31 Years Abroad — Why Rob Hersov Came Home-EP 96

Rob Hersov spent 31 years building a life and career overseas, working with some of the biggest names in international business. Then, in 2017, he returned to South Africa with his family. In this candid conversation, Rob reflects on leaving South Africa, his years in America and Europe, and why he believes life abroad can be romanticised. He explains what brought his family home, why he became an outspoken voice on South Africa's future, and why he believes many South Africans living overseas could one day return. We also discuss personal safety, the realities facing ordinary South Africans, the country's economic prospects, and his advice to young people considering emigration. “There is no place like home, but I'm telling you there's no place like South Africa.” — Rob Hersov \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\__ Sable International For over 30 years Sable International has offered seamless solutions that simplify the complexities of cross-border movement and financial management, so that you can focus on what matters most to you – building your future beyond borders. Find out how Sable International can support your journey: https://bit.ly/3R3g1sy \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\__ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:34 Growing up in South Africa and building an international career 02:59 From Italy and London to 31 years abroad 04:59 Why he chose not to return in the 1990s 08:04 Why America made such an impression 10:20 Is life abroad romanticised? 13:06 Bringing the family back to Cape Town 16:17 What surprised him about returning 18:34 Why he became an outspoken activist 22:07 Could South Africans abroad return and invest? 25:21 Safety and the realities of living in South Africa 28:13 His advice to young South Africans 29:11 What he would tell his younger self 31:09 Why he believes the future can be better Connect with The Relocated South African https://therelocatedsouthafrican.com/podcast/ If you enjoyed this conversation, follow The Relocated South African, share the episode with someone considering emigration, and join the conversation. Should South Africans build their futures abroad, return home, or find a way to do both?