Statement:
Most likely, it is better to work from Malta then from South Africa.

In the Best countries to work from rating Malta holds position #5 ²⁰²² out of 106 and South Africa is #31 out of 106 ²⁰²².
Position of Malta is better than position of South Africa.

Referencies:

1. Best countries to work from ²⁰²² by kayak

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Final Score' in descending order.

   Malta	'Final Score' value is	89
   South Africa	'Final Score' value is	52