Easter in South Africa feels like summer’s final encore—braais, beach trips, and big family feasts. It’s sunshine, laughter, and chocolate eggs melting in the heat.

In the UK, though, it’s more hot cross buns, pub roasts, and long walks in the cold—wrapped up in scarves, not swimsuits.

For South Africans living here, it’s a mashup: maybe a lamb roast with a Mrs Ball’s glaze, or an Easter egg hunt indoors (because rain).

We miss the easy outdoor vibe, but hey—add a fireplace, a glass of red, and a Zoom call home, and suddenly, it’s Easter with heart and humour.

Job hunting in the UK? Here’s a winning tip: tailor your CV for each role—British recruiters love specifics.

Highlight UK equivalents (e.g., “matric” = “A-levels”) and keep it punchy—2 pages max! Not sure where to start?

Next week, we’re dropping a FREE SPECIAL REPORT packed with expert tips, real Saffa stories, and recruiter insights. Watch this space—you can crack the UK job market, and we’ll show you how.

Bonus: Wear your accent with pride—it’s a conversation starter!

Sarah’s Tip: Your first job is your foot in the door—even if it’s not your dream gig.

Lower the bar just a touch, land that first role, and suddenly you’ve got local references, payslips, and momentum.

British employers love proof, not just potential. Think of it as your stepping stone—not your forever job.

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South Africa is shining bright—literally! In 2024, the country imported a whopping R12.5 billion worth of solar panels, marking a 30% increase from the year before.

It’s all part of the drive to ease those frustrating power cuts, and the solar sector is projected to create over 40,000 jobs by 2030.

For those of us in the UK, it’s a reminder of the resilience and innovation happening back home. And if you've been toying with the idea of going green, now’s a great time—thanks to the UK’s 0% VAT on solar panels and the feed-in tariff scheme, it’s never been easier to invest in a bit of sunshine!

Here’s a guide to solar panel grants and incentives in the UK to help you get started.

📅 Date: Sunday, 27 April 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Vauxhall Food & Beer Garden, 6A South Lambeth Place, London SW8 1SP
🎟️ Tickets: £10 (includes a drink) | Kids under 12: Free
🎫 Book here: Skiddle Event Page

Celebrate South African Freedom Day in true Mzansi style!

Enjoy a traditional South African braai with boerewors, chicken, and vegetarian options, accompanied by international street food.

Sip on a Castle Lager while grooving to live DJs and Zulu dancers. The event is family-friendly, with free entry for kids under 12.

📅 Date: May 24, 2025
🕐 Time: 1pm
📍 Location: Almondsbury Creative (BS32 4AA)
🎟️ Tickets: £10 (includes a drink) | Kids under 12: Free
🎫 Book here: The Big Bristol Braai

Bring meat, chairs, braai (we’ve got extras). No disposables—fire risk!

Rain? Grab gazebos. Enjoy Peace of Afrika’s milk tart, face painting, and African crafts.

Buy pub drinks, meet Saffas, jive later. Kids, dogs welcome. Share your braai plan! Forward to a mate.

This Easter (April 18-21), explore: York’s chocolate festival, Cornwall’s coastal hikes, Edinburgh’s castle vibes, the Cotswolds’ village charm, or Snowdonia’s epic trails.

Book on VisitBritain.com.

Planning a Saffa group trip? Share it! Forward this to a mate who’d love a UK adventure.

What’s your biggest UK win?

We’re loving the easy Euro travel—Paris for the weekend? Yes please.

Reply with yours—best answers get a shoutout!

Forward to a Saffa pal who needs a holiday.