Justine Diamond is the treasurer of SACCUSA, a role she took up in June 2021. She is the Principal Partner of SS Advisory Services, a virtual accounting firm which provides end-to-end business process outsourcing finance and accounting services.
Magda Odendaal is Vice-President of SACCUSA, a role she took up in August 2021, with a focus on growing the US market for South African consumer goods and services.
Vice President of SACCUSA, Magda Odendaal, recently met with the leadership of Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) in Buford, GA.
South African born artist Carla Bosch, whose remarkable artist journey was published in the first edition of Saffa Mag, recently partook in the 2022 Olmsted Plein Air Invitational Gallery exhibition.
A chapter of SACCUSA is in the process of being established and South Africans living in Washington, Maryland or Virginia are called to join.
Chamber President Neil Diamond and Mr Malose Letsoalo from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition recently met at the South African Embassy to discuss a partnership with the aim of promoting trade and investment.
South African wine from SACCUSA member Fumana International, as well as Wine and More Reimagined, was recently showcased during the Freedom Day celebration at the South African Embassy in DC.
Certificates of appreciation, to honour fellow South Africans for the impact they have in business or on their communities, were handed to Nicolette Venter and Trixie Purtille by SACCUSA Vice President Magda Odendaal.
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.
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.
‘Malibongwe,’ meaning ‘Let us praise’ in isiZulu, was the theme for this year’s prestigious South African Women’s Day event which was hosted by Shared Interest and held at the SA Embassy in Washington. The theme resonated deeply as everyone gathered to celebrate the accomplishments and potential of South African women.
The Nashville tannies gathering in August was held at the home of Nanette O’Grady, also known as The Southern Protea.