Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with South African Foreign Minister Pandor U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson May 5, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor in London. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Pandor underscored the need to …
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Funding Opportunity Title: Call for Proposals in Advancing Women in Business, Mitigating Climate Change, Improving Media Literacy, Celebrating Black History Month, Countering Gender-Based Violence, and Expanding the University Partnership Initiative Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-ZAF-FY21-05 Announcement Type: Request for Proposals CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Deadline for applications: May 30, 2021 Award Amounts: $50,000 …
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Press Release | April 21, 2021 The United States Mission to South Africa is pleased to announce the formal partnership between the Fulbright Program and the National Research Foundation (NRF) that will support NRF-funded PhD students registered with a South African university to travel to the United States to conduct research towards their doctorates at …
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Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Mission to South Africa Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement 2021 Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-ZAF-FY21-03 Announcement Type: Request for Statements of Interest CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Deadline for applications: Feb 28, 2021 and May 30, 2021 Award Amounts: $15,000 to $25,000 See also: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=330288 For submission instructions, download the …
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Independent on Saturday | April 10, 2021 | Tanya Waterworth Durban – New US Consul General in Durban, Anne Linnee, is positive about a successful Covid vaccine roll-out in South Africa because of the country’s well established community health system. Linnee who arrived in Durban to take up her position in October, also applauded SA …
Read More» 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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Community-based purification project at Reneilwe Primary School inaugurated on World Water Day TEMBA, Gauteng Province, Republic of South Africa. March 22, 2021 – DuPont (NYSE:DD) donated a multi-technology water treatment plant that will provide safe, pure water to Reneilwe Primary School and the local community of Temba, Hammanskraal (north of Pretoria). The area’s water sources …
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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 is the second U.S. ship to stop in Cape Town in the last 12 months. The USS Carney last visited in March of 2020 after being at sea for thirty …
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U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa / U.S. 6th Fleet Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Coffer CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The US Navy’s Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) arrived in Cape Town, South Africa on Feb. 20, 2021 for a planned port visit. The visit builds on U.S. maritime partnerships with …
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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 institute professionals to conduct research in their field of expertise at an academic or research institution in the United States for a period of three to nine months. The fully-funded …
Read More» 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 Funds Program (OFP). OFP supports learners and students to apply for scholarships and admission to colleges and universities in the United States. Over the last eight years, the dedicated EducationUSA team has helped more than 2, 200 exceptional South African students …
Read More» 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, will close on May 14, 2021. Fulbright is a competitive scholarship program that offers South African citizens and permanent residents the opportunity to complete a Master’s or Doctoral degree at any accredited tertiary institution in the …
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Ambassador Lana Marks today presented The Ambassador’s Award to Dr. Zweli Mkhize , South African Minister of Health, for “outstanding leadership and collaboration in public health” in response to South Africa’s HIV epidemic and “exceptional stewardship” of the COVID-19 response.
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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 entering the United States. Testing before and after travel is a critical layer to slow the introduction and spread of COVID-19. This strategy is consistent with the current phase of …
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“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, in collaboration with the Howard University Republic of South Africa Project (HURSAP), the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg and other U.S. and South African partners, that analyzes the important and complex …
Read More» On December 26, I started to experience fever, chills, a sore throat, and fatigue. A family member simultaneously began to experience similar symptoms, and, though we had been vigilant about mask-wearing and social-distancing, suspecting that we had become infected with COVID-19, we immediately began to isolate at home. Prior to this, with our residence staff …
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The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Southern Africa have launched their website which is intended to be informative, fast, and multi device friendly, and which provides access to public commodity reports, market sector reports, and trade events all in one place. https://www.usdasouthernafrica.org/ The U.S. Department of Agriculture FAS office for Southern Africa, based at the U.S. …
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Last week we commemorated the 245th birthday of The U.S. Marine Corps. The U.S. Marine Corps birthday celebrates the history, memory of those who served before and rekindles the bond that unites all generations of Marines. It is a celebration of the profound respect for the Marine Corps traditions and reverence of the heritage that distinguishes the Corps of …
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PRESS RELEASE | November 9, 2020 After Record Season, the United States Opens New Ports to South African Citrus Exports The United States government has announced the opening up of several new ports for the import for citrus products from South Africa, further facilitating two-way trade with South Africa. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal …
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This International Education Week, we encourage students interested in pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies at accredited universities and colleges in the United States, to join our EducationUSA team for a virtual college fair. EducationUSA promotes U.S. higher education to students around the world by offering free and accurate, comprehensive, and current information about opportunities to …
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Upon arriving in Cape Town as the U.S. Consul General a little over three years ago, I knew it was one of the world’s most beautiful cities. And it felt weighty to have the responsibility to carry the mantle of over 220 years of diplomatic relationships between the United Sates and Cape Town. What I …
Read More» Press Release / October 27, 2020 U.S. State Department Grant Funds Mountain-to-Mountain Collaboration Between Appalachian State University in North Carolina and South Africa’s University of the Free State Appalachian State University (App State) and South Africa’s University of the Free State (UFS) will strengthen their existing partnership through a U.S. government grant-funded mountain-to-mountain project — one that will engage faculty, …
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Cape Argus | October 20, 2020 | Sukaina Ishmail Cape Town – An aspiring soccer player from Mitchells Plain, Taariq Ganga, received an opportunity to travel to the US for a soccer scholarship that will allow him to shape his career and inspire others in his community. Ganga received a full athletic soccer scholarship at …
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South Africa, 8 October 2020 – Over a hundred thousand locally produced COVID-19 masks are helping to save lives in a high need area in the Western Cape, thanks to an innovative partnership between the U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the British High Commission in Pretoria to support …
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Pretoria News | September 30, 2020 | Val Boje Vice-Chancellor Kupe welcomes R8.4m contribution aimed at boosting learning partnership THE University of Pretoria yesterday received a $500 000 (R8.4m) grant to support its work as part of the United States-South Africa Higher Education Network. The milestone partnership was marked at a virtual launch hosted by Professor Tawana …
Read More» 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 COVID-19. Of the 1000 ventilators pledged by the United States, 785 ventilators have arrived in South Africa with an additional 200 expected this week. In August, I oversaw the successful …
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OpEd Ambassador Lana Marks Independent Online August 29, 2020 As South Africa draws to the end of Women’s Month, US Ambassador Lana Marks reflects on work done – and the path ahead The launch of this year’s Women’s Month, under the theme “Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights for an Equal Future,” by Minister of Women, …
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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 by award winning film production company Shoot The Breeze Productions , sponsored by the U.S. Mission to South Africa, tells the story behind The Sullivan principles. These Principles launched an unprecedented movement that inspired …
Read More» 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 its 40th anniversary. SADC’s goals of promoting regional cooperation and integration, economic growth, socio-economic development, and durable peace and security among its member states have never been more salient. SADC …
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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 Department of Health (NDoH). The equipment, delivered via C-130 military aircraft and consisting of masks, gloves, medical gowns, and sanitizing supplies, is bound for Gauteng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and …
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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 support local requests for small-scale community-based development projects. The purpose of the SSH is to support communities through modest grants that will positively impact local communities. Preference will be given …
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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 normal operations. Accordingly, if you are renewing a visa in the F1 and F2 categories, and the visa is valid or expired within the last 12 months, we encourage you to …
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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 the most effective preventative actions to curb the spread of the virus. The reality on the ground is that nearly one-third of households in South Africa do not have access …
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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 in the prosecution and planned extradition of Byungsu Kim, a South Korean national wanted in the United States for international plant trafficking from protected areas. The successful collaboration between the United States …
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“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 South Africans, Americans, and people all across the world to take action and inspire change. As we go forward in 2020, facing many economic, health, and security challenges, I encourage …
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Press Release | July 15, 2020 The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an additional US$3.5 million (R59 million) to support the National Department of Health’s (NDoH) oxygen supply, demand, and reticulation strategy and their efforts to procure supplies and equipment needed for critical care beds. The funds will …
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Press Release | July 6, 2020 The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has delivered a second shipment of 100 ventilators to South Africa to assist with its national response to COVID-19. “Patients deserve the best possible care we can provide. Ventilators are an important part of supporting that care, which …
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Independence Day Remarks (As delivered) U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Lana Marks Pretoria July 4, 2020 Good evening. On behalf of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and the American people, I would like to thank you for joining us. Today marks the 244th anniversary of the founding of …
Read More» PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE USE Contact: Tara Hammons Project Coordinator +1 484.515.8151 tphammonsjd@yahoo.com A Retrospective: U.S. Civil Society’s Commitment and Contributions to the Anti-Apartheid Struggle Washington, D.C. and Pretoria. The National African American Drug Policy Coalition (NAADPC), in collaboration with the Apartheid Museum, is pleased to announce that it has received seed funding from the U.S. Mission to …
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The U.S. Embassy wanted to ensure that you saw this press release issued by the Ford Motor Company in SA. The U.S. government was pleased to provide the funding for Ford to locally manufacture these face shields. Press release link: https://mediawire.co.za/quickpic/automotive/motor-manufacturers/ford/events/events-2020/50-000-face-shields-order-19-jun-20.aspx Ford Fulfils 50 000 Face Shields Order from US Department of Defense to Assist COVID-19 Efforts in Southern Africa Order …
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In response to significant worldwide challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of State temporarily suspended routine visa services at all U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide beginning March 20, 2020, and that suspension continues at this time. The U.S. Mission to South Africa will resume routine visa services as soon as possible, but is unable to provide a specific date at this time. Please …
Read More» The Citizen | May 23, 2020 | Brian Sokutu She may not be in the political heavyweight league of predecessors Patrick Gaspard, Bill Swing, Princeton Layman, James Joseph or Edward Perkins, but United States ambassador to South Africa Lana Marks has a lot to say about politics and international relations. Marks, who has had a …
Read More» In addition to providing South Africa with direct support from the U.S. government of more than R410 million to fight COVID-19, our “All-of-America” approach is assisting South Africa through the generosity of American citizens, including private businesses. Globally, American businesses, nonprofit groups, charities, faith-based organizations, and individuals have committed more than R120 billion in donations …
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Applications are now open for the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program. Through regular meetings and seminars, this program, funded by the United States Mission to South Africa, supports talented and determined learners and students from low-income backgrounds, to apply for scholarships and admission to colleges and universities in the United States. The EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program …
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Press Release | May 15, 2020 The U.S. government, through the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP), has procured and started to distribute 729,000 protective masks to South Africa’s National Department of Health (NDoH) to combat COVID-19. The FFP2 (filtering face piece particles) respirator masks, which were locally …
Read More» Pretoria News |11 May 2020| Liam Ngobeni THE COVID-19 pandemic has halted several initiatives – from extensive educational programmes to investment summits earmarked to empower South Africa. US ambassador to South Africa Lana Marks said the pandemic had halted programmes they had planned to roll out and others such as the Peace Corps. Marks said the US and South Africa had a …
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US donates aid to SA to strengthen fight against Covid-19 The Mercury | Karen Singh | May 8, 2020 Durban – The United States has committed to donating R410m towards South Africa’s fight against Covid-19. According to US ambassador to South Africa, Lana Marks, the package includes R250 million through our US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). She said the money was …
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The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is donating up to 1000 much-needed ventilators and accompanying equipment to South Africa to assist with its national response to COVID-19. Ventilators are highly specialized medical equipment used in intensive care units. These are used to support individuals whose lungs are not working adequately despite receiving oxygen. …
Read More» April 29, 2020 United States Supports Free Internet Data and COVID-19 Information for Western Cape Communities The United States government is funding TooMuchWifi’s initiative to offer free data to Western Cape communities to educate residents about ways to reduce COVID-19 infections. The funding comes from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Emergency Reserve Fund for Contagious Infectious Diseases and is part …
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Press Release | April 28, 2020 The U.S. Embassy in South Africa, through its Office of Defense Cooperation, has provided 12,400 protective masks to the South African National Defence Force’s (SANDF) South African Military Health Service to assist the country’s efforts to combat COVID-19. U.S. Embassy personnel delivered the masks to the Pretoria Military District, …
Read More» Press Release | April 22, 2020 The United States government through the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is committing funds to support South Africa’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic with a new tranche of global health funding of $13,200,000 (R250,000,000). This brings this total United States government commitment to the COVID-19 response …
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Daily Maverick | Peter Fabricius | April 20, 2020 The US has just stepped up its financial assistance to South Africa’s anti-coronavirus campaign to $8.4-million (about R158-million) “And there are tranches coming every few days,” US ambassador to South Africa Lana Marks said. She told Daily Maverick the money coming into South Africa was being …
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Opinion Editorial News24 2020-04-17 09:10 Just as the US has made the world more healthy, peaceful, and prosperous for generations, so will we lead in defeating our shared pandemic enemy, and rising stronger in its wake, writes US ambassador Lana Marks. The story of US leadership in the global battle against Covid-19 is a story of …
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Press Release April 16, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The United States government is committing additional funds to support South Africa’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing its total commitment to approximately $2,770,000. Previously the United States government committed $970,000, including the first $500,000 announced on March 11, to the COVID-19 response in South Africa. Today’s announcement provides an additional …
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Press Release For Immediate Release April 9, 2020 This afternoon, two repatriation flights for citizens of the United States departed South Africa. The first left at approximately 2:35pm from the Cape Town International Airport after leaving the King Shaka International Airport in Kwa-Zulu Natal this morning. The second flight departed at 4:15pm from the OR …
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On March 15th, the USS Carney arrived in Cape Town, South Africa for a scheduled port visit. The Carney, a guided missile destroyer, and her crew are on their seventh patrol in the European and African theaters. This visit serves to continue efforts to build global maritime partnerships with African nations in order to improve …
Read More» The U.S. Mission in South Africa, in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, is cancelling most nonimmigrant visa appointments from March 16, 2020 until May 31, 2020. This action does not apply to diplomatic/official visa application or to immigrant visa applications. If you had a nonimmigrant visa appointment scheduled March 16, 2020 – May …
Read More» Press Release | March 11, 2020 The United States government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is committing approximately 8 million rand ($500,000) in financing to support the Government of South Africa’s Risk Communication and Community Engagement plan in the response to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. According to the World Health Organization …
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On request from our Office of Defense Cooperation, U.S. NGO Ecological Defense Group Inc. facilitated a multi-day skills training program with SANPark’s Table Mountain National Park and NCC Environmental Services firefighters. The training is part of a continued partnership between the U.S. New York National Guard Firefighters, South African National Parks, NCC, Edge, SANDF and …
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To celebrate International Women’s Day, the United States Embassy invites you to join a free film screening of Qualified at Loftus Park. Qualified is a documentary on the life of Janet Guthrie, the first woman to earn a place at the Indianapolis 500! So, claim your free ticket and make a pitstop at Loftus at …
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To commemorate World Wetlands Day, the United States Embassy in Pretoria recently partnered with Friends of Colbyn Valley to not only clean up the Colbyn Valley Nature Area but also learn more about the wetlands system in Pretoria. U.S. Embassy officials and their families worked side-by-side with volunteers from the community and Friends of Colbyn …
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Applications for the 2021-2022 Fulbright Foreign Student Program are now open. This world-renowned program offers scholarships to South Africans interested in pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree at any accredited tertiary institution in the United States. The scholarships cover the full cost of tuition and living expenses in the United States for up to 2 …
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Opinion Editorial: U.S. Ambassador-designate Lana Marks Mail and Guardian December 11, 2019 For far too long, women around the world have endured violence, sexual harassment and discrimination. It is chilling to wake up to weekly news of missing daughters, assaults and murders. You’ve seen their faces on TV and have heard their tragic stories. Karabo …
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CONGRATULATIONS to our two recipients of awards for this year’s Desert Start-Up Bootcamp (DSBC) entrepreneurship program! After 11 intensive weeks, participants came together for a final Pitch Night where they presented their businesses to panelists and investors. Seed capital awards of R25,000 were made to Xolela Jara of KAPP Delivery and Barabara Ayissi of Puzzle …
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Independent Online Opinion 30 November 2019, 3:00pm U.S. Ambassador-designate Lana Marks This past Tuesday, I had the privilege of touring Laudium Community Health Centre, a large Pepfar-supported public clinic in Tshwane. The American people, through the US President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief, are committed to helping South Africa reach HIV epidemic control by the end of …
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Studying in the United States is a possibility! If you’re in the Pretoria area this Wednesday, come through to Loftus Park for more information about our range of education exchange programs and how EducationUSA can help guide you to successfully apply to tertiary and secondary education institutions in the U.S.
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Remarks Ambassador Lana Marks Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Consul General Johannesburg Residence Good evening, friends, colleagues, investors and businesswomen — and businessmen! — from the United States and from all across Africa. It is truly a pleasure to welcome everyone here this evening. Thank you, Consul General McCarthy, for opening your home to me. And how wonderful that …
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Press Release September 27, 2019 The United States Embassy in Pretoria hosted representatives from various South African Government Departments, on 27 September 2019, for the tenth Annual Bilateral Forum (ABF), which was co-chaired by Ambassador NM Lallie, acting Deputy Director-General: Americas and Europe at the Dept. of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) and Mr. David …
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Remarks (As Prepared) AmCham Prosper Africa Breakfast One & Only Hotel, Cape Town Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Deputy Chief of Mission David Young Thank you for the introduction and it is a pleasure to be with you today. Although I have only recently arrived in South Africa, I have heard a lot about the economic …
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Academy of Women Entrepreneurs begins in Pretoria The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria, together with implementing partner DreamGirls Academy, launched the Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) this week in Pretoria at the American Corner as part of its Women’s Month programming. AWE supports the White House-led Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) initiative, which is designed …
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Press Release August 20, 2019 The U.S. government’s Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) signed a US$40 million loan agreement with South African liquefied natural gas and helium producer Renergen, on The agreement with OPIC provides Renergen access to the capital required to construct the first phase of the Virginia Gas Project in the Free State …
Read More» Press Release | Embassy of the United States August 5, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. EMBASSY: APPLY EARLY FOR VISAS The U.S. Mission in South Africa encourages all residents of South Africa considering travel to the United States to apply for their visa as early as possible in order to secure an appointment for a …
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Press Release | Embassy of the United States August 6, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The U.S. Trade and Development Agency has awarded a grant to South Africa’s Wireless Access Providers Association (WAPA) for a pilot project that will help improve internet access for rural and semi-rural areas in South Africa through the use of American …
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Press Release Embassy of the United States 877 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, Pretoria July 19, 2019 To honor Nelson Mandela’s legacy of public service, a team of more than 30 volunteers from the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria spent Thursday at the Zola Community Health Center (CHC) in Soweto. The team of American and South African Embassy …
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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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THE WHITE HOUSE MEDIA STATEMENT May 16, 2019 President Donald J. Trump Announces Presidential Delegation to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa Today, President Donald J. Trump announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, on May 25, …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson Press statement May 15, 2019 South Africa: Congratulatory Message on Elections The United States congratulates the people of South Africa on successful national elections. We commend all South Africans who participated peacefully in the elections, which reflects South Africa’s commitment to democracy. We …
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Peace Corps Swearing-In Ceremony, April 1, 2019 The United States Peace Corps and the United States Mission to South Africa swore in 34 new Peace Corps Volunteers on Monday, April 1, 2019, in Pretoria. Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Ian McCary delivered remarks and swear in the volunteers. Pretoria News was there to cover the …
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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 …
Read More» Press Release | April 05, 2019 A delegation of American investors visited Johannesburg, April 4-5, to explore co-investment opportunities across sectors and to strengthen relationships with African pension funds, asset managers, and financial institutions for potential partnerships and co-investments. The delegation, known as the National Association of Securities Professionals (NASP), partnered with the U.S. Agency …
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Press Release | April 1, 2019 U.S. Consul General in Durban Sherry Zalika Sykes visited King Shaka International Airport yesterday to view a shipment of UN World Food Programme food and relief supplies to be transported from Durban to Mozambique by the U.S. Department of Defense. We thank the South African Department of International Relations …
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Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan traveled to South Africa from March 13 to 16, 2019. His visit focused on promoting U.S. trade and investment, as well as advancing peace and security, including with respect to the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. Throughout the trip, the Deputy Secretary affirmed the United States’ longstanding and wide-ranging …
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The Star | February 28, 2019 | Tieho Lungile Matsuma The prestigious scholarship afforded her the opportunity to study towards a master’s degree in petroleum engineering at the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma in the US. Her research focused on how to optimise the production of natural gas using artificial lift methods. Before going to the …
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On December 5, 2018, we close our Embassy and Consulates to pay homage to President George Herbert Walker Bush, who served as the 41st president of the United States, and died November 30 at the age of 94. President George H.W. Bush was the longest-lived president in U.S. history and a statesman whose service to …
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International Writing Program Women’s Creative Mentorship Announcement: The United States Consulate in Cape Town is pleased to announce an opportunity for young women writers based in the Western Cape to participate in the Women’s Creative Mentorship Project. The deadline for applications is January 1, 2019. Program Summary: The International Writing Program (IWP) in collaboration with …
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Press Release | December 3, 2018 U.S. announces a total of $1.2 billion over two years to support South Africa’s HIV response to reach epidemic control The United States’ Global AIDS Coordinator & Special Representative for Global Health Diplomacy, Ambassador Deborah L. Birx M.D, and South Africa’s Minister of Health, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, announced yesterday …
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The number of South Africans studying in the United States increased by 6.8% to 2,040 students for the 2017/18 academic year, according to the 2018 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange. A majority of these students are studying toward an undergraduate degree (57%), with a growing number in graduate study (27%), with a further …
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How often do you get to meet a man who has been in space four times? The United States Mission to South Africa welcomed Major General Charles Bolden to South Africa from November 12-17 and his recent mission to South Africa had students, pupils, space enthusiasts, aerospace professionals on the edge of their seats as he described …
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USAID | Press Release | 11-07-2018 (Johannesburg) The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator for Africa Ramsey Day delivered opening remarks at the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) November 7, 2018 Investing in Commodities Exchanges panel in Johannesburg, South Africa. The panel sought to increase the understanding of the benefits of …
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Power Africa | Press Release | 11-07-2018 Power Africa, the U.S. government-led initiative coordinated by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to double electricity access in sub-Saharan Africa, launched its newest publication, the “Transmission Roadmap to 2030: A Practical Approach to Unlocking Electricity Trade” at the African Investment Forum on Wednesday, November 7. The Roadmap …
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A one-time teacher has risen through SANDF ranks, breaking gender boundaries and earning a Master’s degree, supported by the International Military Education and Training (Imet) program which is funded by the US government and presented in partnership with the SANDF. The Sunday Independent | by LESEGO MAKGATHO | October 14, 2018 COLONEL Zoleka Niyabo is spreading …
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Trip sponsored by the U.S. Consulate in Cape Town Cape Times (IOL) | October 10, 2018 |Traci Hurling, Isis Amusa and India Baird Eight years ago, three 10-year-old girls from Manenberg founded BRAVE, a non-profit organisation dedicated to inspiring, empowering and investing in girl leaders. Originally it functioned to create safe spaces for girls, but …
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What is a conservation social scientist and why is she visiting South Africa? Dr. Meredith Gore is one of the world’s leading conservation experts and she recently traveled to South Africa to learn from and share best practices with South African students, community members, and government officials on tackling issues of wildlife poaching, wildlife trafficking, …
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Press Release | October 09, 2018 The U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg is pleased to announce a grant award of approximately R2.1 million (US $149,506) to the Johannesburg Inner City Partnership (JICP) to implement its “Makers Way” project in the Bertrams and Loretzville neighborhoods of Johannesburg. More than 25 local organizations submitted project proposals to the …
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The Citizen | 2018-09-19 | Rorisang Kgosana The four Grade 11 pupils, who run an ecogreen recycling project at Ribane Laka High School, will be launching a life skills centre for their community. Four Mamelodi teenagers’ recycling project recently afforded them an opportunity to experience the “unusual” pleasures of driving “miles and miles” for the best ice cream and living with a …
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Press Release | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marquee roster of U.S. exhibitors includes manufacturers, suppliers, product and services providers Centurion, City of Tshwane, South Africa and Waldwick, N.J. / September 17, 2018 — African countries looking to strengthen national and economic security will find American manufacturers and suppliers equipped with a wide range of innovative solutions at …
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Pretoria News | September 10, 2018 | Virgilatte Gwangwa FOUR Grade 11 pupils at Ribane Laka High School in Mamelodi, Fortunate Mancoba, Precious Tladi, Bhekumuzi Phala and Given Ketelo, have returned from representing the country at the youth leadership programme in the US. They had been selected by the US Mission to South Africa for the programme, which took place last month. The Pan-Africa …
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Media Release | August 29, 2018 United States Consul General in Johannesburg, Michael McCarthy, awards prizes for innovative 3D Design at the Rosa Parks Library & Innovation Studio in Soweto On August 28, 2018, U.S. Consul General in Johannesburg, Michael McCarthy, awarded prizes to the three winners of the U.S. Consulate General’s Rosa Parks Library & Innovation …
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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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To honor the legacy and lifetime of service embodied by Nelson Mandela, a team from the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria joined Sun International and the Minister of Social Development, Susan Shabangu, to give 67 minutes of service on Mandela Day, July 18, where they packed food parcels for South African children in need. The U.S. …
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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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Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo unveiled the 2018 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report on June 28, 2018. “Every year our report focuses on a specific thing. This year’s TIP Report highlights the critical work of local communities to stop traffickers and provide support to victims. Human trafficing is a global problem, but it’s a local …
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Published in cape {town} etc | Aimee Pace | June 15, 2018 The City of Cape Town has signed a new grant agreement with a US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) on Thursday to study the effective use of natural gas distribution networks to increase energy sources of both Cape Town and the Western Cape. The City’s Executive Major, Patricia De Lille said in a statement, “The …
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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 …
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U.S. Embassy-Sponsored Training Focuses on Surveillance and Early Detection to Prevent Outbreaks and Spread of Avian Influenza The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria is hosting a workshop on surveillance and early detection to prevent outbreaks and the rapid spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza HPAI (“bird flu”) in Pretoria April 24-26. Bringing together epidemiologists and veterinarians …
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Media Advisory April 20, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The U.S. Consulate General in Cape Town was honored to participate in this year’s Kennedy Center Gold Medal in the Arts gala on Saturday, April 14, 2018. This year’s gala, held at the recently inaugurated Zeitz MOCAA, honored six extraordinary South African artists: Basil J.R. Jones and …
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Excitement was the order of the day as 33 new American Peace Corps Volunteers were sworn-in during a special ceremony at the U.S. Community Center in Pretoria on Monday, April 16. This 37th cohort of volunteers arrived in South Africa in January before embarking on an immersive 10-week training schedule that included training in language, …
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The United States is a global leader in finding and recovering public assets that are stolen and hidden abroad by corrupt regimes. The U.S. State Department plays a key role in recovering these ill-gotten gains by facilitating cooperation with foreign governments and building partner capacity and cross-border cooperation. To help facilitate effective international cooperation between …
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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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Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Department of State Washington, DC April 5, 2018 In recognition of the positive role young people play in building sustainable peace, the U.S. Department of State is honoring outstanding young leaders from around the world. On Wednesday, May 2, the ten recipients of the third annual Emerging Young Leaders …
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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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The United States Mission to South Africa and its Regional English Language Office hosted world-renowned American Arts Integration and English Language Specialist Karen Konnerth for a series of puppet performances for primary and high school students in Pretoria and Durban. She also held workshops for teachers in Polokwane, Lyndhurst, and Benoni. Konnerth is a visual …
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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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Press Release | March 23, 2018 The U.S. Consul General to Durban, Sherry Zalika Sykes, attended South Africa’s World Tuberculosis (TB) event on March 21, in Cato Manor, Durban. The event was co-sponsored by the United States and attended by Deputy President David Mabuza, His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini, Minister of Health Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, …
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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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Press Release | March 19, 2018 To explore ways to bring fresh perspectives into HIV reporting in South Africa, the U.S. Embassy sponsored a three-day workshop for South African journalists in Johannesburg from March 13-15, 2018. Participants included reporters and editors from Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Eastern Cape, and Western Cape. The course provided an …
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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 …
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ARE YOU A JOURNALIST REPORTING ON OR INTERESTED IN HEALTH ISSUES, SUCH AS HIV/AIDS? Do you want to sharpen your skills, learn about the latest advances, see examples of cutting edge reporting, and develop new networks? Apply today for a free, practical, hands-on, and interactive training which will focus on: The role of media in …
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Learners at Mzamowethu Combined School outside of East London, Eastern Cape, are now enjoying the addition of several new classroom buildings, thanks to the U.S. Mission’s Office of Defense Cooperation. Through AFRICOM’s Humanitarian Assistance funds, and working together with the South African Ministry of Basic Education, the Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) has expanded and …
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The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the donation of three forensic trailers to support provincial law enforcement officials to investigate wildlife crime scenes. The trailers were handed over to representatives of the Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal authorities at a ceremony co-hosted with the non-governmental organization TRAFFIC on February 20, 2018, at the …
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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 …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in South Africa, through the office of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), presented $9,000 in restitution (approximately 125,000 Rand) to a South African victim of crime at a ceremony in Pretoria on December 6. The crime victim’s name is being withheld due to privacy considerations. Major General …
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Pretoria News | November 20, 11:34AM | Matlhatsi Dikbakwane WOMEN in business were given training on perfecting their businesses during the Women in Business Connect Session at the Es’kia Mphahlele Community Library at Sammy Marks Square last week. They were also urged to pitch their business plans in 30 seconds with three main points – introduction, content and conclusion. “All these three points are …
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During the learning visit, the Atlanta and Kenya teams were given a critical overview of some of CDC SA’s KP programs targeting men who have sex with men (MSM), and people who inject drugs (PWID) Key population (KP) representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta and Kenya visited South Africa …
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Mr. Jeffrey Minear, Counselor to Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts, Jr., was in Bloemfontein last week as part of a U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg visiting speaker program. Mr. Minear visited the Supreme Court of Appeal, where he met with legal researchers, Court administrative staff, and judges to discuss best practices …
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Ga-Rankuwa Voice | Words: Ofentse Mathibe; Images: Susanna Smith | October 31, 2017 The United States Embassy in conjunction with Leap Science and Maths School in Ga-Rankuwa Zone 5 held a Science Lesson session, encouraging learners to be part of this amazing field of study, on 17 October. The U.S Mission is partnering with South …
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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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The United States Mission in South Africa notes the significance of October 27th, 2017, the centenary of the late Oliver Reginald “O.R.” Tambo. We join South Africans and others around the globe in commemorating Tambo’s leadership in efforts to liberate South Africans from apartheid and his role in the founding of South Africa’s constitutional democracy. In …
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The United States and South Africa Departments of Defense met in Pretoria, 24-25 October 2017 for the annual Defense Committee. Both sides reaffirmed their strong defense partnership and shared views on a range of topics including regional security, peacekeeping operations, military training and exercises, and cooperation in technology and armament. The meeting brought together defense professionals …
Read More» 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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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 | 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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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 2, 2017 Diplomatic Room | 10:50 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans, we are joined together today in sadness, shock, and grief. Last night, a gunman opened fire on a large crowd at a country music concert in Las Vegas, Nevada. He brutally …
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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 …
Read More» Sunday Tribune | 24 Sep 2017 | NOKUTHULA NTULI AN ACTIVIST with a passion for community empowerment, career diplomat Sherry Zalika Sykes, has returned to Durban, a city close to her heart, and the heart of her late son, Omar Sykes. The new US consul-general, who arrived in the country last Friday, has served in …
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Media Advisory | September 12, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria will open the four-week application period for the 2018 YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship on September 13, 2017 and invites all interested candidates in South Africa to apply for this professional development program. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of the Young African …
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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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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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Over 866 nursing graduates have benefited from high quality training through the Nursing Education Partnership Initiative (NEPI) between the governments of South Africa and U.S. Durban | August 25, 2017: U.S. Embassy South Africa Health Attaché Steve Smith officially handed over the #NEPI program to South Africa’s National Department of Health at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital …
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Terence Creamer | Engineering News | August 29, 2017 The US Embassy’s outgoing Economic Counselor, Laird Treiber, says there has been a steady stream of American investment into South Africa during his three-year tour and that, notwithstanding the current hiatus in investment activity, economic relations are poised to expand again, owing to the strongly complementary profiles of the two economies. In an interview with Engineering News Online ahead of his departure in …
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Media Advisory | August 29, 2017 As part of its month-long programming throughout August to commemorate Women’s Month, the U.S. Mission to South Africa is hosting the President, CEO, and Co-Founder of WEConnect International, Ms. Elizabeth Vazquez, to present a series of workshops and lead discussions with women entrepreneurs and business leaders in Johannesburg, Pretoria …
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Media Advisory | August 22, 2017 With the support of a grant from the U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg, media practitioners from community radio stations in Gauteng had the opportunity to attend the Menell Media Exchange 2017 conference (MMX17) in Bryanston August 11-12, 2017. Reporters and presenters from Mamelodi’s community radio station Mams FM and …
Read More» Lots of laughter, stories of U.S. adventures, and memories from being a Fulbrighter were exchanged at a recent reception where the Embassy hosted The Fulbright Program alumni affiliated to the University of Pretoria . Our Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, Elizabeth McKay, enjoyed the opportunity to meet alumni who are making their mark on academia in South Africa. “Even after two …
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Media Advisory / August 11, 2017 The U.S. Mission to South Africa is pleased to announce the arrival of the new Consul General to lead the Consulate General in Cape Town. U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Jessica Lapenn welcomed Consul General Virginia Blaser to the country on August 6, 2017. “Consul General Blaser brings extensive experience …
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Media Advisory | August 4, 2017 The U.S. Mission to South Africa is pleased to welcome a new Consul General to lead the Consulate General in Johannesburg. U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth McKay welcomed Consul General Michael McCarthy, who will usher in a new era of leadership for the U.S. Mission’s presence in Johannesburg. “Our …
Read More» Media Advisory | July 28, 2017 “I always knew I wanted to study in America, but I was directionless as to how and when to apply. Working with EducationUSA helped me to submit good applications, on time. Without the help of EducationUSA, I am sure I would not have gotten in!” This is how Jayna …
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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 …
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July 12, 2017 On behalf of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), I am deeply saddened by the death of Prudence Mabele. Ms. Mabele was a force of nature and a guiding light in the AIDS response, both globally and in her home country of South Africa. She was one of the …
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Media Advisory July 14, 2017 LOHATLA, South Africa – The U.S. military, in partnership with the South Africa National Defense Force, will conduct Exercise Shared Accord 2017, a command post and company-level field training exercise, July 17 – August 3. Shared Accord 17 is a U.S. Africa Command directed and U.S. Army Africa led exercise …
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Media Advisory | July 5, 2017 In partnership with SONY Pictures South Africa and e.tv, the U.S. Mission in South Africa recognized young South Africans making a difference in their communities on July 3 with an exclusive premier of the movie Spider-Man: Homecoming. Through a campaign on e.tv, Sony Pictures asked young South Africans making …
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. …
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Media Advisory: June 27, 2017 American Actor Antonio Lyons Joins Fight Against Gender-Based Violence with We Are Here The U.S. Mission to South Africa, as part of its support for South Africa’s fight against gender-based violence, is hosting American actor, musician, poet and social activist Antonio Lyons for a nation-wide series of workshops and performances …
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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 | Thursday, May 18, 2017 Power Africa announced the launch of its Southern African Energy Program this week in Cape Town, South Africa. This announcement came as representatives from Power Africa, a U.S. government-led initiative, and the U.S. Mission in South Africa participated in African Utility Week and the Gas to Power World …
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Mayors Kasim Reed from Atlanta and Patricia de Lille from Cape Town met last week to build closer ties, explore opportunities to grow the two cities’ economies, and discuss best practices. U.S. Consul General to Cape Town, Teddy Taylor, hosted the two mayors at his residence and welcomed government, civil society, and business leaders to …
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Let’s Make a Deal! South African Private Sector Leaders to American Investors: “We’re Open for Business” It is not every day that you get international dealmakers of this size together under one roof, but earlier today in Sandton, some of South Africa’s top business leaders, including Chief Executive of Standard Bank – South Africa Sim Tshabalala and Chief Executive Officer …
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PEPFAR Approves 2017 Budget to Support South Africa’s Fight Against HIV/AIDS and TB Media Advisory: May 5, 2017 On April 25, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Special Representative for Global Health Diplomacy, Ambassador Deborah Birx, approved PEPFAR’s $483 million Country Operational Plan 2017 (COP2017) budget for South Africa, an increase over 2016. The COP2017 budget …
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On April 20, U.S. Consul General Christopher Rowan, of the U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg, hosted a reception to officially re-open the Consulate’s Rosa Parks Library & Innovation Studio in Soweto following a nearly four-month refurbishment project. At the reception, the Consul General reflected on the library’s more than 40 years of impact on Soweto’s …
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Peace Corps Celebrates 20 Years in South Africa and Swears-in 33 New Volunteers In 1994, Presidents Mandela and Clinton agreed the United States and South Africa should work together for the transformation of South Africa. For the past 20 years, Americans have been coming to South Africa as Peace Corps Volunteers. Last week, 33 new …
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The U.S. Consulate General Cape Town brought American musician Nat Adderley Jr. to kick off this year’s Jazz Appreciation Month by participating in a panel discussion “on “The Music Business ” at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF), conducting workshops with young musicians around the city, and performing in and around in Cape Town …
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Life on Mars? U.S. Embassy Hosts Former Senior NASA Executive and Aeronautical Engineer Jim Adams to Contemplate the Possibility with South African Audiences Media Advisory | March 15, 2017 The U.S. Mission to South Africa hosted former senior NASA executive Jim Adams March 8-14, 2017, for a series of speeches and educational outreach programs around …
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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, 2017 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION We are proud of our Nation’s achievements in promoting women’s full participation in all aspects of American life and are resolute in our commitment to supporting women’s continued advancement in America and around the world. America honors the celebrated women …
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University of Georgia poultry expert Professor Michael Lacy arrived last week at Pietermaritzburg’s KZN Poultry Institute ( www.kznpi.co.za ) to assist with the training of 30 emerging poultry farmers. As a U.S. Fulbright Specialist, Lacy’s work at KZNPI kicks off a month-long visit to South Africa that will include visits to local farms, universities, and agricultural …
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U.S. Embassy Pretoria Hosts Former Mayor of Washington DC Anthony Williams Media Advisory February 21, 2017 For more information: USEmbassySApress@state.gov To encourage enhanced dialogue between the United States and South Africa on best practices in city management and urban revitalization, the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria hosted former Mayor of Washington DC Anthony Williams February 13-17, 2017. …
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The U.S. Consulate General Durban supports the work of the Denis Hurley Centre’s Usizo Lwethu Clinic The U.S. Consulate General Durban congratulates the Usizo Lwethu Clinic for its remarkable accomplishments in 2016. The clinic, located in the Denis Hurley Centre in downtown Durban, reported a notable increase in patient visits from 17,000 in 2015 to …
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Helping Those Who Assist Survivors of Sexual Abuse December 20, 2016 On the heels of the global “16 Days” of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign, the U.S. Consulate in Durban hosted a workshop at City Hall on December 14 for more than 50 social workers, counselors, law enforcement officers, and other professionals who deal with …
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Empowering the Next Generation of Women leaders in Technology The 2017 TechWomen application is now open through January 17, 2017. Semifinalists will be contacted via email in/around March 2017. Final decisions will be made no later than early May 2017. All applicants will be notified of the results of their application. TechWomen empowers the next …
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DREAMS Event Features Guest Speaker Oprah Winfrey Media Advisory | December 3, 2016 U.S. Ambassador Patrick Gaspard hosted an audience of young South African women on Friday for what may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet global media leader and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey. Ms. Winfrey, who is in South Africa celebrating the sixth graduating class …
Read More» Overview USAID’s primary development goal in South Africa is the country’s continued transformation into an equitable, effective, and exemplary nation. In consultation with the South African Government, USAID promotes improved rule of law and respect for human rights throughout Southern Africa, and supports South Africa’s leadership in advancing stability in the region and addressing the …
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U.S. Ambassador Gaspard Presents Liliesleaf Farm with an Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation Grant to Conserve Rare Documents from Liberation Media Advisory October 12, 2016 Ambassador Gaspard presented Liliesleaf Farm CEO Nicholas Wolpe with a U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) grant totaling $103,329 at a signing ceremony in Rivonia on October 12. Liliesleaf …
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U.S. Consulate General Johannesburg Message for U.S. Citizens 5 October 2016 Final Opportunity to Return Voted Ballots! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States. The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election …
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U.S. Votes “No” on CITES Appendix-I Uplisting of Elephants – Here’s Why Media Statement October 3, 2016 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Today, during the 17th meeting of the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), the CITES Parties considered a proposal to include all populations of African elephants in Appendix I through …
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Strongest CITES Protections Signal Hopeful Future for African Grey Parrots Press Release October 3, 2016 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Johannesburg, South Africa) – African grey parrots are being loved to death. Their intelligence and longevity make them popular as pets, and overharvest for the pet trade is devastating populations in the wild. Fortunately, nations …
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U.S. Mission to South Africa Awards Grants to Community Organizations Partnering in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS Media Advisory | September 29, 2016 The U.S. Mission to South Africa hosted a HIV/AIDS Community Grants Program Awards Ceremony, culminating a multi-day workshop for 23 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from Gauteng, Free State and North West, on September 28. Through this community grants …
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Peace Corps Volunteers Sworn into Service of SA’s Rural Communities Pretoria, Monday, September 12, 2016 – Peace Corps South Africa hosted the swearing in ceremony of ‘SA 34’, the 34th contingent of trainees to serve in South Africa as Peace Corps Volunteers since 1997. The group of 36 arrived in the country on July 8 …
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Mzwandile Duma was one of the first KwaZulu-Natal youth to take part in the Future Farmers Foundation project to gain knowledge and practical experience about farming in the United States. Duma joined the program straight from high school, when he was 19 years old. Future Farmers Foundation is a small but dedicated foundation that provides platforms from which young men …
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Under the auspices of the U.S. State Department’s visiting speakers’ program, economic and trade expert Anthony Carroll addressed KZN audiences at business chambers, universities, and private-enterprise associations on the benefits of free trade and the future of U.S.-SA economic relations. Mr. Carroll is a senior associate with the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) …
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KZN youth discuss radio industry challenges DURBAN, JULY 28,2016 – The National Community Radio Forum-KwaZulu Natal, in partnership with the U.S. Consulate in Durban, hosted the Youth in Media Annual Dialogue at Durban City Hall. About 120 youth from across the province of KwaZulu-Natal attended the event, including students from University of Zululand, Durban University …
Read More» Press Release | July 18, 2016 PEPFAR and DREAMS Partners Announce Winners of the $85 Million DREAMS Innovation Challenge $40 Million Targeted on Keeping Girls in Secondary School Durban, South Africa – Today, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR); Janssen Pharmaceutica NV (Janssen), one of the Janssen pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & …
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IOL | SPECIAL FEATURE | 15 Jul ’16, 2:16pm Aaron Motsoaledi and Patrick Gaspard #AIDS2016: 16 years on, many gains have been made When the International Aids Conference opened in Durban 16 years ago, the challenge seemed insurmountable. Scientists were projecting that half of South Africa’s young people would die of Aids. At …
Read More» Media Statement July 13, 2016 Statement from Ambassador Gaspard following announcement of arrests of four suspected terrorists on July 9, 2016 I am pleased to join South Africans in commending the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) and other law enforcement agencies on the July 9 arrest of terrorists suspected of planning attacks on …
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Media Advisory | July 11, 2016 PEPFAR Investing More Than $410 Million Towards an AIDS-Free Generation in South Africa The U.S. government, through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), has approved 2016 Country Operational Plan (COP16) programming and funding of $410 million (R 5.7 billion) towards the goal of achieving an AIDS-free generation …
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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 …
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Press Release July 1, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Ambassador to South Africa, Patrick Gaspard, hosted a reception at his residence in Pretoria on June 30 to commemorate the 240th anniversary of America’s adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The national holiday is celebrated each year on July 4 in the United States with …
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Press Release Embassy of the United States 877 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, Pretoria Monday, June 6, 2016 For More Information: Katleho Mogase | USEmbassySAPress@state.gov Ambassador Gaspard Celebrates Carnegie Hall Music Project in South Africa An affair of music, talent, and cultural exchange have brought together the interests of Carnegie Hall, the U.S. State Department and Strive Masiwa …
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Rebecca Davis | Mail & Guardian | June 7, 2016 The social media savvy Patrick Gaspard talks about his love of Jo’burg and how the US can learn from SA how to discuss racism frankly. Gaspard as diplomatic as ever United States ambassador Patrick Gaspard swoops into a boardroom at Cape Town’s Cape Grace hotel, full of apologies …
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 …
Read More» Media Advisory FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2016 Pretoria – The South Africa Department of Science and Technology signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Global Development Lab, the newest bureau within USAID, to support the growing partnership between South Africa and the United States …
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Media Advisory Embassy of the United States of America May 24, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information: Cynthia Harvey at USEmbassySAPress@state.gov U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Patrick Gaspard visited Limpopo May 23-24 to engage in a range of activities highlighting the growing ties between the people of Limpopo and the United States. Hlayisani Nkwashu, an …
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Daily Maverick | Opinionista U.S. Ambassador Patrick Gaspard May 5, 2016 11:55 If you’re like most of us, you probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about what open governance means to you – how it impacts your daily life, your family, or your community. But every one of us has a role to …
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Media Advisory Monday, April 25, 2016 Ambassador Gaspard celebrated the growing trade relationship between South Africa and the United States and the successful renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) at a braai at his residence on April 25. As U.S. poultry, beef, and pork make their way to South African retailers’ shelves, the …
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Media Advisory Embassy of the United States of America Monday, April 18, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | For more information: USEmbassySAPress@state.gov U.S. Embassy Pretoria congratulates the winners of the 2016 GIST Startup Bootcamp’s business pitch competition, Christian Mwijage and Elineca Ndowo and their social enterprise EcoAct Tanzania. The U.S. Department of State-funded science and technology bootcamp took …
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A new U.S. funded center opened at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University exposing professionals, scholars, and students to hundreds of exchange and study opportunities. The American Corner, Port Elizabeth will create a forum for an exchange of ideas, arts, and culture between Americans and South Africans in the Eastern Cape. Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof Andrew Leitch officially …
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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, …
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The creative writing communities in Cape Town and the Northern Cape city of Kimberley enjoyed a visit by award-winning American authors, poets, and playwrights in February 2016. Brought together by the Iowa International Writing Program (IWP) with support from the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Consulate in Cape Town, the delegation engaged with …
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The United States Peace Corps held a ceremony to swear in 32 new Peace Corps volunteers from the United States at SS Skosana Nature Reserve outside Kwa-Mhlanga in Mpumalanga Province. The 32 Volunteers will be working in different communities on projects in education and health across South Africa. During their service in South Africa, volunteers …
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Henry Ford: “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” Today, at Ford South Africa, we celebrated another success in the U.S.-South African relationship. Ambassador Gaspard joined Ford leadership and the Minister for Department of Trade and Industry Rob Davies for the unveiling of the new Ford Everest. Not only does this …
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Press Release March 31, 2016 U.S. Ambassador Pays Tribute to American Champion of the Anti-Apartheid Movement Ambassador Andrew J. Young Johannesburg, South Africa — United States Ambassador to South Africa Patrick Gaspard hosted a tribute to Ambassador Andrew J. Young at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory on March 29, 2016. The event, attended by …
Read More» South Africa has been selected by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other key partners to receive an Achievement Award in recognition of the country’s outstanding work to combat tuberculosis (TB). USAID presented the government of South Africa with this award, which was accepted by Minister of Health Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi at a …
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From February 22- 26, 2016, the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offered a week long training on the Carrier Liaison Training program at OR Tambo International Airport. The training participants were staff from BidAir and Swissport. The training course presents document analysis techniques and characteristics common to security and travel documents such as …
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The United States Embassy provided a grant to the Market Theatre in Johannesburg to produce a month-long (23 performances) run of Lorraine Hansberry’s canonical play “A Raisin in the Sun,” a story whose significance remains relevant today. “And it happens time and again in this extraordinary play, things are said that could be here, now, …
Read More» Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior News Release January 29, 2016 Contact: Jessica Kershaw (Interior): Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov South Africa marks last stop on three-country visit as part of Obama Administration’s work to stop illegal trade that threatens to wipe out elephants, rhinos, other iconic species PRETORIA, South Africa – U.S. Secretary of …
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By Ntando Makhubu | Pretoria News | January 27, 2016) THE MEDIA and its role in promoting the rights of sexual minority groups was the subject of a discussion hosted by the American Embassy yesterday. The talks were hosted by the Embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission Catherine Hill-Hendron. She allowed members of the media to …
Read More» Looking beyond AGOA By: Peter Fabricius | African News Agency | 18 January 2016 at 13:00pm Johannesburg – “I cannot tell you how ecstatic I am to hear the words ‘Beyond Agoa’. I think I am going to get that printed on a T-shirt,” says US ambassador Patrick Gaspard when asked what the priorities for …
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The United States Marines from Detachment Cape Town, South Africa conducted their annual Toys for Tots Program with much success. On December 23rd, 2015 the Marines delivered over 60 presents to include board games, toy cars, dolls, movies, and sports equipment to a local children’s home. The Marines had a wonderful time conducting a physical …
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Consul General Christopher Rowan visited a couple of sites that demonstrate the unshakable commitment of the United States to South Africa in combating HIV/AIDS and reducing stigma, both around testing and treatment and for children in families affected by HIV. CG Rowan visited the Shout-It-Now testing site in Tsakane, Johannesburg and Nanga Vhutshilo, a children’s care …
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Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller will visit Nairobi, Luanda and Pretoria December 6-11, 2015. December 7-9, Under Secretary Gottemoeller will be in Nairobi, Kenya to discuss our cooperative security relationship, regional security matters, and peacekeeping efforts with counterparts at Ministries of Defense and Foreign Affairs, as well as …
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Check out “The Most African Locomotive” built through an innovative partnership between U.S. Company GE and Transnet Freight Rail. Yesterday, U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Patrick Gaspard had a tour of the Transnet Engineering Koedoespoort Facility, along with General Electric Southern Africa CEO Tom Konditi In March last year, the South African-owned freight, transport and …
Read More» In South Africa, every week 2,400 adolescent girls and young women are infected with HIV, the highest rate in sub-Saharan Africa. The United States government, through PEPFAR (U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief), and the South African government have come together to try and stem this scourge through the DREAMS initiative. The goal of …
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On Saturday, November 14, Ambassador Gaspard, Consul General Teddy Taylor, Archibishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, and Reverend Mpho Tutu welcomed the Hōkūleʻa to Cape Town. The Hōkūleʻa — a 40-year-old traditional Hawaiian sailing canoe – is in the midst of an epic around-the-world journey using no modern navigation equipment. Its Hawaii-based crew relies instead on a …
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The U.S. Consulate in Cape Town, South Africa opened its new, state-of-the-art American Corner to the public on November 16. Located inside the Central Library in the Central Business District, the new American Corner has been renovated to the tune of 3,5 million ZAR ($250,000 USD) and includes a coffee bar, high-speed Wifi, iPad bar, …
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U.S. Ambassador Patrick H. Gaspard on Tuesday November 10, 2015, launched a program, in partnership with the South African Government, to help South Africa reduce greenhouse gas emissions while promoting vibrant economic development and wellbeing for its citizens. The USAID South Africa Low Emissions Development (SA-LED) Program will help to bridge the gap between public …
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To mark the UN International Day of the Girl in October, Consul General Frances Chisholm visited female students at uMkhumbane Secondary School in Chesterville. More than fifty girls are part of a peer educator program supported by U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Community Grants recipient Hope2Educate. This organization works to reduce the number of young teens engaged in sexual …
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Garlicke & Bousfield Attorneys recently hosted U.S. Consul General, Frances Chisholm, to discuss the latest United States initiatives on HIV /AIDS in South Africa. Consul General Chisholm indicated that U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is partnering with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Nike Foundation, to launch an international initiative, DREAMS (Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored, and Safe women) to reduce new …
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“Farmers are farmers. They may not speak the same language… but they understand the passion why they are on the land. They understand that wonderful opportunity and responsibility of feeding other people.” It was with these words Deputy Secretary for Agriculture Krysta Harden addressed 500 members of the agriculture industry at the Produce Marketing Association …
Read More» U.S. Consul General Frances Chisholm joined KwaZulu-Natal‘s Member of the Executive Council for Health, Dr. Sbongiseni Dhlomo and Dr. Albertina Luthuli to participate in the Rotary Family Health Day Campaign at the Luthuli Museum in Groutville on October 7. The community received free TB screening, testing and counselling for HIV, vitamin A supplements, and healthy lifestyle information. The program also provided …
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The U.S. Embassy sponsored a one-night performance memorializing American author, poet, civil rights activist, playwright, actress, director, composer, singer and dancer Maya Angelou, who died on May 28, 2014. In partnership with the historic Market Theatre and the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the U.S. Embassy celebrated the life of Maya Angelou in an original production “I Almost …
Read More» To close out Women’s Month, the “GeneratioNEXT” youth group hosted a “Women in Media” seminar at U.S. Consulate Durban on August 27. Over forty young community media practitioners and media students from Durban University of Technology and Creative Art College attended this interactive and inspiring overview of the challenges and opportunities for female media practitioners. …
Read More» “Dance comes from the people and should always be delivered back to the people.” –Alvin Ailey #AlvinAileySA ‘s Glen Allen Sims started his master class at Bapedi Hall by teaching Ailey’s iconic ‘Revelations’ and ended by learning the Pantsula. And THAT is cultural exchange at its finest (and most entertaining). Funding for Alvin Ailey American Dance …
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Students engaged Consul General Rowan on the issue of ethnicity and equality on a recent trip to Free State Province. He met with undergraduates at the University of the Free State Qwaqwa campus who participated in the First Generation (F1) student transformation program that took them to overseas institutions with similar experiences around tolerance and …
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One hundred secondary students from Pietermaritzburg and the surrounding townships attended a two-day science program hosted by the Bessie Head Library’s American Corner in partnership with the KZN Science Center. Students were fascinated by educational videos projected on the inside of a mobile planetarium with a state-of-the-art 3D digital dome. One of the videos explored …
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The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria is proud to sponsor Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s (AADT) outreach activities in Johannesburg and Cape Town during their September 3-20 tour. The group’s founder, Alvin Ailey, insisted that “dance belongs to everyone”; in following this dictum, AADT will be offering workshops, lectures, and master classes at more than 30 …
Read More» To encourage enhanced dialogue between the United States and South Africa regarding climate change, the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria hosted climate change policy expert Joel Smith August 24-28, 2015. During his five-day visit, Smith met with South African government officials at the Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries and the Department of Environmental Affairs. He …
Read More» On August 25, the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria hosted the sixth Annual Bilateral Forum (ABF) in Pretoria. A part of the United States – South Africa Strategic Dialogue, the ABF was co-chaired by U.S. Ambassador Patrick H. Gaspard and South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Director General Yolisa Maya. The ABF is …
Read More» A large, mostly-male crowd turned out for the August 14 dialogue, “Men Standing Against Violence Against Women” at the Durban Playhouse. Organized by Dramaide.co.za through the Brothers for Life campaign with support from USAID – U.S. Agency for International Development and The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) , the event was part of the 19th South African Women’s Arts Festival. Speakers included Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi …
Read More» Young African Leadership Initiative alumnus and 2014 Mandela Washington Fellow Creesen Naicker, in partnership with the MRP Foundation, has introduced young learners to technology in the classroom at Nyakana Combined Primary School near Stanger, in northern KwaZulu-Natal. Through its TechEd initiative, MRP has donated 100 tablets and 30 computers to Nyakana, benefitting more than 1500 pupils. Activities focus on basic literacy …
Read More» U.S. Consul General Chisholm joined KwaZulu-Natal’s MEC for Health Dr. S.M. Dhlomo for the August 4th unveiling of a “Dual Protection” billboard near Mangosuthu University of Technology in Durban. The dual protection program emphasizes both medical male circumcision and condom use to prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS. In her remarks of support, CG Chisholm highlighted the …
Read More» At a ceremony at the KT Motubatse Community Hall in Soshanguve on Thursday, August 20, U.S. Ambassador Patrick H. Gaspard and Minister of Health Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi commemorated two significant achievements: the one year anniversary of MomConnect and the launch of a new adolescent and youth mobi-site, B-Wise. More than 500,000 pregnant women have registered …
Read More» “Farmers are farmers. They may not speak the same language… but they understand the passion why they are on the land. They understand that wonderful opportunity and responsibility of feeding other people.” It was with these words Deputy Secretary for Agriculture Krysta Harden addressed 500 members of the agriculture industry at the Produce Marketing Association …
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Officials from UNISA and USAIDjoin UNISA Vice Chancellor Prof Mandla Makhanya (seated, left) and U.S. Ambassador Patrick Gaspard (seated, right) at the signing ceremony in the UNISA Kgorong Buildin In a signing ceremony at the University of South Africa on Tuesday August 18, 2015 U.S. Ambassador Patrick H. Gaspard and Professor Mandla S. Makhanya, UNISA …
Read More» No Picture, Just Blank Frame From Left-right: South Africa Deputy Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, John Jeffery, OUT Wellbeing, a LGBTI health NGO based in Pretoria, received a $350,000 grant to support the rights of LGBTI individuals in South Africa at a ceremony on Monday, August17, 2015, attended by U.S. Ambassador to South Africa, …
Read More» We want to reach people who are living with HIV or are at risk of contracting the virus, write Aaron Motsoaledi and Patrick H Gaspard. The numbers are so staggering that it is easy to lose sight of the fact that the HIV/Aids epidemic is about people. People like Zama, a young woman from KwaZulu-Natal …
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Workshop strengthens longstanding partnership and cooperation between SA National Defence Force and U.S. Department of Defense The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria hosted a week-long workshop on Life Cycle Management as part of a larger program on Logistics Development. The workshop, which began on Monday, August 3, 2015, concluded with the participants receiving certificates in Life …
Read More» PAS Johannesburg hosted a viewing party of President Obama’s YALI Town Hall for members of the Rosa Parks Library Youth Club. The Assistant Public Affairs Officer kicked off the event by acquainting members and other attendees with the Mandela Washington Fellowship and the YALI Network and presenting certificates to members of the community that serve …
Read More» Consulate Durban’s “GeneratioNEXT” youth leaders hosted a July 11 Career Expo at KwaMashu Township, north of Durban. The event brought young people face-to-face with NGOs, businesses, and educational institutions in KwaZulu-Natal. Exhibitors included the University of KwaZulu- Natal, the South African Department of Labor, Activate Changer Drivers, and KZN Youth Empowerment Project. The U.S. Consulate’s …
Read More» Fifty of KwaZulu Natal’s emerging entrepreneurs participated in a financial literacy workshop as part of National Savings Month, at the U.S. Consulate in Durban on July 30. The workshop also aimed to promote the development of small and medium enterprises. Acting Regional Head for Enterprise Development at ABSA Bank, Lefentse Ledwaba- Chapman, and Community Grants Coordinator …
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» This notice announces the initiation of an out-of-cycle review of the eligibility of the Republic of South Africa to receive the benefits of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), as required by the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 (TPEA). The AGOA Implementation Subcommittee of the Trade Policy Staff Committee (Subcommittee) is requesting written …
Read More» In partnership with Luthuli Museum , the U.S. Consulate hosted a July 22 screening of the documentary “A Ripple of Hope: RFK in the Land of Apartheid” at the Catalina Theater on Durban’s scenic Wilson’s Wharf. A large crowd including youth leaders, students, civil society members, municipal officials, historians, and business people turned out for the film, which was followed by a panel discussion with co-producer Professor …
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A personal reflection from a volunteer It may have initially been an icy morning, this past Saturday , but as soon as the home that houses the Mamelodi Society for the Care of the Aged (MASCA) was open, it was abuzz with warm bodies ready to serve. It was a regular occurrence for the home, …
Read More» U.S. Science Envoy Dr. Jane Lubchenco will travel to South Africa, Mauritius, and Seychelles July 17 – 31 in support of President Obama’s initiative to strengthen the United States’ science and education relationships overseas. Dr. Lubchenco is serving as the first U.S. Science Envoy for the Ocean, building on the momentum created at the Our …
Read More» Members of the Partnership on Illicit Finance- Burkina Faso, Kenya, Liberia, Mauritius, Niger, Senegal, and the United States – reaffirm their pledge to fight illicit finance and corruption and to deepen the dialogue on best practices, opportunities, and challenges to reaching that goal. Corruption and illicit finance in Africa continue to undermine democracy, hamper foreign …
Read More» From June 29 – July 4, the American dance company Step Afrika! took South Africa by storm, teaching and performing in the Mother City. They electrified young and old with the American dance form of stepping. After a youth camp, two free performances for the general public, and three exhilarating live appearances on national television, …
Read More» At a July 1 ceremony in Durban’s Beachwood Nature Reserve, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife received more than four million Rand worth of anti-poaching equipment from the United States government. The donated equipment includes night-vision goggles, vehicle GPS systems, portable x-ray units, binoculars, cameras, two-way radios, and metal detectors. This equipment will assist rangers in their daily …
Read More» Pretoria – South Africa continues to value its relationship with the United States, Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu said on Thursday. “South Africa greatly values our relationship with the US. Our partnership both domestically and regionally continues to yield benefits for our people in the areas of trade and investment, capacity building, health and education, …
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Pretoria, June 23, 2015: Transnet and General Electric (GE) hosted a U.S. delegation lead by Secretary of Transport, Anthony Foxx, and South African party headed by Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises Bulelani Magwanishe for a tour at the freight transport company ’s Koedoespoort manufacturing facility. In March 2014, South Africa’s state-owned freight transport and logistics …
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Joe Sanders of Teras Cargo Transport and Walter Grindrod of Grindrod shake hands while Arun Kumar, U.S. A/Secretary of Commerce, Anthony Foxx, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, and Ambassador Patrick Gaspard offer congratulations. Yesterday June 22, 2015, U.S. Headquartered Teras Cargo Transport and Grindrod Limited from South Africa announced their Agreement to cooperate on U.S. Flag …
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Patients and volunteers of Nazareth house with the Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention South Africa Dr. Nancy Knight, Assistant Secretary Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Consul General Christopher Rowan US PEPFAR Program Provides Key for an AIDS-Free Generation From emergency assistance to sustainability at Nazareth House Johannesburg In the Johannesburg suburb of Yeoville, Nazareth …<
