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South African Expats in Austin, Texas

South Africans in Austin connect South African expats in Austin with other South African immigrants in Texas.

South Africans in the Austin Area

There are many South Africans living in the Austin area. In fact, there are many South Africans living all over Texas, particularly also in the Houston & Dallas areas.

The most common way for South Africans to stay in touch is through social events, which generally is a braai (barbeque). It is often important for newly-arrived South African immigrants to get in touch with other South Africans as soon as possible. Starting over in a new country can be tough. Contact with other South Africans give the "new arrivals" a sense of belonging. For the older crowd it usually remains fun to get together.

We organize a couple of social events per year for South African immigrants in Austin. We also involved in some other South African groups that organize events for South Africans in Texas, and publish information about South African social events in Texas. The annual Texas Potjiekos cook-off is one such event.

In addition to our own social events, we also help visitors obtain tickets to sporting events, concerts, and other shows in Austin and elsewhere in Texas and the US.

South Africa

South Africa is a beautiful country on the southern tip of Africa.

It has the strongest economy in Africa, and is one of the world's largest producers of gold. South Africa's climate is generally mild, and the country is not affected much by natural disasters.

It has a diverse population, with eleven official languages!

A direct airline flight from New York to Johnnesburg takes about 18 hours. Unfortunately, South Africa has also had an immense problem with violent crime in recent years. Read more about South Africa.

Austin

South Africans in Austin provide information about Austin to South African expats living elsewhere who are thinking about moving to Austin Texas. Austin is a beautiful city in Central Texas, and lies at the foothills of the Texas Hill Country, with breathtaking nature and many beautiful lakes. Read more about Austin.

Services

Some South Africans who have settled in the area offer services, like travel services and real estate services to clients in the Austin area and further away. Check out their ads in our Market Place and support them!