Saffas joined in to celebrate Mandela Day in July at Nando’s in the Mosaic district in Washington. You can’t get more local than a lekker Nando’s chicken! The group used the opportunity to network and reminisce about the legacy of Madiba.
The SA NETWORK-DMV was formed on June 5, 2022, at the George Mason University with the focus of organising South African events in the DMV area and to support SA SMEs.
All South African expats are welcome to join and add value in whichever way.
Immigration is rarely just about visas, jobs or new houses; it’s also about identity, belonging and resilience.
There’s something unmistakably comforting about the smell of a braai, the laughter of familiar accents, and the rhythm of a community gathering under open skies.
While Brandon Hiemstra turned to America to find new markets for SA-grown macadamias, a woman who grew up in rural South Africa is establishing herself in the business world, thanks in part to a USA programme that empowers female entrepreneurs.