It was all glitz and glam, with the flavour of Africa, during a recent dinner reception in honour of Dr Akintoye Akindele from Nigeria, who was appointed Goodwill Ambassador and Honorary Citizen of Georgia.
SA Chamber USA will be celebrating South African Heritage Day with our communities across the USA.
South Africa has a rich history and cultural landscape and proudly boasts some of the world’s most magnificent natural wonders. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) has formally recognised 10 of the country’s gems as World Heritage Sites. Photo: Taryn Arnott van Jaarsveld
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.
South African businesses in Atlanta recently had an opportunity to get together and discuss the growth opportunityies for their respective businesses.
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.
In Texas a great event was held in Fredericksburg with Safari Wines as partner.
Be merry and drink wine! In Tampa, Florida a truly SA food and wine event was held and restauranteers from Naples, Florida delivered on great cuisine.
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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.
SA Chamber USA recently obtained data from the United Nations which confirms the USA is the 3rd most popular destination for South African immigrants, preceded by the UK and Australia. The Department of Home Affairs and Statistics South Africa does not track data on emigration. However, the UN keeps data on migration and where South Africans have emigrated to over the last few decades.