Events

Events are at the heart of Friends of South Africa.

 

Our gatherings are welcoming, social, and easy to take part in — whether you’re coming along for the first time or have attended before.

Our events are listed and managed through our community platforms, where you’ll find full details and RSVP information

 

Monthly CBD Drinks

Join us on the second Wednesday of every month. It’s a casual way to network, catch up and meet new people on your way home from work.

Dates for the next ones: 13 May, 10 June, 8 July, 12 August, 9 September, 14 October, 11 November, 9 December. Join the next drinks here.

Venue: Upstairs at Artasian, Arthouse Hotel, near Town Hall

 

Freedom Day Bring ’n Braai

When: Saturday, 18 April

Details: Manly Dam. BYO food and drinks and cossies if it’s still warm for a great day out.

Find out more about the braai here.

If you're planning ahead, we'll have another Braai for Heritage Day on Saturday, 27 September.

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Lente Sokkie Social– Manly

When: Saturday, 5 September from 6pm.

Details: A fun, family‑friendly social night with wors rolls, dancing, and a chance to kuier. It’s BYO and always a lekker environment.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/manlysokkie

 

There has been talk of having social sokkie lessons in the run‑up to the Sokkie, likely on a Monday or Friday night in Manly.

If you’re interested, please let Colleen know so we can make a plan.

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Top SA Bands are coming to Sydney...

Prime Circle - Hornsby - 6 June

Details here. Buy your own tickets and meet us there. We are mostly going to be front left if you are looking for a spot nearby.

Eloff will also be playing.

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Jeremy Loops - Camperdown - 11 July

No meetup set up yet, but some of us will be there for sure, tickets already purchased - Get yours here.

 

Join us for a relaxed, social Sokkie evening — a fun way to meet people, enjoy music, and spend time together in a friendly community setting.