With the departure of Ambassador Mfeketo, Mr Ismail Esau, the Charge d’Affaires at the South African Embassy in Washington D.C. was recently appointed by President Ramaphosa as the Acting Ambassador.
South Africa’s Ambassador in the USA, HE Nomaindiya Mfeketo, recently announced that she is returning to SA. Her tenure was marked by exceptional governance, particularly during the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Malibongwe,’ meaning ‘Let us praise’ in isiZulu, was the theme for this year’s prestigious South African Women’s Day event which was hosted by Shared Interest and held at the SA Embassy in Washington. The theme resonated deeply as everyone gathered to celebrate the accomplishments and potential of South African women.
A landmark partnership to unlock a multitude of opportunities for South African companies to foster economic growth and bolster bilateral relations between South Africa and the United States of America have been established between the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA) and the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI).
The Nashville tannies gathering in August was held at the home of Nanette O’Grady, also known as The Southern Protea.
In June, the South African Business Council (SABCO) achieved a significant milestone in its mission to promote impactful collaboration between government bodies and businesses of all sizes. The expansion of the Business to Business (B2B) networking event brought together a diverse range of stakeholders, providing a fertile ground for meaningful dialogue and mutual growth.
The South African Chamber of Commerce in South Korea recently had the pleasure of hosting a parliamentary delegation from South Africa on a mission to explore and study the Free Economic Zones (FEZs) and Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Korea
In an effort to foster economic growth and promote international trade, the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA) has joined forces with other South African Chambers around the world to establish a robust network of South African businesses and professionals. This collaborative initiative aims to create a supportive ecosystem that facilitates connections, knowledge sharing, and business opportunities for South Africans operating in diverse international markets.
The decision to emigrate comes with disruption and massive challenges, but leaving behind elderly parents is possibly the hardest part of the process.
Soon after South African film maker Desmond Denton completed his studies at film school, he made the film, Anderkant die Stilte. Denton, who now lives in the USA, recently announced that the movie is now available on a few USA platforms such as ROKU.
It has become a tradition for Friends of South Africa (FoSA) Nashville to compete in the city’s annual Cumberland River Dragon boat races. This year FoSA entered two boats, The Vuvuzela Sharks and the Vuvuzela Sparks, with a total of 40 paddlers and two drummers dressed in our best zebra attire.
The recent USA4RSA gala event had all the ingredients of an unforgettable evening with stunningly dressed esteemed guests, the sounds of a top-notch Jazz band, rhythmic swing dancers on the dance floor and open hearts to contribute to a worthy cause.
Update to the H-2A program – SACCUSA is forging a partnership with MEC Tasneem Motara and the Gauteng Department of Economic Development to diversify and expand the H-2A program by increasing the number of temporary agricultural workers from South Africa through targeted interventions.