Welcome Message
October 2020
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the South African Embassy website and find below the highlights of the month. As South Africa slowly approcahes the festive season, Turkey and South Africa are currently experiencing the best of their respective seasons wherein its neither cold nor hot. The beautiful flaura and fauna in both countries are currently more impressing and worth enjoying.
In relation to the current alert level 1 of the risk adjusted approach of South Africa’s Disaster Management Act, we are expecting movement in tourism and we wish all travellers safe and memorable visits.
Marine Month 1 to 31 October 2020
National Marine Month creates awareness of South Africa's marine and coastal environments and the benefits that our oceans bring to our nation. South Africa is nestled between two currents: the warm Agulhas Current with rich ocean biodiversity, but not a large fish stocks and the cold Benguela system that supports large fisheries such as those focused on the small pelagic (anchovy and sardine) and the demersal (hake) stocks. These currents, in addition to the cold southern oceans, are key drivers of South Africa climate and rainfall conditions. 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.Repatriation of South Africans
The waiting is over. We are proud to announce that after extensive and lengthy liaison with kind & considerate
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The Embassy of South Africa responds
The Embassy of South Africa responds positive to the South African citizens in Antalya, and intervenes on the
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MESSAGE BY PRESIDENT ON COVID-19
MESSAGE BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON COVID-19 PANDEMIC MONDAY, 30 MARCH 2020
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INFO to SA CITIZENS in TURKEY
INFORMATION TO SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS IN TURKEY South African citizens residing in Turkey, please take note of the
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Key Highlights
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South Africa celebrates October as Transport Month and during this month South Africa aims to demonstrate some of the steps taken to respond to some transport challenges and progressively move towards mobility as a service.
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Quote of the Month
“Honesty, sincerity, simplicity, humility, pure generosity, absence of vanity, readiness to serve others -qualities which are within easy reach of every soul- are the foundation of one's spritual life"
~ 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.
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
Emergency Number Consular Services: +90 (537) 912 58 07