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.

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

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

What greater feeling could there be than being asked by Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E Carter to create costumes for Hollywood movie stars to wear in the movie sequel Coming 2 America?

The Fumana Wine for the Holiday Masquerade Ball was a glitzy, glammy affair where the best food, wines and entertainment were served to patrons.

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

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

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.

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.

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.