U.S. Embassy & Consulates
in South Africa

Act early and take the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas…

COVID-19 Information (Last updated: September 4, 2020) Country-Specific Information The South African Ministry of Health has confirmed 672,041 cases of COVID-19 within its borders. The government of South…

Americans Can Vote Wherever They Are!   If you have not received a requested absentee ballot in time to return it to your state, you…

Alert: Travel Advisory Level 3: Reconsider Travel – U.S. Embassy Pretoria, South Africa (September 16, 2020) The Department of State revised its Travel Advisory for South Africa on…

Statement U.S. Ambassador Lana Marks U.S. Embassy South Africa September 6, 2020 I have discussed South Africa with President Trump many times, and he has…

Statement U.S. Ambassador Lana Marks U.S. Embassy Pretoria September 3, 2020 The United States remains strongly committed to assisting South Africa in its fight against…

U.S. Embassy and Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum Announce Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Program The Embassy of the United States of America in South Africa has partnered with the…

Health Alert: Upcoming Repatriation Flights – U.S. Embassy Pretoria, South Africa (September 1, 2020) Location: South Africa Event:  The South African Ministry of Health has confirmed 625,056 cases of COVID-19 within its…

This week we are excited for the launch of “Help or Hindrance? The Sullivan Principles in Apartheid South Africa”.  Free to the public, this  documentary…

Ten dance films will be screened at the 22nd JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience, in a carefully curated program called USA Dance on Screen which has been…

Health Alert: Upcoming Repatriation Flights – U.S. Embassy Pretoria, South Africa (August 19, 2020) Location: South Africa Event:  The South African Ministry of Health has confirmed 592,144 cases of COVID-19 within its…

PRESS STATEMENT MORGAN ORTAGUS DEPARTMENT OF STATE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 17, 2020 The United States Government congratulates the Southern African Development Community (SADC) as it celebrates…

Press Release | August 15, 2020 The U.S. government has delivered approximately $340,000 (R5.9 million) worth of personal protective equipment to the South African National…

Health Alert: Upcoming Repatriation Flights – U.S. Embassy Pretoria, South Africa (August 5, 2020) Location: South Africa Event:  The South African Ministry of Health has confirmed 521,318 cases of COVID-19 within its borders. Announcing Additional Repatriation Flights:…

The Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) program, funded by the U.S. Mission to South Africa, is a grass-roots grant assistance program that allows U.S. Ambassadors to…

Due to ongoing precautions against COVID-19, the Consular Section remains closed for non-immigrant visa interviews, and it is not clear when we will return to…

Press Release | July, 22, 2020 PRETORIA – As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread in South Africa and globally, handwashing with soap remains one of…

Health Alert: Upcoming Repatriation Flights – U.S. Embassy Pretoria, South Africa (July 21, 2020) Location: South Africa Event:  The South African Ministry of Health has confirmed 373,628 cases of COVID-19 within its…

Press Release | July 20, 2020 On July 16 the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recognized South African Advocate Anne Heeramun for her efforts…

“This Mandela Day, I am honored to share a special performance of the iconic Shosholoza by the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band. Nelson Mandela inspired…