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Consul-in-Charge Ms Venita Smit and Vice-Consul Ms Xabisokazi Beja (centre left and right respectively) and colleagues from South African Tourism (SAT) North America, at the South African booth during the Rugby Sevens on 3-4 May 2025 at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, where SAT launched its new Global Brand Campaign in the U.S: ‘South Africa Awaits — Come Find Your Joy!’.
Consul-in-Charge Venita Smit and Vice-Consul Xabisokazi Beja with South African Rugby Fans at the South African Consulate booth during the LA Rugby Sevens (3-4 May 2025) at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
The launch coincided with a triumphant moment on the pitch, as South Africa clinched their fifth men’s Series title with a 19-5 victory over Spain, capping off the 2025 international rugby sevens season in style.
On Friday, May 30, 2025, the South African Consulate, as part of the broader African Diplomatic Corps, was invited by Councilmember Curren Price, in collaboration with the International Affairs division in the Mayor’s Office, to attend the City Council’s Presentation in honor of Africa Day, embracing the African Union's declaration of 2025 as the "Year of Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations".
In preparation for Team South Africa’s participation in the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics, Consul-in-Charge, Mrs Venita Smit, on 22 May 2025 met with Ms Nosipho Jafta, the Chief Executive Officer as well as Mr Leon Fleiser, General Manager, High Performance of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) during their engagement with the LA2028 Olympic Organizers from 20 – 22 May 2025 in Los Angeles. Unquote
On 20 May 2025, Consul-in-Charge Venita Smit met with South African Ms Zanele Muholi at the Southern Guild Art Gallery featuring her “Faces & Phases” solo exhibition. Established in 2008 by Trevyn & Julian McGowan, Southern Guild based in Cape Town and now in Los Angeles, represents contemporary artists from South Africa and the African Diaspora.
