With one foot in New York and the other in Durban, Marco Masotti is on a mission to make the Sharks the centre of the rugby universe. By Ockert de Villiers
Durban: the centre of his universe
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Everyone is welcome at Nadia’s party!
Once a darling of South African TV, Nadia Bilchik remains a beloved public figure in Atlanta, which has been her home for 25 years. By Allison Cooper
How a small SA boy was destined for stardom
A remarkable SA-born pianist who has achieved international acclaim fondly remembers his early years on a South African farm, and how his mother’s love of music inspired his journey.
Dance, dance and dance some more
In Lorton Virginia, Saffas had their dancing shoes on when they recently celebrated Heritage Day. There was plenty to eat, but for new Saffa friends, it was a wonderful opportunity to mingle and share their love of SA traditions.
Ice tea, klapperys and the best spread for the Tannies
When Nanette O’Grady, aka Southern Protea, hosts a Tannies Tea, it’s your lucky day! So says organiser of the Nashville monthly Tannies Tea, Kobie Pretorius.
What a day at the Dragon Boat festival!
Bliksem, that was fun! Team Vuvuzela crushed it when they won the Spirit Award at the recent Dragon Boat Festival held on the East bank of the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee.
Fabulous SA Goodies – Dec 2022
T-shirts Funky and so much fun being a Saffa. Huesoffun is the brainchild of a Saffa designer and entrepreneur who is on a mission to create a world where creativity is celebrated! It’s the festive season so wear your SA roots with pride.Funky items from Ithemba...
Christmas 2022: Did we love enough?
Christmas acts as a punctuation mark in our lives: It gives us a sense of structure. Traditionally, it is a time for sharing and enjoying time spent with loved ones. But beneath the overtly festive overtone, this season tends to expose the missing pieces in our lives. Inevitably, we give more thought to how we and society have changed and where we fit into all of this. By Dr Sulette Ferreira
Chamber celebrates women
The SA Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA) supported a few events held across the USA during Women’s month in August. Women’s Day is celebrated on August 9 and this year’s theme was centred around women’s socio-economic rights and empowerment. The concept of generation equality is a global campaign and links South Africa to global efforts to achieve gender equality.
Many Saffas moving to the USA
SA Chamber USA recently obtained data from the United Nations which confirms the USA is the 3rd most popular destination for South African immigrants, preceded by the UK and Australia. The Department of Home Affairs and Statistics South Africa does not track data on emigration. However, the UN keeps data on migration and where South Africans have emigrated to over the last few decades.
SA Mauritius Chamber and SACCUSA forge pathways to collaboration
In a momentous meeting, the President of the South African Chamber in the USA (SACCUSA), Mr Neil Diamond, joined forces with Mr Bilal Adam, President of the South African Chamber in Mauritius.
SA CHAMBER USA continues to build relations with US Ambassador
The recent meeting between the President of the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA), Mr Neil Diamond, and Ambassador Rueben Brigety in Atlanta proved to be a fruitful and enlightening exchange
Acting Ambassador comes with a wealth of experience
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.