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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Karin Hougaard – vrou van vele talente

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.

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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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Grand Canyon is one of a kind

Grand Canyon is one of a kind

The Grand Canyon is a bucket-list destination and it comes as no surprise that almost six million people visit this natural wonder annually. Irma Green shares the thrill of the helicopter trip she took to the canyon a few years ago.

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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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UK and SA trade high on the agenda

UK and SA trade high on the agenda

The annual gala dinner held at Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London, was an extraordinary evening and the SA Chamber UK was honoured to represent the organisation at such a prestigious event.

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Crossing Borders: Expanding Business to Business Networking at SABCO (DUBAI)

Crossing Borders: Expanding Business to Business Networking at SABCO (DUBAI)

In June, the South African Business Council (SABCO) achieved a significant milestone in its mission to promote impactful collaboration between government bodies and businesses of all sizes. The expansion of the Business to Business (B2B) networking event brought together a diverse range of stakeholders, providing a fertile ground for meaningful dialogue and mutual growth.

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