“ I want these local Meetups because I want play dates for myself and my son! Would also like to meet some other South African expats. ”

“ I spent 7 months living in SA/Jozi after college. Although I'm not an ExPat, I miss and love SA! Just went to see LadySmith Black Mambazo a few weeks ago. Looking forward to a good braai this summer! ”

“ I am a first time SAHM and been here for 7 years. My little boy is 7 months old and it would be nice to meet up with other South African moms nearby. I live in the Scarsdale area. ”

“ Hi, my name is Fran and Ive just moved to Cliffside Park NJ , right by NYC, (from North Carolina),and Im dying to meet South Africans as I miss home very much and miss the accent and sense of humour! my email is fran-rap@hotmail.com ”

“ I have been living in the US for 16 years and have not many South Africans. I would like to change this. I miss your sense of humor...where are you all? bees313@yahoo.com ”

“ Come meet other South Africans at a fun social event on May 29 and June 27, 2008 in Times Square, NY. www.nynjspringbok.org nynjspringbok@yahoo.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because ..hey I'm a South African!!! ”

“ My name is Heico Wesselius. I organize a dutch meetup in the city and am wondering if there are any dutch speaking South Africans. I love your country and like to hear more about it. ”

“ I am an avid cricket supporter. I was brought up in Trinidad during the era of Sir Viv, Gary Sobers when the West Indies ruled the game....I love the spirirt of the game and the strategic & athletic prowess needed to excel at the highest levels... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I miss home very much and would like to meet other South Africans. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet more South Africans in NYC. ”

“ I travel around all the time for work and find www.eurocircle.com and meetup.com the best to connect. Meeup for Americans and EuroCircle.com for Europeans. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have been living in the USA for 25 years and I still can't get used to the cultural differences...I need "warm and fuzzy" SA's in my life ”

“ I spent a year studying abroad in South Africa in Cape Town at UCT and fell in love with the country and the people and culture. It was the experience of a lifetime, and until I can move back, I would love to meet and chat with people who get it. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i have been in NYC for over a year and have not met many South Africans. Have missed talking about South African sport and having a few Braai's ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am South African and its cool to meet SA peopleliving in the USA. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because , i miss my land. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm moving from Vegas to Long Island next month, and want to make some new friends around NY. ”

“ Hello, I just wanted to let you know about Just Jinjer's upcoming concert at Mercury Lounge on 6/12... There should be a lot of SA Expats there! Hope to see you there! ”

“ Helllo everyone. I was born in S. Africa and love my homeland more than anything. I try to go back every so often. But would love to meet my fellow people. The picture is of me in Nelson Mandela's old prison cell. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love cricket baby ”

“ I want these local Meetups because there is no substitute for our truly unique SA character: a good braai, boerewors, biltong and of course rugby! ”

“ Would like the meetups cause we (South Africans) are all too spread out. And South African, of course. Email me salma_rsa@hotmail.com. Cheers. ”

“ Hi Im married now for 3 years live in Riverdale in the Bronx and just became a first time mommy my baby boy is 3 months old.I miss my family and friends in SA everyday.I would love to meetup with other South Africans. ”

“ So ons lekker kan skinder in Afrikaans. ”

“ Born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, but grew up in Johannesburg. I miss the accent, the familiarity - and people that understand what i'm saying!! Lived in London for 3 years and moved to NYC in December 2005, and am definitely a little home-sick. ;o) ”

“ From Louis Trichardt, lived in Amanzimtoti for a few years after. ”

“ I want local Expat South Africa Meetups because i really do miss home and the s.a hospitality ”

“ I miss talking with people who know what i mean when i say boerwors,frikkadel,and biltong. born and raised in pretoria, been here 6 years. email me at ulsterjack@hotmail.com i'd love to talk. ”

“ I want local Expat South Africa Meetups because i mis my culture ”

“ I want local Africana Meetups because the Afrocentric Community needs to unite and discuss a plan of action. A plan that allows African-Americans and other Black groups to fully share in the strength and wealth of today's world. ”