Never give up! – Boxer – Chris van Heerden

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.

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South Africa and beyond

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.

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Duane a gentle giant family man

Duane a gentle giant family man

If it wasn’t for his mother, he would not have been a Springbok, says Duane Vermeulen, one of the most feared ball carriers in rugby. He spoke exclusively to Izak du Plessis about his career, life and family.

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African cuisine on your doorstep

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.

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As lady luck would have it

As lady luck would have it

Every Saffa has their own story of how they ended up in the United States and why they ended up where they did. This is my story – one of luck and hyenas – Stanley Trollip.

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Investment influenced by bill change

Investment influenced by bill change

The EB5 Regional Center Program (EB5 RCP) has never really changed since its enactment in 1990 and was set at a minimum investment threshold of $500,000 for EB5 RCP and $1,000,000 for EB5 Direct Investments. Recent amendments will impact investments for existing and future investors. Leon Versfeld, Senior Immigration Attorney at Versfeld and Hugo Global Immigration Attorneys, explains:

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