Author: callie
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The Women Helping South Africans Find Their Feet in Canada
Immigrating to a new country is never just about paperwork—it’s about people. It’s about figuring out where you belong, how to navigate a new system, and how to rebuild a life from the ground up. And behind the scenes, in so many of those journeys, are women. Women who carry the invisible weight of helping…
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The Digital Noticeboard Helping South Africans Feel at Home in Canada
There’s a saying that when women move countries, they don’t just pack boxes—they pack the entire emotional load of the family’s new beginning. They find the schools, track down the closest grocery store with coriander, figure out how to get a driver’s license, and somehow still manage to help others along the way. And that’s…
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Why Belinda van Graan Started a South African Online Shop in Canada—And What It Means for Expats
When Belinda van Graan and her husband, Callie, moved to Canada in 2021, they packed up their life, their hopes, and—like so many immigrants—their memories of home. What they didn’t pack were the flavours they grew up with: a proper Mrs Ball’s, some Ouma rusks, maybe a slab of Peppermint Crisp. At first, it was…