Looking for German Expats in South Africa?

Receive Information and Tips about South Africa from German 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 German 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 Germans in South Africa, living in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofGermans in Johannesburg orGermans in Cape Town.

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

• Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Germany 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 roast pork with Knödel in Cape Town...
• Browse the InterNations Places database for South Africa to find institutions like the nearest German 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 German expats in South Africa.

Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Germans 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 Germans 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 Germany and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Grüß Gott from our Germans living in South Africa!