Louis Oosthuizen may be one of the world’s top-ranking golf players living the big dream in America, but the simplicity of a good old braai is still one of his favourite ways to spend time with his wife Nel-Mare and daughters Sophia, Jana and Emma.
On the occasion of Heritage Day, let us promise ourselves that we will do our bit to preserve our heritage. This year Saffas in the USA illustrated how much they are still connected to their South African roots by showing up at various events held across the country.
It was all glitz and glam, with the flavour of Africa, during a recent dinner reception in honour of Dr Akintoye Akindele from Nigeria, who was appointed Goodwill Ambassador and Honorary Citizen of Georgia.
Pure mouth-watering delights, including dainty South African style cucumber sandwiches, crustless melktert, old fashioned melktert, Cremora condensed milk tarts and biltong, were amongst the picks at the recent ‘Tannie’s Tea’ held in Nashville.
SA Chamber USA will be celebrating South African Heritage Day with our communities across the USA.
South Africa has a rich history and cultural landscape and proudly boasts some of the world’s most magnificent natural wonders. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) has formally recognised 10 of the country’s gems as World Heritage Sites. Photo: Taryn Arnott van Jaarsveld
Amandla vividly portrays the story of the struggle in South Africa with the iconic Nelson Mandela as its shadowy fulcrum.
By Rachel M. Anderson (contributing writer)
Riaan and Michele Garforth-Venter were one of South Africa’s golden celebrity couples. As a television presenter on Top Billing in the ’90s, Michelle showcased the best venues, social events and tourism destinations South Africa had to offer, while Riaan became famous as the DIY-specialist on Die Nutsman.
Saffa Mag is home brew, it is the smell of braaivleis, it is the sound of a Lowveld thunderstorm, it is the sound of a jackal calling – it is the mag for South Africans living in the USA.
Buying your favourite goodies and premier wines has just become a tad easier with the opening of another SA Emporium in Bufort.
Leon Versfeld is a native South African who focuses his practice on U.S. Immigration Law.
Ntaba African Safaris doesn’t just send you to Africa, it takes you there!
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?