U.S. Senators Promote Partnerships with South Africa

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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By | 6 April, 2018 | Categories: Chargé D’Affaires, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & South Africa

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Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Rosenblum in Durban to Represent the U.S. at IORA Council of Ministers Meeting

DURBAN, October 19, 2017 Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Rosenblum is in Durban this week to represent the United States at the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers meeting.  While here, he will be meeting with a number of the delegates representing the 21 IORA member states and seven dialogue partners. Topics will include maritime ...
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By | 19 October, 2017 | Categories: Durban, Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, Our Ocean

U.S. Consul General in Durban Sherry Sykes

U.S. Embassy Welcomes New Consul General to Durban: Sherry Zalika Sykes

Media Advisory | October 4, 2017 The U.S. Mission to South Africa is pleased to announce the arrival of Consul General Sherry Zalika Sykes to lead the Consulate General in Durban.  U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Jessica Lapenn welcomed Consul General Sykes to the country on September 14, 2017.  “Consul General Sykes’ people-focused leadership in Durban ...
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By | 4 October, 2017 | Categories: Consul General, Durban, Key Officials, News, Press Releases | Tags:

Y-CAP and Empowervate Founder Amanda Blankfield-Koseff (left) and Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy Elizabeth McKay with one of the groups, The Eco-Green Project. This group initiated a cleanup at their school and started a recycling initiative.

U.S. Embassy Recognizes Mamelodi Students for Achievements in Youth Citizens Action Program (Y-CAP)

Media Advisory | September 1, 2017 The U.S. Embassy recognized the achievements of a group of Mamelodi students for conceptualizing, organizing and implementing civic projects that sought to create solutions to problems within their schools and communities.  The students presented their projects to a panel of judges and received certificates during a ceremony on Tuesday, ...
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By | 1 September, 2017 | Categories: American Spaces, Key Officials, News, Press Releases | Tags: , ,

Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Discusses Security Cooperation, Peacekeeping, and Nonproliferation

On December 11, Under Secretary (U/S) of State for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller traveled to Pretoria for meetings on security cooperation, peacekeeping, and nonproliferation matters with her counterparts at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO).  While in Pretoria, she also met with Mandela Washington Fellow alumnae to discuss leadership and ...
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