South African born artist Carla Bosch, whose remarkable artist journey was published in the first edition of Saffa Mag, recently partook in the 2022 Olmsted Plein Air Invitational Gallery exhibition.
Carla Bosch exhibits at Plein Air
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Best SA wines showcased in Washington
South African wine from SACCUSA member Fumana International, as well as Wine and More Reimagined, was recently showcased during the Freedom Day celebration at the South African Embassy in DC.
We appreciate you!
Certificates of appreciation, to honour fellow South Africans for the impact they have in business or on their communities, were handed to Nicolette Venter and Trixie Purtille by SACCUSA Vice President Magda Odendaal.
Find all your SA goodies at SA Emporium
With the widest range of SA’s best and favourite goodies available on American soil, SA Emporium is a truly one-stop shop you should visit online. With more than 20 years in the industry, their distribution network is refined and with a click of a button, your order will be on its way.
Sokkie, braaivleis and SA goodies at Freedom Day party
The evergreen sounds of Mama Mirriam Makeba’s click song have the ability to change the mood, get the feet tapping and the bodies moving! This is exactly what happened when Freedom Day was celebrated in April at an event held at Studio 135ATL in Atlanta.
Centennial Park comes alive with the tannies’ tea!
The South African Women in the USA and Canada (SAWITU) weekend was a roaring success. A highlight event was the Tannies Tea held in Centennial Park in Nashville, which concluded the line-up of activities.
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.
Praise singer rains blessings on Africa
Renowned Pan-African poet, praise singer, philanthropist, musician and businesswoman Bishop Jessica Mbangeni knew from a young age that she wanted to be a force for change.
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.
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.
BIPOC wine producers in the Western Cape bring a taste of diversity to the USA
In an exciting and progressive move, the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA) is extending its unwavering support to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) wine producers in the Western Cape.
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.
SA CHAMBER USA continues to build relations with US Ambassador
The recent meeting between the President of the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA), Mr Neil Diamond, and Ambassador Rueben Brigety in Atlanta proved to be a fruitful and enlightening exchange