Welcome Message

January 2019   

Dear Friends,

Welcome to the South African Embassy website and a New Year full of hope.

I believe 2019 will be another auspicious year in South Africa’s calendar. Last year South Africa celebrated the Centenary of the first democratically elected President, Nelson Mandela and Mama Albertina Sisulu and will continue commemorating and celebrating their life.  

This month’s highlights;

South Africa assumes Non-Permanent Seat on the United Nations Security Council

South Africa in January officially assumes its seat as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the period 2019-2020.

As President Cyril Ramaphosa reflected: “This will be the third time that South Africa will be serving in the Security Council since the dawn of democracy in 1994. We are humbled and honoured by the confidence the international community has demonstrated in our capability to contribute to the resolution of global challenges." Read More...