In 51 years, only 830 people have completed Alaska’s Iditarod, known as the ‘last great race’. An ex-pat became the 828th person and the first South African to cross the finish line.


In 51 years, only 830 people have completed Alaska’s Iditarod, known as the ‘last great race’. An ex-pat became the 828th person and the first South African to cross the finish line.

When you’re born with an African soul, it’s difficult to adapt to other continents, says SA’s iconic athlete Zola Budd.

Roan Ash is set to keep wowing fans in SA and the USA following his move to Nashville, Tennessee, in September.

Lowfeld Soul Food will be holding the inaugural Charleston South African Festival, with special guests, Die Campbells, on September 22 and 23.

The South African Expats (Pennsylvania) and PA, NJ , DE, MD, one of the most active and philanthropic expat-groups in the country recently hosted another of their sensational braais under sunny skies at Ridley Creek Park in South Eastern Pennsylvania.

Saffas in Idaho recently held a lovely get-together at The Farmhouse in Surprise Valley.

June is the month to spoil dads and you can get some awesome stuff at CheriGurl shop on RedBubble!

South Africans are spoilt for choice when it comes to sourcing and buying goodies from their homeland in the USA

There is a new kid on the block for biltong and droëwors!

At Anton’s Meat and Eat there is something for everyone! Whether you are looking for wholesome South African cookies, chocolates or spices to zoosh up a dish, it is available right here. Their online store also has gifts and a variety of biltong and droewors products.

In a significant move towards enhancing bi-national trade between the United States and Southern African Development Community (SADC) nations, SACCUSA met with various SADC ambassadors.
The South African Chamber of Commerce United States of America (SACCUSA) President, Mr Neil Diamond, addressed the Annual National Black Business Conference in the USA, underscoring the profound significance of the African American Diaspora’s support in upholding South Africa’s participation in AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act).

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between CyberAllicance and SACCUSA, proved to be a pivotal moment in the realm of cybersecurity and international trade. This collaborative initiative is set to bolster cybersecurity infrastructure and pave the way for secure and prosperous bilateral trade between the United States and South Africa.