What began as one South African expat’s idea to recognise the achievements and challenges of South Africans living abroad has grown into an international celebration supported by expat communities and business networks.


What began as one South African expat’s idea to recognise the achievements and challenges of South Africans living abroad has grown into an international celebration supported by expat communities and business networks.

Immigration is rarely just about visas, jobs or new houses; it’s also about identity, belonging and resilience.

There’s something unmistakably comforting about the smell of a braai, the laughter of familiar accents, and the rhythm of a community gathering under open skies.

The 123rd National Black Business Conference was recently held in Washington with representatives from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana, amongst others, discussing bi-national trade and investment by strengthening the bridge between black business in the USA and Africa.

The Nashville tannies gathering in August was held at the home of Nanette O’Grady, also known as The Southern Protea.

Lowfeld Soul Food will be holding the inaugural Charleston South African Festival, with special guests, Die Campbells, on September 22 and 23.

Saffas in Idaho recently held a lovely get-together at The Farmhouse in Surprise Valley.

South Africans are spoilt for choice when it comes to sourcing and buying goodies from their homeland in the USA

The Fumana Wine for the Holiday Masquerade Ball was a glitzy, glammy affair where the best food, wines and entertainment were served to patrons.

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

What began as one South African expat’s idea to recognise the achievements and challenges of South Africans living abroad has grown into an international celebration supported by expat communities and business networks.

Immigration is rarely just about visas, jobs or new houses; it’s also about identity, belonging and resilience.

There’s something unmistakably comforting about the smell of a braai, the laughter of familiar accents, and the rhythm of a community gathering under open skies.