Michael Myburgh grew up in Nelspruit, right in the heart of the Lowveld. Nowadays he lives in Charleston SC which is called the Low Country in the USA.
Biltong and boerewors with a Lowfeld flavour
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Meet our board: A Diamond to treasure the Chamber
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.
Latino organisation meets with SACCUSA
Vice President of SACCUSA, Magda Odendaal, recently met with the leadership of Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) in Buford, GA.
Carla Bosch exhibits at Plein Air
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.
Chamber chapter for Washington
A chapter of SACCUSA is in the process of being established and South Africans living in Washington, Maryland or Virginia are called to join.
Plans on the table to drive tourism
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.
Best SA wines showcased in Washington
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.
We appreciate you!
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.
Open house showcases SA products
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.
Cultural centre gives glimpse of SA history
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.
Tannies kuier at The Southern Protea
The Nashville tannies gathering in August was held at the home of Nanette O’Grady, also known as The Southern Protea.
H-2A program in agricultural sector high on the agenda
A delegation of SA Chamber USA met with the US Ambassador to South Africa, Dr Rueben E. Brigety II, at the US Embassy in Pretoria. The meeting focused on a wide range of commerce topics, with a particular emphasis on promoting direct foreign investment from the US to South Africa through the H-2A program in the agricultural sector.
Official opening of Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) office in New York a milestone occasion
The official opening of Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) office in New York on May 18, 2023, marked a significant milestone in strengthening financial ties between South Africa and the United States. The keynote speaker, South African Deputy Finance Minister Dr David Masondo, highlighted the crucial role of South African financial services in facilitating capital flows for Africa’s development.