Whites Returning to South Africa: A Growing Trend

0:00I'm Corey, and this is your Pulse of the World, global news today. More and more White South Africans who left years ago are now returning home from places like the United States and Europe. Official numbers show nearly 15,000 whites came back in 2022 alone. Since last November, 12,000 have checked their citizenship status on a new government website, and about 1,000 have reclaimed it. Recruitment agencies report a big jump in inquiries, up 30 to 70 percent recently. Remote work options after the pandemic have made it easier for many to keep their overseas jobs while settling back in. Lower living costs, family ties, and less political drama abroad are top reasons people give. Earlier this year, one former California resident said he felt safer in South Africa than dealing with mass shootings and other violence in America. Another parent who returned from North Carolina praised affordable healthcare, better schools, and more outdoor time for her kids in a coastal town. Meanwhile,

1:00officials note a growing sense of optimism among expats. A government minister, who returned himself after time abroad, expects even more people to come home as the program picks up. Returning state life in South Africa has improved, with far fewer power outages than before. According to stats, whites still face lower unemployment than others and often live in secure areas that cut crime risks. While there's been a net loss of whites over the years, the return trend is picking up speed, despite ongoing challenges like joblessness nationwide. This episode is supported by our sponsor. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, built for nighttime listening, SOLI, solelypillow.com.