d’Afrique du Sud

I went to pick up my new passport yesterday. There are a few things about it which I don’t understand.

Firstly, the English/French-only languages throughout (Afrikaans is now completely removed). Wikipedia claims that “The South African passport [...] lists the other official names of South Africa on an inner page”. No, it doesn’t.

Then the Coat of Arms … view full post

Visa extension approved

Looking back, I arrived in London on this day, two years ago. Coincidentally, I heard today that my application for an extension to my visa was approved. So I get to spend another 6 months in this fine city and country before returning to Cape Town in December. Yee-haa!

Ever wondered where expat saffers are living around the … view full post