Important information for South African expats:

Without knowing it, many South Africans abroad have been stripped of their SA citizenship when they applied for a new citizenship, without first applying for a Letter of Retention from the South African authorities. Many are unaware of this stipulation, which was introduced in October 1995.

Read full article below:

https://www.sapeople.com/2021/08/06/high-courts-devastating-ruling-on-sa-loss-of-citizenship/

South African fashion designers and Japanese textile manufacturers are exploring new avenues for economic growth through collaboration.

Watch the full video article below:

https://edition.cnn.com/videos/business/2021/11/01/marketplace-africa-fashion-textiles-south-africa-japan-spc.cnn

South African novelist and playwright Damon Galgut has won the prestigious Booker Prize with his ninth novel, ‘The Promise’.

The announcement was made on Wednesday evening by Maya Jasanoff, chair of the 2021 judges, in a ceremony that was broadcast live to a global audience of millions by the BBC.

Full article & video below:

https://www.sapeople.com/2021/11/04/watch-south-african-novelist-damon-galgut-wins-booker-prize/

Congratulations to SA's Shaun Norris for his win at the Japan Open by four shots at Biwako Country Club.

Full article available below:

https://www.news24.com/sport/golf/sas-shaun-norris-cruises-to-japan-open-title-20211017

Cape Town – South African women continue to make their mark in science and we celebrate it with every chance we get!

Full article is below:

https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/sa-women-make-their-mark-in-the-science-world-9d12adb4-ddfd-4676-b1d7-ada96657b729

"Cape Town has been named Africa’s Leading City Destination for 2021 at the 28th annual World Travel Awards.

Table Mountain has also been named Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction."

Congratulations Cape Town! 

Read the full article below:

https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/cape-town-bags-travel-awards-b65b3162-c502-4a76-9210-8d9a84429a0d

10 South African innovations and inventions that we can be proud of (iol.co.za)

A very special Heritage Day message from His Excellency Lulama Smuts Ngonyama, Ambassador of South Africa to Japan.

Link below:

https://fb.watch/8cQvJPMSMt/

Tomorrow is 24 September, which is Heritage Day in South Africa. In order to have a greater understanding of the importance and meaning of Heritage Day, please read the following excerpt taken from the Republic of South Africa's government website:

"Heritage Day on 24 September recognises and celebrates the cultural wealth of our nation. South Africans celebrate the day by remembering the cultural heritage of the many cultures that make up the population of South Africa. Various events are staged throughout the country to commemorate this day."

Full explanation can be found at the link below:

Heritage Day 2021 | South African Government (www.gov.za)

https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1113025/south-africa-japan-fifa-club-world-cup