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June 2010

10th Annual Golf Tournament was held on June 24, 2010. The Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business once again joins forces with TOPAC (Tour Operators Promoting Africa in Canada) and will host its 10th Annual Golf Day on June 24, 2010 at the beautiful Caledon Country Club, 2121 Olde Baseline Road, Inglewood, Ontario (www.golfcaledon.com). Proceeds will be again be donated to "African Pre-Schools Society", a Canadian registered charity.   >> Click for more details

May 2010

Cocktail Reception with Consul General was held on May 20, 2010. Join us for a cocktail reception sponsored by Forbes Manhattan to meet the new South African Consul General in Toronto - Ms. Tselane Mokuena.   >> Click for more details

Seminar on New Export Support Programs and Service was held on May 13, 2010. Attend this seminar to learn about updates to Federal and Provincial support programs for Ontario and Canadian exporters.   >> Click for more details

April 2010

Cocktail Reception with Namibian HIgh Commissioner was held on April 13, 2010. Join us for a cocktail reception with H.E. Patrick Nandgao, High Commissioner for the Republic of Namibia to Canada.   >> Click for more details

March 2010

11th Annual Mining Breakfast was held on March 09, 2010. Register now for the Premier African Mining Event in North America. Held during PDAC in Toronto, the Chamber's 11th Annual Mining Breakfast with Premier Sponsor SGS, features a keynote address by Simon Village, Chairman, Banro Corporation. This sellout breakfast is immediately followed by MineAfrica's Investing in African Mining Seminar with presentations by mining companies, service providers and African governments.   >> Click for more details

January 2010

2009 Annual General Meeting and Winetasting was held on January 21, 2010. Annual General Meeting - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm - World Cup Soccer Reception and Wine tasting to follow immediately after the AGM from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.   >> Click for more details

November 2009

Breakfast Meeting and Presentation was held on November 19, 2009. Keren Nafte from Belesprit Inc. will present a dynamic talk on developing high performance teams with a special emphasis on corporate leadership skills. Two case studies will be presented to demonstrate how coaching has been implemented to change inherent dysfunctions in both a large global financial services provider and a Toronto based investment boutique. Along with Keren's presentation, a former client will discuss these changes and benefits first hand. The session will also be a great networking opportunity so we hope you can join us.   >> Click for more details

October 2009

Risk Mitigation and CSR in Africa Seminar was held on October 22, 2009. Join us for our 3rd Annual Risk Mitigation and Corporate Social Responsibility Seminar in Africa. This full-day seminar is a must attend event for anyone doing business, or thinking of doing business, in Africa. The program is supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, HATCH, MineAfrica, the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade and features an impressive program of expert speakers, panels and case studies.   >> Click for more details

September 2009

2009 Indaba Dinner was held on September 17, 2009. Join us for the premier African business event on the Canadian calendar. The Chamber's 8th Annual Indaba dinner will feature Mark Bristow, Chief Executive Officer of Randgold Resources. The evening will also feature the announcement of the Chambers 4th Annual Business Person of the Year Award Sponsored by Hatch.   >> Click for more details

June 2009

2009 Annual Golf Day was held on June 24, 2009. Join us for our Annual Golf Event in conjunction with TOPAC (Tour Operators Promoting Africa in Canada) on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at the beautiful Caledon Golf & Country Club. All proceeds go to AFRICAN PRE-SCHOOLS SOCIETY, a Canadian registered charity to support a Pre-primary school in Lillydale B, South Africa.   >> Click for more details

Cocktail Reception with Consul General was held on June 18, 2009. Join us for a cocktail reception to welcome South Africa's new Consul General to Canada - Nicolaas Schoombie.   >> Click for more details

South African Business Networking Event was held on June 11, 2009. Sponsored by Drake International   >> Click for more details

May 2009

A New Dawn in Zimbabwe was held on May 12, 2009. Join us for an interesting evening featuring a talk by Ian Saunders, President and Chief Executive Officer of TSX listed New Dawn Mining Corp., an emerging junior gold company with producing gold and exploration assets in Zimbabwe and South Africa. The talk will provide an overview the current and future business climate in Zimbabwe.   >> Click for more details

March 2009

Lecture on Southern Africa and Winetasting was held on March 26, 2009. Join us for a lecture by the Canadian Forces College Toronto on Southern Africa from a military perspective on Thursday 26 March 2009 at the Armour Heights Officers Mess.   >> Click for more details

10th Annual Mining Breakfast was held on March 03, 2009. Register now for the Premier African Mining Event in North America. Held during PDAC in Toronto, the Chamber's 10th Annual Mining Breakfast features an opening address by P.H.K. Kedikilwe Botswana Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources and keynote address by Gordon Miller, CEO of First Uranium Corporation and Simmer and Jack Mines Limited. This sellout breakfast is immediately followed by MineAfrica's Investing in African Mining Seminar and - new for 2009 - a special panel discussion on Financing Solutions from Canada in conjunction with the Canadian government and Inside Mining.   >> Click for more details

February 2009

Wines of South Africa VIP Wine Tasting was held on February 12, 2009. Wines of South Africa presents a VIP evening of fine wine, fine jewelry and delicious chocolate at the Verity Club in Downtown Toronto on Thursday February 12 from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Sample 20 new wine releases from South Africa and try on jewelry from South African born custom jewelry designer (and Chamber board member) Tracy Borlase. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. Call 416-461-6016 to reserve or click here to register.

January 2009

Annual General Meeting was held on January 21, 2009. Wednesday January 21, 2009   >> Click for more details

October 2008

Executive Compensation Seminar by Macleod Dixon was held on October 22, 2008. New executive compensation disclosure rules are being proposed by Canadian Securities Administrators for the 2009 proxy season. Learn about disclosure requirements, best practices in stock option granting, change of control provisions, and more in this Macleod Dixon LLP seminar, sponsored by the Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business and MineAfrica. The seminar takes place in Toronto (Oct. 22), Calgary (Oct. 28) and Vancouver (Oct. 29).   >> Click for more details

Managing Through Change and Chaos - Seminar was held on October 02, 2008. Register now for this thought-provoking, interactive breakfast presentation by change expert Peter de Jager, The event will be of interest to any manager or director with a mandate/desire to change their organization through the introduction of new systems or products. Free for Chamber members and $35 for non-members.   >> Click for more details

September 2008

2008 Indaba Dinner was held on September 11, 2008. Register now for the premier African on the Canadian business calendar featuring keynote speaker Warren Newfield, CEO and Co-Chairman, CIC Energy Corp., and founder and Chairman of Tau Capital, speaking on the energy situation in Southern Africa.   >> Click for more details

June 2008

8th Annual Golf Tournament was held on June 04, 2008. The Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business once again joins forces with TOPAC (Tour Operators Promoting Africa in Canada) and will host its 8th Annual Golf Day on June 4, 2008 at the beautiful Caledon Country Club, 2121 Olde Baseline Road, Inglewood, Ontario (www.golfcaledon.com). Proceeds will be again be donated to "African Pre-Schools Society", a Canadian registered charity.   >> Click for more details

May 2008

Cocktail Reception with Albie Sachs was held on May 07, 2008. The University of Cape Town Foundation and the Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business invite you to join us for a special evening with Judge Albie Sachs. Judge Sachs' career in human rights activism started at the age of seventeen and culminated in his 1990 return home to serve as a member of the Constitutional Committee and the National Executive of the ANC in the negotiations which led to South Africa becoming a constitutional democracy. After the first democratic election in 1994 he was appointed by President Nelson Mandela to serve on the newly established Constitutional Court.   >> Click for more details

March 2008

9th Annual Mining Breakfast was held on March 04, 2008. Held during the PDAC, the Chamber's sell-out mining breakfast features opening speaker Buyelwa Sonjica, Minister of Minerals and Energy, Republic of South Africa and keynote speaker Peter Kinver, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Barrick Gold Corporation. Immediately following the breakfast is MineAfrica's Investing in African Mining seminar featuring presentations by mining companies, African governments and service providers.   >> Click for more details

January 2008

AGM, Networking Reception and Wine Tasting was held on January 17, 2008. January 17, 2008 - The Chamber's AGM (open to members only) takes place from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. It is followed by a presentation by by Stephen Coates, President and CEO, Homeland Energy, on Energy Demand in Africa and a winetasting of premium wines with Eleanor Cosman, South African Wine Society and Bokke Wines. Register now.   >> Click for more details

October 2007

African Infrastructure Showcase was held on October 17, 2007. Join us for this half-day seminar on major Canadian-led infrastructure projects in Africa. Presenting companies include Alcan, Bombardier, CIC Energy Corp, Export Development Canada, Hatch, International Finance Corporation, MagIndustries, SNC Lavalin, and Sherritt International Corp.   >> Click for more details

Indaba 2007 was held on October 17, 2007. Our keynote speaker is Mr. Patrick Lamarre, President and CEO, SNC-Lavalin Nuclear, President, SNC-Lavalin Power Ontario, and President, SNC-Lavalin Engineers & Constructors who will speak on the Pebble Bed Reactor they are building in South Africa. In the afternoon preceding the Indaba dinner will be an African Infrastructure Showcase featuring major Canadian led infrastructure projects currently underway in Africa. Speakers include SNC-Lavalin, Bombardier, Alcan, CIC Energy Corp., MagIndustries, Hatch, Export Development Canada, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Sherritt and IFC.   >> Click for more details

September 2007

7th Annual Golf Day was held on September 11, 2007. The Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business once again joins forces with TOPAC (Tour Operators Promoting Africa in Canada) and will host its 7th Annual Golf Day on Tuesday, September 11, 2007, at the beautiful Caledon Country Club, 2121 Olde Baseline Road, Inglewood, Ontario (www.golfcaledon.com). Proceeds will be donated to "African Pre-Schools Society", a Canadian registered charity.   >> Click for more details

June 2007

Reception for South African High Commissioner was held on June 12, 2007. Join us for a cocktail reception with His Excellency Dr. Abraham Sokhaya Nkomo, South African High Commissioner to Canada. As usual this event will be a great networking opportunity for you and your guests.

May 2007

Security Risk Management for Operating in Africa was held on May 15, 2007. This seminar on Security Risk Management for companies operating (or interested) in Africa will feature international security experts covering such topics as: corruption, business and land rights, protecting your employees and physical assets, emergency management, legal requirements, and risk and insurance management strategies. The keynote address by Alan Bell, will be followed by panel discussions and one-on-one meetings with the panelists.   >> Click for more details

April 2007

Manners - Essentials for Success was held on April 25, 2007. Breakfast Meeting   >> Click for more details

March 2007

8th Annual Mining Breakfast was held on March 06, 2007. NOTE NEW VENUE   >> Click for more details

Black Economic Empowerment Seminar was held on March 03, 2007. MineAfrica, in association with the Chamber, is putting on Canada's first ever comprehensive seminar on Black Economic Empowerment in South Africa's Mining Industry. Chamber member Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP are the Premier Sponsors of the seminar.   >> Click for more details

January 2007

AGM, The Gautrain and Wine and Cheese was held on January 24, 2007. Notice of Annual General Meeting, after which, Guy Philippe Décarie, Bombardier's Senior Director - Private Rail Projects, will talk on the Gautrain.   >> Click for more details

November 2006

Jim Gowans Reception was held on November 22, 2006. Cocktail Reception   >> Click for more details

September 2006

Indaba 2006 was held on September 21, 2006. Join us in Toronto on September 21 for Indaba 2006 - the premier African business networking event on the Canadian calendar. We are delighted to have Mr. Arthur Mashiatshidi, President and CEO of Decorum Capital Partners, managers of the New African Mining Fund as our guest of honour and keynote speaker. Decorum has announced a new mining fund as well as an infrastructure fund. The evening will appeal to anyone interested in mining and infrastructure development in Africa.click here to download a registration form   >> Click for more details

July 2006

8th Annual Golf Day was held on July 11, 2006. The Chamber's and TOPAC's golf day is once again the Caledon Golf and Country Club on Tuesday, July 11, 2006. Last year the event raised $16,500 for "Tiny Tots" help us beat this on July 11, 2006!   >> Click for more details

May 2006

Canadian/South African Software Ventures was held on May 31, 2006. Please join us for an exciting breakfast meeting with keynote speaker Mr. Mark Skapinker - Managing Partner, Brightspark and Honourable Sinclair Stevens  President, Commonwealth Advantage.   >> Click for more details

Dr. Willem Smuts "Africa's Giants are stirring..." was held on May 02, 2006. Please join us for an exciting cocktail reception featuring African mining expert Dr. Willem Smuts, Managing Editor: Mining, Energy & Equipment at Brooke Pattrick Publications and editor of African Mining and Mining Mirror. Dr. Smuts is a geologist with a Masters degree in sedimentology from the University of Port Elizabeth (1987), a Ph.D. from Pretoria University (1998). He is a registered professional earth scientist with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions and is a past member of the New York Academy of Sciences, African Geological Society, South African Geological Society, SASQUA, and International Solar Energy Society. He has authored and co-authored over 56 scientific and technical papers.   >> Click for more details

March 2006

7th Annual Mining Breakfast was held on March 07, 2006. Mr. Rick Mennel, Vice Chair of African Rainbow Minerals is the Chamber's keynote speaker for this prestigious event.   >> Click for more details

February 2006

SA's Minister of Sport and Recreation was held on February 17, 2006. Please join us on Friday February 17 for our breakfast meeting with keynote speaker Rev. Makhenkesi Arnold Stofile, South African National Minister of Sport and Recreation. The Minister's talk will be of particular interest since South Africa is the host country for the 2010 Soccer World Cup.   >> Click for more details

January 2006

AGM, Wine Tasting and Impersonation was held on January 24, 2006. Notice of Annual General Meeting   >> Click for more details

October 2005

Indaba 2005 was held on October 27, 2005. We are particularly privileged and delighted to have Richard Molyneux, President of De Beers Canada Inc. as our guest of honour and keynote speaker at Indaba 2005. The title of Richard's address is "African Roots - Global Reach".   >> Click for more details

Reception for New South African Consul General was held on October 06, 2005. The Chamber is pleased to invite you to a special networking reception to meet the new South African Consul General in Toronto. Ms. Nojozi is a graduate from the University of the Western Cape in Bachelor of Arts and Information Science (post-graduate). She obtained her Masters degree in Public Development and Management from Wits University, Johannesburg in 2000 where she conducted her research studies on equity and justice with a particular emphasis on the empowerment of women towards leadership in the South African Public Service.   >> Click for more details

July 2005

Golf Day - Win 2 Tickets to South Africa from SAA was held on July 20, 2005. The Chamber, in cooperation with TOPAC (Tour Operators Promoting Africa in Canada) will host its annula Golf Day on Wednesday, July 20, 2005, at the beautiful Caledon Country Club, 2121 Olde Baseline Road, Inglewood, Ontario (www.golfcaledon.com). This year's proceeds will be donated to "African Pre-Schools Society", a Canadian registered charity. The charge of $180.00 per player includes 18-hole green fees, shared cart, pre-game snack, sit-down dinner, and prizes. A donation tax receipt will be given for the amount of $ 65.00 for each paying participant.   >> Click for more details

May 2005

Meet the Canadian High Commissioner to SA was held on May 19, 2005. The Chamber is delighted to invite you to meet Her Excellency, Sandelle Scrimshaw, the Canadian High Commissioner to South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland and Mauritius, who will be our guest of honour at a networking reception sponsored by and to be held at Goodmans, on May 19, 2005.   >> Click for more details

April 2005

ICT Opportunities in Southern Africa was held on April 12, 2005. Israel Noko a Trade Commissioner with the Canadian High Commission Trade Office in Johannesburg, South Africa will be speaking on the opportunities for Canadian ICT companies in Southern Africa. Following Israels talk, Mr. Robert Fitt, Executive Vice President of Consultronics Limited, manufacturers of telecommunications testing equipment will speak about their company's ten years of successful business in Southern Africa and Robert will share some lessons with the attendees.   >> Click for more details

March 2005

Sixth Annual Mining Breakfast and Seminar was held on March 07, 2005. The Chamber is honoured that Sir Sam Jonah, President of AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. will be our keynote speaker at this event. Our Annual Mining Breakfast has become a fixture in many calendars. Join us. Details to follow.

January 2005

Wine Tasting & talk by Robert Calderisi was held on January 13, 2005. The Chamber will be hosting a wine tasting and a talk by Robert Calderisi, past spokesman for the World Bank, Rhodes Scholar, Author and Consultant on Africa, immediatley after the Annual General Meeting. Come and join us for an evening of good conversation and networking with fine South African wines and cheese from around the world.   >> Click for more details

Annual General Meeting was held on January 13, 2005. The Chambers tenth annual general meeting to be held prior to a Wine and Cheese networking get together.

November 2004

Getting Your Message Across was held on November 16, 2004. Breakfast Meeting November 16, 2004   >> Click for more details

September 2004

Indaba 2004 with Derek Cooper, Chairman Standard B was held on September 23, 2004. 2004 is the celebration of ten years of democracy in South Africa and the Chamber's tenth anniversary of forging business links between Canada and South Africa. For our third Indaba we are privileged to have Mr. Derek Cooper, Chairman of the Standard Bank Group, as our keynote speaker and guest of honour.   >> Click for more details

June 2004

Golf Day was held on June 03, 2004. Come and join our Fifth Annual Golf day, have fun and go home a winner!   >> Click for more details

May 2004

Meet the Board Wine Tasting was held on May 19, 2004. Come and meet our newly elected board. Taste wonderful South African wines (available for order but not through the LCBO) provided by Wine World Imports. Renew old acquaintances and make new business contacts. The event is free to members and the charge for guests is $25. Bring your friends. Visit Toron's web site for a map of where they are. Any questions call Bruce Shapiro at 416 588-7749. Hope to see you there.

March 2004

Fifth Annual Mining Breakfast was held on March 09, 2004. Mr. Patrick Evans, President and Chief Executive Officer of SouthernEra Resources Ltd. will be our key note speaker this year. His address is entitled: "Ten Years Later: SouthernEra's Experience as the First Major Foreign Investor in Post-Apartheid's South Africa's Mining Industry. Join us for this very popular, high profile networking event held during the PDAC (March 7-11).   >> Click for more details

January 2004

Dr. Michael Graham was held on January 22, 2004. The Chamber is delighted that Dr. Michael Graham will be addressing our members on Investment Strategies for 2004. Dr. Graham is an entertaining and informed investment consultant. Registrations from 7.30 a.m. Breakfast at 8.00 a.m. Marriott Eaton Centre, 525 Bay Street (Dundas Street Subway). See you there!

November 2003

South African Business Networking Reception was held on November 05, 2003. The Chamber is holding a high profile networking event with a senior delegation of South African government and business representatives from the mining, agro-processing and educational sectors, as part of the South African state visit to Canada.   >> Click for more details

Opportunities for Canadian Mining Suppliers in S.A was held on November 04, 2003. The Chamber is co-ordinating a business meeting with mining industry representatives from the South African delegation to explore the opportunities for Canadian equipment and service suppliers to sell to mining companies operating in South Africa.   >> Click for more details

September 2003

Indaba 2003 was held on September 23, 2003. Cyril Ramaphosa is the key note speaker at the South African business event of the year! The Chamber is honoured to have Cyril Ramaphosa as its guest and looks forward to a great evening with cocktails and appetizers; dinner, music by Ensemble Noir with award winning music director, Bongani Ndodana and the key note address by Cyril Ramaphosa. The South African High Commissioner will be introducing Mr. Ramaphosa. All this is followed by liqueurs, brandies and ports - all products of South Africa. An excellent environment for informal networking. Register on line NOW. For sponsorship or other information contact Bruce Shapiro at 416 588-7749. Hope to see you there!

The 4th Annual Chamber Golf Day was held on September 12, 2003. The 4th Annual Chamber Golf Day will be held at Glen Eagles Golf & Country Club. More information will be provided in the future.   >> Click for more details

June 2003

10th Annual Summer Braai was held on June 22, 2003. Just what you've been waiting for! It is BRAAI time!   >> Click for more details

May 2003

Justice Albie Sachs - “Property Rights in an Uneq was held on May 29, 2003. Justice Sachs, is an internationally renowned constitutional legal scholar, a highly acclaimed author and professor of law at universities in South Africa, England and the United States. As a political and human rights activist under the old South African Apartheid Regime Justice Sachs was imprisoned twice without trial. Since he was regarded a threat to the Apartheid government, he nearly lost his life in a car bomb attack. May 29th will be a rare opportunity to hear this extraordinary individual. Justice Sachs will be introduced by South Africa’s High Commissioner. A substantial portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Constitutional Court Artworks Programme in South Africa, a project that Justice Sachs is driving. Register on line or a registration form with full details will be sent next week.

Chamber Breakfast Meeting was held on May 08, 2003. On May 8th the Chamber is holding a breakfast meeting. The speaker will be Chuck Waring, Protective Services Manager, for De Beers Canada and ex-career officer with the RCMP, will be talking about “The Face of Organized Crime”.   >> Click for more details

April 2003

South African Freedom Day - Ensemble Noir Concert was held on April 27, 2003. Chamber member and award winning composer Bongani Ndodana, artistic director of ENSEMBLE NOIR, has created a special program for the Ensemble which will be held at the Isabel Bader Theatre, Sunday April 27 - South African Freedom Day - at 7PM.   >> Click for more details

South African National Day was held on April 27, 2003. CANCOSA (Canadian Council of South Africans) will be celebrating the 9th Anniversary of South African National Day at Mel Lastman Square from 11am to to 4pm. Admission is free and there is lots to do and much to eat. Please see the attachment for full details. Take the kids and your friends.

March 2003

PDAC Breakfast was held on March 10, 2003. Over 200 representatives from the Canadian, American and South African mining and financial communities were on hand to hear Mr. Ian Cockerill, CEO of Gold Fields Limited, and Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, South Africa's Minister of Minerals and Energy discuss mining opportunities resulting from South Africa's new mineral reforms. His Excellency, Andre Jaquet, South Africa's High Commissioner to Canada opened the proceedings.   >> Click for more details

February 2003

From Bubbles to Basics--Investment Strategies for was held on February 12, 2003. Our keynote speaker is Peter Sacks, Managing Partner, of Toron Capital Markets. With Peter's 30 years of financial services experience and expertise and his global perspective on political and financial risk, this will be a seminar not to be missed. Peter Sacks founded Toron in 1988 and since has been offering clients valuable and comprehensive financial and risk management investment advice. Now is your opportunity to meet Peter Sacks and understand his techniques, hear his stock picks and portfolio strategies for 2003.   >> Click for more details

January 2003

Annual General Meeting and Wine Tasting was held on January 23, 2003. The Chamber held its Annual General Meeting at the offices of Goodman LLP. This is the Chamber’s second event of 2003, the BANKSETA breakfast being the first and both being very successful.   >> Click for more details

Breakfast Meeting was held on January 16, 2003. The Chamber is pleased to announce our first event of 2003 was extremely productive. The Chamber and the South African Consulate (Trade) hosted an informal breakfast with Frank Groenewald, CEO and Richard Plant, General Secretary of the South African BANKSETA (Sector Education and Training Authority for the banking industry) on January 16th, 2003 at the South African Consulate (Trade) office.   >> Click for more details

October 2002

A SPECIAL Breakfast Meeting at Goodmans was held on October 29, 2002. The title for the meeting is Accessing Funding for Doing Business in South Africa   >> Click for more details

A Night at DX was held on October 01, 2002. The Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business welcomed key members and guests from Southern Africa, the US and Canada at a cocktail reception at the Design Exchange in Toronto on October 1, 2002. The evening, which was sponsored by De Beers Canada, hosted 10 senior mining managers who are participating in an international executive development program run by the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), University of Pretoria, South Africa.   >> Click for more details

September 2002

The Annual Chamber Golf Day was held on September 12, 2002. The third Annual Canada-South Africa Chamber Golf Day could not have been played on a more perfect day. Under a beautiful sunny sky, 66 Golfers teed off at the Glen Eagles Golf & Country Club in Bolton, Ontario on September 12, 2002. Each golfer had the pleasure of playing a hole with our special guest, South Africa’s own, Alan McLean, who plays in the Canadian & European tours, and is currently qualifying to play on the PGA Tour.   >> Click for more details

June 2002

SAWS 9th Annual Summer Braai was held on June 23, 2002. On a beautiful lazy Sunday June 23rd, 2002 afternoon, the South African Wine Society (SAWS) and the Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business celebrated the SAWS’ 9th Annual Summer Braai at Mario’s farm by sitting under beautiful trees sipping wine. Those who attended had the opportunity to enjoy some succulent traditional South African Braai fare. The food and wine was enjoyed in the company of others. This event gave everyone a great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. The Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business looks forward to join SAWS again next year.

April 2002

INDABA 2002 was held on April 26, 2002. INDABA 2002 was a night to remember. More than 200 people filled the Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre hotel for a most enjoyable social gathering. The Canada-South Africa Chamber of Business celebrated its inaugural dinner event, Indaba 2002, in style on Friday April 26th, 2002.   >> Click for more details

March 2002

Breakfast Meeting with Ambassador Fowler was held on March 12, 2002. Goodmans law firm was the setting for a high profile meeting between Chamber representatives and Ambassador Fowler of Canada's G8 Summit Office, and the Prime Minister's Personal Representative for Africa.   >> Click for more details