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Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Travel to Africa
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Comet sightings in the Mae Jemison Science Reading Room: Students at the Mae Jemison U.S. Science Reading Room learned how to build an icy model of a comet, complete with shooting jets.
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Disaster response training in Lesotho: Rescue South Africa with the support of USAID's Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance conducted training for members of Lesotho’s National Development of Emergency Services Responders
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Jesse Jackson, the president and founder of the Rainbow/PUSH coalition, spoke at the University of Pretoria on “Building an Inclusive Economy” on April 29, 2013.
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Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King in South Africa: Students, teachers, parents, and mentors gathered the Mae Jemison U.S. Science Reading Room to hear selected students give voice to their poetry.
News from the Mission
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Launch of 'Trace Effects' in South Africa
Students and teachers gathered at the Mae Jemison U.S. Science Reading Room to attend the eagerly anticipated launch of this video game innovative video game to supplement classroom English lessons.
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U.S. Africa Command’s humanitarian assistance program helps rebuild school
After a tornado destroyed their school, the children are now back in the classroom, thanks to a partnership between the school, U.S. Africa Command and the Department of State
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Beyond All Barriers: Empowering Women Leaders
The Embassy, in partnership with the UNISA Women’s Forum, hosted a women's economic empowerment event, bringing together women who are leaders in their field... Photo gallery »
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Unsung gender-activist heroes honoured
Marking the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence campaign” Masimanyane Women’s Support Centre, supported by the U.S. Embassy, hosted a gala award ceremony to honour unsung heroes...
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Youngsters talk energy challenges with Linkin Park
The learners' presentation on energy challenges facing their generation so impressed the band that they have asked for it in written and video form...
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Launching the Africa Regional Media Hub
Journalists from around the African continent have joined U.S. policymakers via the Hub to discuss a broad array of topics that include trade, investment, security, health, food security...
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Venus and Serena Williams’ trip to South Africa
Venus and Serena Williams travelled to South Africa in support of the “Breaking the Mould” campaign. The campaign works to highlight and honor women who have overcome adversity to achieve success.
