Join us for an enjoyable evening of networking at the South African Chamber of Commerce UK Late Summer Drinks, kindly hosted by Investec at their beautiful London offices.

Whether you’re looking to grow your professional network, strengthen existing business relationships, or simply reconnect with fellow members of the UK-South African business community after the summer, this is the perfect opportunity to do so in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

The evening will also feature insights from the SA-UK Trust Network, who will share their work in strengthening the relationship between South Africa and the United Kingdom and highlight the exciting opportunities for collaboration between our two countries.  We are delighted to welcome two inspiring guest speakers, Tricia Cassidy from mothers2mothers (M2M) and Luc Janssens, Chartered Accountant and Director of Mercantile Accounting, who will share their experiences of creating meaningful impact through their professional work, community engagement and commitment to giving back.

Enjoy a glass of South African wine, meet business leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals from a wide range of sectors, and make valuable new connections that could lead to future partnerships and opportunities.

Whether you are a long-standing member or attending your first Chamber event, we look forward to welcoming you for an evening of meaningful conversations, new introductions and South African hospitality.

Why Attend?

• Expand your network – Meet business leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals from across the UK-South Africa business community.
• Hear from the SA-UK Trust Network – Learn about initiatives strengthening collaboration between the UK and SA
• Reconnect after the summer – Catch up with existing contacts and make valuable new introductions in a relaxed setting.
• Discover new opportunities – Exchange ideas, explore potential partnerships and build relationships that support your business.

Perold Wine Cellar will add a distinctive South African flavour to the evening, serving a refreshing signature wine cocktail for guests to enjoy while showcasing a handpicked selection of exceptional South African wines. It promises to be a relaxed and welcoming evening of fine wine

Biltong Boss will be providing Biltong during the evening in true SA style.  Biltong Boss is enthusiastic, adventurous and has a passion for authentic biltong and meat snacks.  They combine premium ingredients with high quality beef from British and Irish cattle to create an unforgettable (sensational) taste. Their products have wide appeal. 

Places are limited, so we encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment (please login to book). We look forward to welcoming you to another memorable evening with the South African Chamber of Commerce UK.  Please contact Juliet Rushent for the charity discount code

Speaker bios:

Tricia Cassidy, M2M 
For 25 years, mothers2mothers has developed health programmes across southern Africa, training local women as Peer Mentors to help families overcome stigma, gain access to health care, and stay connected. M2M has created over 12,000 jobs for women living with HIV as health workers, reaching 17 million people and keeping three million at-risk women and children alive. For 12 consecutive years, M2M has virtually eliminated mother-to-child HIV transmission among its clients. Tricia Cassidy, M2M’s Senior Director, has 20 years experience working on partnership development with ActionAid and the British Red Cross and will share evidence of M2M’s impact on vulnerable communities. 
  
Luc Janssens, Mercantile Accounting
Luc is  a Chartered Accountant and director of Mercantile Accounting, helps start-ups and SMEs scale, having worked in the same sector in South Africa. Luc brings that same instinct to his charity work, from his own Gold Presidents Award and his role as Vice-Chair of the Western Cape’s President’s Award Youth Committee to now serving as Treasurer of Goodwill and Growth for Africa UK, a charity that provides education and healthcare support to marginalised communities. As an Exco member of the SACC  Young Professionals Committee, Luc will share why business success and giving back have always felt like the same project to him.