le Roux, Sedgwick’s Old Brown, Savanna, Hunter’s, Lion Lager and many more

Die Spens Amersfoort

Trockenfleischmanufaktur-Allgäu GmbH & Co. KG

Unser Familienunternehmen produziert seit nun mehr als 15 Jahre Trockenfleisch von höchster Qualität. Unsere Produkte werden aus bestem Rindfleisch hergestellt. Des weiteren verzichten wir auf jegliche Zugabe von Chemie. Das heißt, wir verwenden ausschließlich natürliche Zutaten. Kein Zusatz von Zucker, Konservierungsstoffen, Geschmacksverstärkern und Weichmachern. Uns ist es wichtig, natürliche- und

Boerewors.be

Real South-African Boerewors, Droëwors and Biltong in Belgium. Buttermilk rusks delivered to your door By taking our family-trusted farm recipes and spices, we’ve turned our boerewors into exceptional works of art. With just the correct ratio of meat and fat, our succulently juicy boerewors have made a name for themselves

UBUNTU ZA

Clothing and Accessories Online Store for SAFFAS in Germany. UBUNTU ZA is an online Fashion

A Taste of Opera

South African online wine shop in Berlin selling the finest wines at the best prices.

Tongue in Cheek Designs – by Lydia

My name is Lydia and I am a South African living in Germany. When we

Ubuntu Laser

Arts and crafts made in Germany by a South African Beautiful crafts made from wood

Henli Handmade Co

Hey there!  I’m Lianne Van Der Walt, the creative mind and owner behind Henli Handmade Co.

Woolly-Wags

Woolly-Wags is a range of adorable, animal cuddle buddies. Each one is made from 100%

AniBlu

AniBlu is an individually handmade gift service that caters to the needs of each individual.

Uitafrika

In 2022, longtime friends Gerhard van Wyk and Chretien Ploum decided to work together as

Momentous Things

Birthdays, Christmases, Weddings, Births, and everything in between – Momentous Things is an online shop

Bella Illenberger Illustration

A South African graphic designer and illustrator based in Munich, Germany. Handmake Illustrations. Analog and

Nanazulu

The authentic robustness of Southern Africa is reflected throughout the Nanazulu Collection. Our elegant and

Ubuntu World

Online Marketplace for African Products Ubuntu World – Online marketplace and Africa Shop for products

African Pride Designs

Our New Collection is now available and are added to the photos section Inspired by

INDLU design store

Herzlich Willkommen im INDLU design store !!! Bei uns findest Du modernes und einzigartiges Design

Afrika Shop

The online shop African Attitude has been selling original African goods from many countries in

Wine and spirits

Wine is always a great gift idea and there is no shortage of businesses selling South African Wine

A Taste of Opera

South African online wine shop in Berlin selling the finest wines at the best prices. Order as a gift or simply to enjoy yourself – delivered straight to your doorstep in Berlin. These wines are innovatively paired with opera pieces – similar to a wine and cheese pairing, but with

Die Spens Eindhoven

Capewineland

Capewineland was taken over by us in March 2022 out of love and passion for South Africa. As a South African family in the Rhineland, there has always been a strong connection to the home country of South Africa with its open and warm people, its beautiful and varied flora

Schalkenbosch Weine

Our company Schalkenbosch Weinvertrieb GmbH & Co. KG is located at Reutlingen which is 30 km south of Stuttgart and 200 km west of Munich. With our Schalkenbosch Weinvertrieb brand we are concentrating wines, spirits and fine food products from South Africa only! Schalkenbosch Weinvertrieb has been founded as a consequence

The Blue Heron Wine Shop

The Blue Heron has just landed in your neighbourhood! Nested in the beautiful city of Munich, The Blue Heron Wine Shop offers an exclusive range of artisanal wines and spirits. Come and experience our modern and unique take on wine. Visit us today! – Wine Club – Cellaring – Weekly

Intra Wine and Spirits

We offer an online shop as well as a tasting venue and Vinotek called Stellenbosch Open Wine and Spirits in Ingolstadt You will find a wide variety of typical South African Wines from well known vineyards: Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinotage, Shiraz, Bordeaux Blends, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot – MCC

Die Spens Amersfoort

Spices

We’ve compiled a list of companies that sell an array of spices perfect for adding a flavourful touch to your meals. These spices reflect South Africa’s diverse and rich culinary heritage and are sure to delight your taste buds. Whether you’re looking for the perfect blend for your next braai, or wanting to add an authentic touch to your stews or curries, these companies have got you covered.

Die Spens Eindhoven

Lemon Pepper Kompanie

As long-time South Africa fans, we started with passion to import original South African spices in high quality directly from Durban. We now have a large fan base in Germany, Switzerland and Austria – including many South Africans. In addition, we have successfully offered South African braai courses for several

Kiyanas Indian Cooking classes

Traditional Indian cuisine is rich and diverse in flavours, originating in India and loved across all continents. Being proudly South African and embracing it in my all, I’ve also grown up in an Indian home with rich cultures and traditions. Having moved to Germany in 2019 (to my husband’s homeland),

Die Spens Amersfoort

Depot – beautiful homeware.
Mydays for experiences like spa days, cooking classes, vintage car rides and so many more.
Jochen Schweizer is another experience gift shop.

Shops in Germany

You can buy items online and have them delivered in Germany. Many shops allow you to set the language to English. Here are some suggestions:

Amazon.de – you can set the language to English or shop at Amazon.co.uk, just make sure they deliver the specific product in Germany.
Flaconi for perfume, makeup etc

Gift Baskets and flowers

Gifts baskets Germany
Lebkuchen Schmidt
German Flora
Bloom & Wild Flowers
Euroflorist flowers
Wein Moment – a selection of German wine hampers
Foodist
Wowboxeo
Feinkost Böhm

Greeting Cards

Physical Cards

You can easily create a beautiful and custom online card on Send a Smile and have it conveniently delivered anywhere in Germany via the German postal service.

Virtual Cards

Groupgreeting.com – Create a virtual group card and have all participants sign the card. This is a great way to commemorate a special occasion, such as a birthday, graduation, or retirement. With our easy-to-use platform, you can even add photos to make the card even more personal and memorable.

Gift services in South Africa

Translation

Keeping in touch virtually

As an ex-pat, it is essential to keep in touch with family and friends from back home. We yearn for news and contact with loved ones, and although we cannot always be physically together, we can at least try to keep in contact virtually.Here is a list of online events that you can do with your “hartsmense” either here in Germany, where it is easier to organise the delivery of items, or in any other country

Business directory

A Hub for South African Business Owners & Service Providers in Germany Welcome to the leading resource for finding a comprehensive list of businesses that offer South African products in Germany.Our platform is committed to delivering a robust directory of reliable and qualified sources for individuals passionate about South African goods. Use our directory or search function to find suppliers of boerewors, biltong, rooibos tea or other South African products. We also listed Service providers with

Sending a package or excess luggage between SA and DE

Courier service

Feeling homesick? Connect with fellow South Africans living in Germany through communities that offer friendship, support, and a taste of home. Whether you’re looking to share experiences, ask questions, or simply find a familiar accent, these groups are here to help you feel closer to home. Discover the best spaces to stay connected and feel supported on your journey in Germany.

Church Groups

American Protestant Church in Bonn – from August they will have an Afrikaans-speaking pastor, Ds Mario Weyers. If you would like more info feel free to contact DeWet Herselman
Kirche in Aktion, het kampusse (gemeentes) in Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, Darmstadt, Offenbach en Mainz. By elkeen van die kampusse is daar SA mense betrokke.
Heimat in Christus – evangelische Freikirche e.V. 📍 Robert-Bosch-Straße 51, 74523 Schwäbisch Hall. Pastors: Elemans (South African) & Ricarda Scheepers. 📧 Contact: ricarda.scheepers@heimat-in-christus.de
For Christian Events have a look at cvents

Facebook groups

South Africans in Germany
South Africans in Baden-Württemberg
South Africans in Berlin
South Africans living in Bonn
South Africans Living in and around Düsseldorf, Germany
South Africans (Saffas) living in Dusseldorf & NRW
South Africans in Franconia
South Africans in Frankfurt am Main
South African Doctors in Germany – A group where South African trained doctors can support each other and give advice to those wanting to make the move to Germany 🙂

South Africans living in Freiburg
South Africans in Hamburg
South Africans in Munich
South Africans in NRW
South Africans in the Stuttgart Region
SAD – Suid Afrikaners / South Africans in Deutschland
South Africans in Germany cultural events
South African Christian women in Germany
South African Ladies Living in Stuttgart

Websites

This website -We have an online community on this website. You can join groups and find people with the same interests. To be part of this community, you will need to register on our website. Registration and memberships are free.
Some of the groups are- Rugby, Wine lovers, Parents with toddlers, people living in “city”
SA Munich – Your Southern African gateway into Bavaria

How to use the Community site

Our Community space Our Community space is extremely versatile. You can edit your own profile, add friends, create groups, join other groups, create forums and add events. You can set your privacy settings to suit your needs.To use the community site, you need to be

WhatsApp Community

Join Our South Africans in Germany WhatsApp Community!

Are you a South African living in Germany or planning to move here? Connect with fellow South Africans, share experiences, ask questions, and support each other in our WhatsApp Community!

To keep our group safe and free from spam, we don’t publish the direct link. If you’d like to join, simply send an email to admin@southafricansingermany.de with a brief reason for wanting to join. We’ll get back to you shortly with the link and welcome you to our community!

Whatsapp Community Rules

WhatsApp Community Rules Join Our South Africans in Germany WhatsApp Community! Are you a South African living in Germany or planning to move here? Connect with fellow South Africans, share experiences, ask questions, and support each other in our WhatsApp Community! To keep our group safe and free from spam, we don’t publish the direct link. If you’d like to join, simply send an email to admin@southafricansingermany.de with a brief reason for wanting to join. We’ll get back

Events

Social events. Concerts or exhibitions by South African artists in Germany. Webinars and Online get-togethers.

For Children

Adventures in Odyssey – “an award-winning audio drama series created for ages 8-12 and enjoyed by the whole family. Episodes often start with the grandfatherly Mr. Whittaker (“Whit”), who runs an ice cream shop called Whit’s End. They last an average of twenty-five minutes and bring biblical principles to life, through a balance of fun, faith and imagination”

Blogs, websites and Youtube chanels

SA Voices in Germany

SA Voices in Germany From the bustle of Joburg to the cobblestones of Berlin, our journey carries more than luggage — it carries memories, humour, heartache, and hope. Here you’ll find the voices of South Africans who’ve swapped braais

International Expat communities

Internations – Connect with expats in your city
Expat.com
Wereldwyd – “Hierdie inisiatief is die ideale platform vir elke Afrikaner wat tans in die buiteland woon, maar graag steeds in voeling met sy geboorteland wil bly”

Other organisations

Sage Net – network of South African and German organisations. This includes clubs, companies, associations, and authorities, as well as individual members.
AHK – Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Participating in Sports in Germany

Sports in Germany South Africans are generally a sport-crazy bunch. Not just watching it, but also actively taking part. Participating in sports here in Germany has its challenges, mostly due to the weather. But, as the German saying goes – there isn’t something like bad weather, only bad clothing and many South Africans in Germany live by this motto and go out for a run or a cycle in what would be considered “stay home

Keeping in touch virtually

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🎧 Bringing the Beat of Mzansi to Germany

Missing the rhythm of home?
From the soulful hum of Afrikaans ballads to high-energy Kwaito beats and morning talk shows packed with that unmistakable South African flavour, online radio stations stream it all straight to you, no matter where you are.
Tune in live from Germany and stay connected to the music, culture, and stories that still feel like home.
Prefer an app? We’ve rounded up a few, so you can explore a whole spectrum of Mzansi stations, all just a tap away.

App / Website	Description
Radio South Africa	Play your favourite FM radio station via an Android app
Radio Box	Most online radio stations. Works on Amazon Kindle as well
Surfmusic	Listen to radio stations online. You can search by region or country.
Simple Radio	App for Android and Apple
Radio Garden	App or website
LM Radio	Experience Nostalgia with LM Radio
Radio Springbok Germany	Private station “Jou beste musiek radio stasie, 24/7. Als wat jy wil hoor – Afrikaans, Country, 80’s Treffers, Boeremusiek, ag als wat lekker is en lekker klink. ‘n Stasie wat altyd jou voete laat jeuk
Luisterfm	Jou lekker luister stasie

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Keeping in touch virtually

Phoning Home

In today’s world most of us have apps that we use to chat with family back home. But not all our relatives, especially the older ones use smartphones. They still use landlines or a basic mobile phone. There are some affordable options for phone landlines or mobile phones in South Africa Options include: German landline to SA landline Lycamobile – Lycamobile is a British mobile virtual network operator operating in 23 countries Mobile VOIP –

Streaming South African content

Your best option to legally watch South African products is to get a subscription to Showmax or Netflix. Showmax Unfortunately Showmax will only be available outside of South Africa until 1 December 2023. We will keep you updated if there are any alternatives Netflix You might find some South African content VPNs and DStv Although it is possible to watch DStv in Germany, it is not recommended.Please read the warning below. If you have to use a

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Gift services in South Africa

Personal services

Vouchers

Personalised gifts

Home, clothing and living

Flowers

Experiences

Tickets

Gift Hampers

Sweet temptations

Foodies

Wine

Cape Town

Meals

For the boys

Jewellery

German Products

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South African products

Boeries and Biltong

Gifts with a South African flair

Wine and spirits

Spices

Gift Vouchers

Shops in Germany

Gift Baskets and flowers

Greeting Cards

Physical Cards

Virtual Cards

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Church Groups

Facebook groups

Websites

WhatsApp Community

Events

For Children

Blogs, websites and Youtube chanels

International Expat communities

Other organisations

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