Glitzy masquerade ball a massive success
The Fumana Wine for the Holiday Masquerade Ball was a glitzy, glammy affair where the best food, wines and entertainment were served to patrons.
Dance, dance and dance some more
In Lorton Virginia, Saffas had their dancing shoes on when they recently celebrated Heritage Day. There was plenty to eat, but for new Saffa friends, it was a wonderful opportunity to mingle and share their love of SA traditions.
Ice tea, klapperys and the best spread for the Tannies
When Nanette O’Grady, aka Southern Protea, hosts a Tannies Tea, it’s your lucky day! So says organiser of the Nashville monthly Tannies Tea, Kobie Pretorius.
What a day at the Dragon Boat festival!
Bliksem, that was fun! Team Vuvuzela crushed it when they won the Spirit Award at the recent Dragon Boat Festival held on the East bank of the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee.
Another great kuier for Saffa tannies
The weather was perfect, the treats were delicious and the kuier was outstanding! The July Tannie’s Tea, held at the home of Cornelia Vance in Hendersonville, was well supported and there were even South African favourites like biltong and boerewors for sale
Potjie gathering a tasty affair
The recent Kentucky Potjie was a roaring success with 150 Saffas gathering around the aromas of chicken curry, lamb, oxtail, beef, chicken and vegetarian potjies while reminiscing about the shared traditions of their home country.
Fumana shines at the Emmy Awards
Fumana International has done it again! Moira and Gretchen Henkel were both honoured and surprised when they were recently invited to showcase some of SA’s best wines at the Southeast Emmy Awards event, a division of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Sokkie, braaivleis and SA goodies at Freedom Day party
The evergreen sounds of Mama Mirriam Makeba’s click song have the ability to change the mood, get the feet tapping and the bodies moving! This is exactly what happened when Freedom Day was celebrated in April at an event held at Studio 135ATL in Atlanta.
Centennial Park comes alive with the tannies’ tea!
The South African Women in the USA and Canada (SAWITU) weekend was a roaring success. A highlight event was the Tannies Tea held in Centennial Park in Nashville, which concluded the line-up of activities.
Saffas unite in Maryland
The recent Braai Day held in Maryland to celebrate Freedom Day was a huge success, with about 200 South Africans attending the event. Ambassador Mrs Nomaindiya Mfeketo and her team formed part of the day’s program and the ambassador used the opportunity to introduce her team to everyone present.