When Nanette O’Grady, aka Southern Protea, hosts a Tannies Tea, it’s your lucky day! So says organiser of the Nashville monthly Tannies Tea, Kobie Pretorius. Nanette did not disappoint and her special rooibos apple iced-tea, homemade rusks and Romany Creams, klapperys and sausage rolls were “to die for”. She had some of her goodies on sale too. It was a jolly affair with new tannies, rock stars, babies and friends who all joined in at the event.
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.
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.
A diverse gathering of South African business professionals, diplomats, government officials, and community leaders attended the 29th Freedom Day celebration held at the South African Embassy in Washington DC on April 27, 2023.