Consul General recognised for efforts

SACCUSA congratulates the Consul General of South Africa in Los Angeles, Babalwa Thandile Sunduza, for the Certificate of Recognition she received for her efforts to promote trade and investment between the two countries. The Consul General received the award in February from the Mayor of Los Angeles and President of the Loa Angeles Chamber of Commerce. The SA Chamber USA is working with the consulate in Los Angeles to grow the South African business community on the West Coast.

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