Saturday, 25th May 2013
About RainbowNation
Our History
RainbowNation.com was launched 10 years ago in May 1999. At the time a dollar cost R6, a pound R10, the gold price was $286 and there was an estimated 600,000 South Africans living outside South Africa.Over the next 10 years the site has grown in size from an initial 2,000 page views a month to today's 200,0000 generated by 75,000 unique monthly visitors.
In the first year less than 10% of traffic originated from South Africa. Today 45% of the traffic originates from South Africa with UK (22%), USA (10%) and Australia (5%) making up the rest.
We like to think that today we are the largest online community of International South Africans and our aim remains the same as it was back in May 1999:
"To provide South Africans, no matter where they live in the world, the ability to connect online, share knowledge and feel at home."
Our Mission
To be the leading International South African's Community we will strive to:- Provide a free and accurate information source for South Africans living abroad and for people who have South African connections
- Provide an on-line community that International South African's can share ideas and information in a secure and friendly environment
- Provide information and advice to tourists and visitors who wish to learn more about the country, its people, and its cultures
- Provide links to other South African interest sites
The Team
The RainbowNation team is made up of a small number of people spread across the world who have a passion for all things South African. The team devote their time to ensuring that RainbowNation.com connects South Africans around the world and showcases South Africa.All members of the team have lived in South Africa as well as other countries. This gives us a unique view both from home and abroad.
What People have said about us
Ananzi.co.za - Voted us one of their "10 ten sites"This is what they said about the site:
Yes, we have heard the term "rainbow nation" being loosely bandied about since 1994. If it has since lost some significance for you, then go to Rainbownation.com. This site is loaded with information about the country, as well as advice, news and general tips regarding emigration and immigration. There are details to be discovered that some of us never knew before and stuff that may help rekindle possibly dormant patriotic feelings. Dubbed "the international South African's community", Rainbownation.com will benefit both the local and those on far shores.
A South African couple on the move ...
"Thank you for an absolutely FABULOUS site! My husband and I are moving to Munich, Germany for a few years and are completely daunted (and somewhat excited) about the whole move. This site however, is certainly guiding us through the process, a constant reminder of vital things to remember."
An International South African ...
"I am impressed with the information available on your web site and I only wish I'd used it when I moved from SA. to Vancouver Canada 18 months ago."
