Combating wildlife trafficking, promoting conservation
The U.S. Mission is working together with local partners to raise awareness and promote conservation efforts. In addition, the U.S. government is providing policy and technical assistance...
Launch of ‘Doing Business in Africa’ Campaign
Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank travels to South Africa and Kenya to advance key elements of the President’s “Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa,” that will promote economic growth...
Unsung gender-activist heroes honoured
Marking the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence campaign” Masimanyane Women’s Support Centre, supported by the U.S. Embassy, hosted a gala award ceremony to honour unsung heroes...
Historic US trade mission visit
Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Francisco Sánchez is leading a multisector trade mission to Zambia and South Africa
Youngsters talk energy challenges with Linkin Park
The learners' presentation on energy challenges facing their generation so impressed the band that they have asked for it in written and video form...
Western Cape organizations receive support for HIV/AIDS programs
Consul General Erica Barks-Ruggles presented fourteen Western Cape organizations with U.S. Ambassador HIV/AIDS Community Grant awards valued at over R2,000,000 in total.
Headlines
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Clinton, U.K., Norway Foreign Ministers on Sudan, South Sudan
We welcome the news that the Presidents of Sudan and South Sudan are to meet in a further effort to resolve outstanding issues...
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President Obama on National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
"This month, we rededicate ourselves to stopping one of the greatest human rights abuses of our time..."
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Delegation to Ghana to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama
The Honorable Daniel W. Yohannes, CEO of the Millennium Challenge Corporation, will lead the delegation...
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U.S. Backs U.N. Resolution for Mali
“The resolution, cosponsored by the U.S., supports a comprehensive approach to addressing the overlapping governance, security..."
News from the Mission
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World AIDS Day 2012
"Twelve years after Madiba’s speech, the international partnership that he envisioned is a reality. Together, we have made extraordinary progress in turning the tide against HIV and AIDS" - Ambassador Gips
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Launching the Africa Regional Media Hub
Journalists from around the African continent have joined U.S. policymakers via the Hub to discuss a broad array of topics that include trade, investment, security, health, food security...
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Venus and Serena Williams’ trip to South Africa
Venus and Serena Williams travelled to South Africa in support of the “Breaking the Mould” campaign. The campaign works to highlight and honor women who have overcome adversity to achieve success.
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Preserving Inanda Seminary's historical resources
Ambassador Gips awarded a grant to Inanda Seminary to help preserve its valuable archives and historical resources, including the portions of joint history of KwaZulu-Natal and the United States.
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World Class Drummer teaches SA Students
his week, the U.S. Consulate General brought Leon Mobley, the internationally renowned drummer and performer, to Johannesburg to conduct master classes with learners and professionals. Also video »
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Watching the 2012 U.S. Election coverage at Consulate General Johannesburg
The event, hosted by Consul General Earl Miller and other members of the Consulate General community, was a celebration of the democratic process and a chance for contacts and media representatives to discuss politics and see the American electoral system in action.
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U.S. Dance Company make S.A. debut
“Creativity is everyone’s right and I love being able to help inspire young people to open up and find new ways to express themselves“, says their S.A. born dancer, Bafana Solomon Matea Video »
Academic Programs
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Opportunities for Funded Academic Study, Research and Fellowships
Borlaug Fellowships
Training and collaborative research opportunities to scientists, researchers and policymakers in the field of AGRICULTURE
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Grants to pursue academic courses, for credit, at post-graduate level, or to engage in research or projectsDistinguished Fulbright Awards in Teaching Program
This program provides fellowships to highly accomplished South African teachers.Fulbright Senior U.S. Specialist Program
Opportunities for S.A. Institutions to host U.S. Academics.TechWomen Program
Professional Mentorship and Exchange Program in science, technology, engineering and math
OneBeat Music Fellowships
International exzchange focussing on musical collaboration and social engagement
Media Advisories
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- Clean Energy Solutions to Improve African Agriculture: USAID/Southern Africa Encourages Local Organizations to Apply for the Powering Agriculture Challenge (January 2, 2012)
- Regarding Significant Reductions of Iranian Crude Oil Purchases (December 10, 2012)
- Roche and PEPFAR partner to strengthen laboratories medicine training and knowledge on the African continent (December 4, 2012)