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The Relocated South African | Emigration stories

Jan Hugo - Emigration stories expert

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

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00:39:57

From Barcelona to Cape Cod with Dian and Margaux de...

The Relocated South African | Emigration stories ·

2025/06/09

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to pack up your life in South Africa and move somewhere completely different, all for the sake of a better future for your children? Or what goes through your mind when you look at your home country and start thinking about life twenty years from now?In this episode, I spoke with Margaux and Dian de Wet, a couple originally from Johannesburg who took the big leap to Cape Cod, Massachusetts in the United States. Their story takes us all the way from Joburg

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00:34:00

Staying Positive About South Africa with Paul Harris...

The Relocated South African | Emigration stories ·

2025/06/02

You’ve probably seen South Africa in the news a lot lately - and not a lot of it is good news! How does the news impact the decision to leave, stay, or even return? And what is it that keeps people positive about South Africa, despite all the challenges that make headlines?In this episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Paul Harris, a well-known South African entrepreneur, businessman, and one of the founders of Rand Merchant Bank - and my former boss, I might add! With so much negativity

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00:25:04

How To Relocate Successfully with Ian Visser - E11

The Relocated South African | Emigration stories ·

2025/05/26

Have you ever wondered what it really takes to pick up your life and move to a new country? What does it look like to build and maintain a support network once you've left? What are the pros and cons about emigrating? In this episode, we answer these questions and more as I’m joined by my good friend and fellow nomad, Ian Visser. Ian has lived in several countries and has a wealth of experience when it comes to uprooting and starting again somewhere new.We chatted about the realities of

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00:37:22

Finding Community In Canberra, Australia with Rudolph...

The Relocated South African | Emigration stories ·

2025/05/19

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to start a new life on the other side of the world – away from family, familiar places, and the routines you’ve always known? Or questioned what really makes someone decide to move for good, especially when it means leaving behind the comfort of close connections?In this episode, I chat with a fellow podcaster and Tukkies grad, Rudolph Botha, who swapped life in South Africa for Canberra, Australia almost 17 years ago. Rudolph’s story is one of balancing big

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00:26:27

Seeking Solace Back In South Africa with Lilly...

The Relocated South African | Emigration stories ·

2025/05/12

Have you ever thought about selling everything and moving overseas for a fresh start? What would you do if it didn’t work out quite like you hoped?In this episode, I chat with Lilly Quintal, who moved with her family from South Africa to Portugal after long-term financial struggles and the hope for a better future. Lilly opens up about what happened when they arrived, only to find out, months later, that they had been lied to and were faced with nothing but empty promises. What followed was months

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00:27:39

Seeking Safety in Australia’s Gold Coast with Lindi...

The Relocated South African | Emigration stories ·

2025/05/05

When the safety and security of your family comes under threat, would you move over 10,000km across the world? What if that meant leaving behind all of your family and friends?In this episode, I spoke with Lindi Dercksen, who moved from eManzimtoti, South Africa, to Australia’s Gold Coast. Lindi opened up about her family’s journey, from the early doubts and tough goodbyes to the experience of finding work and creating a new home from scratch.After looting, loadshedding and retrenchment, Lindi and

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00:33:20

Returning Home to South Africa with Hester and Johan...

The Relocated South African | Emigration stories ·

2025/04/28

What makes a young South African couple decide to move to a country they've never even visited? And, after nearly a decade abroad, what makes them choose to return home?In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Hester and Johan Pieterse, who originally left Cape Town in 2016 for Ireland. They didn’t know anyone there, and hadn’t even visited Ireland before making the jump – talk about taking a leap of faith! Over the next nine years, they built careers, started a family, and

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00:21:02

A Better Future in Portugal for Our Children with...

The Relocated South African | Emigration stories ·

2025/04/21

Have you ever wondered if moving overseas could really give your children a better future? Or what it’s actually like to leave South Africa behind and start fresh in a new country with your whole family?Today I speak to Rogerio Vieira, who made the decision to relocate with his wife and five children from South Africa to Lagos, Portugal - the same place my wife and I have relocated to! Rogerio shares what it was like to adjust to life here in Lagos, why they felt it was the right move for their

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00:29:47

Raising Children in The Dubai Desert with Wade...

The Relocated South African | Emigration stories ·

2025/04/07

Have you ever looked back on a big decision, and realised that you did the right thing, even after all this time? In this episode, I spoke with Wade Loehmer, who moved to Dubai with his wife when she was six months pregnant. Three kids later, and Wade and his family are celebrating ten years in this vibrant city. Initially sparked by a work opportunity and familial ties to the United Arab Emirates, he took a chance and hasn’t looked back.We spoke about what it’s like to live in a place that’s so

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00:31:01

Fostering Foreign Family Ties in Australia with...

The Relocated South African | Emigration stories ·

2025/04/03

All parents want their children to grow up somewhere they can be happy, healthy and thrive – but what if that meant packing up and leaving everything you'd ever known behind? In today's episode, I spoke with father, husband and founder of the travel app Oorsee, Steven Phyffer, who made the ultimate sacrifice for his family when he decided they needed to leave South Africa. We'll explore Steven's fascinating journey from South Africa to the UK and eventually to Australia. He and his

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00:28:09

A New Sense Of Safety In Spain with Siobhan Erasmus - E3

The Relocated South African | Emigration stories ·

2025/04/01

Relocating from South Africa to another country is a big decision, and requires careful planning and adapting to a lot of change.Today, I'm excited to bring you a conversation with Siobhan Erasmus, who decided to leave South Africa for Spain in 2018 after a traumatic home invasion (which is sadly a common story among South Africans today). She and her family took their time to plan the move, ensuring they wouldn't make any rushed decisions they'd later regret. Siobhan's European

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00:18:18

Adapting To A New Culture In Ireland with Mariette...

The Relocated South African | Emigration stories ·

2025/04/01

In this episode, I talk with Mariette Momberg, who left South Africa to build a new life in Dublin, Ireland. With a background in finance and a thirst for experiencing the world, Mariette's story is sure to resonate with many.Mariette moved to Dublin five years ago for a combination of personal and professional reasons. She desired to experience more of the world alongside her husband (as they're both in finance and wanted to travel more), be closer to family abroad, and expand her career in

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00:19:51

My Adventure Relocating from South Africa - E1

The Relocated South African | Emigration stories ·

2025/04/01

Relocating from South Africa to other countries is not always easy. And today I'd like to share my own experience of going through the process.In this episode, I'll be sharing the story behind the emigration journey that my wife and I embarked on since deciding to leave South Africa in 2020. After living in multiple foreign countries, facing many unexpected hurdles, and experiencing the highs and lows of starting anew, we're now happily settled in Portugal, and have no plans of returning.I'll walk

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00:01:49

Welcome to The Relocated South African

The Relocated South African | Emigration stories ·

2025/03/26

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

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