Annual Gala Dinner | A last thank you to our sponsors and partners. Thank you to all the sponsors and partners who made this evening such a huge success: Our two sponsors: - @bureauveritasgroup was one of the very first sponsors to jump on board for the annual gala dinner. Their partnership with us is a true reflection of the type of collaboration that FSACCI members are trying to build between French and SA companies. @totalenergies_za is a French company that has been operating in South Africa for over 50 years, they have become a brand many have come to rely on and recognize. Our partners: - teads, thank you for creating an amazing campaign online, building up to the big day. - @rctofficiel contributed towards one of the highlights of the night when they showed us a video of some of the SA players who’ve played for Toulon over the years. - @atoutfrance who brought all the Springbok legends who were at the gala. A childhood dream that came true for many of our members, at the gala.

Highlights of the Annual Gala Dinner 2023 ✨🥂 On Thursday the 8th of June, the French South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted over 200 guests at the Johannesburg Marriott Hotel, in Melrose Arch with the presence of the Springbok legends @johnsmit111 @victormatfield , @bakkies.botha.5496 and @juandrekruger . We welcomed dignitaries, CEOs from South African and French companies, our members, and Springbok rugby legends. We invite you to watch this video recap of this wonderful evening📽 We’d like to thank our sponsors @bureauveritasgroup and @totalenergies for their support, which made this night a huge success. And our partners @atoutfrance and teads and @rctofficiel for their contribution. Thanks to our member @clipmybiz_video who was there to capture and bring this video to you!

Back To | 2023 Annual Gala Dinner On the 8th of June was our annual gala dinner at the Johannesburg Marriott Hotel in Melrose Arch and the night was a brilliant success ✨ We spent a tremendous evening hearing the Springbok legends @johnsmit111 @victormatfield , @bakkies.botha.5496 and @juandrekruger sharing a nuggets of what it was like to play in France for RCT and about their career path. The evening was also shaped by the words of our sponsors and partners. We would like to thank our sponsors @bureauveritasgroup and @totalenergies_za for making such a major event possible. As well as our partners: Rct - Rugby Club de Toulon, Atout France and Teads MEA. The highlights of the night: His Excellence David Martinon – French Ambassador designate to South Africa, meeting our business community for the first time. @franceinsouthafrica Our chairman, Dr Yves Guénon for successfully orchestrating this event with our sponsors and VIPs The fundraising auction, where a France 2023 rugby ball signed by some of the greatest legends was sold for the Société de Bienfaisance de Johannesburg - during the auction thanks to a very generous donor. The giveaway quiz with @rctofficiel products brought specially for the occasion, included a signed Toulon jersey. Thank you for joining us from France for the evening, it was definitely worth it. Our incredible Master of Ceremony, @realxolizondo , that kept the audience captivated from the start until the very end. As well as the Marriott Hotel for an excellent organisation, Chad Space the magician for surprising us during the cocktail networking, the VIP photo booth to make memories and all our special guests for making this evening unforgettable ! #galadinner #rugbylegends #collaboration #france #southafrica

Annual Gala Dinner Announcement | Get a chance to meet with rugby legends ! After Bakkies Botha and Victor Matfielf, we cannot keep up our excitement any longer. We are thrilled to announce the presence of a third rugby legend: John Smit 🏉💯 We would like to thanks our sponsor for this event Bureau Veritas Africa for making the Annual Gala Dinner possible. As well as our partners Atout France, and Rugby Club Toulonnais for contributing to the organisation of this event. Don't wait any longer to get your tickets, please your clients and enjoy a beautiful evening at Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch celebrating rugby with representatives of Toulon Rugby Club (RCT) and South African rugby legends !!

Annual Gala Dinner Announcement | Get a chance to meet with rugby legends ! After announcing the presence of Bakkies Botha yesterday, we are please to share with you the participation of a second rugby legend: Victor Matfield 🏉💯 Don't wait any longer to get your tickets, please your clients and enjoy a beautiful evening at Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch celebrating rugby with representatives of Toulon Rugby Club (RCT) and South African rugby legends ! Book your tickets on Quicket: https://lnkd.in/eU9U9Uej For any questions, contact [email protected]

Annual Gala Dinner Announcement | Get a chance to meet with rugby legends ! The FSACCI is proud to announce that our annual gala dinner will be on the 8th of June 2023 at the Marriott Hotel in Melrose Arch with the presence of Rugby Legends!! On this night we celebrate South Africa and France’s business ties and with the Rugby World Cup being our theme, we are excited to announced the presence of our first Springboks legends: Bakkies Botha 🏉 💯 Book your tickets on Quicket: https://lnkd.in/eU9U9Uej For any questions, contact [email protected]

SAVE THE DATE | 2023 ANNUAL GALA DINNER 📅 In celebration of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, join the French South African Chamber of Commerce & Industry - FSACCI for a wonderful gala dinner on Thursday 8th June 2023 in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg with the presence of Toulon Rugby Club (RCT). 🏆 The 2023 annual gala dinner will gather our main partners and sponsors for this event, representatives of our company members, their clients, and honourable guests to celebrate France and South Africa 🥂 Get ready for an amazing night with a full 3 course dinner to engage with our business community and get a chance to meet with well-known rugby players 🏉 Tickets will go on sale tomorrow!! Stay tunned for more information 💫 #savethedate #event #GalaDinner #RugbyWorldCup #MarriottHotels #France #Southafrica #business #community #FSACCI #RCT

THE FSACCI IS HIRING 📢 Are you a young dynamic professional looking for an new opportunities and challenges? 🔍 Do you have the authorisation to work in South Africa? 💯 Join our team and build an exceptional experience for yourself! 💼 We are looking for a Communication & Marketing Officer for a 3 months internship from 19 June to 19 September 2023 (renewable) 👨‍🏫 👩‍🏫 To check the job description, click here: https://lnkd.in/ezDjcMhr For more information, contact [email protected] #hiring #internship #marketing #opportunity #experience #job #team

Back To | Lebridge #1 - Corporate & start-up collaboration On Tuesday 25th April, we hosted the first edition of LeBridge at Mazars in South Africa!   This first edition was a success thanks to our speakers and panellists: Zachariah George, Kieno Kammies, Carol-Anne Grimshaw, Talitha Tabane, Amandine Robin, João Barreto and Nomfundo Xaba. Thanks for sharing your expertise and valuable insights with us! We are grateful for their contribution and for the fruitful discussion. We learnt about the potential of #innovative start-ups on the African continent and the means available for them to grow. Cooperation between corporate and start-ups is essential to accelerate the #development of African economies. A big thank you to our partner French Tech South Africa for this first collaboration. We are super excited to be working together on a common goal to develop the start-ups ecosystem and help meaningful projects to grow. #JointheFrenchTechRevolution. Finally, we thank Mazars in South Africa for hosting us and Sandica Balrishie for introducing Mazars’ new innovation building in Johannesburg: the Mazars Data School. As well as the Village Foundation for its support. Stay tunned for the next edition of LeBridge!

Back to | Pétanque Cup 2023 🏆 On Thursday 20th April, the French South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FSACCI) hosted the 5th edition of the FSACCI Pétanque Cup at Morningside Country Club. With 76 participants and 25 teams, it was a lovely afternoon filled with competition, laughs, networking, sun and Pastis sponsored by @pernodricard_za. The FSACCI team would like to thank all the teams who made it such a remarkable event. Also a big shoutout to our members for offering the final prizes to the first, second and third winning teams: @mtnza @pernodricard_za @lacheeseriesa @sweet.baguette We look forward to seeing you next year !

EVENT | PANEL DISCUSSION ON CORPORATE & START-UP COLLABORATION 📢 Join us for a panel discussion on Tuesday 25th April to create concrete #opportunities between start-ups and large companies and establish close relationships between two different but complementary realities 🚀 We will have the honour to host Zachariah George , Managing Partner at Launch Africa Ventures as the keynote speaker 🎤 To register, click here: https://lnkd.in/eDGpFp-Z The French South African Chamber of Commerce & Industry - FSACCI along with French Tech South Africa are hosting a panel discussion at to discuss “How innovative corporate-startup collaboration can help accelerate economic, commercial, and social returns for African economies.” The discussion will include a panel of experts from large companies, venture capital, start-up factories to decision-makers and tech lovers. This event will also be the opportunity to announce the relaunch of #LaFrenchTech in South Africa and its governance team! Event details 📅 Date: Tuesday 25th April 2023 Time: 9h30 to 13h00 Venue: The Village Hub, 64 Wierda Road East, Sandton, 2196 Programme📋 9h30 – 10h00 Arrival & welcome 10h00 – 10h30 Opening & introduction of La French Tech South Africa 10h30 – 11h00 Keynote speaker – Zachariah George 11h00 – 12h00 Panel discussion 12h00 – 13h Networking & startup showcase To find out about the panelists, click here: https://lnkd.in/diUNhuB9 Stay tunned, more details to come! #startup #opportunity #tech #networking #frenchtech #paneldiscussion #collaboration #event #southafrica

Back To | Post-Budget CFO Lunch Following the budget speech by the Minister of Finance, the French South African Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FSACCI) participated to an exclusive post-budget CFO lunch event hosted by Mazars in South Africa and Investec on Wednesday, 1 March. At this occasion, several speakers Annabel Bishop, Althea Soobyah, Collen van Staden and Sébastien de Place unpacked and engaged on key topics like: South Africa’s national budget tax consequences for French companies and recent tax developments including economic, market and political/policy implications of Budget 2023.