The South African Women’s Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is open to women and men who share the organisation’s vision and mission of building bridges between China and South Africa’s youth and women. 

This dynamic organisation welcomes anyone who can assist with their existing projects, or who would like to initiate a new project that matches it’s vision and mission.

Lizette Smook, the founder and CEO, wrote to tell us about some of the exciting activities they have lined up:

1.  24 March  (Thursday at 8am.)

SAWCC guest Corinne Heijn address the Women of Influence (WOI) in the Amcham Boardroom – please book directly on by clicking Here

Corinne will be having dinner with some prominent women at the China Club on Tuesday night 22 March. Please contact Lizette Smook if you are interested in attending.

2.  23 March:

Rugby Sevens Dinner – please contact Bruce Fowler at the SAAHK for possible late availability of tickets. Morne du Plessis is the guest speaker.

3.  24-27 March (Friday – Sunday) 

Hong Kong Sevens Rugby (Hong Kong Stadium)

4.  April

Digital art exhibition from South African photographers at the HKAPA – Details will be on the SAWCCHK website soon

5.  April 2011:

South African National Day Celebrations

6.  May 12th

Special invitation from the ROSL – Lunchtime talk at Hong Kong Club by the new Hong Kong Commissioner of Police.

7.  May 23rd

Africa Week BBQ dinner at the Peak residence of our dear Branch Patron, the South African Consul-General. Details & booking form to follow, soon.

8.  August / September 2011

South African Family Braai

 For the latest updates on the activities above, or for information on the SAWCC HK, Click Here 

(Saturday morning 12:20)

One of the most anticipated games of the 2010 World Cup is kicking off in about two and a half hours time.

Brazil vs. Portugal.

Our friends over at Secret Hong Kong (open in FaceBook) just posted this picture from Lan Kwai Fong (one of THE party districts in Hong Kong, for those who don’t know).

For those who haven’t been, Piel De Toro is a Spanish-themed bar/restaurant in Lockhart Road, Central (Lan Kwai Fong).  It is, of course, a popular gathering place for all Spanish folk and often hosts meetings of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.

You can read more about Piel de Toro on Open Rice

I wonder what the local Capetonians would make of the name PIEL de toro?!!!!!!

(Die Bul se voel/trill/tollie)?

Mmmmm…

In May 2008 a number of dynamic expatriate South African ladies got together at the South African Consulate in Hong Kong.  Among the issues that were discussed on the day was a general interest by some of the ladies to assist with the exchange of internees from South African universities and companies to work in Hong Kong.

One thing led to another and after much planning and meetings, the Consulate sponsored two business-women who travelled to South Africa where they spoke to universities as well as companies about what was proposed for the development of successful young South African and Chinese business people and entrepreneurs.

The ladies futher decided to house this project independent of, but with the full support of the Consulate.  This led to the establishment of the fully constituted South African Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong  (SAWCC of HK) by the founding members Lizette Smook, Tembi Tambo and Charmaine Kleu.

The South African Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong

In short, the SAWCC of HK aims to promote sound relations with business, government and other relevant organisations in Hong Kong and to promote trade, tourism and investment between South Africa and Hong Kong.

Various community-building events for the broader South African community in Hong Kong are also being planned.  More details will of course be published right here on Howzit-HongKong.  

During a recent meeting at the Consulate, Ms Tambo reiterated her belief that there are many South Africans living in Hong Kong who share the vision of the Chamber and who have specific skills that can be used to the benefit of the Chamber.  For this reason, she would like to invite anyone interested in joining the SAWCC of HK to contact Lizette Smook to learn more or to find out when the next meeting will be held. Lizette can be reached via e-mail on:

lizette(dot)smook(at)gmail(dot)com  

The SAWCC of HK has different levels of membership so do contact Lizette to find out which one is best for you or your company.  Best of all, in addition to the excellent networking opportunities, membership of the SAWCC of HK comes with a host of benefits.  There are so many that it’s impossible to list them all here.  Expect though, to find:

* Facial vouchers worth at least HK$1000

* Conrad Hotel discount vouchers

* discount on California Fitness membership

* Numerous restaurant discount vouchers, etc.

You can also download and print an application form here