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.
Meeting with Consul General:
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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.
SA Goodies – From ‘ours to yours’ with Kylami Kitchen
The Kylami team knows what Saffas enjoy. Born and raised in SA they moved to the USA over 20 years ago and this is where their culinary journey started.
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.
Centennial Park comes alive with the tannies’ tea!
The South African Women in the USA and Canada (SAWITU) weekend was a roaring success. A highlight event was the Tannies Tea held in Centennial Park in Nashville, which concluded the line-up of activities.
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.
Praise singer rains blessings on Africa
Renowned Pan-African poet, praise singer, philanthropist, musician and businesswoman Bishop Jessica Mbangeni knew from a young age that she wanted to be a force for change.
Never give up! – Boxer – Chris van Heerden
A sense of guilt often interrupts his thoughts about his charmed life in California, but Chris van Heerden has to remind himself that his success was paid for by the sweat of his brow and the work of his hands. Ockert de Villiers reports.
South Africa and beyond
She was born and raised in Johannesburg, but now she keeps an eye on earth’s heartbeat from the “centre of the universe.” Dr Kerry Cawse-Nicholson is a leading scientist at NASA and Saffa Mag’s Izak du Plessis learned more about her remarkable work.
Karin Hougaard – vrou van vele talente
Karin Hougaard is immergroen met ’n talent wat oor verskeie genres strek. Sy het haarself “toestemming” gegee om nie net een “iets” te wees nie. “Ek mag speel, sing, dans, dig, skryf en skilder en as ek regtig sou wou, of in die tuin werk,” het sy in ‘n onderhoud met Saffa Mag gedeel.
Zola’s feet once again firmly planted in SA soil
When you’re born with an African soul, it’s difficult to adapt to other continents, says SA’s iconic athlete Zola Budd.
SA’s loss is Nashville’s gain
Roan Ash is set to keep wowing fans in SA and the USA following his move to Nashville, Tennessee, in September.
Save the date for the SA Heritage Festival
Lowfeld Soul Food will be holding the inaugural Charleston South African Festival, with special guests, Die Campbells, on September 22 and 23.