This was a record year for nominations

The Awards are upon us, the last details are going into place as the finalists wait with bated breath to see if they have won their category.

The Annual Gala SA Chamber dinner extravaganza is always a night to remember!

There is a good opportunity for Britain and South Africa to boost two-way trade and investment in the post-Brexit era according to the former British High Commissioner to South Africa Dame Judith Macgregor.

The South African Chamber of Commerce in London has come out strongly against Jacob Zuma’s recent cabinet reshuffle, as well as the ruling party’s seeming inability get a handle on the loose-cannon president.

The Royal Commonwealth Society, with its supporting partners, visited 10 Downing Street to submit a public petition on restoring visa-free travel for South Africans visiting the UK.

We are delighted with the response to our campaign calling for the restoration of visa-free travel for South Africans to the UK. Over 8,500 people have signed the petition already and we are close to our first major milestone of 10,000 signatures. We launched in early November to a packed crowd with SABC News covering […]

The full list of winners of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Brand South Africa Business Awards.

The South African Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Indaba in London will be talking about the budget update, and what it means to individuals and small businesses

South African Chamber of Commerce hosted another successful Indaba Breakfast with Kurt Won on 12 March

Join former Chairperson of the Pick n Pay Group and internationally renowned businessman Raymond Ackerman as he discusses “Can a company have a soul in modern South Africa?”

You still have time to nominate! Help the SA Chamber of Commerce UK recognise business people in South African community in the UK

SA President Jacob Zuma surprised business leaders and expats in the UK by pulling out of a conference in London which he was due to attend this week. While many call the no-show predictable, others are disappointed in the president crisscrossing their plans.

Quirk London spoke at the South African Chamber of Commerce UK on October 1st

The highly anticipated annual SA Chamber of Commerce Business Awards is back — and now’s your chance to nominate deserving candidates making waves in the SA business community in Britain.

Brand South African hosted a briefing with Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women – the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, on 21 July 2014.

The Chamber celebrated its annual Summer Drinks on the rooftop of Millennium Bridge House near St Paul’s on 8 July 2014.

The Chamber was invited to celebrate the contribution of the Creative Industries at a Creative Britain event at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in conjunction with UKTI.

The SACC participated via video-link in a groundbreaking workshop with Brand South Africa’s SA Competitiveness Forum on 26 June as part of a panel of Global South Africans in London who joined the dialogue on the National Development Plan and Competitiveness: A Call for Active Citizenship.

Members and guests at the ‘Chamber Connects ‘ event on Wednesday 4 June were treated to a dynamic presentation on understanding and framing risk in a commercial context.

South African Airways has a range departure and arrivals lounges across their network, the perfect place to escape from the hectic demands of travel or freshen-up and prepare for the day ahead.

The Breakfast Indaba hosts the CEO of Sanlam Private Investments in Putney on Thursday 10 July

Rising demand for both private and commercial vehicles should put South Africa’s automotive industry on course to post full-year growth, with a recent rally helping to compensate for flat sales at the beginning of 2014.

South Africa’s current account deficit narrowed to 4.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter from a shortfall of 5.1% in the last quarter of 2013, the Reserve Bank said on Wednesday.

On Thursday 19 June the SA Chamber of Commerce UK was part of a small group of business leaders that took part in a breakfast roundtable with Matthew Hancock MP, Minister of State for Skills and Enterprise. Mr Hancock discussed “A Conservative Agenda for Business” as part of the Institute’s ongoing Business Forum initiative.

Rachel Short took time out of her hectic schedule at YSC, a business consulting firm, to address Breakfast Indaba attendees on 12 June on the relationship between trust and team performance.

The new Terminal 2 — the home of Star Alliance at Heathrow — threw open its doors to welcome its first passengers on 4 June 2014, marking the start of a new travel experience for the 12 million Star Alliance passengers who pass through this leading UK airport every year.

The Chamber was delighted to host renowned socio-political analyst and academic Dr Jonny Steinberg on Wednesday 28 May at Standard Bank.

Join renowned South African political analyst and academic Dr Jonny Steinberg for an evening of post-election analysis, discussion and debate in London.

The SACC has contributed to the Arachnys Open Data Compass as an expert commentator on South Africa. Arachnys is a digital platform for due diligence in emerging markets.

On Tuesday 22 April the South African Chamber of Commerce is proud to host one of Britain’s most consistently inspiring motivational speakers, Frank Dick OBE.

The UK is one of the leading business locations in the world and the number one destination for inward investment (Foreign Direct Investment) in Europe.

The South African Chamber of Commerce UK was interviewed on live international television on Arise TV

The SACC in collaboration with the SA-UK Trust Network hosted a seminar for non-profit organisations (NPOs) on Wednesday 26 March 2014.

The Chamber was invited by Arise TV Business Editor Michael Wilson to provide commentary on South Africa’s post-apartheid economic progress on Monday April 28.

The South African Chamber of Commerce UK had the opportunity to address the Business Innovation and Skills Parliamentary Select Committee (BIS SC) on 4 March prior to the Committee’s trip to South Africa to investigate extractive sector industries.

Former Chairperson of the South African Chamber of Commerce UK Mary-Anne Anderson has spoken of the challenges women face in the workplace as part of an event to address the gender gap in business.

Members were treated to the insights and analyses of respected leaders of the South African business community in the UK at the Chamber’s monthly First Wednesday event on 5 March 2014.

South African Chamber of Commerce in London notes with deep sadness the passing of the first democratically elected president of South Africa and the greatest statesman of a generation, Nelson Mandela.

Outspoken and engaging Labour Party politician Peter Hain, who was raised in Pretoria, said despite the massive challenges South Africa faces, he remains optimistic about the country’s future – and expats can play a role in South Africa’s success.

Nominations have opened for the annual South African business awards, which will recognise trailblazing South African business people in the UK within five categories.

Rules governing the entry, voting, participation and judging of the South African Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2013

British Labour Party politician Peter Hain will be addressing members and guests of the SA Chamber of Commerce on Wed 4 September.

The topic for the panel discussion was Addressing the Gender Balance Agenda and its Impact on the Global Economy, with a beautiful panel that read like the ‘Who’s Who’ of British business.

The South African Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a panel discussion with high profile speakers in London on Women’s Day, Friday 9 August.

Several South Africans and women from many other African countries were recently recognised for their achievements at an award ceremony in London. It was inspiring to see so many women who have transcended difficult circumstances to make a difference to the world around them.

Prue Leith is up there, looking anything but her years in the smartest pair of red ankle boots and captivating the audience with her words. Her story is delicious, in and out of the kitchen.

Join London’s South African business leaders for delicious Rainbow Nation food and drinks high on the deck of Nedbank’s London office