Welcome Message
March 2019
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the South African Embassy website and a new month with the following highlights;
Human Rights Month
South Africa commemorates Human Rights Month in March and Human Rights Day on 21 March.
Human Rights Day in South Africa is historically linked with 21 March 1960, and the events of Sharpeville. On that day 69 people died and 180 were wounded when police fired on a peaceful crowd that had gathered in protest against the Pass laws. This day marked an affirmation by ordinary people, rising in unison to proclaim their rights. It became an iconic date in South Africa’s history that today South Africans commemorate as Human Rights Day as a reminder of our rights and the cost paid for our treasured human rights." 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
LINDIWE SISULU
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.HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 21 MARCH 2019
South Africa is commemorating Human Rights Day under the theme: “The Year of Indigenous Languages: Promoting and
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COMMUNIQUE ON VOTING ABROAD 15 MARCH
VOTING ABROAD IN THE 2019 NATIONAL ELECTION ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF SOUTH AFRICA Date of this Communique: 15 March
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Media Statement 10 March 2019
Media Statement 10 March 2019 President Ramaphosa sends condolences to Ethiopia following plane crash President
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8 March 2019 International Women's Day
Happy International Women's Day! The South African Embassy in Ankara, Turkey honours and appreciates the social,
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Key Highlights
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South Africa commemorates Human Rights Month in March and celebrates the 21st of March as Human Rights Day to honour those who fought for South Africa’s liberation and to celebrate the many rights guaranteed under the Constitution.
Quote of the Month
"Freedom cannot be achieved unless women have been emancipated... from all forms of oppression. Our endeavors must be about the liberation of the woman, the emancipation of the man and the liberty of the child."
– Nelson Mandela
Joke of the Month
Teachers Dilemma!
*Teacher:* ''Construct a sentence using the word "sugar''
*Pupil:* ''I drank tea this morning.''
*Teacher:* ''Where is the word sugar.''
*Pupil:* ''It is already in the tea..!!''
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