Honoring the Founding Families of Our Community

Family Founding Members

These are the families who stood up first, who believed in the vision, and who helped make SAIC a reality. Whether you’ve been in Canada for decades or just arrived, their support ensures that Saffas always have a place to connect, get support, and find their people. From the whole SAIC team—thank you!

A massive thank you to our Family Founding Members – your support makes this community possible! Honoring the Saffas who stepped up first – because of you, we’re stronger together! From all of us at SAIC—thank you for being part of something bigger! Your support laid the foundation for a thriving South African community in Canada!
A massive thank you to our Family Founding Members – your support makes this community possible! Honoring the Saffas who stepped up first – because of you, we’re stronger together! From all of us at SAIC—thank you for being part of something bigger! Your support laid the foundation for a thriving South African community in Canada!

PLATINUM FAMILY FOUNDING MEMBERS

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Team Herholdt

No matter the weather always bring your own sunshine

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Michael Ping

“Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it you can never get it back.”

Our Family Founding Members

Brett Adamson

“As a South African in Canada, I know how challenging a fresh start can be. That’s why I’m a proud founding member of SAIC—I love their mission of helping South Africans.”

Dries Deetlefs

“Moving to Canada as a South African has its challenges, but a strong community makes all the difference. I’m a proud founding member to help others find support.”