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The Relocated South African | Emigration stories

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The show for navigating emigration from South Africa for a better future. Join host Jan Hugo as he shares authentic emigration stories from South Africans who've taken the leap. You'll hear about what drove their decision to leave, the mistakes they made, and how they've built new lives abroad. We'll explore everything from the emotional reality of leaving friends and family behind, to the challenges of emigrating to a foreign country. Relocating isn't always simple, but this show will provide you with the certainty, practical information and support to make the whole process easier.

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  1. From South Africa to New Zealand with Abré Van Wyk (KarooKiwi) -Ep 49

    In this episode, I speak with Abré Van Wyk the host of the KarooKiwi podcast about his personal story of moving from South Africa to Hamilton, New Zealand. He highlights the immig…

    38:16
  2. Navigating tragedy and multiple relocations to the US with Danie Brink-Ep 48

    In episode 48, I interview Danie Brink, a South African math teacher who has navigated multiple relocations to the US. Danie shares his journey from South Africa to the US, discu…

    54:28
  3. Navigating emerging markets to living in Norway with Nicholas Kühne-Ep 47

    In Episode 47 I speak with Nichola Kühne a South African brand specialist and founder of “From Startup to Wunderbrand” podcast. Nicholas talks about his early life in South Africa…

    01:02:22
  4. Three times emigrant to successful travel blogger with Reeva Cutting-Ep 46

    In this episode, I speak with Reeva Cutting, a South African expat living in Perth, Australia. Reeva shares her journey of immigration, the challenges of moving with family, and…

    29:58
  5. From Athlone to Sweden a journey of growth with Wendy Carlsson-Ep45

    In this episode, I speak with Wendy Carlsson, a South African who relocated to Sweden. Wendy shares her journey from growing up in a coloured community in Cape Town to adapting t…

    33:13
  6. Own emigration journey to business opportunity with Marlene Prentice-E44

    In this episode I speak to Marlene Prentice the owner of Migration Network Australia. She shares the inspiring journey of a family determined to emigrate to Australia despite fac…

    35:33
  7. Connecting Saffas via The Lekker Network with Nic Latouf-Ep 43

    In this episode I speak with Nic Latouf, a South African entrepreneur and co-founder of the Lekker Network. We discuss Nic's journey from Pretoria Boys High to building a global…

    56:09
  8. Moving from South Africa to start a business in Dubai with Kirsty Jones-Ep 42

    In this episode of the Relocated South African podcast, host I speak with Kirsty Jones, founder of Federated Advisory in Dubai. Kirsty shares her journey from South Africa to Dub…

    33:20
  9. Special Christmas message with Jan Hugo

    A few thoughts on the complexities of celebrating Christmas as an expatriate from South Africa. I share personal experiences of joy and sadness during the holiday season, with em…

    09:29
  10. Winning the away game with Justinus Adriaanse- Ep 41

    In this episode, I speak with Justinus Adriaanse, a South African entrepreneur now based in Canada. We discuss Justinus' journey from Pretoria to Canada, the challenges and trium…

    S1 E4157:51
  11. Award-winning filmmaker on emigration and living abroad with Desmond Denton -E40

    In this episode I chat to Desmond Denton an award-winning filmmaker who lives in Washington DC in the United States. We discuss his and his family’s journey from Stellenbosch to…

    46:40
  12. Emigrating to Ireland and starting HowzitExpats.com with Lumondt Kritzinger-E39

    n this episode, I speak to Lumond Kritzinger, founder of HowzitExpats.com, about his emigration journey from South Africa to Ireland. We discuss the challenges and planning invol…

    38:28
  13. Caring for ageing parents from abroad with Janet Edwards-E38

    In this episode, I speak to Janet Edwards, author of The Overseas Caregiver's Guid. We discuss the challenges and emotional weight of emigrating from South Africa to Australia.…

    34:02
  14. Teaching Afrikaans at a US university with Jacques Du Plessis-E37

    Imagine learning Afrikaans at a university in America. in this conversation I talk to Professor Jacques Duplessis who teaches Afrikaans at the University of Wisconsin in Milwauke…

    58:02
  15. Psychological challenges for parents and family who stay behind when people emigrate with Dr Sulette Ferreira-E36

    Have you considered the feelings and emotions of parents whose children emigrate? In this episode I talk to Dr Sulette Ferreira, a migration therapist specializing in emigration…

    S1 E3638:17
  16. The importance of proper emigration planning with Andrew Rissik, Group International Director at Sable International-E35

    The decision to emigrate has lifelong implications and challenges for everyone involved. In this episode I talk to Andrew Rissik, the Group International Director of Sable Intern…

    51:49
  17. From working on top secret military projects for South Africa in Russia to living in Canada with Kobus De Villiers - E34

    Imagine being a young aircraft engineer in the 1980’s in South Africa who goes to Russia to work on a top secret military project. In this episode, I talk to Kobus De Villiers, wh…

    55:03
  18. After 20 plus years in the UK the family is heading back to SA with Wolf Dette – E33

    Imagine moving to the UK and building a successful life and career but after more than 20 years deciding to go back to South Africa. In this episode, I chat to Wolf Dette, the ow…

    41:48
  19. Leaving behind everything that you know for a better future for your children with Hettie Meyer-E32

    Have you ever thought about the challenges of selling everything to be ready to emigrate and then Covid arrived? In this episode, I speak to Hettie Meyer who relocated to Wellsfor…

    36:19
  20. The emotional journey of a mother with two adult children overseas with René Koekemoer-E31

    Do we sometimes neglect the feelings of parents who stay behind when their children decide to emigrate. In this conversation, I speak with Rene Koekemoer, a South African mother…

    33:27
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