Welcome Message
August 2019
Welcome to the South African Embassy website.
Women's Month 2019
South Africa commemorates Women’s Month in August. Women’s Month takes place against a backdrop of an increase in the levels of violence and brutality against women and children in our society.
The day marks the Women’s March to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956. On that day up to 20 000 women of all races, class and religious pesuasions protested against the extension of Pass Laws. The march was a turning point in the role of women in the struggle for freedom and our society at large.
The national celebrations will also include the National Dialogues on Violence against Women to help combat the continued scourge of violent attacks and abuse against women. The dialogues are a platform for deepening democracy whilst ensuring safer and crime-free communities especially for women and children. Read More...
DAVID MABUZA
Deputy President
of the Republic of South Africa
Deputy President
of the Republic of South Africa
CYRIL RAMAPHOSA
President
of the Republic of South Africa
President
of the Republic of South Africa
NALEDI PANDOR
Minister
of the Republic of South Africa
Minister
of the Republic of South Africa
Turkish nationals are exempted for Visa for a period of 30 days for touristic, official and business visit. They must hold a return ticket and letter of invitation if applicable.Happy Women's Day 2019
South Africa pays tribute to the more than 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 in protest
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SOUTH AFRICA, ALIVE WITH POSSIBILITIES
SOUTH AFRICA, ALIVE WITH POSSIBILITIES AS INSPIRED BY NELSON MANDELA MONTH The month of July is synonyms with the
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NELSON MANDELA DAY 2019
NELSON MANDELA DAY COMMEMORATED UNDER THE THEME: “ACTION AGAINST POVERTY” WITH SUB THEMES: “TAKE ACTION INSPIRE
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Interfresh Eurasia 2019 Fair
Ankara hosted the presentation and launch meeting for the upcoming Interfresh Eurasia 2019 Fair slated for October
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Key Highlights
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South Africa celebrates Women’s Month and Day in August. The day 9 August marks the Women’s March to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956. On that day up to 20 000 women of all races, class and religion marched to the Union Buildings to protest against the discriminatory pass laws which had restricted the movement of black people in the country. The march was a turning point in the role of women in the struggle for freedom and our society at large. Read More
Quote of the Month
"The women were courageous, persistent, enthusiastic, indefatigable and their protest against passes set a standard for anti-government protest that was never equaled."
– Nelson Mandela
Joke of the Month
Man and the Cat
A man hated his wife's cat and he decided to get rid of it. He drove 20 blocks away from home and dropped the cat there. The cat was already walking up the driveway when he approached his home.
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Contact Us
SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY
Filistin Sokak No: 27 GOP 06700 Ankara Turkey
Telephone: +90 (312) 405 68 61
Visa Section: + 90 ( 312) 405 68 71
Fax: +90 (312) 446 64 34
E-Mail: general.ankara@dirco.gov.za