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The Relocated South African | Emigration stories

Jan Hugo - Emigration stories expert
South Africa
Emigration
Lagos, Portugal
Australia
Immigration
United States
Mining Industry
Hamilton, New Zealand
Ukraine
Cape Town
Copenhagen
Ireland
Wealthstack
London, United Kingdom
Spain
Canada
United Kingdom
Kempton Park, South Africa
Aubrey Van Wyk
Kingdom Advisors

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 challen... more

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In this episode, I speak with a South African couple Jannie and Karen Kotzé about their migration journey to Australia.

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Recent Guests

Jannie Kotzé
South African lawyer who migrated to Australia
Kotzé Law (implied through migration work)
Episode: From Randburg to Perth with Jannie and Karen Kotzé-Ep 64
Karen Kotzé
Lawyer and registered migration consultant
Kotzé Law / Kotzé Migration
Episode: From Randburg to Perth with Jannie and Karen Kotzé-Ep 64
Marco Bouwer
Founder of MyChinaLink, facilitates business and travel between China and Africa
MyChinaLink
Episode: Navigating China: Insights from a South African Entrepreneur with Marco Bouwer-Ep 62
Francisco Lombard
South African entrepreneur, founder of MindGPT
MindGPT
Episode: From South Africa to Canada: A Mining Engineer's AI Revolution
Lazola Tutani
Manufacturing leader, mechanical engineer, former Continental and international assignments
Continental
Episode: South Africa to the US, a journey of growth with Lazola Tutani - Ep 60
Jesse Green
Entrepreneur, advisor and founder of apostille.co.za
apostille.co.za
Episode: Simplifying documentation for South Africans with Jesse Green-Ep 59
Rob Mailich
South African entrepreneur and recruitment specialist, CEO of Redi Hallborn Group
Redi Hallborn Group
Episode: Living Abroad and Embracing the South African Spirit with Rob Mailich-Ep 58
Ankia Coetzer
Relocation story and guest on the episode
HR/Leadership coach and former UK-based professional
Episode: Navigating Borders and Building a Life with Ankia Coetzer-Ep 57
Johan Jooste
South African, based in Liechtenstein, with a finance and investment background
Self-employed / investment management
Episode: SA, Jersey, London, Singapore, Liechtenstein-SA? with Johan Jooste - Ep 56

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Jan Hugo
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Emigration from South Africa, a different view with Dr Mario Denton - Ep 50
Q: Should people seek guidance in this process, or rely on themselves?
Seek guidance but take ownership of the decision; the guest emphasizes being the CEO of your own life while using mentors and professionals to provide perspectives and structure for a solid business case.
Emigration from South Africa, a different view with Dr Mario Denton - Ep 50
Q: What role does emotional intelligence play in deciding to emigrate?
Emotional intelligence helps assess whether someone has the self-awareness, resilience, and support structures to cope with the stresses of moving abroad, and to make a decision that aligns with personal and family well-being.
Emigration from South Africa, a different view with Dr Mario Denton - Ep 50
Q: Do you think emigration is a selfish decision?
Mario argues that emigration isn't inherently selfish; it depends on perspective and underlying motives, such as seeking growth, opportunity, and better alignment with one's purpose, rather than simply escaping problems.
From Randburg to Perth with Jannie and Karen Kotzé-Ep 64
Q: When you made the decision and booked the move, how long did it take from that moment to actually getting on the plane?
The decision and logistics lined up with family commitments, particularly our daughter, and we arranged accommodation and moved early in the process so the visa could be activated and the family could start anew in Perth.
From Randburg to Perth with Jannie and Karen Kotzé-Ep 64
Q: So what you're saying is that you already applied in 2005.
Yes, we had our visas in 2005 and they were expiring in 2010, which created a long-term plan to eventually migrate.

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A collection of emigration-focused conversations that center on South Africans relocating abroad, with practical, real-world insights from people who've moved for work, family, or opportunity. Episodes lean into decision-making, visa processes, cost of living, social integration, and the emotional toll of leaving home, often pairing personal journeys with professional guidance on relocation, immigration services, and cross-border careers. Notable elements include long-term perspectives on settling in new countries, from Australia and Canada to Europe and the U.S., and a recurring emphasis on planning, community building, and resilience to make emigration work. The format tends to mix firsthand migration stories with actionable tips for pros... more

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