South Africa at a Glance

Get yourself a copy of South Africa at a Glance, available at your local bookstore. It's updated every year and has compact, easy-to-read information on South Africa including everything from history to tourism, trade and the economy. At under R65, this little book is essential for anyone doing business and an outstanding resource for those here for a few months or a few years.

John Platter South African Wine Guide

The John Platter South African Wine Guide is an indispensable purchase. It not only reviews the top wines of the country, but also rates restaurants and accommodation. Purchase it in any major bookstore, buy your copy online and have it delivered to your door or subscribe to the online guide with access interactive maps and an archive of older editions. Check out: www.platteronline.com

Zumpt's Non-Resident Survival Guide

Cape Town attorney Marco Zumpt came up with this fabulous little book which covers everything from the legalities around residency to how to open a CC, your tax obligations and how to get your money in and out of the country. Order online at www.non-resident.co.za or send an email to info@xpat.co.za for more information.

Chic Jozi

If you're a shopper with a yearning for the Jo-burg good life, Chic Jozi will help you load up on all the first-rate things the city has to offer. Former Elle editor Nadine Rubin and local writer Nikki Temkin came up with this little insider gem to offer the knowledge of those in the know to everyone else. Available at Exclusive Books.

How 2 Help

Tracy Young These books - with an edition for Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg - are great resources on how to get involved in community projects. Updated and expanded every other year, the books give you contact information, background on the organization and what kind of assistance they could use. Order copy on their website at www.h2h.info.