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51ԹϺ– Bringing Together Congolese Living in South Africa

Interested in meeting fellow Congolese in South Africa? Are you looking for trustworthy advice and tips on expat life from your Congolese countrymen? Or would you like to discover landmarks such as the Highveld's Gauteng City Region with other Congolese expatriates?

No matter if you already are an expat in South Africa or still finishing your preparations for your relocation back home in Congo, 51ԹϺSouth Africa offers everything you are looking for: our trusted network is the most popular international platform for expats and global minds from all over the world. Of course, we also have a number of Congolese expats in South Africa among our members, coming from various regions all over Congo - from Abala-Ndolo, over Brazzaville to Pointe Noire.

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Sandro Pedace

Sandro Pedace

With InterNations, you'll meet interesting expats wherever you go - both online and offline.

Stephanie Gainsbourg

Stephanie Gainsbourg

51ԹϺprovided me with an "entrance" to the expat circles of Pretoria, so to speak, and helped me get to know other French expatriates.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Congolese at our events in South Africa

Attend our monthly events and activities for Congolese expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

51ԹϺPretoria: Smuts Koppie Walk & Breakfast
51ԹϺPretoria: Smuts Koppie Walk & Breakfast
Let's visit the former South African Stateman's property and go for a beautiful hike and enjoy a sumptious breakfast. Jan Smuts was an avid nature lover and we will visit Smuts Koppie's Grasslands. Grasslands are the source of all our staple foods. Smuts fingergrass (Digitarua smutsii or eranthia)
Let's visit the former South African Stateman's property and go for a beautiful hike and enjoy a sumptious breakfast. Jan Smuts was an avid nature lover and we will visit Smuts Koppie's Grasslands. Grasslands are the source of all our staple foods. Smuts fingergrass (Digitarua smutsii or eranthia)
51ԹϺJHB May: Foosball Doubles World Cup Tournament
🏆⚽⚽🥅 Foosball Doubles World Cup Tournament 📅 2026/05/24 Sun 🕚 11:00am 📍 Fourways. DM for precise location 👕🩳⚽ Fifa Soccer Wear / The colours representing your team. (🌍 Countries will be allocated to participants in May.) 🎟️ Price - R20 per person (for 4 foosball games) Payment - R20 via
🏆⚽⚽🥅 Foosball Doubles World Cup Tournament 📅 2026/05/24 Sun 🕚 11:00am 📍 Fourways. DM for precise location 👕🩳⚽ Fifa Soccer Wear / The colours representing your team. (🌍 Countries will be allocated to participants in May.) 🎟️ Price - R20 per person (for 4 foosball games) Payment - R20 via
The Portuguese Festival
The Portuguese Festival
51ԹϺ this event The Portuguese Festival Join us on Friday, May 29, 2026, for an unforgettable celebration at The Portuguese Festival! This year, we’re excited to announce that we’re going bigger and better than ever before. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Portuguese culture right here in
51ԹϺ this event The Portuguese Festival Join us on Friday, May 29, 2026, for an unforgettable celebration at The Portuguese Festival! This year, we’re excited to announce that we’re going bigger and better than ever before. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Portuguese culture right here in
The Ultimate German Experience: Schulbasar '96 🥨🍻🎶
Schulbasar - Enjoy the Ultimate German 🇩🇪 Experience! The Deutsche Internationale Schule Johannesburg (DSJ) has celebrated its annual Schulbasar since 1905, making it a longstanding tradition with over 115 iterations, as confirmed by its 2025 celebration. Originally a smaller, Hamburg 'Dom'-st
Schulbasar - Enjoy the Ultimate German 🇩🇪 Experience! The Deutsche Internationale Schule Johannesburg (DSJ) has celebrated its annual Schulbasar since 1905, making it a longstanding tradition with over 115 iterations, as confirmed by its 2025 celebration. Originally a smaller, Hamburg 'Dom'-st

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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.

Pretoria Community Group
Pretoria Community Group
Johannesburg Community Group
Johannesburg Community Group
Cape Town Community Group
Cape Town Community Group
Durban Community Group
Durban Community Group

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Get Tips and Info on Life in South Africa from Congolese Expats

Being an expat in South Africa means much more than packing your belongings and taking care of paperwork. Keeping in touch with your Congolese compatriots is a big part of the expat experience and can help you understand the South African people and their culture better. With InterNations, meeting other Congolese in South Africa is a breeze, no matter if you are in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban or any other expat magnet across the country. Just take our network of Congolese in Cape Town, for example.

If you are in the mood to speak your mother tongue again, to learn about the best spots to shop for Congolese food, or to discuss your favorite sports team’s latest match, join the Congolese 51ԹϺCommunity:

  • In our huge expat network, you can easily find like-minded expatriates from Congo.
  • Our South Africa Expat Forums are a great place to share experiences and advice – for example how to find a nanny speaking your language or where to get mwambe in Cape Town...
  • The 51ԹϺPlaces database for South Africa helps you find institutions like the nearest Congolese embassy.

From the Highveld's Gauteng City Region to the Garden Route, a scenic stretch along the south-east coast, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Congolese expats in South Africa.

Meet Fellow Congolese in South Africa at Our Many Expat Activities

Participating in our regular expat events and activities in South Africa is another wonderful advantage of your membership. Our events cater to virtually all interests, ranging from a nice dinner with your fellow expats to enjoy some famous bobotie, South Africa’s national dish, to large expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in some of Cape Town’s most exclusive locations. Looking for a weekend getaway? Simply join one of our expat excursions with a group of fellow Congolese in Cape Town and discover the wilderness trails of Kruger National park, the Cape of Good Hope, and other impressive landmarks across South Africa.

Our events and activities are a great way of meeting fellow expats from Congo and all around the globe in a casual atmosphere. Does this sound interesting to you? Then sign up for membership and you’ll hear a heartfelt Mbote na nge from our Congolese living in South Africa!

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