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.
‘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.
A landmark partnership to unlock a multitude of opportunities for South African companies to foster economic growth and bolster bilateral relations between South Africa and the United States of America have been established between the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA) and the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI).
A husband and wife duo gave up everything to move from Washington State to South Dakota, where their new hydroponic greenhouse is taking root in the local community.
Lights, camera, action… former Joburg man is making his mark in the world of film, television and digital-based media.
South Africa’s own cowboy sokkie and country kings, Harry and Tony Campbell, moved to the United States in September 2022 and are playing at festivals and creating music for an international market. Saffa Mag caught up with them shortly before their headline performance at this year’s Texas Potjie Festival held at KOA Lake Conroe in Montgomery Texas.
SA’s Good Things Guy believes that everyone has the power to make a positive difference. By focusing on the good, supporting one another and choosing kindness, we can create a brighter and better world, he says.
Despite being an iconic South African beauty queen and journalist, who is also renowned on Hollywood’s fashion scene, Margaret Gardiner is down to earth and spends her time getting to know who others are behind their fame.
Across the United States, South Africans came together in vibrant rugby fan parks to celebrate the kick-off of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
When an internationally recognised television personality, emcee, speaker, entrepreneur and philanthropist, and a former Manchester United legend and England goalkeeper, soccer commentator, presenter and global circuit speaker team up, one can only expect fireworks!
It has become a tradition for Friends of South Africa (FoSA) Nashville to compete in the city’s annual Cumberland River Dragon boat races. This year FoSA entered two boats, The Vuvuzela Sharks and the Vuvuzela Sparks, with a total of 40 paddlers and two drummers dressed in our best zebra attire.
The recent USA4RSA gala event had all the ingredients of an unforgettable evening with stunningly dressed esteemed guests, the sounds of a top-notch Jazz band, rhythmic swing dancers on the dance floor and open hearts to contribute to a worthy cause.