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  • Dr. Lorenzo Morris, Professor of Political Science, Howard University

    US Elections: African American Vote

    "U.S. is fundamentally a plural society, and a very diverse one... If it were not for these identifiable voting patterns Barack Obama would not be president today."- Dr. Lorenzo Morris

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  • President Jacob Zuma presents Edward M Kennedy Jr with the Order of the Companions of OR Tambo in gold awarded posthumously to Edward M Kennedy for being a fearless opponent of apartheid, an outspoken critic of apartheid, and a tireless campaigner for the introduction of sanctions against the apartheid regime and his exceptional contribution to the struggle for the attainment of a non-racial, non-sexist, free and democratic South Africa.

    Americans Honored on Freedom Day

    The late Senator Edward Kennedy and activist Randall Robinson were awarded the Order of the Companions of OR Tambo for their excetional contributions to the anti-apartheid struggle

  • The Harlem Quartet has brought joy worldwide to so many through its mission to advance diversity in classical music while engaging young and new audiences through the presentation of varied repertoire.

    U.S. Musical Ambassadors to S.A.

    The Harlem Quartet, a string quarter, travel to South Africa as Arts Envoys for two-week program of master classes, performances and outreach events in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban.

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  • GlobalGirl Media South Africa Program Director Tumi Mosadi with Chris Matthews of Hardball

    SA HIV/AIDS Documentary makes a splash

    A South African HIV/AIDS documentary supported by the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has been highlighted as an example of global excellence by George Washington University.

  • University of Pretoria Prof. Johann Engelbrecht (r) and U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer Karl Stoltz (l) sign the Memorandum of Understanding. Mamelodi Campus Director, Edwin Smith and Embassy's Steve Kerchoff look on.

    Mae Jemison U.S. Science Reading Room

    A Memorandum of Understanding is signed, reconfirming commitment between the University of Pretoria and the U.S. Embassy to advancing math and science at high schools in the Mamelodi area.

  • Johannesburg Consul General Earl Miller and Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Aziz Pahad at the "Dear Mr. Mandela, Dear Mrs. Parks” exhibit

    "Dear Mr. Mandela, Dear Mrs. Parks”

    Johannesburg Consul General Earl Miller attended the launch of the "Dear Mr. Mandela, Dear Mrs. Parks” exhibit at Constitution Hill, joined by former Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Aziz Pahad...

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  • Why NATO Matters to U.S. Security

    The Alliance is the mechanism through which the US confronts diverse and difficult threats to our security together with like-minded states

News from the Mission

  • In KwaZulu-Natal the group toured the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), Prince Cyril Zulu TB Clinic, Vulindlela Clinic, McCord Hospital and the Edendale Hospital
    U.S. Senators Visit HIV, TB and Vaccine Projects

    Three U.S. senators visited HIV, tuberculosis and vaccine projects in South Africa May 1-5, 2012. Also joining the visit was Dr. Tom Frieden, head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. 

  • SolarBees, a solar powered water circulation machine developed in the USA being launched with the use of a crane.
    U.S. water treatment tech at work in SA

    The City of Tshwane is using a U.S. developed "green" technology called SolarBees to deal with algal blooms in Rietvlei Dam which supplies the city with 37 million liters of drinking water per day. 

  • Ambassador Donald Gips with young South Africans
    "Happy Freedom Day, South Africa" - A Message from Ambassador Gips

    Happy Freedom Day, South Africa. As South Africans celebrate 18 years of democracy, the United States celebrates with you. Through the lessons of South Africa, and the work of our own people, America is reminded to strive for the idealistic image of ourselves that our citizens hold in their hearts. 

  • U.S. Consul General Earl Miller with with Ms Nobunto Mpendulo, the Director of the city’s Library and Information Services, in the newly renovated Library
    U.S. Consulate Johannesburg donates reference works to City Library

    A full set of encyclopaedias has been added to the Reference Section of the newly reopened and restored Joburg City Library, to help students with their classwork and school projects. 

  • Light It Up Blue - The Consulate General in Johannesburg is bathed in blue light
    Autism - Light It Up Blue

    On the evening of April 2, the U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg celebrated the fifth World Autism Awareness Day by taking part in the Light It Up Blue campaign.   More about autism in S.A. »

  • Members of the Sivulindlela community development project tend to crops which will be sold to local supermarkets.
    PEPFAR grant enables a community

    the Sivulindlela Community Development is a large commercial garden scheme, which, with the help of a PEPFAR community grant, has grown into a highly successful income generating Project. 

  • Students speak with a political officer from the Embassy after his presentation on the elections
    Join us for talks on the U.S. Elections 2012

    The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy is hosting a monthly series of talks on the U.S. Presidental Elections at the Embassy until November 2012 for high school and university students, lecturers, teachers, and other interested parties. 

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PEPFAR Funding

  • The U.S. Presidents Emergency Fund for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is seeking applications from organizations interested in implementing a five year program in Service Delivery and Support for Families Caring for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC)

    Request for Applications (RFA) Number: RFA-674-12-000006
    Questions Due : 15 May, 2012 4pm Pretoria time 
    Concept Paper Application Deadline Date: June 5, 2012, 4pm Pretoria time
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Business Opportunities

  • The General Services Office (GSO) of this Diplomatic Mission seeks to enter into contracts with qualified, reliable firms with sufficient resources, financing, and work experience for delivering and performing a variety of commodities and or services. More »

Spotlight

  • NATO is gearing up for this year’s meeting of heads of state and government in Chicago on May 20 and 21, 2012. This will be the first NATO summit in the United States since 1999, when the Alliance celebrated its 50th Anniversary in Washington.
  • U.S. Elections 2012

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Job Opportunities

  • Vacant posts in the Embassy and Consulates remain open for two weeks and those interested may submit their application using our online facility. More »

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