United States Embassy (Pretoria)
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December 1
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South Africa: World Aids Day 2012 [press release]
"On World AIDS Day, more than 30 years after the first cases of this tragic illness were reported, we join the global community once more in standing with the millions of people... Read more »
November 28
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Africa: Speech and Press Conference By U.S. Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank On the Obama Administration's 'Doing Business in Africa' Campaign [press release]
On Wednesday, November 28, Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank will deliver a speech and hold a press conference officially launching the Obama Administration's "Doing... Read more »
November 7
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Africa: Launching the Africa Regional Media Hub in Johannesburg [press release]
When asked by a Tanzanian journalist earlier this month about U.S. policy in Africa, Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Johnnie Carson highlighted the President's Policy... Read more »
November 2
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South Africa: U.S. Presidential Election Events Hosted By the U.S. Diplomatic Mission in South Africa [press release]
The U.S. Presidential Election will take place on Tuesday, November 6. Because of the time difference, we expect that the election returns and the resolution of the election... Read more »
November 1
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South Africa: South Africa-U.S. Senior Officials' Working Group on African and Global Affairs [press release]
On October 30, 2012, South Africa hosted the first meeting of the South Africa-U.S. Senior Officials' Working Group on African and Global Affairs. The working group was announced... Read more »
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South Africa: Launch of the School Capacity & Innovation Program [press release]
USAID, the Department of Basic Education, the ELMA Foundation, and J.P. Morgan invite all media to join us in celebrating the launch Read more »
October 23
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South Africa: Condolences On the Passing of Alf Kumalo [press release]
The U.S. Mission to South Africa expresses its deepest sympathies on the passing of South Africa's legendary photographer Alf Kumalo. Read more »
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South Africa: U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer Sentenced to 15 Years for Pedophilia [press release]
Officials from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of South Africa and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced the... Read more »
October 18
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South Africa: U.S Government in Partnership With Cadiz Asset Management Launches a New Job Creation Fund Targeting Small and Medium Enterprises in South Africa [press release]
The United States Agency for International development (USAID) in partnership with Cadiz Asset Management, yesterday launched the Cadiz Protected High Impact Fund, aimed at... Read more »
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South Africa: Opic to Dedicate Staff Member for South Africa in 2013 [press release]
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government's development finance institution, will dedicate a senior staff member for South Africa in 2013, aiming to... Read more »
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South Africa: Condolences to the South African Peace Keepers Killed and Injured in Sudan [press release]
The U.S. Mission to South Africa expresses its condolences to the family of the South African peacekeeper killed in Darfur, Sudan yesterday, and wishes a quick recovery to the... Read more »
October 11
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South Africa: Letters to President Obama From the Children of South Africa [press release]
On Thursday, October 4 the Deputy Chief of Mission, Virginia Palmer, attended the launch of the book Letters to President Obama from the children of South Africa at the Sheraton... Read more »
October 6
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South Africa: Dr. Anthony Fauci to Present a Lecture on Ending the HIV/Aids Pandemic - From Scientific Advances to Public Health Implementation. [press release]
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious diseases in the United States will present a lecture at the Auditorium, Charlotte Maxeqe... Read more »
October 4
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South Africa: American Dance Company Debuts With South African Dancer [press release]
Three week, three city 'Dancing to Connect' tour Read more »
September 24
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Africa: Power to the Tweeple! [press release]
That was Rachel Jones rallying cry when discussing social media's growing ability to give Africans a voice. Jones, a Knight Foundation health journalism fellow and media... Read more »
September 21
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South Africa: Awards of $1.9 Million Made to Grassroots Community Organizations [press release]
The United States Diplomatic Mission to South Africa has awarded $1.9million in grants to grassroots community projects working in Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Free... Read more »
September 19
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South Africa: Pepfar Community Grants Team Visits Moepathutse Children's Home [press release]
The Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator Southern Africa Regional Team Leader, Emily Chambers, Community Grants Country Manager, Sean Moffatt, and Community Grants Officer, Linah... Read more »
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South Africa: U.S. Travel and Tourism Highlighted At Diplomatic Fair [press release]
The U.S. Embassy presented a stand promoting travel and tourism in the United States at a "Diplomatic Fun Fair" September 14-15, 2012 organized by the South African Department of... Read more »
September 18
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South Africa: Condolences On the Death of South African Citizens in Kabul [press release]
"As we mourn the death of colleagues at the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, we offer our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the South Africans who lost their lives... Read more »
September 15
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Libya: Honoring Our Fallen Colleagues in Libya [press release]
Until sunset Sunday, September 16, the American flag will be flown at half-staff at all U.S. government facilities in South Africa as a mark of respect for the memory of John... Read more »
September 7
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South Africa: Top U.S. Agriculture Official Delivers Keynote Address At 12th South African Agricultural Outlook Conference [press release]
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) World Agricultural Outlook Board chairperson of the Interagency Commodity Estimates Committee (ICEC) for grains, Jerry Norton, arrived in... Read more »
August 31
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South Africa: Top U.S. Agriculture Official to Address South African Conference [press release]
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) World Agricultural Outlook Board chairperson of the Interagency Commodity Estimates Committee (ICEC) for grains, Jerry Norton, arrived in... Read more »
August 28
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South Africa: Solicitation for LGTB Grant Proposals [press release]
The U.S. Mission is soliciting proposals to promote LGTBI (lesbian/gay/transsexual/bisexual/intersex) rights in South Africa. Proposals up to $25,000 will be considered. Read more »
August 24
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South Africa: U.S. Honoring the Victims of Recent Violence in South Africa [press release]
In recognition of President Zuma's declaration of a period of national mourning after the deaths of mine workers and security officials in Marikana, North West province, the US... Read more »
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South Africa: U.S. Freedom Rider Dr. Lafayette Speaks Non-Violence [press release]
The U. S. Embassy Pretoria hosted a discussion of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement with former Freedom Rider Dr. Bernard Lafayette, at the University of Pretoria on Friday August 17. Read more »
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