South African Association

21/03/2026

On South African Human Rights Day 🇿🇦🇬🇧🇮🇳🇳🇱, we honor those fighting for freedom, Law & Order, inclusion, diversity, and equality. South African Association works toward a society with dignity, justice, and respect. As Nelson Mandela said, "....is to live in a way that respects and promotes the freedom of others." Wishing you a meaningful Human Rights Day, South Africa.

09/03/2026

Today is CommonwealthDay. A special day when we come together to celebrate the wonderful people and nations of the Commonwealth with a heartfelt service at Westminster Abbey.

The Commonwealth truly feels like a global family.
Founded in London in 1949
Proudly made up of 56 diverse countries spanning five continents
Home to 2.7 billion members, sharing a rich tapestry of cultures and stories.
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12/02/2026

Join us, a time to get the UK & SA dancing, it cant always be gloom & doom. We are people of strength & resilience, working hard for Unity together 🙏

From Sampad South Asian Arts Within the Mac Birmingham & Jayesperi Moopen & Tribhangi Dance Theatre

A great Dance event for all to learn dance, plus Indian, African, UK & Western dance fusion events this coming spring.

🔹 Asian Spring is back at The Bradshaw Hall, Birmingham on Sunday 22 March. An annual showcase and an audience favourite. Book now to see established and emerging dance talent perform with their groups.

🔸 Tribhangi Dance Theatre: UBUNTU.
We can't wait to welcome Tribhangi for their UK tour which starts at Solihull Core Theatre on 24 March, followed by Birmingham Rep on 28 March and Northern Ballet Leeds on 29 March. Masterfully blending the strength and energy of African dance with the grace and precision of classical Indian Bharatanatyam, their last UK tour left audiences awestruck.

Read more and book at sampad.org.uk/events

Birmingham Rep Royal Birmingham Conservatoire The Core Theatre

11/02/2026

South African Association Members, a quick request 🙏

As South African Association was launched through Constitution aligns with CC policy, we are updating our constitution and sharing a short inception/governance document update. We work and conduct meetings in person or digitally, email or telephone to cover members accross the UK 🇬🇧 South Africa 🇿🇦

If you have any items, suggestions, or records you feel should be included, please email me at [email protected] over the next week or to Charlotte, Dawn, Nolan, Executive Committee. Send your messages & adverts etc to share.

We are also always grateful for members who can spare time to help others or take on volunteer roles (including Business, Treasurer, Grassroots projects, policy, events, media, local, regional & international support).

Thank you to our Honorary President, Patrons, whose knowledge and advice is indespensible, Executive Committee, Bazil (Chair), Deputy Chairman, Vice Chairpersons, our members, patrons, sponsors, policy contributors, and everyone supporting SAAn online and offline.

We welcome new members and supporters, and policy ideas. Meetings can be online, in person, or via email and phone, as convenient.

Thank you for all you do.
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10/02/2026

10/02/2026

Whether you’re single, coupled up, or just here for vibes, these Galentine’s events promise good company, great food, and memorable moments.

10/02/2026

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10/02/2026

🥤🏉 | Are you the designated driver for this coming matchday? If you are, you could receive free or discounted soft drinks in selected premises as part of our DES Scheme.

🏆 We’re proudly running this initiative again during Six Nations matchdays and to raise awareness of responsible drinking with road safety in mind.

🥤 If you are the designated driver this weekend, make your responsibilities known to bar staff and they will give you a wristband enabling you to receive draught free or discounted soft drinks or squash.

🏟️ Whether this offer stands for selected matchdays or for a stipulated number of drinks is determined by each individual licensed premises, as they are the ones covering the costs.

🤝 provide posters and wristbands to help support bars in their promotion of the scheme.

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

Apprenticeships can support real career progression while allowing colleagues to stay rooted in the services they care about.

During National Apprenticeship Week 2026, we’re sharing stories that show how apprenticeships build skills for life.

Jenny completed a Social Work Degree Apprenticeship while continuing to work at the Council, progressing from a role in social care to becoming a fully qualified Social Worker within three years. The apprenticeship route allowed her to combine academic study with day-to-day practice, applying learning directly to the people and communities she supports.

Jenny said: “The apprenticeship gave me a structured pathway to progress while remaining in my role. Being able to work and study at the same time helped me embed learning into real-world practice and put me in a strong position.”

Following the successful completion of her degree, Jenny has secured a permanent role as a qualified Social Worker within the same team.

Find out more about apprenticeships: https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentices