SACCUSA’s Vice-President Magda Odendaal recently attended a gala event at the American Cornerstone Institute with the keynote speaker, former Cabinet Secretary, Dr Ben Carson. The event was held at Mount Vernon near Washington DC and Odendaal represented the chamber.
The World Chamber of Commerce (WCC) recently honoured heroes of the community and recognised their extraordinary efforts to promote business opportunities and humanitarian goals, further improving general society. For over a decade, the WCC has striven to foster business, cultural, and humanitarian initiatives.
The stress of losing your passport isn’t something you want to go through, yet many of us do. The South African Chamber in the USA (SACCUSA) has reached out to assist Saffas by connecting them with the right people at the South African embassy.
South African products available in the USA.
SA Chamber USA will be celebrating South African Heritage Day with our communities across the USA.
As you step into the prison, the sound of keys rattling and a heavy gate opening, fills your ears. You can hear inmates shouting in the background. It is an ominous feeling when you enter the notorious Alcatraz Prison, visible from the beautiful San Francisco Bay. Irma Green shares her memories of a visit to Alcatraz.
Ask any person aspiring to move to the United States of America what their ultimate immigration goal is and they will tell you about their dreams of becoming a US citizen.
Saffa Mag is home brew, it is the smell of braaivleis, it is the sound of a Lowveld thunderstorm, it is the sound of a jackal calling – it is the mag for South Africans living in the USA.
The recent announcement by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) to close the SA Chicago Consulate in December 2021 sparked SACCUSA to address the issue with the SA Ambassador, Ms Nomaindiya Mefeketo.
South African Wine USA recently held a wine tasting in Atlanta. John Sizer from South African Beer, Wine and Spirits shared his wisdom and wine with guests.
The South African Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, who is part of the permanent mission of South Africa to the United Nations in New York, met with SACCUSA in August to discuss the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
SACCUSA President Neil Diamond attended both the Springbok vs New Zealand games at Mbombela and Ellis Park Stadiums. He played an instrumental role during his tenure as Municipal Manager of Mbombela Local Municipality in the negotiation phase to secure the Mbombela game and he is seen here with Mbombela Stadium Manager Roelf Kotze.
In September, the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA) is celebrating its second birthday. In humans this is the age when a child will start to kick a ball and slowly run. SACCUSA has exceeded expectations and is running at a fast pace while playing ball in the big league.