Freedom Day celebrated in New York

7 Jul 22 | Chamber News

South Africans in the USA celebrated Freedom Day with a variety of events held between the SA Embassy and the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA.

Ambassador Mrs Nomaindiya Mfeketo and Consul General of New York, Mr Motumisi Tawana, hosted a wonderful event at The Space at Flatiron, New York. The event was addressed by the Consul General and the Commissioner for International Affairs of New York City, Mr Edward Mermelstein.

New York’s Nasdaq also came alive on Freedom Day with images of former President Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and messages of South Africa rotating on its massive billboard.

Leadership and Ambassador meet

SA Chamber USA board members Magda Odendaal, Michelle Naicker, Charity Cebo Famakinwa, Neil Diamond and Justine Diamond with the Ambassador of South Africa Mrs Nomaindiya Mfeketo.

H-2A program in agricultural sector high on the agenda

H-2A program in agricultural sector high on the agenda

A delegation of SA Chamber USA met with the US Ambassador to South Africa, Dr Rueben E. Brigety II, at the US Embassy in Pretoria. The meeting focused on a wide range of commerce topics, with a particular emphasis on promoting direct foreign investment from the US to South Africa through the H-2A program in the agricultural sector.

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Official opening of Rand Merchant Bank (RMB)  office in New York a milestone occasion

Official opening of Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) office in New York a milestone occasion

The official opening of Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) office in New York on May 18, 2023, marked a significant milestone in strengthening financial ties between South Africa and the United States. The keynote speaker, South African Deputy Finance Minister Dr David Masondo, highlighted the crucial role of South African financial services in facilitating capital flows for Africa’s development.

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