The SAFFA Networking Breakfast Indaba is a networking event in London that brings together South African professionals and entrepreneurs living and working in the United Kingdom.
The event is held every second month at the Vivat Bacchus South African restaurant and wine bar, which is situated at 4 Hays Lane, London Bridge, London, SE1 2HB.
NEXT EVENT
The next event on Thursday, 6 November 2025 will feature a special guest speaker: Former SA Rugby CEO and current sports agent Edward Griffiths.
The event promises attendees valuable insights from one of sport’s most influential leaders.
Griffiths, who worked in and around elite sport for more than 40 years, notably served as CEO of SA Rugby during the nation-building 1995 Rugby World Cup and later as CEO of Saracens during the club’s transformation from also-rans to serial champions.
The Zimbabwean-born, England-raised sports executive also contributed to four major event bids and served on the Organising Committee of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Griffiths now runs a boutique sports agency, managing the careers and lives of 24 elite athletes, including AB de Villiers.
His career started as a sportswriter, and he has authored 26 published titles, combining business acumen with storytelling expertise.
His experience spans both South African and UK markets, making him an ideal speaker for the SAFFA community.
The rugby executive’s involvement in major tournaments and franchise transformations provides valuable insights for entrepreneurs and business leaders navigating their own growth challenges.
What to expect at the SAFFA Breakfast Indaba
The three-hour morning event runs from 08:00 to 11:00.
Attendees can expect a warm welcome with a hearty South African-style breakfast spread, networking opportunities with like-minded professionals, and interactive dialogue sessions about leadership, sport, and business across South Africa and the United Kingdom.
The format remains consistent with previous successful events, where each guest receives the opportunity to present their business in brief slots, fostering collaboration and meaningful connections.
Previous events have featured proper boerewors rolls tucked into buttery brioche and the sweet nostalgia of peppermint crisp tart – just the ticket for homesick Saffas craving a taste of home in the heart of London.
Why the SAFFA Breakfast Indaba community continues growing
The event hosts James Durrant, Terence Witten, Jaco Botha and Reyhana Jano position it as offering a unique community vibe – a more intimate, less corporate networking space where genuine connections thrive, bridging SA and UK business opportunities.
Erica Guyatt, Sales and Events Manager at Vivat Bacchus, previously noted: “It was a real pleasure for us to host the Indaba breakfast here at Vivat Bacchus London Bridge. We hope we managed to bring a taste of home to all that came!”
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How to join the November SAFFA Breakfast Indaba
Spaces are limited for the November SAFFA Breakfast Indaba, so don’t be a chop – book your ticket via Eventbrite to secure your place at this popular networking event.
For South African professionals in London seeking quality networking opportunities that blend business development with cultural connection, this event promises to deliver insights, inspiration, and proper South African hospitality in the heart of London.
LOCATION
The restaurant is located in front of The Cottons Centre, opposite the stairwell to Fitness First.
It is a short walk from London Bridge train and tube stations, which are on the Northern and Jubilee Lines.
