Saffa Mag

08/16/2025

Join the TEXAS POTJIE FESTIVAL 2025!
August 29 – September 1, 2025
Lake Conroe / Houston North KOA Holiday

Get ready for a long weekend full of flavour, fun, and friendship at the 24th Annual Texas Potjie Festival — a Labour Day tradition for South Africans in the USA!

Julle gaan dans, eet, jol en kuier soos net Suid-Afrikaners kan!

• Special performance by the amazing Die Campbells!
• Kids Potjie Competition
• Fishing Competition
• Biltong, Droëwors & Boerewors Competitions
• Boere-Bazaar on Saturday
• Afrikaanse Kerkdiens
• Boeresport and our legendary Sokkie

Bring your best potjie recipes, Afrikaanse pride, and dancing shoes!

Click here for more information:
https://sachamberusa.com/event_calendar_type/taxas-potjie-festival/

Or visit: https://www.texaspotjie.com/

08/16/2025

Update: Invitation to South Africans in the USA 🇿🇦

South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA), in partnership with the, The Embassy of South Africa in Washington, D.C., invites all South Africans in the United States to attend our upcoming Virtual Outreach Sessions with the Department of Home Affairs / Consular Services.

To ensure inclusivity while streamlining coordination, the outreach has been revised to two sessions only – one for the West Coast and one for the East Coast – covering all South Africans across the USA.

Topics to be covered:
* Entry and exit requirements for South African citizens abroad – including dual citizens
* Passport applications, consular services, and processing timeframes
* Guidance on keeping your travel documents up to date
* Ensuring compliance when travelling to and from South Africa

Virtual Outreach Schedule:
* Wednesday, 27 August 2025 – West Coast Session (LA Consulate) | 3:00 PM PST
* Thursday, 28 August 2025 – East Coast Session (NYC/Washington, D.C.) | 6:00 PM EST

How to Participate:
Zoom links will be emailed directly to registered participants.
👉 Please register via our website to receive your invitation through the SACCUSA Newsletter: https://sachamberusa.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/

This is an important opportunity to engage directly with the Department of Home Affairs and Consular Services teams.

We look forward to your participation!

08/14/2025

Calling All South Africans in the USA

We’ve got important news you won’t want to miss!

The Embassy of South Africa in Washington, D.C., in partnership with SACCUSA, is hosting a series of Virtual Outreach Sessions with the Department of Home Affairs.

These sessions will cover:
• Entry and exit requirements for South African citizens abroad – including dual citizens
• How to keep your travel documents (like passports) up to date
• Staying compliant when travelling to and from South Africa

Virtual Outreach Schedule:
Mon, 25 Aug 2025 – Los Angeles | 15:00 (PST)
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 – New York | 18:00 (EST)
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 – Washington, D.C. | 18:00 (EST)

All South Africans in the USA are welcome – no matter your state!

Want to get the event details & joining link?
Sign up to our newsletter here: https://sachamberusa.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/

Let’s make sure every South African in the USA is travel-ready and informed.

08/09/2025

In the African wild, herds of elephants are led by a matriarch – the oldest, wisest, and most experienced female.

She knows when to move forward, where to find nourishment, and how to protect her family in times of danger.

This Women’s Day, we celebrate South African women in the USA who embody that same strength, wisdom, and leadership – guiding families, building communities, and standing tall through every challenge.

Like the matriarch, you lead with courage, care, and unshakable resolve.

Happy Women’s Day from aal of us at SACCUSA and SaffaMag!

08/05/2025

SALOVE Annual Event 2025
9-10 August 2025 - Charlottesville, Virginia

Join us on Saturday the 9th of August in Charlottesville, Virginia for an unforgettable ladies weekend full of fun and laughter.

Click for more details: https://sachamberusa.com/event.../salove-annual-event-2025/

07/24/2025

South Africans in the USA reconnect over flames and friendship at SA Love’s first Family Picnic

There’s something unmistakably comforting about the smell of a braai, the laughter of familiar accents, and the rhythm of a community gathering under open skies. That’s exactly what South Africans in the USA experienced at the 1st Annual Family Braai & Picnic hosted by SA Love at Lake Ridge, Virginia — a heart-warming event that brought together locals, expats, and new friends for a day that truly felt like home.

Read more: https://saffamag.com/2025/07/23/south-africans-in-the-usa-reconnect-over-flames-and-friendship-at-sa-loves-first-family-picnic/

06/07/2025

Hey, Atlanta Saffas!

Join us for an epic jol of karaoke, lekker tunes, boerie rolls, Windhoek Lager, and more! DJ Duane Rockwell will bring the vibe — so warm up those vocal cords and get ready to party!

Save up to 20% on Meal Tickets — limited stock!

Got a SAFFA event? Post it FREE on our site!

Click here for event details & tickets! https://sachamberusa.com/event-calendar/

03/24/2025

Only in Africa!

https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lnn/article/watch-leopard-leaps-onto-the-bonnet-of-a-safari-vehicle-in-kruger/?shvs

Only the sound of the grass in the bush can initially be heard in a video showing a young leopard jumping onto a full safari vehicle.

11/30/2024

Event notification:
Though we may be far from our loved ones, we are still part of the incredible SAFFA family right here in the USA. Please join us for the Greatest SAFFA Christmas Party/Kersfees Kuier in the United States, ever! 🌲

Event notification:

Though we may be far from our loved ones, we are still part of the incredible SAFFA family right here in the USA. Please join us for the Greatest SAFFA Christmas Party/Kersfees Kuier in the United States, ever! 🌲

Bring your friends and family and settle in at our beautifully decorated Christmas table, where we will start off the day with an short Christmas Service and traditional english and afrikaans Christmas Carols.

Please bring a dish to share and your own drinks and enjoy a Christmas feast with the festive spirit and plenty of true South African traditional dishes, cuisine and cheer.

After dinner, Santa Claus will make an appearance to deliver presents early this year!

After the formalities, we will take the festivities up a notch with a lekker Vastrap Sokkie to dance the night away! Well, up to 9pm. 💃🕺🏽

Red Top Mountain has accommodation available if you would like to stay for the weekend.

We can't wait to celebrate Christmas with all of you, surrounded by our fellow South Africans, even though we may be far from home. Come share in the joy! Afrikaners is plesierig!

Date: Saturday December 7, 2024
Time: 2-9pm
Location: Red Top Mountain State Park, Group Shelter 02
Tickets: $20 per person, kids under 13 $10.🎟️
Dress code: Ugly Christmas sweater, Christmas fancy dress 🎅🏻
Gifts: Parents: Please bring clearly marked gifts for your children and grandparents, to the value of no more than $20, for Santa to hand out. Also bring 1 gift to exchange. Max value $20. 🎁

Program:
Doors open 2pm
3:00 Christmas Service
3:30 Christmas Dinner
4:30 Santa brings Gifts
6-9pm Vastrap Sokkie

There will also be a mini Christmas Market, where you can do your Christmas shopping, as well as other surprizes and activities that you will not want to miss, so book the date now! 🎄🛍️

More information: Nicolette Venter - [email protected]

Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/2aduzvns

08/10/2024

As President of the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA), I had the privilege of meeting with Nerisha Jairaj, the Executive Director of the South African Footwear and Leather Export Council (SAFLEC). SAFLEC plays a pivotal role in promoting the export of South African footwear and leather products to the United States. Their commitment to excellence and innovation has positioned South Africa as a competitive player in the global footwear industry.

At SACCUSA, we are deeply committed to supporting the export of South African products to the USA, and our support of SAFLEC is a testament to this dedication. SACCUSA in partnership with the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC) at the South African Embassy, proudly supported the South African Pavilion at the Atlanta International Shoe Show. This prestigious event, has been a cornerstone of the footwear industry for over 80 years.

We look forward to continuing our collaboration with SAFLEC and other key stakeholders to strengthen the presence of South African footwear in the U.S. market, driving economic growth and promoting the exceptional craftsmanship that South Africa has to offer.

02/27/2024

Reminder to all South Africans in the USA of the Embassy virtual outreach and information session taking place this week Thursday, 29 February 2024 at 6pm (EST).

Teams Link for the meeting -

02/20/2024

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