SA Expat called up for Ashes squad

South African expat, Jonathan Trott, whom has been playing cricket for Warwickshire for the past eight seasons has been called up to join the England squad for the final Ashes test. He was originally called up to replace the injured Flintoff, but latest news indicates that Flintoff will be ready to play the final test.

The inclusion of Jonathan Trott in the squad doesn’t mean that he will actually play in the next test, but he is surely knocking on the door.

If you are in the UK, also have a look at the online newspaper, The South African.

Biltong and droëwors

If there is one thing many South Africans miss from the old country, than that would be decent Biltong and Droëwors.

So out with it! As an expat, where do you find yours? Share the secret! If you make your own and wish to sell, leave a comment here so that we know.

Come now, don’t keep it all to yourself...

Good to be a Saffa

It must be good to be a Saffa today, especially if you are in the UK.

Sorry Lions.

SA Expat jailed

Roxanne Hillier, a 22 year old South African Expat, has been jailed for 3 months in the United Arab Emirates for allegedly having sex with her employer, a 41 year old Emirati.

She was jailed without any proof that they did indeed have sex. Part of the sentence is for "being alone with a non-relative." I do not know all the minor details about this case so I can’t really comment too much on this.

I can go into a rant on how completely stupid such laws are and how repressive it is etc. I could probably write a whole book about it.

The fact however remain, we as SAFFAS should take care when we visit or move to foreign countries. The culture and laws are different and sometimes the justice system is not in your favor. We should therefore take care to educate ourselves about what the culture and laws of the country that we are going to visit is. We should take care to obey such laws, even if you find them strange or stupid.

If you don’t, expect problems.

Anyway, my thoughts are with the Hillier family and I wish Roxanne all the best during this ordeal.