Not quite, but we are glad you are here. Following us is free and will always be. Our membership is paid and unlocks the full community experience. This includes everything from WhatsApp groups, MicroMeets, Impact Pods, Global Concierge, members-only events, and all the ways we facilitate connections between people behind the scenes. Think of LinkedIn as the window, and our membership as the full lekker experience. Click the link in the bio to become part of it. #TheLekkerNetwork #FAQ #Membership

A few months ago, we hosted 300 lekker South African’s at Lourensford, We've had 2 weeks to process what happened at The Lekker Summit. Here are our 5 biggest takeaways from hosting 300 South Africans at Lourensford: 1. South Africans crave intentional connection: The demand for this kind of gathering was overwhelming. What a lekker experience. 2. Vulnerability accelerates trust: In our Impact Groups, everyone was fully engaged with their group and didn’t hold anything back. 3. The diaspora wants to contribute: Nearly every conversation included: "How can I help South Africa from where I am?" People want pathways to give back. 4. Movement matters: Day 2's activities (padel, yoga, clay pigeon, wine tasting) created a different level of connection. Conversations that happen while moving or playing create a deeper sense of connection. 5. This is just the beginning: This summit was a foundation for everything that’s still to come. The energy, connections, and gees we experienced over those two days were electric. What were your takeaways if you were there? And if you weren't, what resonates most?

South Africans are everywhere, building companies, leading teams, shaping industries across the globe. On 13 August, The Lekker Network is bringing them together in Amsterdam. The World South Africa Built is an evening of connection, conversation, and community, featuring a keynote from entrepreneur, author, and Lekker Network Chapter Head Nic Haralambous, exploring the remarkable impact South Africans are having across the world and why intentional community matters more than ever. We are also launching new international membership pathways designed specifically for South Africans abroad. If you have been curious about The Lekker Network and what it looks like for you where you are, come and find out. Thursday, 13 August 2026 18:00 (GMT+2) onwards Meet Berlage, Oudebrugsteeg 9, Amsterdam Open to members and non-members. Bring your curiosity, your story, and a willingness to connect. #TheLekkerNetwork #Amsterdam #SouthAfricansAbroad

Ever wondered what actually happens behind the scenes at The Lekker Network? Here’s a quick snapshot of how we support our members every day: Event coordination: From launches in London, Australia, and Cape Town, to member meetups in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Pretoria, our team carefully curates member experiences to ensure they meet our (very) high standards. 🙂 Community moderations: Our team carefully curates and moderates our WhatsApp Community. We aim to ensure that we keep the signal high and the noise low. Member onboarding: Our team ensures that each new member who comes in experiences a seamless onboarding experience. We actively manage our community so that each member feels part of something bigger than themselves. That’s what you get when you join us. #TheLekkerNetwork #CommunityManagement #BuildingTogether

The simple answer is everywhere. We currently have 550+ premium members across 35+ countries, and that number is growing every day. A good chunk of our members are in the diaspora, building, leading, and backing each other across the globe. So wherever you are, there’s likely a lekker network member nearby. #TheLekkerNetwork #FAQ #GlobalCommunity

What happens when you land in a new city and don’t know a single person? If you’re a Lekker Network member, WhatsApp us. We find a member for you in that city. We set up the meeting. You connect with someone lekker. And no, we don’t use a chatbot to do this. Our Global Concierge team always knows who, where, and how to help connect our members around the world (Yes, even if you’re flying in from CPT and want to do a brekkie in Joburg). We ensure that wherever you’re going, your network travels with you.

Curious about The Lekker Network? Join founders Nic Latouf and Renier Lombard for an informal Q&A about membership, benefits, and everything we're building. 📍 Location: Online (Google Meet) | Link will be sent to you 📅 Date: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 ⏰ Time: 09:00 - 10:00 SAST We’ll cover what The Lekker Network is (and isn't), as well as membership benefits, features, and everything we’re building. This is a virtual session on Zoom. Open to everyone, members, prospective members, and anyone curious to learn more about us. Join us for an open conversation about what we're building and whether it's right for you. Register through our website. See you there. #TheLekkerNetwork #Membership #ProudlySouthAfrican #Community

Hein Wagner was born blind. At age five, when his parents sent him to blind school, he believed he was going so he could finally learn to see. What followed was a life that has left audiences around the world (from executive boardrooms to international events of 15,000+), in tears, in laughter, and fundamentally changed. Hein has achieved some remarkable things throughout his life, including: Completing the Antarctica Marathon, which is considered the most difficult physical challenge on earth. Sailing the Cape to Rio Yacht Race at age 21, completing the Ironman, and cycling the Absa Cape Epic. He has also broken the World Blind Land Speed Record not once but twice, reaching 322.5 km/h, and won the 2023 Swedish National Para-triathlon Championships. He has also built businesses, founded the Hein Wagner Academy, a post-grade-12 institution training blind and visually impaired South Africans for the workforce, and received a Golden Key from the University of Stellenbosch for his contributions to social upliftment. And through all of it, one question has driven him: What is possible beyond the impossible? Come find out. Cape Town - Tuesday, 28 July 2026 Durban - Wednesday, 29 July 2026 Johannesburg - Thursday, 30 July 2026 #TheLekkerNetwork #HeinWagner #ABlindManWithVision

“Do you need to be South African to join the Lekker Network?” We are not limited by location. We welcome everyone who connects with our spirit and shares our values. Whether you were born in SA, lived here once, or simply feel a deep connection to our country and way of life. If South Africa is part of your story, and if you believe in showing up for people, you are welcome here. If this sounds like you, click the link in the bio. #TheLekkerNetwork #FAQ #Community

Join us for a meaningful conversation around building smarter, building inclusively, and building technology that genuinely moves the needle, for customers, communities, and economies. Led by Her presents: Tech For Good, Female Founders Harnessing the Power of Tech. Four South African women sit down to share what it actually takes to build technology that works. Themes: gender equity in capital, design as disruption, AI in practice, and tech-enabled access to education. Hosted by Sharell Kassim. #TheLekkerNetwork #LedByHer #TechForGood #WomenInTech

For this session, we are joined by a Saffa who has lived in Ireland and turned it into a community. Berilyn Teeling, Founder, South African Gathering in Ireland. Berilyn created Ireland's most beloved South African community event, the annual South African Gathering, to give South Africans a space to reconnect with their roots and with each other. A passionate rugby fan, outdoor enthusiast, and community builder, she knows what it takes to feel at home in a country that is not home. John Mulder is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of the South African Chamber of Commerce in Ireland. He is obsessed with our South African diaspora and with creating a country that delivers jobs and opportunities for all South Africans, especially our youth. This will be seen in the nature of the work he does and the current projects he is attempting to bring to life through Ireland and back into South Africa, along with just phenomenal SAFFAs. Sharell Kassim, Host, Head of Gauteng Chapter, The Lekker Network. A visionary leader with over 9 years of global marketing and business growth experience, Sharell brings energy, strategy, and a passion for connecting South Africans across borders. Together, they will cover everything: visas, careers, cost of living, culture shock, community, family, safety, and the rapid-fire questions everyone is too afraid to ask. Tuesday, 7th July | 10:30 AM | 45min | Virtual #TheLekkerNetwork #LedByHer #SouthAfricansInIreland #SAFFA

We get this one a lot. So here’s the short (and long) answer. Our Premium Membership costs R24,000 per year. Our membership gives you access to the full Lekker Network community: WhatsApp groups, MicroMeets, Impact Pods, Global Concierge, curated events, and everything we are building behind the scenes for members. If you want to become an important part of everything we’re building, click the link in our bio. #TheLekkerNetwork #FAQs #Membership