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September 2019
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Heritage Month and Heritage Day 24 September 2019
South Africa commemorates Heritage Month in September. It recognises aspects of South African culture which are both tangible and intangible: creative expression such as music and performances, our historical inheritance, language, the food we eat as well as the popular memory.
Various heritage sites and infrastructures in South Africa are named after the liberation struggle icons, like: The Sol Plaatjie Municipality in the Northern Cape, The Nelson Mandela Museum in the Eastern Cape, Luthuli House in Gauteng, King Shaka International Airport in KwaZulu-Natal, Tshwane Municipality in Gauteng, Steve Biko Memorial in the Eastern Cape.
Heritage Day on 24 September recognises and celebrates the cultural wealth of our nation. South Africans celebrate the day by remembering the cultural heritage of the many cultures that make up the population of South Africa. 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.Courtesy Visit of Sri Lankan Ambassador
Courtesy visit of the Ambassador of Sri Lanka, H.E. Mohammed Rizvi Hassan to Ambassador of South Africa, H. E. Pule
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Turkish Victory Day
South African Embassy wishes the Republic of Turkey a happy and proud Victory Day. It is celebrated annually
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Passing of Former Indian Minister of
Ambassador Malefane signing the condolence book on the passing of Former Minister of External Affairs Mrs.Sushma Swaraj
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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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Key Highlights
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South Africa commemorates Heritage Month in September and the day 24 September marks the Heritage Day.
South African Embassy and the Ankara office of the United Nations Refugee Centre (UNHCR) is organizing a Nelson Mandela Football Day to raise funds for the Ankara Refugees Lunch Support Group (ARLSG) on 14 September 2019 from 10 am-17 pm at Çınar Halı Sahası, Öveçler Çankaya Ankara Read More
Quote of the Month
"We can change the world and make it a better place.
It is in your hands to make a difference.”
– 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