Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington Marriott Marquis Washington, DC October 4, 2017 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Good afternoon. And thank you so much, Harry, for that very kind introduction. The work and commitment of the Bill and Melinda – of Bill and Melinda Gates and the Gates Foundation that they have undertaken across a range of …
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Media Advisory | September 19, 2017 Under this new Strategy, the United States, through PEPFAR, will continue to invest in over 50 countries, including continued substantial investments in South Africa. The U.S. government remains committed to partnering with South Africa and commends the South African government’s continued leadership and increasing financial contribution to its response. …
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Media Advisory July 24, 2017 The U.S. Mission to South Africa hosted Dr. Jenna Jambeck, an expert on plastic waste from the University of Georgia, for meetings with environmental leaders, local government officials, academics and members of the public in three provinces along South Africa’s coastline July 9-18, 2017. She travelled to Port Elizabeth, Plettenberg …
Read More» Dear Reader: Human trafficking is one of the most tragic human rights issues of our time. It splinters families, distorts global markets, undermines the rule of law, and spurs other transnational criminal activity. It threatens public safety and national security. But worst of all, the crime robs human beings of their freedom and their dignity. …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement by Secretary TILLERSON South Africa National Day April 27, 2017 On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I congratulate all South Africans as you observe the 23rd anniversary of Freedom Day. On this day commemorating your first democratic elections, we reflect …
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President Obama on the Fatal Shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile White House Blog JULY 7, 2016 AT 2:12 PM ET All Americans should be deeply troubled by the fatal shootings of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Philando Castile in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. We’ve seen such tragedies far too many times, and …
Read More» Press Release May 30, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information: Cynthia Harvey at USEmbassySAPress@state.gov Kerry Kennedy: “Ripples of Hope” Continue to Inspire U.S. – South Africa Relationship 50 Years Later Johannesburg, May 30, 2016 – Kerry Kennedy, daughter of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) and President of RFK Human Rights, is visiting South Africa May 30-June …
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The United States released its 2015 Human Rights Reports today. The reports, now in their 40th year, document the status of human rights conditions in 199 countries and territories around the world. In remarks to the press, Secretary Kerry discussed the reports and stressed the universality of the standards applied in the compiling of the reports, …
Read More» “We are delighted by the proclamation issued by President Obama today and we welcome the recent arrival of American chicken into commerce in South Africa. The entry of U.S poultry into South Africa was required as a condition for avoiding South Africa’s suspension under AGOA. Now that the issues involving AGOA have been resolved, we are focused …
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Media Advisory | Tuesday, January 12, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On January 11, 2016, President Obama signed a proclamation regarding the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), requiring the entry of U.S. poultry into South Africa before March 15, 2016. This proclamation does not immediately suspend AGOA trade benefits for South Africa. As has been reported …
Read More» Honoring the life’s work of an audience of entrepreneurs from over 120 countries attending the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Nairobi, Kenya July25-26, President Barack Obama stated, “Entrepreneurship creates new jobs and new businesses … It helps citizens stand up for their rights and push back against corruption. Entrepreneurship offers a positive alternative to the …
Read More» Press Release | Wagner College | 07/18/2014 STATEN ISLAND, N.Y., USA — For the last 5 weeks, South Africa’s Lalumbe Makuya and Romy Titus have been part of a group of 25 young African leaders from 19 sub-Saharan countries studying community and nonprofit organizations at Wagner College, in the New York City borough of …
Read More» The University of Johannesburg has conferred an honorary doctorate on President Obama, with UJ Vice Chancellor Prof. Ihron Rensburg saying, “President Obama has demonstrated distinguished social and intellectual achievement related to the University’s vision, mission, values and strategic goals and is thus a worthy recipient of the degree Doctor Legum (Doctor of Laws), honoris causa.” In …
Read More» This is a tragic day for Uganda and for all who care about the cause of human rights. Ultimately, the only answer is repeal of this law. The United States is deeply disappointed in the enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill in Uganda. For the four years since the bill was introduced, we have been crystal …
Read More» STATEMENT BY SECRETARY KERRY The United States is deeply concerned by renewed inter-religious violence in the Central African Republic (CAR). We condemn attacks by both anti-Balaka and Seleka groups in Bangui and the provinces. We are also deeply disturbed by reports that some CAR leaders may be supporting attacks by anti-Balaka and Seleka, respectively, instead …
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Jacob Jabari and Nkonzo Khanyile can’t wait for the weekend of Saturday June 29 2013. On this day, they will be among a few South Africans who will get to meet U.S. President Barack Obama in a town hall for Young African Leaders at the University of Johannesburg – Soweto Campus. President Obama is visiting …
Read More» The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 27, 2013 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Krysta Harden – Deputy Secretary, Department of Agriculture Alejandro Mayorkas – Deputy Secretary, Department of Homeland Security Ron Binz – Commissioner, Federal Energy …
Read More» On February 12, 2013 the U.S. Department of State held an online press conference featuring Secretary of State John Kerry and Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield. Secretary Kerry briefly discussed the importance of the U.S. relationship with Africa and Assistant Secretary Thomas-Greenfield discussed U.S. policy in Sub-Saharan Africa following the African …
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