South Africa
Diaspora
George Bizos: The Lawyer Who Saved Nelson Mandela Honored in Greece
George Bizos, the Greek-South African human rights lawyer who fought apartheid and saved Nelson Mandela from a death sentence during the Rivonia Trial, died on September 9, 2020. In honor of the great lawyer, residents of Bizos's hometown of Vasilitsi...
Crime
Dimitri Tsafendas, The Greek Who Killed the Architect of Apartheid
When Dimitri Tsafendas killed South African Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd on September 6, 1966, the courts decided it was an act of a madman. Yet the Greek-Mozambican knew very well that the man he stabbed to death was the architect...
Africa
The Turbulent Story of Greeks in South Africa
Greeks in South Africa managed to rise socially and prosper, with several of them becoming very successful and wealthy.
Diaspora
The Greek Diaspora Around the World
From ancient times to the modern day, Greeks of the diaspora have enriched the international community in across many fields.
Africa
Greek Lawyer George Bizos, Who Saved Nelson Mandela, Passes Away at 92
George Bizos, the Greek-South African human rights lawyer who fought apartheid and saved Nelson Mandela from a death sentence during the Rivonia Trial, passed away on Wednesday. He was 92 years old. Along with serving as Nelson Mandela’s lawyer, George...
Culture
Greek-South African Youth Orchestra Performs “Solo Evdokia” from Home
Greek News
Meet Emilio Eftychis, the Award Winning Greek South African Architect
Emilio Eftychis is a Greek South African architect, with more than 15 years of experience, whose work has been praised by all those who have seen his dedication and talent. Eftychis began his most recent career chapter in 2007 when...
Greek News
Greek Footballer Giannis Potouridis Signs Contract With Cape Town City
The football team of Cape Town City in South Africa announced on Monday that Greek footballer Giannis Potouridis has signed a contract with the team. Potouridis, aged 27, is a defender and his previous team was Crete's historic football club...
Greek News
South African Greeks Celebrate Independence Day
The Hellenic Federation of South Africa on Monday commemorated the 25th of March in 1821, which marks the day Greece regained its independence from the rule of the Ottoman Empire. Festive celebrations were held at the Greek SAHETI School, on...
Greek news
South African Golfer Peter Karmis Chooses to Play for Greece
Professional golfer Peter Karmis decided to play under the Greek flag from now on and to no longer represent South Africa in international tournaments. According to South Africa's sport24 website, Karmis has Greek roots and holds dual citizenship. His current...