The destructive impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has exposed existing inequalities and damaged vulnerable communities in various ways. This year’s Mandela Day call to action was universally inclusive: identify those in need around you and do what you can to make a difference for them. For the 2022 Mandela Day project, SAAHK and the Consulate...
Hong Kong-based South African author, Louis van Schalkwyk, has turned his passion into a profession with the publication of his debut thriller novel ‘The Discarded’. SAAHK finds out more about his writing journey and his upcoming second novel. Where in South Africa were you born? I was born in Pretoria. What brought you to Hong...
Join the Southern African Association of Hong Kong and the Consulate General of the Republic of South Africa this Mandela Day and brighten up a child in need’s birthday by using your 67 minutes to put together a gift bag for the less fortunate children of Hong Kong. “Do what you can, with what you...
For seasoned PR expert, Tidimalo Shabalala, starting her own PR consultancy after relocating to Hong Kong was a natural progression. SAAHK chats to Tidimalo about the inspiration behind her latest Hong Kong-based venture, Tidi Consulting, and how she set out to create a space for herself and South African products in the market. Where in...
Celebrate the 9th annual Spectacular South Africa campaign with WoSA HK this month and win great prizes! This year, WoSA HK hosts their 9th Spectacular South Africa campaign – an annual promotional campaign of South African wine in Hong Kong. It is celebrated in April in conjunction with Freedom Day. During the campaing, participating F&B outlets, wine retailers and...
If you’re feeling homesick and looking for a touch of Africa this festive season, check out our 2021 gift guide. We’ve rounded up a few gift ideas from our community’s enterprises. As we spend another Christmas away from our loved ones back home, these African inspired gifts are sure to brighten up your festive season. Start...
We’ve rounded up a few of our favourite gift suppliers in South Africa to spoil your loved ones back home this festive season. While we know that nothing can replace being around family and friends in sunny South Africa this Christmas, we hope that this guide will inspire you to send some festive cheer to all...
