COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 Information Last updated: March 1, 2021 For non-U.S. citizens seeking information about current travel restrictions affecting travel to the United States, please see https://za.usembassy.gov/visas/…
Soul Food & Civil Rights: A History Told Around the Table – Black History Month
The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria celebrated Black History Month with an ECA Speaker Program called ‘Soul Food and Civil Rights: History Around the Table’. This…
U.S. Navy Vessel Visits the Port of Cape Town
The U.S. Navy Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) arrived in Cape Town, South Africa for a port visit, Feb. 20, 2021. Williams…
South African Research Scholar Program Applications Now Open
Applications are now open for the 2022–2023 Fulbright South African Research Scholar Program. This program is an opportunity for South African university faculty or research…
2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund
NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY U.S. EMBASSY SOUTH AFRICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION Funding Opportunity Title: 2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-ZAF-FY21-04 Deadline for…
U.S. and Western Cape trade and investment partnership launched
Press Release / United States Consul General Cape Town / February 4th, 2021 U.S. and Western Cape trade and investment partnership launched On 5 February…
Commercial Opportunities
Open Solicitations for Products and Services for the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in South Africa The U.S. Embassy Pretoria is aware of an ongoing tender…
The United States Provides Field Hospital Support to Eastern Cape and Free State
Press Release | February 3, 2021 The United States Provides Field Hospital Support to Eastern Cape and Free State The U.S. government, through the U.S.…
Want To Study In America? EducationUSA Is Here To Help
Press Release / February 2, 2021 Talented South African learners and students from low-income backgrounds interested in studying in the United States are encouraged to apply for the EducationUSA Opportunity…
U.S. Embassy Delivers Field Hospital in Mahikeng to Fight COVID-19 in the North West Province
U.S. Embassy Delivers Field Hospital in Mahikeng to Fight COVID-19 in the North West Province The U.S. Embassy in South Africa is pleased to announce…
Health Alert: U.S. Citizens are Still Able to Return to the United States Despite a Presidential Proclamation...
Health Alert: U.S. Citizens are Still Able to Return to the United States Despite a Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry for Immigrant and Non-Immigrants in South Africa…
New COVID-19 Travel Restrictions for the United States
Press Release | January 28, 2021 Effective at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 30, 2021, entry into the United States will be suspended…
New Closing Date For Fulbright Scholarships
PRESS RELEASE January 27, 2021 Applications for the 2022-2023 Fulbright Foreign Student Program are now open and, due to the global COVID-19 pandemic and revised academic calendar,…
US envoy to SA: Amid change, an enduring partnership will remain
Opinion Editorial | John Groarke, Charge d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy South Africa | News 24 | January 21, 2021 With the inauguration of Joe Biden as…
Health Alert: Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Air Passengers...
Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 20, 2021) Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all…
Health Alert: Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Air Passengers...
Health Alert: Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Air Passengers Arriving in the United States Location: The Republic of South…
CDC Expands Negative COVID-19 Test Requirement to All Air Passengers Entering the United States
Media Statement January 14, 2021 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers…
Your Invitation to the Launch of “America’s Voices Against Apartheid”
“America’s Voices Against Apartheid” will launch virtually on January 15 at 6:30 PM, and is an initiative of The National African American Drug Policy Coalition,…
Statement on Affirming the Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Kamala D. Harris
The United States Congress has completed its Constitutionally mandated count of the Electoral College vote and affirmed the election of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and…