xpat.co.za is a community website for expatriates living in South Africa which launched in August 2006. XPAT provides a community discussion area, basic country information geared for expatriates living in South Africa along with quality services and local links. Whether a foreigner is living in South Africa temporarily, on contract, while studying or planning to immigrate to the country permanently, xpat.co.za is the preferred online destination of expatriates in South Africa. We would love to hear how you think we can improve on info@xpat.co.za.

Expatriate Tanya Pampalone started xpat.co.za to help create community and to assist other XPATs in setting up in their lives in South Africa. Originally from Los Angeles, Tanya has also lived and worked as a writer and editor in San Francisco and Prague. Prior to joining the Mail & Guardian as special projects editor, she was managing editor of local magazines Maverick and Empire. Over the years, Tanya has contributed to numerous publications including Agence France-Presse, Cosmopolitan, Elle and O, The Oprah Magazine and was an editor for online travel giant Travelocity and the San Francisco Examiner. She handled media relations for the City of San Francisco's tourism sector, working regularly with print and electronic media such as Gourmet, The Travel Channel, The Food Network and the BBC. She holds a BA in Journalism and a Master of Fine Arts in Writing from the University of San Francisco.

Our highly niche community currently receives more than 3000 visitors every month. If you are interested in reaching expatriates living in South Africa, XPAT is the only publication – either online or in print – that reaches this community nationwide. For more information on advertising options, click here, or send us an email on info@xpat.co.za