{"id":227880,"date":"2026-03-24T11:46:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T09:46:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wereldwyd.co.za\/?p=227880"},"modified":"2026-03-24T11:47:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T09:47:01","slug":"business-in-the-spotlight-echoes-of-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wereldwyd.co.za\/en\/business-in-the-spotlight-echoes-of-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Business in the spotlight: Echoes of South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every business has a story, one of courage, dreams and a touch of South African determination. When people pack their bags and set out for new horizons, they carry more than belongings; they carry creativity, culture and heart. AfriForum Worldwide believes these stories deserve to be told. Through our Business in the spotlight series, we celebrate South African businesses who bring a sense of \u201chome\u201d to every corner of the world, where language, heart and service still go hand in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week we take you to Canada, where Echoes of South Africa offers South Africans a touch of home through handmade South African d\u00e9cor and gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0b07fe3389b277ac172bd57fd705d6fa\"><strong>Read more about Echoes of South Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every item has been lovingly curated, each one a testament to the craftsmanship and cultural richness of South Africa. My hope is that they will bring as much joy to your space as they have to mine \u2013 a familiar comfort, a spark of nostalgia, and always a touch of home.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/wereldwyd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/493888668_10233665200344853_8569932099376563204_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-227877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wereldwyd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/493888668_10233665200344853_8569932099376563204_n.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wereldwyd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/493888668_10233665200344853_8569932099376563204_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wereldwyd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/493888668_10233665200344853_8569932099376563204_n-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/wereldwyd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/493888668_10233665200344853_8569932099376563204_n-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/wereldwyd.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/493888668_10233665200344853_8569932099376563204_n-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Businesses such as Echoes of South Africa show how our people take their culture, skills and entrepreneurial spirit with them, wherever they put down roots. It is these stories of adapting, building and contributing that make the World Guide so valuable \u2013 a place where South African businesses find and support each other, regardless of national borders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you also have a business overseas, or do you know one that deserves to be noticed? Register it on AfriForum Worldwide\u2019s World Guide and become part of a growing network that keeps quality, service and identity visible worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact us at wereldwyd@afriforum.co.za \u2013 we\u2019d love to share your story!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box227880_02f24f-54 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box227880_02f24f-54 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box227880_02f24f-54 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box227880_02f24f-54 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box227880_02f24f-54 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:70px;}.kt-info-box227880_02f24f-54 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:#f58220;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}.kt-info-box227880_02f24f-54 .kt-blocks-info-box-media-container{margin-top:0px;margin-right:15px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:15px;}.kt-info-box227880_02f24f-54 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:#444444;}.kt-info-box227880_02f24f-54 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box227880_02f24f-54 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{box-shadow:0px 0px 8px 0px rgba(55, 60, 66, 0.2);}.kt-info-box227880_02f24f-54 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box227880_02f24f-54 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{box-shadow:0px 0px 8px 0px rgba(55, 60, 66, 0.2);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box227880_02f24f-54 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box227880_02f24f-54 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{box-shadow:0px 0px 8px 0px rgba(55, 60, 66, 0.2);}.kt-info-box227880_02f24f-54 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box227880_02f24f-54\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-center\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_shopping-basket kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M576 216v16c0 13.255-10.745 24-24 24h-8l-26.113 182.788C514.509 462.435 494.257 480 470.37 480H105.63c-23.887 0-44.139-17.565-47.518-41.212L32 256h-8c-13.255 0-24-10.745-24-24v-16c0-13.255 10.745-24 24-24h67.341l106.78-146.821c10.395-14.292 30.407-17.453 44.701-7.058 14.293 10.395 17.453 30.408 7.058 44.701L170.477 192h235.046L326.12 82.821c-10.395-14.292-7.234-34.306 7.059-44.701 14.291-10.395 34.306-7.235 44.701 7.058L484.659 192H552c13.255 0 24 10.745 24 24zM312 392V280c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24s-24 10.745-24 24v112c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24s24-10.745 24-24zm112 0V280c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24s-24 10.745-24 24v112c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24s24-10.745 24-24zm-224 0V280c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24s-24 10.745-24 24v112c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24s24-10.745 24-24z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Contact Echoes of South Africa<\/h2><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61575839035188\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> to visit the <strong>Echoes of South Africa <\/strong>Facebook page.<br>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/worldguide.co.za\/business\/echoes-of-south-africa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> for <strong>Echoes of South Africa <\/strong>on AfriForum Worldwide\u2019s World Guide.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-9-color has-theme-palette-1-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-62dd759bd6ce01cc0afd34c5b32e18ff\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wereldwyd.co.za\/en\/business-in-the-spotlight-this-is-biltong\/\">Business in the spotlight: This is Biltong<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every business has a story, one of courage, dreams and a touch of South African determination. 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