Pure mouth-watering delights, including dainty South African style cucumber sandwiches, crustless melktert, old fashioned melktert, Cremora condensed milk tarts and biltong, were amongst the picks at the recent ‘Tannie’s Tea’ held in Nashville. Kobie Pretorius, organiser, once again put a magnificent event together where South African traditions were celebrated through the food everyone loves. They’ve been going for over 20 years and each event remains something to look forward to.
What began as one South African expat’s idea to recognise the achievements and challenges of South Africans living abroad has grown into an international celebration supported by expat communities and business networks.
When a cup of rooibos becomes more than just tea. Meet Kobie Pretorius, the woman behind Nashville’s beloved “Tannies Tee” — a monthly gathering turning strangers into family and homesickness into hope. From tennis courts to teapots, she’s building community one warm sip at a time.
When South African-born psychotherapist turned entrepreneur Wanda Voight followed her heart to America, she thought her greatest challenges would be starting over and building a business in a new country. Instead, her path unfolded into something far greater.