Members of SACCUSA recently had the opportunity to showcase their goods and services at the “Open Passport DC” festival held at the South African Embassy.


Members of SACCUSA recently had the opportunity to showcase their goods and services at the “Open Passport DC” festival held at the South African Embassy.

The Consul General’s Cultural Centre is designed to give a glimpse into South Africa’s history and to share its past with the American people.

During a recent meeting with the Consul General of South Africa in New York, Dr Motumisi Tawana, SACCUSA discussed effective ways to propel trade, investment and tourism.

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.

International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8 and commemorates the social, political, and economic achievements of women.

Chairman of SACCUSA’s Board, Mr Robert Gumede, visited the USA for talks with chamber president Mr Neil Diamond. Discussions focused on improving the flow of trade, investment, and tourism between our two countries and the SADC economic development region.

The largest Belgian business community in the USA can be found in Georgia. SACCUSA President Mr Neil Diamond recently met with Belgium Consul General, Mr Michel Gerebtzoff, during the Global Atlanta event.

The Kruger National Park is one of South Africa’s best tourist attractions.

The ongoing delay in processing Visa applications has adversely affected South Africans who work in the USA

The African continent is overflowing with potential, and the USA is looking at avenues to enable trade and stimulate the flow of investment between itself and Africa. During a recent exploration visit to, amongst others, Nigeria, Namibia, Kenya and South Africa, the State Department identified key focus areas of interest – the creative industry, digital economy, agriculture, and manufacturing.

The recent meeting between the President of the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA), Mr Neil Diamond, and Ambassador Rueben Brigety in Atlanta proved to be a fruitful and enlightening exchange

With the departure of Ambassador Mfeketo, Mr Ismail Esau, the Charge d’Affaires at the South African Embassy in Washington D.C. was recently appointed by President Ramaphosa as the Acting Ambassador.

South Africa’s Ambassador in the USA, HE Nomaindiya Mfeketo, recently announced that she is returning to SA. Her tenure was marked by exceptional governance, particularly during the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.