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.
Saffa musher tames 1 600km of frozen wilderness
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Zola’s feet once again firmly planted in SA soil
When you’re born with an African soul, it’s difficult to adapt to other continents, says SA’s iconic athlete Zola Budd.
Save the date for the SA Heritage Festival
Lowfeld Soul Food will be holding the inaugural Charleston South African Festival, with special guests, Die Campbells, on September 22 and 23.
Expats in Pennsylvania send money home to charity
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.
South Africans in Idaho
Saffas in Idaho recently held a lovely get-together at The Farmhouse in Surprise Valley.
Spoil Dads!
June is the month to spoil dads and you can get some awesome stuff at CheriGurl shop on RedBubble!
Shop Ithemba
South Africans are spoilt for choice when it comes to sourcing and buying goodies from their homeland in the USA
Something for everyone at Anton’s
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.
Blitz Bokke visit consulate in LA
The Blitzbokke visited Los Angeles in February for the World Rugby Series. Consul General Babalwa Thandile Sunduza welcomed the team and received a Blitz Bok jersey during a meeting at the consulate in LA
Denver may have a twin sister in SA soon
The Consul General of South Africa in Los Angeles, Babalwa Thandile Sunduza, visited Denver as part of a state outreach and was the guest of the mayor, councilor Michael Hancock.
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.
Fond farewell and certificate of appreciation for Ambassador Mfeketo
South Africa’s Ambassador in the USA, HE Nomaindiya Mfeketo, recently announced that she is returning to SA. Her tenure was marked by exceptional governance, particularly during the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Women’s Day praises SA women for their accomplishments
‘Malibongwe,’ meaning ‘Let us praise’ in isiZulu, was the theme for this year’s prestigious South African Women’s Day event which was hosted by Shared Interest and held at the SA Embassy in Washington. The theme resonated deeply as everyone gathered to celebrate the accomplishments and potential of South African women.