The beauty of South Africa’s natural wonders

The beauty of South Africa’s natural wonders

South Africa has a rich history and cultural landscape and proudly boasts some of the world’s most magnificent natural wonders. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) has formally recognised 10 of the country’s gems as World Heritage Sites. Photo: Taryn Arnott van Jaarsveld

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Inside the notorious Alcatraz

Inside the notorious Alcatraz

As you step into the prison, the sound of keys rattling and a heavy gate opening, fills your ears. You can hear inmates shouting in the background. It is an ominous feeling when you enter the notorious Alcatraz Prison, visible from the beautiful San Francisco Bay. Irma Green shares her memories of a visit to Alcatraz.

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ABC of becoming a US citizen

ABC of becoming a US citizen

Ask any person aspiring to move to the United States of America what their ultimate immigration goal is and they will tell you about their dreams of becoming a US citizen.

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A new lease on life for Riaan and Michelle

A new lease on life for Riaan and Michelle

Riaan and Michele Garforth-Venter were one of South Africa’s golden celebrity couples. As a television presenter on Top Billing in the ’90s, Michelle showcased the best venues, social events and tourism destinations South Africa had to offer, while Riaan became famous as the DIY-specialist on Die Nutsman.

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Saffa Mag Launches in style

Saffa Mag Launches in style

Saffa Mag is home brew, it is the smell of braaivleis, it is the sound of a Lowveld thunderstorm, it is the sound of a jackal calling – it is the mag for South Africans living in the USA.

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Lekker saamkuier by Vastrap Sokkie

Lekker saamkuier by Vastrap Sokkie

Daar is niks so lekker as ‘n sokkie op ‘n Saterdagaand nie! Vra maar vir die sowat 100 Suid-Afrikaners wat onlangs uit Georgia, Tenessee en Kentucky opgeruk het om die Vastrap Sokkie en Boeremark in Mableton GA by te woon.

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Expats in Pennsylvania send money home to charity

Expats in Pennsylvania send money home to charity

The South African Expats (Pennsylvania) and PA, NJ , DE, MD, one of the most active and philanthropic expat-groups in the country recently hosted another of their sensational braais under sunny skies at Ridley Creek Park in South Eastern Pennsylvania.

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