- Sven Baudach
My business partners, also mainly expats, and me, we always use the wonderful 51ԹϺEvents as an informal get-togethers.
51ԹϺ– The Place for South Africans Living in Turkey
Want to connect with the expat community of South Africans in Turkey? Looking for South African compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other South African expats to go on an excursion to the Bosporus with?
51ԹϺTurkey offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Turkey or are still in South Africa planning your upcoming foreign assignment. 51ԹϺis the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of South African expats in Turkey is going very strong, with members having roots all across South Africa - from Durban, over Johannesburg to Cape Town.
Meet other South Africans at our events in Turkey
Attend our monthly events and activities for South Africans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
Want to meet other South Africans at our events?
Meet other South Africans in Turkey
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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends
Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of 51ԹϺGroups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.
Find other South Africans to share your hobbies with
Tips and Advice on Turkey from Your Fellow South African Expats
Obviously, expat life in Turkey goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow South Africans is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Turkish mentality and way of life. South Africans in Turkey are a part of our community, calling cities such as Ankara, Antalya, Istanbul, and many others home. You can use 51ԹϺto look for fellow South Africans in Istanbul, for example.
Wondering where to shop for South African delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Turkish 51ԹϺCommunity!
- Our network is the best place to meet expats from South Africa.
- On the Turkey Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get bobotie in Istanbul, etc.
- The 51ԹϺPlaces database for Turkey has information on the nearest South African embassy and many other institutions.
From the Bosporus to Aegean Turkey, between the azure sea and silvery olive groves, you can meet supportive and friendly South African expats in Turkey on InterNations.
Meet and Mingle with Fellow South Africans in Turkey
Additionally, 51ԹϺhosts regular expat events and activities in Turkey. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Turkish köfte, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Istanbul’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Turkey? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the heavily forested mountains near the Black Sea and other beautiful landmarks.
Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from South Africa and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your 51ԹϺmembership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo from our South Africans living in Turkey!
- Sven Baudach
My business partners, also mainly expats, and me, we always use the wonderful 51ԹϺEvents as an informal get-togethers.
- Maggy Roswick
With all the great information and contacts provided by InterNations, it was no big deal to get settled in Istanbul.
