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Newsletter 📬 Want to stay in the loop? We send out one newsletter a month to keep you updated on: ✨ New content on the website🎉 Events and community happenings🛍️ South African businesses newly listed🇩🇪 Monthly updates on rule changes and regulations in Germany Please note: Subscribing to the newsletter does not create a user account on our website. If you’d like to register as a user (which includes the option to subscribe), please use this link ✅ Important Step: Confirm Your Email After subscribing, you’ll receive a confirmation email — please check your inbox and your spam folder. 🔐 You must click the confirmation link in that email to start receiving our newsletters. 🧹 Inactive Subscribers Policy If you don’t open any of our newsletters for a year, we’ll automatically remove you from our mailing list. No hard feelings – we like to keep things tidy. 🙂 Send us your suggestions Do you want us to share information about events, get-togethers or any other information, please send us the info via our contact us form.  Related content

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Community

Community pages Welcome to our South Africans in Germany community! Whether you’re new to Germany or have been here for years, this is your space to connect, ask questions, share experiences, and make new friends. Join the conversation, find helpful resources, and be part of a vibrant community that understands the journey of living abroad.Although we do have a WhatsApp community, our community pages and groups offer better user profiles and privacy settings. How To Register How to get involved 💡 Tip: If you don’t see a group that fits your needs, you can suggest a new one! Some of our groups Parents with Babies and Toddlers Wine lovers Hiking People living in Hamburg Career Networking and Advice Join Groups Our community offers a variety of groups where you can connect with fellow South Africans who share your interests, location, or experiences. Groups can be public or private Join Groups Add Friends Being part of the South Africans in Germany community is more fun when you connect with others! Adding friends makes it easier to stay in touch, share experiences, and support each other on your journey in Germany. Find Friends 💡 Tip: Looking for people in your area? Join a regional group to meet South Africans near you!   💡 Tip: Keep conversations friendly and relevant—this is a space for support, networking, and community! Post and Share Your voice matters in the South Africans in Germany community! Whether you want to ask a question, share an experience, or post helpful information, our platform is the perfect place to connect. Ways to Engage: 📝 Post Updates – Share your thoughts, experiences, or tips on your profile or in a group.📸 Share Photos & Memories – Upload pictures of your travels, meetups, or special moments.💬 Comment & React – Engage with others by liking and commenting on their posts.📢 Ask for Advice – Need recommendations or help with life in Germany? The community is here to support you.📍 Tag & Mention – Want someone to see your post? Tag them by typing @username. Posts How To Use the Community site Add Events Hosting an event or planning a meetup? Our Events feature allows you to share upcoming gatherings, networking opportunities, and special occasions with fellow South Africans in Germany. Whether it’s an informal coffee meetup, a community celebration, or a business event, you can create an event for others to join! Types of Events You Can Share: 📍 Meetups & Socials – Coffee catch-ups, braais, or casual gatherings.🎉 Cultural & Holiday Celebrations – Heritage Day events, Christmas meetups, or expat networking evenings.💼 Professional & Business Events – Workshops, freelancer networking, or industry meetups.🎭 Hobbies & Interest-Based Events – Outdoor adventures, sports, book clubs, or church gatherings.🎶 Concerts & Events by South African Artists – Know of a South African musician, comedian, or performer coming to Germany? Share their event so others can attend and support local talent! Add Events Want to make sure your event gets noticed? Here are some easy ways to promote your event within the community and encourage others to join! 1. Share in Groups If your event is relevant to a specific group (e.g., a meetup in a certain city, a concert for music lovers, or a business networking event), post about it in that group.✅ Join the right group – Find the best-fit group for your event.✅ Make a post – Include the event link, key details, and why others should attend.✅ Encourage interaction – Ask members if they’re attending, or let them share their excitement! 2. Post on Your Profile Let your friends and connections know about your event by sharing it on your profile!📢 Write a short post – Tell people why it’s an event they shouldn’t miss.📸 Add a photo – A flyer, event banner, or performer’s image will grab more attention. Events listed on our website

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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. Youtube channels Tebogo Prinz – You can follow her on Instagram and Youtube Clyne Brunold  shared his impressions on the cultural differences between SA and Germany on his Youtube Channel Ronet has a YouTube channel where she documented her experience in moving to Germany Personal Blogs and websites DeWet Herselman – aldiepaaie personal blog. Travel, Europe and general stuff Jason Markotter  – Jason wrote about his experiences in Berlin, he moved there from Cape Town Bronwyn Koch – “So who am I…..I am a wife….a mother….a South African…an expat….as of two weeks ago I now find myself living in a foreign country surrounded by a foreign language, foreign people, a foreign way of living….this is my life in a blog and how I am adapting to living in Germany as a South African” Sarona Wolter from HypeWoman – is a podcast for women, where we share stories of everyday women doing extraordinary things  Our social media accounts Facebook Twitter Instagram Related content

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Forums

Entrepreneurs Corner

A group for the entrepreneurs among us, a place to get information, support, share ideas and experiences, guide and uplift others who are on this sometimes challenging journey in Germany. It is not a place to market or advertise your product or service, nor intended to replace official / legal advice or information. While not all posts need to be sunshine and roses (you’re allowed to express yourself if you’re having a bad day!), let’s be careful not to make it a complaints board.

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🇿🇦 Feeling a little homesick?

We’ve got a taste of home waiting for you.
From South African concerts to casual meetups across Germany—check out what’s happening near you.