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

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Meet other Italians at our events in South Africa

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

Olatunji is hosting a Sundowners, Networking and Property Investment Cocktail evening on Thursday, the 30th of January. This will be taking place at the OJ Club at St John's College. The event is bein
Davis Cup World Group II – Play-offs Tie between South Africa & Nigeria as they battle to remain in World Group II. The Davis Cup is the world Cup of Tennis. 09h00 Gates open for the first match at 11
Love is in the air, regardless of your status, coming alone or as a couple, you are welcome to join in line with our motto "nobody stands alone'', especially on Valentines Day! Let's celebrate love,
It's the New Year 2025, and it's already in full swing. Let's meet at the Rosemary Hill venue and go for the 11km walk/ hike and go for a bite to eat at this delightful venue afterwards. The suggest

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    From Italy, living in Cape Town
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    From Italy, living in Johannesburg
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    From Italy, living in Cape Town
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    From Italy, living in Johannesburg
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    From Italy, living in Cape Town
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    From Italy, living in Johannesburg
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    From Italy, living in Johannesburg
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    From Italy, living in Johannesburg
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    From Italy, living in Cape Town
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    From Italy, living in Cape Town

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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.

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Receive Information and Tips about South Africa from Italian 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 Italian 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 Italians in South Africa, living in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofItalians in Johannesburg orItalians in Cape Town.

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

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

Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Italians 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 Italians 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 Italy and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Buongiorno from our Italians 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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