- Albert Robley
As someone with a life-long interest in Central Africa, it wasn't hard for me to move here. For my wife it was not that easy. She met other spouses through InterNations, though.
InterNations – The Place for South Africans Living in Congo
Want to connect with the expat community of South Africans in Congo? Looking for South African compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other South African expats to go on an excursion to the thick rainforests of Sangha in the north with?
InterNations Congo offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Congo or are still in South Africa planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of South African expats in Congo is going very strong, with members having roots all across South Africa - from Durban, over Johannesburg to Cape Town.
Meet other South Africans at our events in Congo
Attend our monthly events and activities for South Africans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
Want to meet other South Africans at our events?
Meet other South Africans in Congo
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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
Tips and Advice on Congo from Your Fellow South African Expats
Obviously, expat life in Congo goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow South Africans is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Congolese mentality and way of life. South Africans in Congo are a part of our community, calling cities such as Pointe Noire, Abala-Ndolo, Brazzaville, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow South Africans in Brazzaville, for example.
Wondering where to shop for South African delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Congolese InterNations Community!
- Our network is the best place to meet expats from South Africa.
- On the Congo Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get bobotie in Brazzaville, etc.
- The InterNations Places database for Congo has information on the nearest South African embassy and many other institutions.
From the thick rainforests of Sangha in the north to the south-western coastal plains, you can meet supportive and friendly South African expats in Congo on InterNations.
Meet and Mingle with Fellow South Africans in Congo
Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Congo. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Congolese mwambe, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Brazzaville’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Congo? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the colonial and governmental palaces of the capital and other beautiful landmarks.
Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from South Africa and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo from our South Africans living in Congo!
- Albert Robley
As someone with a life-long interest in Central Africa, it wasn't hard for me to move here. For my wife it was not that easy. She met other spouses through InterNations, though.
- Victoria Arrington
Where the hell is Brazzaville? That was my first thought before moving here. Then I joined InterNations and received many valuable tips from expats living there.
