Kidnapped author Lorna Greyling: Choose faith not fear

Kidnapped author Lorna Greyling: Choose faith not fear

Despite living through the harrowing ordeal of her husband being kidnapped and held for ramson by Nigerian rebels, a major financial crisis that saw her lose everything, an armed robbery and two attempted hijackings, Lorna Greyling (44) still chooses faith over fear. By Allison Cooper

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Exploring emigration through art

Exploring emigration through art

As a researcher and therapist, I have the privilege of experiencing the world of emigration through the eyes of my clients. Everyone’s experience is unique. Emigrants venture into a new, unknown world, they leave the familiar to start afresh amid new cultures and environments. Some of my clients recall a profound sense of being emotionally uprooted, others fully seize the opportunities presented and continued to thrive. Yet, some experience both. By Sulette Ferreira

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Another great kuier for Saffa tannies

Another great kuier for Saffa tannies

The weather was perfect, the treats were delicious and the kuier was outstanding! The July Tannie’s Tea, held at the home of Cornelia Vance in Hendersonville, was well supported and there were even South African favourites like biltong and boerewors for sale

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Potjie gathering a tasty affair

Potjie gathering a tasty affair

The recent Kentucky Potjie was a roaring success with 150 Saffas gathering around the aromas of chicken curry, lamb, oxtail, beef, chicken and vegetarian potjies while reminiscing about the shared traditions of their home country.

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Fumana shines at the Emmy Awards

Fumana shines at the Emmy Awards

Fumana International has done it again! Moira and Gretchen Henkel were both honoured and surprised when they were recently invited to showcase some of SA’s best wines at the Southeast Emmy Awards 
event, a division of the 
National Academy of 
Television Arts and 
Sciences.

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South African Supreme Court Ruling Offers Hope for Reinstatement of Citizenship

South African Supreme Court Ruling Offers Hope for Reinstatement of Citizenship

In a significant development, the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA) sought the expertise of leading immigration attorney Karen-Lee Pollak to provide insights on a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding South African citizenship. In this opinion, Ms Pollak delves into a crucial aspect of South African citizenship law that has gone unnoticed by many South Africans living abroad.

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