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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. 
  • 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

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

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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!

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.

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Saint Nicholas Day (Nikolaus)
Nikolaus is a beloved German tradition celebrating Saint Nicholas, the generous bishop known for his kindness and generosity. On the night of December 5th, children […]
Second Sunday of Advent (2. Advent)
The Second Sunday of Advent, or 2. Advent continues the journey of the Advent season, bringing a deeper sense of reflection and anticipation as Christmas […]
University of Pretoria Youth Choir in concert - Berlin
09/12/2025    
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
You are warmly invitee to the choir concert FREUDE! featuring a South African Choir in Berlin. Tuesday, December 9 in St. Matthäuskirche (Matthäikirchplatz at Kulturforum) at […]
Black Coffee - Berlin 13 December
13/12/2025    
9:30 pm – 11:45 pm
Berlin, prepare for a deep dive into rhythm and soul — Black Coffee, South Africa’s global house music pioneer, is landing at UFO im Velodrom […]
Third Sunday of Advent (3. Advent)
The Third Sunday of Advent, or 3. Advent is often called Gaudete Sunday, a day of joy in the midst of preparation. On this Sunday, […]
Start of Winter (Winteranfang– astronomical)
21/12/2025    
12:00 am – 11:59 pm
The astronomical start of winter marks the winter solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. In Germany, this […]
Fourth Sunday of Advent (4. Advent)
The Fourth Sunday of Advent, or 4. Advent brings the Advent season to its final week before Christmas. Lighting the fourth candle on the Advent […]
Christmas Eve (Heiligabend)
Heiligabend (Christmas Eve) in Germany is an intimate celebration, often considered the heart of the Christmas season. Families gather in the evening, after a day […]
Christmas Day (1. Weihnachtsfeiertag)
1. Weihnachtsfeiertag (Christmas Day, December 25th) is one of the most important days of the Christmas season in Germany, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. […]
Boxing Day (2. Weihnachtsfeiertag)
2. Weihnachtsfeiertag (Boxing Day, December 26th) continues the Christmas celebrations in Germany, offering another day for family, friends, and relaxation. While the first day focuses […]
New Year’s Eve (Silvester)
Silvester (New Year’s Eve, December 31st) is a lively and festive occasion in Germany, marking the farewell to the old year and the welcome of […]
01 Jan
In Germany, New Year’s Day is a quieter holiday following the big celebrations of Silvester (New Year’s Eve). After a night of fireworks, champagne toasts, […]
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Christmas Eve (Heiligabend)
24 Dec 25
Various
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New Year’s Eve (Silvester)
31 Dec 25
Various
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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

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

Related content

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

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

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”

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