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The US Mission to South Africa includes the Embassy in Pretoria and Consulates in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.

02/11/2026

🚆 American-built Locomotives Modernizing the Rail Sector 🇺🇸🇿🇦

Ambassador Bozell visited Traxtion's rolling stock facility in Rosslyn, Pretoria, with leaders from Traxtion and Wabtec Corporation, an exceptional American company and one of the world's leaders in locomotives and rail equipment.

He saw Traxtion’s impressive refurbishment of 46 U.S.-built locomotives and how they will modernize South Africa’s rail sector, and there are more opportunities to come. American companies set the gold standard in high-quality, long-lasting logistics technology and in so many other sectors.

As South Africa opens its freight rail network to private operators, American companies are ready to bring world-class technology, investment, skills and big wins in creating jobs and increasing prosperity.

01/11/2026

Congratulations to on its 2026 Youth Innovation Challenge! 🎉💡�

This exciting initiative brings together young people from across Durban to develop creative solutions to their communities’ greatest challenges. Through hands-on workshops, mentorship, and collaboration with industry experts, participants gain the skills and support they need to bring their ideas to life and create future business opportunities. Consulate Durban is proud to support this initiative and invest in the entrepreneurial spirit of Durban’s young innovators!

31/10/2026

From glowing jack-o'-lanterns and creative costumes to neighborhood trick-or-treating, Halloween has become one of America's most recognizable cultural traditions. Over generations, Americans have made the holiday their own, transforming it into a celebration of imagination, creativity, and community spirit. 🎃🇺🇸

30/10/2026

Week at U.S. Mission South Africa 🇺🇸🇿🇦

30/10/2026

More than $7 billion in U.S. foreign direct investment helps drive South Africa's economy, while South African investment in the United States has surpassed $3.3 billion. Together, that's about $10.4 billion in investments driving successful businesses in both countries. �

REAL JOBS. REAL SKILLS. REAL INVESTMENT. �
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30/10/2026

Thokozani Mbatha’s 9-month Fulbright FLTA-Foreign Language Teaching Assistant- exchange experience is off to a dynamic start! Interviewed on WUGA Radio 97.9FM, Thokozani spoke on his experience at University of Georgia-Athens, the FLTA program, and teaching students isiZulu- 1 of South Africa’s 12 official languages.

Want to learn more about the FLTA program? Here’s information and the link to apply for the 2027-2028 program! Applications close 15 November: https://za.usembassy.gov/flta-foreign-language-teaching-assistant-program/

University of Georgia WUGA FM The Fulbright Program

29/10/2026

In a 2021 American Chamber of Commerce survey, U.S. companies invested at least R 500 million in annual skills development programs in South Africa. This is investment in people and in the future of work. �

REAL JOBS. REAL SKILLS. REAL INVESTMENT. �
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29/10/2026

🇿🇦 🇺🇸 Sawubona, future Fulbright scholars! 🎓🌍

Are you an early-career language teacher, or final-year post-grad language student, fluent in isiZulu? The Fulbright FLTA Program is your gateway to an incredible year teaching isiZulu at a U.S. university!

Applications for the 2027–2028 Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program are NOW OPEN!

Spend nine months at a U.S. university teaching isiZulu, gaining international experience, and sharing South African culture! 🌟

📅 Deadline: 15 November 2026
🔗 Apply now: https://apply.iie.org/flta2027
ℹ️ Eligibility & details: https://za.usembassy.gov/flta-foreign-language-teaching-assistant-program/

29/10/2026

🇺🇸 Attention, U.S. citizens in South Africa!

Planning to vote in the upcoming U.S. election? U.S. citizens can drop off their completed ballots at the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria or the U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg through November 2.

📍 Johannesburg: Main consulate entrance on Sandton Drive, opposite Tiger Tyre in Sandton City Mall�
📍 Pretoria: 877 Pretorius Street, Arcadia — main visitor entrance at the corner of Pretorius and Orient Streets

🗳️ Make your voice heard and plan ahead to ensure your ballot is submitted on time.

29/10/2026

Consul General Liddle visited Gandhi’s Phoenix Settlement in Durban as part of his efforts to learn more about KwaZulu-Natal’s rich cultural heritage. Gandhi’s granddaughter led the tour, sharing insights into the settlement’s history and its significance in South Africa.

Understanding KwaZulu-Natal’s people, heritage, and communities is an important part of strengthening U.S. engagement in the province and identifying opportunities for commercial diplomacy, trade, and investment that benefit both American and South African businesses.

Ukwazi amasiko nomlando waKwaZulu-Natal kuvula amathuba amasha okubambisana

Address

877 Pretorius Street, Arcadia
Pretoria
0001

Telephone

+27124314000

Website

http://za.usembassy.gov/

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