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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. Kontak gerus vir Dawie de Koker vir meer inligting
  • For Christian Events have a look at cvents

Facebook groups

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 site 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.For using the community site, you need to be a registered user.

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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!

Events

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

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04 Feb
04/02/2025    
8:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Free 30 minute Relationship Mastery Session Let’s talk love – ask me questions about your most pressing relationship challenge and I will guide you on […]
JP Storm Acoustic - in Kassel
10/02/2025    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
JP Storm from South Africa presents an exclusive live acoustic concert. Entrance is free, but tips are always appreciated!
Prime Circle - The World We Know Tour 2025
11/02/2025 – 20/02/2025    
12:00 am
Prime Circle – The world as we know Tour Tickets available on Eventim, and other Ticket platforms Disclaimer: The events listed on this website are […]
Jeremy Loops Europe Tour 2025
11/02/2025 – 22/02/2025    
8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
With his dynamic and electrifying live performances and a modern blend of folk and pop,  South African artist Jeremy Loops has made a name for […]
Free 30 minute Relationship Mastery Session
11/02/2025    
8:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Free 30-minute Relationship Mastery Session Let’s talk love – ask me questions about your most pressing relationship challenge and I will guide you on how […]
SA Connections: Monthly Virtual Meetup for South Africans in Germany - February
13/02/2025    
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Monthly Topic Suggestions: February: Navigating German Bureaucracy Cover common challenges with registering, visas, and paperwork. Share success stories and solutions. March: Finding Community and Belonging […]
Kevin Fraser in Frankfurt 15 Feb 2025
15/02/2025    
8:00 pm
Join South African comedian Kevin Fraser for his #Imagination2025 comedy tour, a galactic journey blending classic humour with futuristic satire and local flavour. In a […]
Khumo - Memories in a Mural Album release party!
21/02/2025    
8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
South African vocalist led Soul and Funk band will release their debut studio album KHUMO is a five-member soul and funk band from the Mannheim […]
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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

Our Stories

We all have different stories about why we came to Germany, how we ended up being here and whether we will stay or not. Every journey is different. We can all learn from and be inspired by each other.

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

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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,

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