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ANNUAL GALA DINNER

The Chamber is delighted to announce that for the third consecutive year, our Annual

Gala Dinner will be hosted at the iconic Mansion House, the Official Residence of the
Mayor of the City of London.

While in previous years we’ve had the privilege of being hosted by former Lord Mayors,
this year we’re especially honoured to be hosted by the sitting Lord Mayor, The Rt
Hon The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli, with

whom the Chamber has had a growing relationship over a number of years.

The Lord Mayor’s has long had an interest in South Africa, and we are very excited

to be hosted by him, and through him to build our relationship with the City to keep
South Africa connected and help it to prosper.

Mansion House, which sits right in the heart of the City, opposite the Bank of England,

is a delightful place to visit, replete with gilt-topped stone columns, marble statues
and exquisite art works. The Egyptian Hall, where we’ll be seated for the dinner, is a
light and airy space, situated under an amazing, vaulted ceiling with mezzanine levels

at each end which are backed by stained glass windows.

The Chamber’s premiere event of the year, the Gala Dinner provides a wonderful

opportunity to network with peers, business associates and friends, meet members
of the Chamber, Executive, Board and Advisory Board, while enjoying the finest foods

and wines.

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