BOVF branch
Southern Africa
A long-established British population, much of it retired, affected by the pension freeze and by the practical difficulty of returning a postal ballot within the election timetable.
Your coordinator
David Crowley
Country coordinator, Southern Africa
Contact the branch via bovf@bovf.org.uk.
What matters most here
Every branch works on all eight key issues. These are the ones raised most often in Southern Africa.
Frozen Pensions
More than 450,000 British pensioners abroad are paid the state pension rate they first received, with no annual uprating — for life.
UK Bank Accounts
UK banks increasingly close or refuse accounts held by citizens with an overseas address, cutting people off from pensions, mortgages and their own financial history.
Fully Functional Voting
Only 52% of overseas postal ballots were returned in time to be counted in 2024. Having the right to vote is not the same as being able to use it.
Guides for Southern Africa
Country-specific guides for Southern Africa are planned. This slot is where they will appear — see the Thailand and Italy guides for the format.
Join BOVF Southern Africa
Register as a free BOVF supporter. No payment, no commitment — and it strengthens the case every time we speak to an MP.