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The Relocated South African | Emigration stories

Jan Hugo - Emigration stories expert
South Africa
Emigration
Australia
Cape Town
United States
Canada
Norway
Immigration
United Kingdom
Ireland
New Zealand
Lagos, Portugal
Golf
Netherlands
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Porto Alegre
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Mining Industry
Family Dynamics
Poland

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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Tracey Shearer left South Africa in 2003 with an Irish passport, a printer and no real plan beyond seeing what life abroad had to offer.

What followed was a 13-year journey through the UK and Singapore before eventually returning to Cape Town.

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Connor Jackson was born in Durban, spent much of his childhood in Tanzania, returned to South Africa, and then unexpectedly found himself building a life in Hungary.

At 18, Connor went to Hungary on a Rotary exchange programme. He didn't choose Hung... more

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Andreas Pyper's journey to America began almost by accident. In 1997, he and a group of friends entered the US Green Card Lottery as a joke. His wife Amanda won. A few years later, they packed up their lives in South Africa and moved to California.

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James Whelan was born and raised in Johannesburg before moving to London in 1998. Five years later, after meeting his Japanese partner, he moved to Japan for what was supposed to be one year.

More than two decades later, he's still there.

James is ... more

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Connor Jackson
South African living in Hungary; exchange student turned professional in Budapest
Resident of Budapest, Hungary
Episode: From Durban to Budapest: A South African Finding Home in Hungary-Ep 88 with Connor Jackson
Andreas Pyper
HR Director with a wide career in South Africa and the United States
Former HR Manager at Net Care; HR Director in California
Episode: From Green Card Lottery to HR Director: Starting Again in America-Ep 87 With Andreas Pyper
James Whelan
Ex South African living in Tokyo; recruitment professional
Self-employed / Recruitment industry in Japan
Episode: 22 Years in Japan: Why This South African Still Wants to Go Home-Ep 87 with James WhelanEp
Andries Coetzee
Professor of Linguistics, former Director of the African Studies Center at University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Episode: 27 Years in America: Why He's Building a Base Back in South Africa-Ep 86 with Andries Coetzee
Olaf Duve
South African logistics executive with experience across South Africa, the UK, Germany, and Australia
Episode: From Johannesburg to Australia: Why Olaf Duve Chose to Start Again-EP 86
Murray Collier
Founder of South Africa Golf Tours, former marketing and growth executive; specializes in taking Americans to South Africa for golf, safari, and luxury experiences
South Africa Golf Tours
Episode: From Johannesburg to America: Taking Americans to Play Golf in South Africa-Ep 84 with Murray Collier
Dr. Casper Joubert
Occupational medicine specialist in training, former doctor in Dubai and Mauritius
Independent medical practitioner/academic hospital staff
Episode: From Dubai Back to South Africa: Why This Doctor Came Home-Ep 82 with Casper Joubert
Wendy Minnie
South African communications professional who moved to the Netherlands
Heineken (Netherlands)
Episode: From Cape Town to the Netherlands: Taking a Leap into a New Life-Ep 81 with Wendy Minnie
Berilyn Teeling
Founder/organizer of the South African gathering in Wicklow, finance professional in Ireland
South African gathering in Wicklow; Wicklow Rugby Club connection
Episode: From Johannesburg to Ireland: Building Community Far From Home-Ep 80 with Berilyn Teeling

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Jan Hugo
Host of The Relocated South African

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Really enjoy hearing the stories from fellow South Africans. Good stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Jono McHugh
    United States2 months ago

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Great guests with practical relocation tips.
The stories really resonate with people considering moving continents.
Listeners appreciate the real-world advice and personal experiences.
Quality guest mix with diverse destinations and experiences.
Positive and hopeful tone that's also honest about challenges.

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From Johannesburg to Australia: Why Olaf Duve Chose to Start Again-EP 86
Q: Would you advise others to emigrate with a family?
Only if there is clear stability in the family unit, a well-researched plan, and a willingness to adapt to a new culture; it's important not to expect that moving will solve deeper relationship or life challenges.
From Johannesburg to Australia: Why Olaf Duve Chose to Start Again-EP 86
Q: What has surprised you most about working in Australia?
The level of ownership and independence given to employees, the direct communication style, and the need to prove credibility locally rather than relying on overseas experience.
From Johannesburg to Australia: Why Olaf Duve Chose to Start Again-EP 86
Q: What initially attracted you to move to Australia?
The catalyst was a casual conversation with a friend about moving, plus the desire to provide a better environment for the kids; the practical step involved visiting Australia, interviewing, and securing a head-of Ocean Freight role which catalyzed the relocation.
27 Years in America: Why He's Building a Base Back in South Africa-Ep 86 with Andries Coetzee
Q: What would you say to a student considering an opportunity abroad—should they take it?
Absolutely take it; opportunities for scholarships and funded PhD programs exist and can be accessed from Africa with the right approach.
27 Years in America: Why He's Building a Base Back in South Africa-Ep 86 with Andries Coetzee
Q: Do you think American students are more motivated to succeed than in South Africa, or is that not possible to generalize?
The guest rejects broad generalizations, noting that motivation varies widely in both countries and among individuals.

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The show curates personal relocation journeys from South Africa, focusing on practical steps, family dynamics, and cultural adaptation when moving abroad. Episodes commonly feature long-distance moves, visa routes, housing, education, and work culture across diverse destinations, with emphasis on practical tips, resilience, and community-building. A standout theme is the blend of entrepreneurship and career pivots with emigration, plus the emotional realities of leaving home and integrating into new environments. Listeners can expect relatable, actionable stories from professionals, families, and executives who navigated global mobility and reconstructed their lives abroad.

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