You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them – Maya Angelou. Emigrating to another country is a taxing experience. But, when strong women unite, they can overcome any adversity.
It was a busy festive season and start to 2022 for the Fumana International team. A red-carpet event in December showcased the latest selection of South African wines fit for the holiday season.
The Atlanta Car Club recently visited Studio 135 to capture their stunning cars at a photoshoot. Riaan Venter from Studio135 says “DCA Dream Cars of Atlanta is a club of like-minded gearheads who own cars across the spectrum.
It was a jolly occasion when Friends of South Africa (FoSA) in Nashville held their annual Spring bring-and-braai at the end of March. Grant and Maresa Hensley’s home, with a typical Tennessee barn, and bright blue skies offered a perfect setting for a typical South African kuier.
South Africans were flying the flag high at the recent International Fair held at the University School of Nashville. The team of proud South Africans represented culinary delights like mini bunny chows and little haystacks (coconut and chocolate).
On the occasion of Heritage Day, let us promise ourselves that we will do our bit to preserve our heritage. This year Saffas in the USA illustrated how much they are still connected to their South African roots by showing up at various events held across the country.
Springbok games always provide an opportunity for Saffas to get together and support their favourite team.
It was all glitz and glam, with the flavour of Africa, during a recent dinner reception in honour of Dr Akintoye Akindele from Nigeria, who was appointed Goodwill Ambassador and Honorary Citizen of Georgia.
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.
Potjiekos is such a great South African tradition and this year’s Texas Potjie Festival celebrated 20 years of great fun and sharing a heritage with friends and family.
Lowfeld Soul Food will be holding the inaugural Charleston South African Festival, with special guests, Die Campbells, on September 22 and 23.
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.
Saffas in Idaho recently held a lovely get-together at The Farmhouse in Surprise Valley.