Saffas in Idaho recently held a lovely get-together at The Farmhouse in Surprise Valley.
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Chamber celebrates women
The SA Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA) supported a few events held across the USA during Women’s month in August. Women’s Day is celebrated on August 9 and this year’s theme was centred around women’s socio-economic rights and empowerment. The concept of generation equality is a global campaign and links South Africa to global efforts to achieve gender equality.
The V Club – from Vergelegen Estate to Connecticut
Vergelen Estate, a wine estate situated on the slopes of the Hottentot Holland mountains in Somerset West, Cape Town is no ordinary estate.“Vergelegen” is a Dutch word meaning situated far away. Established in 1700, it was a 3 day ox-wagon trip from Cape Town. By Shireen Badat
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.
Find all your SA goodies at SA Emporium
With the widest range of SA’s best and favourite goodies available on American soil, SA Emporium is a truly one-stop shop you should visit online. With more than 20 years in the industry, their distribution network is refined and with a click of a button, your order will be on its way.
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.
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.
African cuisine on your doorstep
Running through the streets of Gugulethu, Cape Town, Zinzi (Mhlawuli) Chamanifard never imagined a life where she would one day live in the United States, let alone own a restaurant. The Hidden Cuisine has become a hit in Moab, Utah and Zinzi proudly shared the journey with Saffa Mag.
Save the date: Vastrap Sokkie
Get those dancing shoes ready for the great Vastrap Sokkie!
South Africans in Idaho
Saffas in Idaho recently held a lovely get-together at The Farmhouse in Surprise Valley.
Chamber celebrates women
The SA Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA) supported a few events held across the USA during Women’s month in August. Women’s Day is celebrated on August 9 and this year’s theme was centred around women’s socio-economic rights and empowerment. The concept of generation equality is a global campaign and links South Africa to global efforts to achieve gender equality.
The V Club – from Vergelegen Estate to Connecticut
Vergelen Estate, a wine estate situated on the slopes of the Hottentot Holland mountains in Somerset West, Cape Town is no ordinary estate.“Vergelegen” is a Dutch word meaning situated far away. Established in 1700, it was a 3 day ox-wagon trip from Cape Town. By Shireen Badat