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.


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 Africans in the USA celebrated Freedom Day with a variety of events held between the SA Embassy and the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A diverse gathering of South African business professionals, diplomats, government officials, and community leaders attended the 29th Freedom Day celebration held at the South African Embassy in Washington DC on April 27, 2023.

To strengthen regional trade ties and foster economic growth, SACCUSA has embarked on a collaborative partnership with the Zimbabwe Embassy and Ambassador HE Tadeous T. Chifamba. This cooperative endeavour aims to promote trade between Southern African countries, including Zimbabwe, and the United States.