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    I was the first employee my company sent to Kabul, but InterNations provided me with a great network of expats.

InterNations – Bringing Together South Africans Living in Afghanistan

Interested in meeting fellow South Africans in Afghanistan? Are you looking for trustworthy advice and tips on expat life from your South African countrymen? Or would you like to discover landmarks such as the central highlands with other South African expatriates?

No matter if you already are an expat in Afghanistan or still finishing your preparations for your relocation back home in South Africa, InterNations Afghanistan offers everything you are looking for: our trusted network is the most popular international platform for expats and global minds from all over the world. Of course, we also have a number of South African expats in Afghanistan among our members, coming from various regions all over South Africa - from Johannesburg, over Cape Town to Durban.

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Meet other South Africans at our events in Afghanistan

Attend our monthly events and activities for South Africans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Dec 26, 2013, 1:30 PM
20 attendees
Dear members in Kabul, We are excited to invite you to the upcoming Christmas Celebration Get together in Kabul! This is our a first event in a very long time - so do come out and join us, to meet i
May 31, 2012, 5:30 PM
1 attendee
We are an international fun guys looking to have fun after long day at work, in the process of locating a cool UN approved nice place to party in. We would like to survey the number of people who are
Aug 7, 2011, 4:00 PM
1 attendee
World Premiere Photo Exhibition The Space Between Footsteps World Through the Lens of JAVAID ZEERAK A social entrepreneur, an avid traveler, a
May 27, 2011, 10:30 AM
1 attendee
Background Contemporary art is still in its infancy in Afghanistan and the handful of contemporary artists are still experimenting and searching for a soul for Contemporary Afghan Art. The traditional

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    Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

    Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

    Find other South Africans to share your hobbies with

    Get Tips and Info on Life in Afghanistan from South African Expats

    Being an expat in Afghanistan means much more than packing your belongings and taking care of paperwork. Keeping in touch with your South African compatriots is a big part of the expat experience and can help you understand the Afghan people and their culture better. With InterNations, meeting other South Africans in Afghanistan is a breeze, no matter if you are in Ghazni, Kabul, Konduz or any other expat magnet across the country. Just take our network of South Africans in Kabul, for example.

    If you are in the mood to speak your mother tongue again, to learn about the best spots to shop for South African food, or to discuss your favorite sports team’s latest match, join the South African InterNations Community:

    • In our huge expat network, you can easily find like-minded expatriates from South Africa.
    • Our Afghanistan Expat Forums are a great place to share experiences and advice – for example how to find a nanny speaking your language or where to get bobotie in Kabul...
    • The InterNations Places database for Afghanistan helps you find institutions like the nearest South African embassy.

    From the central highlands to the Hindukush mountain areas, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly South African expats in Afghanistan.

    Meet Fellow South Africans in Afghanistan at Our Many Expat Activities

    Participating in our regular expat events and activities in Afghanistan is another wonderful advantage of your membership. Our events cater to virtually all interests, ranging from a nice dinner with your fellow expats to enjoy some famous qabili palau, Afghanistan’s national dish, to large expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in some of Kabul’s most exclusive locations. Looking for a weekend getaway? Simply join one of our expat excursions with a group of fellow South Africans in Kabul and discover Herat's Friday Mosque and deserted citadel, the impressively tiled Blue Mosque at Mazar e-Sharif, and other impressive landmarks across Afghanistan.

    Our events and activities are a great way of meeting fellow expats from South Africa and all around the globe in a casual atmosphere. Does this sound interesting to you? Then sign up for membership and you’ll hear a heartfelt Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo from our South Africans living in Afghanistan!