Everyone dreams of kicking their feet up, relaxing, and watching money come in.

That’s why dividend stocks are so popular: You buy shares of a company and then sit back and let the payments come to you. It’s about as passive as passive income can get.

For South African investors who have seen the Rand depreciate against the dollar and face the prospect of a credit downgrade, the ability to earn dividends in US dollars is even more appealing.

The team from The Motley Fool have put together this video to highlight potential investment opportunities offering attractive dividend yields: