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Laduma scores on global fashion stage
What greater feeling could there be than being asked by Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E Carter to create costumes for Hollywood movie stars to wear in the movie sequel Coming 2 America?
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.
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.
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.
Fabulous SA Goodies – Dec 2022
T-shirts Funky and so much fun being a Saffa. Huesoffun is the brainchild of a Saffa designer and entrepreneur who is on a mission to create a world where creativity is celebrated! It’s the festive season so wear your SA roots with pride.Funky items from Ithemba...
Christmas 2022: Did we love enough?
Christmas acts as a punctuation mark in our lives: It gives us a sense of structure. Traditionally, it is a time for sharing and enjoying time spent with loved ones. But beneath the overtly festive overtone, this season tends to expose the missing pieces in our lives. Inevitably, we give more thought to how we and society have changed and where we fit into all of this. By Dr Sulette Ferreira
Madiba celebrated at Nando’s
Saffas joined in to celebrate Mandela Day in July at Nando’s in the Mosaic district in Washington.
Tannies kuier at The Southern Protea
The Nashville tannies gathering in August was held at the home of Nanette O’Grady, also known as The Southern Protea.
Official opening of Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) office in New York a milestone occasion
The official opening of Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) office in New York on May 18, 2023, marked a significant milestone in strengthening financial ties between South Africa and the United States. The keynote speaker, South African Deputy Finance Minister Dr David Masondo, highlighted the crucial role of South African financial services in facilitating capital flows for Africa’s development.