South African Consulate General, New York

The Importance of Multilateralism in building back better for a post-COVID19 World. Minister Pandor participates in a webinar to commemorate #UNDay https://www.pscp.tv/w/1dRKZZYzbvdKB?t=555

From The Desk of the President - Monday, 26 October 2020 - https://bit.ly/2J69GcB Every day, in every part of the country, millions of our citizens use taxis, buses or trains to get to work, go to school, transport goods or go to centres where they can shop, visit clinics or get social support.

From The Desk of the President - Monday, 19 October 2020 - https://bit.ly/3jahmaa The launch of the Presidential Employment Stimulus last week marks a fundamental shift in our approach to tackling unemployment. We are undertaking a far-reaching and ambitious public investment in human capital, with the state as both a creator and an enabler of jobs.

His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of the African Union, at the High-Level Event of the 2020 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group. Protect & Invest in People: Human Capital in the time of #COVID19 #InvestInPeople

This notice only deals with foreign nationals who are coming from a High Risk country and do not have a visa to enter South Africa for the following purposes: - Family reunification - Medical treatment - Attend a funeral of family. ... Please ensure that your request contains the following: 1.1 a fully motivated letter on why your travel to South Africa is essential; and 1.2 all the necessary supporting documents such as: - Copy of Passports - Copies of South African ID, birth certificate of children, marriage certificate or death certificate where applicable. - Proof of residence in South Africa - Any other supporting documentation Take note that the processing time is 5-10 days as the request is prepared and sent for the Minister's consideration. The outcome of your application will be sent to you via e-mail. Please only enquire on your request after the 10 days have passed and you have not received an outcome. Any mail received that falls out of the category mentioned above will not be attended to. https://bit.ly/3j841yT To facilitate your request, please provide the following information: - Your full name - Your location (city and state) in the United States - Your telephone number - Your email address

NB: Negative COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Test Certificate Travelling to South Africa requires provision of a valid certificate of a negative COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test obtained not more than 72 hours before the date of travel.

It's peak Jacaranda season in South Africa!

October marks #MentalHealth Awareness Month. We urge citizens to Play their Part in raising awareness and breaking stigmas around mental wellness. Reach out to The South African Depression and Anxiety Group if you or anyone you know may need help. #MondayMotivation

NB: Information for foreign nationals who are coming from a High Risk country and do not have a visa to enter South Africa https://bit.ly/33Qala1 #COVID19

The South African Embassy in Washington, DC takes on the Jerusalema Dance Challenge #JerusalemaDanceChallenge Way to go Team South Africa in USA!

One murder is a murder too many. We stand in solidarity with all victims of crime, regardless of whether they live in cities or on farms, whether they are farmers or farmworkers. - From the Desk of the President. 12 October 2020. https://bit.ly/34MLmnl

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his warmest congratulations to Archbishop Emeritus #DesmondTutu who is celebrating his 89th birthday today, Wednesday, 7 October 2020.

PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA WISHES ARCHBISHOP EMERITUS DESMOND TUTU A BLESSED BIRTHDAY "Archbishop Tutu is a national treasure and global icon of moral consistency, spiritual virtue and the defence of the most vulnerable people not only in South Africa but around the world. Today we are united in celebrating the passing of another year in which we have benefited from the Archbishop’s wisdom, the bravery of his conviction in fighting for human rights, the warmth of his love for ...all South Africans and his care for humanity. I wish Archbishop Tutu a very happy birthday in the company of Mama Leah, the family and colleagues in the Desmond and Leah Tutu Foundation". - President Cyril Ramaphosa

How an IT consultant from Springs became America’s 'Chief #Biltong Officer' by Garth Theunissen , Business Insider SA #CBO https://www.businessinsider.co.za/south-african-from-spring