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  • Sandro Pedace

    With InterNations, you'll meet interesting expats wherever you go - both online and offline.

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Meet other Americans at our events in South Africa

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

We're ecstatic to invite you to our 🎄 Christmas Potluck Party, a celebration of food, fun, and festive cheer! Here’s what’s on the agenda: 🌍 *Global Potluck*: Bring a dish, drink, and/or dessert.
Dec 24, 2024, 1:00 PM
8 attendees
Hi, this is my first created activity. Over Christmas I will spend two weeks in Hout Bay. On Christmas I thought, it would be nice, to spend time together with some NICE people. Here is my idea - not
Jan 18, 2025, 12:00 PM
11 attendees
Ciao! Viva la Vida Loca! First Get-together for the New Year for our Pretoria Community. An Italian lunch at no better than the Italian Club in Pretoria. Enjoy good conversation coupled with Italia
Jan 23, 2025, 6:00 PM
104 attendees
Welcome to January 2025! We invite you to join us for an evening of connection and conversation. Mingle with fellow attendees, share experiences, and forge new relationships. Enjoy refreshments and b

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    From United States of America, living in Cape Town
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    From United States of America, living in Pretoria
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    From United States of America, living in Johannesburg
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    From United States of America, living in Pretoria
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    From United States of America, living in Durban
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    From United States of America, living in Durban
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    From United States of America, living in Cape Town
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    From United States of America, living in Pretoria
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    From United States of America, living in Cape Town
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    From United States of America, living in Johannesburg

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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 Americans to share your hobbies with

Receive Information and Tips about South Africa from American Expats

Obviously, embarking on expat life in South Africa is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your American compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the South African culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Americans in South Africa, living in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofAmericans in Johannesburg orAmericans in Cape Town.

  • Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from the United States of America in South Africa.
  • Receive and share advice in our South Africa Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for st■ turkey in Cape Town...
  • Browse the InterNations Places database for South Africa to find institutions like the nearest American embassy and many others.

From the Highveld's Gauteng City Region to the Garden Route, a scenic stretch along the south-east coast, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly American expats in South Africa.

Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Americans in South Africa

Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in South Africa. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional South African bobotie, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Cape Town's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip together with a group of fellow Americans in Pretoria to visit the Cape of Good Hope, the wilderness trails of Kruger National park, and other impressive landmarks across South Africa.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from the United States of America and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Hello from our Americans living in South Africa!

  • Sandro Pedace

    With InterNations, you'll meet interesting expats wherever you go - both online and offline.

  • Stephanie Gainsbourg

    InterNations provided me with an "entrance" to the expat circles of Pretoria, so to speak, and helped me get to know other French expatriates.

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