Saffas unite in Maryland

Saffas unite in Maryland

The recent Braai Day held in Maryland to celebrate Freedom Day was a huge success, with about 200 South Africans attending the event. Ambassador Mrs Nomaindiya Mfeketo and her team formed part of the day’s program and the ambassador used the opportunity to introduce her team to everyone present.

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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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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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