Even though she now lives in Austin, Texas, Sarah Rose de Villiers still keeps her torches charged, just because… ‘Eishkom’ left its mark.
Sarah paints a bright future in the US
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Sharing SA’s music with the world
South Africans are ecstatic that Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini and Nomcebo Zikode brought home the biggest music award in the world – a Grammy!
Durban: the centre of his universe
With one foot in New York and the other in Durban, Marco Masotti is on a mission to make the Sharks the centre of the rugby universe. By Ockert de Villiers
Everyone is welcome at Nadia’s party!
Once a darling of South African TV, Nadia Bilchik remains a beloved public figure in Atlanta, which has been her home for 25 years. By Allison Cooper
How a small SA boy was destined for stardom
A remarkable SA-born pianist who has achieved international acclaim fondly remembers his early years on a South African farm, and how his mother’s love of music inspired his journey.
Caryn’s capturing life in the USA
Passionate about conveying connections, love, joy, intimacy, movement and beauty in her work, South African-born photographer Caryn Scanlan (45) also pours her heart into helping and uplifting others. Allison Cooper reports.
In the fast lane to promote South Africa
Veteran racing driver, Arnout Kok, is on an audacious mission to become only the second South African to race in the NASCAR Cup Series and, in the process, use the platform as a vehicle to promote the country. Saffa Mag’s Ockert de Villiers checked in with him.
Kidnapped author Lorna Greyling: Choose faith not fear
Despite living through the harrowing ordeal of her husband being kidnapped and held for ramson by Nigerian rebels, a major financial crisis that saw her lose everything, an armed robbery and two attempted hijackings, Lorna Greyling (44) still chooses faith over fear. By Allison Cooper
Never give up! – Boxer – Chris van Heerden
A sense of guilt often interrupts his thoughts about his charmed life in California, but Chris van Heerden has to remind himself that his success was paid for by the sweat of his brow and the work of his hands. Ockert de Villiers reports.
South Africa and beyond
She was born and raised in Johannesburg, but now she keeps an eye on earth’s heartbeat from the “centre of the universe.” Dr Kerry Cawse-Nicholson is a leading scientist at NASA and Saffa Mag’s Izak du Plessis learned more about her remarkable work.
Campbells take USA by storm with sokkie and country hits
South Africa’s own cowboy sokkie and country kings, Harry and Tony Campbell, moved to the United States in September 2022 and are playing at festivals and creating music for an international market. Saffa Mag caught up with them shortly before their headline performance at this year’s Texas Potjie Festival held at KOA Lake Conroe in Montgomery Texas.
Only Good Things come from meeting Oprah
SA’s Good Things Guy believes that everyone has the power to make a positive difference. By focusing on the good, supporting one another and choosing kindness, we can create a brighter and better world, he says.
Life holds universal appeal for Margaret Gardiner
Despite being an iconic South African beauty queen and journalist, who is also renowned on Hollywood’s fashion scene, Margaret Gardiner is down to earth and spends her time getting to know who others are behind their fame.