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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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Roundtable Discusses Wildlife Trafficking as National Security Issue
During a U.S. Embassy organized roundtable discussion on wildlife trafficking Tuesday, May 7, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Bob Hormats highlighted the need for high-level political attention to the growing issue, including at fora such as the G-20 and the UN.
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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...
A Presidential Quiz
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1. Who was the first U.S. President to officially visit South Africa?
- A) Bill Clinton
- B) Barack Obama
- C) George W. Bush
- D) John F. Kennedy
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2. Who was the first African American President of the United States of America?
- A) Malcolm X
- B) Rev. Martin Luther King Jr
- C) Barack Obama
- D) Rev. Jesse Jackson
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3. The birth place of President Barack Obama?
- A) Kenya
- B) Hawaii
- C) Malawi
- D) Illinois
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4. Which sub-Saharan African countries has President Obama visited while holding office of president?
- A) Kenya
- B) Ghana
- C) Egypt
- D) All of the Above
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5. President Obama visited South Africa while holding the office of senator. What year?
- A) 2005
- B) 2006
- C) 2007
- D) 2008
