According to widespread media reports, skilled South Africans are leaving the country in droves to relocate to countries such as the UK, New Zealand and the US. What is less reported on, is that more and more South African ex-pats are returning home. In fact, since 2008, over 350 000 South Africans have returned in the past five years according to SA Good News.
South African is a country in which people of different backgrounds in different historical eras fought hard to stake their claim of belonging – it’s in our DNA. South Africa’s natural wonders, the resilience and humour of its people and our countries also add to the force with which the country grabs the heart and never let go.
Brexit, the economic effects of the pandemic and less welcoming policies by popular destinations for South African ex-pats are just some of the reasons that may motivate South Africans to return home.
It must be said that it can be a jarring experience to return to a developing country beset with poverty, crime and corruption after you have been comfortably sheltered from it.
If you, your family or friends are thinking about returning after a stint abroad, you or they may be concerned about how to move furniture and personal effects to South Africa. Relogistics is part of a network of experienced removal companies across the globe. We can manage your international relocation hassle-free and efficiently until you are comfortably settled back in South Africa
