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.
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
Proud moment as Magda Odendaal makes TV debut
SACCUSA Vice-President Magda Odendaal was recently interviewed as a special guest of Lorna Greyling on Distro TV channel 170 and Local Now channel 504 in the USA. The program was themed “steppingstones” to success with Magda Odendaal.
Rugby fever hits Saffas
SACCUSA President Neil Diamond attended both the Springbok vs New Zealand games at Mbombela and Ellis Park Stadiums. He played an instrumental role during his tenure as Municipal Manager of Mbombela Local Municipality in the negotiation phase to secure the Mbombela game and he is seen here with Mbombela Stadium Manager Roelf Kotze.
Every dollar goes a long way
For those who left South Africa after 2015, the tragic story of the ‘Life Esidimeni’ scam is still etched in everyone’s memory. For those who already lived in the USA, the news of the brutal and inhumane deaths of 144 patients at psychiatric facilities in Gauteng, shocked the world.
Campbells take USA by storm with sokkie and country hits
South Africa’s own cowboy sokkie and country kings, Harry and Tony Campbell, moved to the United States in September 2022 and are playing at festivals and creating music for an international market. Saffa Mag caught up with them shortly before their headline performance at this year’s Texas Potjie Festival held at KOA Lake Conroe in Montgomery Texas.
Saffas unite behind the Boks for world cup
Across the United States, South Africans came together in vibrant rugby fan parks to celebrate the kick-off of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Madiba celebrated at Nando’s
Saffas joined in to celebrate Mandela Day in July at Nando’s in the Mosaic district in Washington.