News 24 | Friday, October 22, 2021 | David Marchick and Todd Haskell The capacity shortage of Covid-19 vaccines on the continent threatens to prolong the pandemic and leave Africa open for other health threats, writes David Marchick and Todd Haskell. One year ago, a world transformed by Covid-19 waited for the arrival of lifesaving vaccines. …
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The Citizen | Oct 6, 2021 | Eric Naki (ericn@citizen.co.za) The US government has announced an additional $9 million (about R135 million) in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act for urgent Covid assistance to South Africa to enable it to strengthen its fight against the pandemic. The news was announced to The Citizen by …
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Pretoria News Weekend | 25 Sep 2021 | Nokwanda Ncwane TO HONOUR and celebrate its late and longest-serving employee Martin Matlebyane, the US Embassy in Pretoria has renamed its Maker Space at the Es’kia Mphahlele Library after him. His commemorative plaque and photo were unveiled at the library this week. Matlebyane worked at the embassy …
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“The attack that day was an incident of global impact and global proportion. There were seventy six nations which lost souls that day, during those incidents, two of whom were from here in South Africa… so the grief that we share is one of lives cut short, gifts denied to their families, their loved ones, …
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Press Release | July 28, 2021 The U.S. Mission in South Africa announces a donation by the United States Government of 5.7 million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s global efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. This gift from the people of the United States – the largest bilateral …
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“Of all holidays, Independence Day is perhaps the best for reflecting on where we’ve come from, where we’re going, and what matters most. From our shared struggles for equal rights to our deep core values and shared culture, the friendship between the United States and South Africa has only strengthened with age, and I am …
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JOHANNESBURG, June 4, 2021 (Release courtesy of United Airlines and Airports Company South Africa) United Airlines has inaugurated its nonstop daily service between its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and O.R. Tambo International Airport, with the arrival of the first flight into Johannesburg today. The new service is operated with state-of-the-art Boeing …
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US to contribute a further R45 million for Covid-19 vaccine distribution in SA | News 24 | Carien du Plessis The United States is contributing a further R45 million to South Africa’s Covid-19 efforts. This is on top of the R785 million already contributed, as well as consignments of personal protective equipment at the start …
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Did you know that TB kills more people each year than any other infectious disease? Did you know that TB is preventable and curable? On March 24, we celebrated World TB Day 2021, recommitting to our efforts to control TB in the face of significant challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic over the last year. …
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Opinion Editorial | John Groarke, Charge d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy South Africa | News 24 | January 21, 2021 With the inauguration of Joe Biden as the US’s 46th president, there was a change of transition of authority that played out in government offices across America and US embassies around the world. John Groarke, the Charge d’Affaires ad interim …
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Celebrating our 🇺🇸 Independence Day in 🇿🇦South Africa On July 3 we commemorated the 243rd anniversary of our Independence Day with our guests from government, civil society, business, media, academia, and the arts. The celebration of American history & culture, under the theme “California Dreaming,” included traditional American food, drink and live music, with more than a hint …
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On Tuesday, Charge d’Affaires Jessye Lapenn celebrated the launch of the USAID Kingson Capital Development Credit Authority loan portfolio guarantee agreement. Jacko Maree, Special Envoy on Investment to President Ramaphosa, and KZN MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Sihle Zikalala also attended the Durban signing ceremony. The USAID DCA $10 million guarantee with …
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The United States Mission to South Africa is pleased to welcome the Minnesota Orchestra to South Africa, as it embarks on its Music for Mandela tour across the country. As part of its Mandela Centenary commemorations, the Embassy is delighted to have provided support for the orchestra’s tour, the first ever tour of a full …
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Twenty-nine South African students and scholars have received fully-funded Fulbright scholarships to conduct research and complete postgraduate studies at U.S. academic institutions. The world-renowned Department of State-funded Fulbright Program provides scholarships to university graduates seeking a Master’s or Doctoral degree in nearly any field of study at a university in the U.S. Thirteen South Africans …
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News Release | 15 June 2018 (Johannesburg) The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Business leadership South Africa (BLSA) announced a three-year extension of their ground-breaking development partnership, the Beyond Advocacy Fund, with an infusion of an additional $3.6 million in funding. This partnership tackles some of the …
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Forty-six young South Africans will travel to the United States to participate in the Mandela Washington Fellowship, which aims to enhance leadership skills, bolster entrepreneurship, and connect young leaders from across Africa with the American people, and with each another. During their six-week visit, 28 U.S. universities will host 700 Fellows from sub-Saharan Africa for …
Read More» Statement by the U.S. Mission to South Africa Condolence for Victims of Mosque Stabbings in KwaZulu-Natal The United States Mission to South Africa offers our deepest condolences and sympathies to the families and loved ones of those killed and injured in the May 10 attack at the Imam Hussein Mosque in Ottawa, Verulam, near Durban. …
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A bipartisan delegation of United States Senators visited South Africa from April 4 – 6, 2018 on a visit to strengthen ties between the American and South African people. Led by Senator Christopher Coons of Delaware, the delegation sought to increase partnerships and enhance trade and investment opportunities which can lead to greater prosperity for both of our countries. The delegation included Senator Jeff …
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Congratulations, South Africa! We were thrilled to be at today’s signing of renewable energy independent power producer project (REIPPP) agreements, which will result in R55.92 billion in new investments in the energy sector (including foreign direct investment from U.S. companies!), create nearly 60,000 new jobs, and generate 2300 megawatts of energy. Chargé d’Affaires Jessye Lapenn …
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As published in Independent Group Newspapers March-April, 2018. It was with great excitement and a bit of national pride that I read the South African Institute of Race Relations’ (SAIRR) March 13 report, “SA has made significant progress against HIV/Aids, but more must be done”, which captured South Africa’s success in driving down the rate …
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As part of a response to the #BlackPantherChallenge, an ongoing campaign to take young people to watch the inspirational Black Panther superhero film in cinema, the U.S. Mission to South Africa hosted 120 young leaders to watch a special screening of Black Panther at Brooklyn Mall on Human Rights Day, March 21. Young leaders from …
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The second annual meeting of the U.S. Mobilizing Institutional Investors to Develop Africa’s Infrastructure (MiDA) delegation met with South African asset managers, financial institutions, and African pension fund representatives to build further partnerships and find co-investment opportunities in Johannesburg and Cape Town March 5-9, 2018. Formed in 2016, MiDA is a partnership between the U.S. …
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UNITED STATES GLOBAL AIDS COORDINATOR VISITS SOUTH AFRICA TO ADVANCE U.S.-SOUTH AFRICA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP Media Release March 13, 2018 The U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator Ambassador Deborah Birx visited South Africa from February 19 to March 1 regarding implementation of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The American people, through PEPFAR, are deeply committed …
Read More» U.S. DIPLOMATIC MISSION TO SOUTH AFRICA Message for U.S. Citizens Town Hall for U.S. Citizens with Chargé d’Affaires Jessye Lapenn, March 15, 2018 The U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg is pleased to invite all U.S. citizens in Gauteng, Northwest, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Free State to a Town Hall event with the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to …
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The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce its support for the production of One Night in Miami… at the Market Theatre, February 2-25, 2018. To commemorate Black History Month, recognized each year in February, the U.S. Embassy has partnered with the Market Theatre in Johannesburg to deliver high-impact and thought-provoking drama to South African audiences. …
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The U.S. Mission to South Africa is pleased to announce the application period is now open for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program for 2019-2020. This world-renowned program offers scholarships that cover up to the full cost of tuition and living expenses in the United States for South African students interested in pursuing a Master’s or …
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Are you a musician? Keen to collaborate with artists from around the world? Then WATCH as our Chargé d’Affaires Jessye Lapenn meets Benjamin Jephta, a South African jazz prodigy, who went on the > OneBeat exchange program to the U.S! In this episode of our Meet The AlumnU.S. series, Benjamin Jephta shares more about his journey and what inspires his …
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U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Jessye Lapenn co-hosted a signing ceremony with Southern African Music Rights Organization (SAMRO) Foundation Managing Director André le Roux to celebrate the launch of an Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) grant totaling $88,179 to the SAMRO Foundation. The ceremony took place at the legendary Orbit Jazz Club in Braamfontein, Johannesburg on …
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Daily Maverick | Orateng Lepodise | September 26, 2017 Giving back is a reward. Nobody knows this better than the United States Peace Corps, which hosted a swearing-in ceremony for 40 new South African volunteers on Friday. The Peace Corps is working at improving education and health conditions and capacity in South Africa. On Friday, the Peace Corps hosted a swearing in ceremony in …
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Last Thursday, US manufacturer of construction and mining equipment Caterpillar opened their new international parts distribution centre in in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni. The centre is the only one located in Africa.
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On her recent visit to the Lowveld, the US Embassy’s chargé d’affaires, Jessye Lapenn, learned more about some of the work the Embassy does in Mpumalanga. Lowvelder | June 24, 2017 | Philippa Francis MBOMBELA – Lowvelder joined the American acting ambassador on her visit to GRIP on Monday afternoon, where CEO Sakina Mohamed outlined the sex-work programme. The organisation uses a Pepfar …
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Media Advisory June 23, 2013 Microbiology, mathematics, biochemistry, international affairs, astronomy, ethnomusicology…. These are just some of the many disciplines pursued by South Africans in the 2017 Fulbright Students and Scholars cohort. The U.S. Embassy’s Fulbright office hosted the 2017 class of students and scholars for a pre-departure orientation on June 23 in Sandton, as …
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Media Advisory June 23, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in South Africa’s office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilitated the donation of border enforcement equipment and tools to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) at their K-9 facility in Kempton Park. The equipment will be utilized in support SARS’ efforts to safeguard the borders …
Read More» Media Advisory June 13, 2017 Joint Statement: 8th South African – United States Annual Bilateral Forum, 8 June 2017 The Embassy of the United States of America hosted the South African Government for the 8th Annual Bilateral Forum (ABF), on 8 June 2017, in Pretoria. The ABF takes place under the auspices of the South …
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Media Advisory March 29, 2017 U.S. Embassy Pretoria Supports Global Light it Up Blue Campaign The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria is delighted to announce its participation in the signature campaign of “Autism Speaks” by joining the Light It Up Blue campaign, which is dedicated to raising international awareness of autism during World Autism Awareness Day …
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