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  • Meet Australians in South Africa

  • Get information in our South Africa guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in South Africa

  • Sandro Pedace

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

InterNations – Connecting Australians living in South Africa

Are you looking for fellow Australians in South Africa? Do you need advice and tips from your Australian countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Australian expats to discover attractions like the Highveld's Gauteng City Region together?

Whether you are already living as an expat in South Africa or still residing at home in Australia to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations South Africa provides you with all you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly established itself as the international networking platform for expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is also a number of Australian expats in South Africa, hailing from all across Australia - from Melbourne, over Sydney to Canberra.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

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Meet other Australians at our events in South Africa

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

Oct 25, 2024, 6:00 PM
16 attendees
Do you want to mingle? Network? Listen to good music? Socialise and unwind? If so, don't miss out on this special event to get together and have a great time. (Complimentary shots on the house!) DRES
Looking to meet new people, unwind after a long week, and enjoy some great music? Then this is the event for you! Whether you're looking to mingle, expand your network, or just socialize with like-min
Oct 26, 2024, 7:30 AM
28 attendees
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL BE JOINING ANOTHER GROUP 🌞 WHAT TO EXPECT 🌞 This is a 80's themed silent outdoor dancing event which will be curated by: Secret Sunrise. You will receive headphones upon
Oct 26, 2024, 9:00 AM
13 attendees
Whether you're a nature enthusiast, culture lover, or simply seeking a serene getaway, Parys offers a weekend day trip or retreat like no other. Embrace the spirit of adventure and create lasting memo

Want to meet other Australians at our events?

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    From Australia, living in Johannesburg
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    From Australia, living in Pretoria
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    From Australia, living in Johannesburg
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    From Australia, living in Durban
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    From Australia, living in Cape Town
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    From Australia, living in Durban
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    From Australia, living in Cape Town
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    From Australia, living in Durban
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    From Australia, living in Cape Town
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    From Australia, living in Pretoria

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Receive Information and Tips about South Africa from Australian 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 Australian 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 Australians in South Africa, living in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofAustralians in Johannesburg orAustralians in Cape Town.

So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Australian food, or chatting about your favorite team’s latest match, join the Australian InterNations Community:

  • Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Australia 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 vegemite in Cape Town...
  • Browse the InterNations Places database for South Africa to find institutions like the nearest Australian 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 Australian expats in South Africa.

Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Australians 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 Australians 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 Australia 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 Australians 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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