Study in the USA?
High school students and parents attend an introductory briefing on undergraduate university study in the USA presented by the Education Advising service of the Consulate General Johannesburg.
Common Challenges, Common Goals
“What unites us is so much more important than what divides us,” Cape Town Consul General Erica Barks-Ruggles said in remarks to the South African Institute of International Affairs...
An America Built to Last
President Obama, in his 2012 State of the Union address, outlined his vision for America’s future: "An economy built to last” that will support all who want to work...
South Africa and Sudan Transformations
Ambassador Lyman, Special Envoy for Sudan, "If a major humanitarian undertaking is made for all the world to see, it will not only avert disaster. It will begin to reverse Sudan’s long, sad history..."
Oprah Graduates Bound for the U.S.
JOHANNESBURG- The Class of 2011, the first class of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls to graduate, held their ceremony in front of Oprah, proud parents, and dignitaries...
January is 21st Century Statecraft Month
Officials in Washington and at Missions abroad will host digital engagements across multiple social media platforms on a wide array of foreign policy issues to directly connect with the public...
Headlines
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Security Council Briefing on Peace and Security in Africa
"While there have been measured successes, we remain concerned..." - U.S.Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations
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Intl Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
Today and every day, we will rededicate ourselves to the defense of human rights and human dignity. And we will never forget.
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U.S. Efforts in the Humanitarian Crisis in Somalia - Briefing
"The answer to humanitarian crises is going to be the establishment of secure and stable governance in that country..."
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Issues of Ongoing Concern in Sudan and South Sudan - Briefing
"There are predictions of a major humanitarian crisis in those areas, particularly Southern Kordofan." - Ambassador Princeton Lyman
News from the Mission
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English Access Microscholarship Graduates
hese under privileged South African youth have increased their English language skills, built their confidence and obtained a greater understanding other countries and cultures, specifically the U.S.
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U.S. – S.A. Bilateral Energy Dialogue
“We are seeking concrete results to transform our energy future to generate prosperity and enhance the security of all of our citizens." - Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman
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Learning to give back to our communities
A new year is a good time to honour heroes. People from around the world joined the ANC in ... honouring the individuals who dedicated their lives to democracy and freedom- Ambassador Gips, Sunday Times
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GE and Transnet partnership brings 43 new locomotives to South Africa
Today, Ambassador Gips joined South Africa’s Public Entrepreises Minister Malusi Gigaba at an event celebrating the partnership of TransNet and General Electric. The Minister and representatives of TransNet and GE signed an agreement for the delivery of 43 new locomotives to South Africa.
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U.S. Senators Visit Township HIV/AIDS Project
Six U.S. Senators travelled to Cape Town’s vast Khayelitsha township January 9 to learn first-hand about efforts to combat HIV/AIDS. The senators, led by Lindsey Graham (Republican-South Carolina), met woman and children receiving services through the mothers2mothers organization at the Site B Clinic in Khayelitsha.
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U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Supports Lwandle Migrant Labor Museum Restoration Project
The U.S. Consulate General in Cape Town joined the Lwandle Migrant Labor Museum on Saturday, December 3, 2011 to celebrate the official opening of the new “Hostel 33” exhibit, a project funded through a grant from the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. Facebook Photo Gallery »
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Celebrating Worlds AIDS Day with Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation
Consul General Erica Barks-Ruggles was among the special guests who joined Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu at the official opening of the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation's "Choose Life" Youth Center in Masiphumelele. Facebook Photo Gallery »
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Elections 2012
Find out how the U.S. election process works and how the election in 2012 is proceeding. -
Africa IP Forum
Africa's first-ever continent-wide Intellectual Property Forum: Intellectual Property, Regional Integration and Economic Growth in Africa! Registration now open!
S.A. in the U.S. News
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Headlines in the U.S. Media
- South Africa Miners Warn of Regulations' Impact DEVON MAYLIE, Wall Street Journal, 26 January 2012
- South African AU Chair Nomination Raises Eyebrows Delia Robertson, Voice of America, 26 January 2012
- S. Africa's New Media Effort Targets Corruption Delia Robertson, Voice of America, 26 January 2012
- Interracial ad sparks controversy in South Africa Maura Judkis, Teh Washington Post, 26 January 2012
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Job Opportunities
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Job opportunities in Embassy and Consulates
Vacant posts advertised generally remain open for a period of two weeks for those interested to submit their application using our online facility.
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