South Africans Abroad

About South Africans Abroad

A show for expat South Africans and anyone interested in the experiences of those who have made the move overseas. Each episode, we'll hear from South Africans who have left the country to pursue new opportunities, be with loved ones, or simply follow their dreams. We'll explore the challenges and triumphs of life as an expat, and the unique perspective that comes with being a South African abroad. Whether you're an expat yourself or just curious about the expat experience, join us as we delve into the motivations, struggles, and joys of being a South African living overseas. if you love the Podcast, Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/saabroad (https://buymeacoffee.com/saabroad)

Publisher

Warren Burley

Category

arts · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Mar 2022

Latest episode

12 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

33 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Feb 2026

   From South African Stages To LA Grit: A Musician’s Leap And A Pilot’s Calling

   Send a text Bright lights can hide hard truths. We sit down with Mark Van Heerden, a South African guitarist who left home with his band after winning LA awards and chasing a label-fueled dream, only to land in a cramped Beverly Hills apartment, hustling tickets on Sunset and selling CDs by hand. The myth of Hollywood met the math of survival, and what followed is a rare, unfiltered look at how ambition, culture shock, and timing can collide for expats and artists alike. Mark walks us throug...

2. 

   10 Jul 2025

   Balancing Two Worlds: How Rob Built a Business Connecting South African Talent

   Send us a text What does it mean to truly come full circle in your expatriate journey? Rob Malitz reveals the unexpected twists and turns of a life spent bridging two continents while never losing sight of his South African heart. Rob's story begins like many others – a young professional heading to London for what he calls "the partying year." But his path diverges from the typical narrative when he decides to return to South Africa after experiencing crime in London. "If I'm going to be su...

3. 

   11 Jun 2025

   Trading Cape Town for Costa Blanca: Simona's Spanish Adventure

   Simona shares her transformative experience of relocating from Cape Town to a small Spanish town, driven by family connections and new opportunities, in this interview.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

74

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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