The German Embassy Pretoria

Please click the following for more information about the Embassy and the contact details of the divisions.

• Political Department

  The Political Department promotes bilateral relations between Germany and South Africa through a continuing dialogue with the South African Government, the Parliament, political parties and civil society covering a wide range of political issues. 

  Enlarge image Westerwelle, Motlanthe and Niebel at the Union Building in Pretoria (© picture-alliance/dpa)

  The observation and analysis of South Africa´s foreign and domestic policies, the preparation and management of high level visits of political decision makers, as well as the coordinaton of policies in multilateral bodies are other important activities. The division also covers the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Kingdom of Swaziland.

  The Political Division
  Head of Division	Herbert Beck
  South African Foreign Policy	Herbert Beck
  South African Domestic Policy and Protocol	Hubert Jäger
  Swaziland	Friedrich Schröder
  Lesotho	Martina Wurm-Dittkrist
  Regional and Security Politics	Dr. Ralf Goldstein
  Secretary	Friederike Weber-Rahman
  Contact the Political Section

  Phone:

  +27 (0) 12 427 8925

  Fax:

  +27 (0)12 343 3606

• Press and Public Affairs Division

  Enlarge image Interview with Deutsche Welle (DW) (© German Embassy Pretoria) The Press Division is responsible for press work and public affairs with the aim of presenting German domestic and foreign policy to the South African public. It maintains close contact with local media outlets and journalists and is a prime source of information for German correspondents working in South Africa. 

  Also, it analyzes the South African media landscape and reports on media-related develpoments in the country. The Press Division works closely together with the virtual German Information Centre (www.gicafrica.diplo.de).

  Contact the Press Section

  German Information Centre
  

  Organization

  Head of Section and Spokesperson of the Embassy: Friedrich Schröder

  Assistant: Desiree Vorster; Secretariat: Friederike Weber-Rahman

  Phone:

  +27 (0)12 427 8925

  Fax:

  +27 (0)12 343 3606

• German Information Centre

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  Meet modern Germany, be informed and enjoy stories about Germany and Africa. The German Information Centre Pretoria (GIC) is online under www.gicafrica.diplo.de. To stay updated you can subscribe to the GIC RSS-feeds, the newsletter or join the GIC fans on Facebook.

  Contact the GIC Pretoria

  Website of the GIC

  GIC's Facebook page
  

  Organization

  Director: Friedrich Schröder

  Editors: Tiffany Jackson-Zunker, Steffen Scholz, Helen Crafford

  Phone:

  +27 (0)12 427 8953/50

  Fax:

  +27 (0)12 343 9401

• Labour and Social Affairs Section

  Enlarge image (© German Embassy Pretoria) This section represents the portofolio of the German Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and the Ministry of Health, and faciltates the bilateral relations with South African counterparts in these fields. 

  The section also maintains strong relations with the South African trade unions, reaching the level of companies, namely in the metal and automotive industry as some major German companies have been established in South Africa for decades.

  Contact the Labour and Social Affairs Section

  Read more about labour and social affairs
  

  Organization

  Head of Section: Monika M Sommer

  Assistant: Helen Crafford

  Phone:

  + 27 (0)12 427 8930 / 8983

  Fax:

  +27 (0)12 343 3606

• Cultural Section

  Enlarge image Player of the tournament from Mfanela Primary: Simo Mdletshe (© Anna Nyman) Cultural and educational affairs, as well as sports, play an important role in Germany`s foreign policy. The Cultural Section of the German Embassy in Pretoria is dedicated, together with other German and German-South African cultural institutions, to promote contact, co-operation and understanding between the people of Germany and South Africa.

  Contact the Cultural Section

  More information on German-South African cultural relations
  

  Organization

  Section Head: Markus Bollmohr

  Cultural Attaché: Martina Wurm-Dittkrist; Secretary for Cultural Affairs: Nicole Harms

  Phone:

  +27 (0)12 427 8951

  Fax:

  +27 (0)12 343 3606

• Legal and Consular Section

  Enlarge image (© dpa / picture-alliance) The Legal and Consular section offers many services to our customers, be it visa, passports, answering questions of German citizenship, or other consular services.

  Please check our list of services and on how to make an appointment
  here

  Organization

  Head of Section: Angelika Saake

  Phone:

  012-427 8977

  Fax:

  012-427 8982

• Department for Economic and Global Issues

  The Department for Economic and Global Issues is comprised of the following divisons:

  - Economy
  

  - Energy, Climate and Environment
  

  - Development Cooperation

  - Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection

  - Research, Science and Technology

  Enlarge image Made in Germany (© picture-alliance/ dpa) We offer information and provide contacts with the leading players in Germany and South Africa on the crucial issues facing our global future: From climate change to food security, from cutting-edge technology to helping overcome inequality. The department also closely follows developments in the major international economic fora.

  Department for Economic and Global Issues
  Head of Department	Andreas Künne
  Telephone	+27 (0)12 427 8952
  Secretariat	Konstantin Göller
  Telephone	+27 (0)12 427 8922
  Fax	+27 (0)12 344 5610

  
  

  The Economic Division
  

  The Economic Division offers information about the economy in South Africa, about Germany as a business location as well as initiatives of foreign trade promotion through the Federal Foreign Office Berlin. 

  The Division also promotes German interests in the economic, commercial, financial, agricultural, technological, research and environmental sectors in South Africa and serves as a point of contact for Germany-related economic questions. It works with, among other organizations, the South African - German Chambers of Commerce and the representative of German trade and invest. 

  The Economic Division
  Head of Division	Rodin Knapp
  Telephone	+27 (0)12 427 8935
  Secretariat	Kontantin Göller
  Telephone	+27 (0)12 427 8922
  Fax	+27 (0)12 344 5610
  Contact the Economic Division
  Read more about German-South African business relations

• Development Cooperation

  The Economic Cooperation and Development Section is responsible for the central coordination of development policy-related activities between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of South Africa (diplomatic accreditation extends to the Kingdom of Lesotho). 

  Enlarge image Girl with YDF footballs (© GIZ/YDF) This means ensuring that there is a continuous exchange of ideas between all parties involved, and steering of the governmental implementing organisations (in conjunction with the BMZ, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, and the AA, Federal Foreign Office).

  The Embassy is tasked with coordinating the preparation and implementation of the annual bilateral government negotiations and consultations. The Embassy is also an important development policy partner to the South African government and cooperates closely with the National Treasury, as well as with various ministries and government departments. It also administers a micro project fund through which local organisations can obtain financial support.

  Contact the Economic Development Cooperation Section

  Read more about development cooperation
  

  Organization

  Head of Section: Dr. Eduard Westreicher

  German skills programmes, micro projects and NGOs: Susanne Schwab

  Phone:

  +27 (0)12 427 8915

  Fax:

  +27 (0)12 344 5610

• Energy, Climate and the Environment Section

  Enlarge image (© picture-alliance/dpa)

  The task of the recently established Energy, Climate and Environment Section is to coordinate the many different activities Germany is involved with in support of South Africa's transition towards a "Green Economy". It promotes  bilateral cooperation between South Africa and Germany on global environmental issues such as climate protection and sustainable development. Moreover, it assists in the planning and implementation of development projects in the fields of renewable engergy, energy efficiency and climate protection, and acts as a point of contact for German corporates wishing to invest in those sectors.

  Organization

  Head of Section: Markus Bollmohr

  Attachée: Caterina Daginnus, Secretary: Nicole Harms

  Phone:

  +27 (0)12 427 8951

  Fax:

  +27 (0)12 344 5610

• Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection Section

  This section represents the German Ministry for Food, Agriculture and Consumer Affairs (BMELV). 

  Enlarge image (© picture-alliance/ dpa) The BMELV’s main aims include promoting a balanced, healthy diet and safe foods, ensuring that everyday goods are safe, assisting in the development of clear consumer rights and helping to ensure that the agricultural sector is strong and able to perform the duties required of it. 

  The section has regional responsibilities and handles South Africa in addition to Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe und Swaziland.

  Contact the Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection Section

  Read more abour Food, Agriculture and Consumer Affairs
  

  Organization

  Head of Section: Hermann Intemann

  Office Administration: Mrs. Susanne Schwab; Secretary: Mrs. Ines Schulz

  Phone:

  +27 (0)12 427 8929

  Fax:

  +27 (0)12 344 5610

• Research, Science and Technology Section

  Enlarge image (© picture-alliance/dpa) South Africa is Germany´s main cooperation partner in Africa when it comes to science and technology. 

  Common research takes place in the areas of advanced manufacturing, climate change, energy, astronomy, biodiversity, geosciences, sustainability research and sustainable land management.

  Contact the Research, Science and Technology Section

  Read more about Research, Science and Technology
  

  Organization

  Head of Section: Maja Clausen

  Secretary: Ines Schulz

  Phone:

  +27 (0)12 427 8934

  Fax:

  +27 (0)12 343 3606

• Defence Attaché

  The Defence Attaché and his deputy are representatives for the German Armed Forces in South Africa. In addition to South Africa, their area of responsibility includes Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and the Kingdom of Lesotho. 

  The Defence Attaché advises the Ambassador on military and security matters, as well as on relevant policy developments in the regions for which he is accredited. Another responsibility is the facilitation of cooperation between the German Federal Ministry of Defence and the Ministries of the Defence of the above-mentioned Southern African countries.

  His tasks include:

  • Advising the Ambassador in matters relating to defence and military capabilities
  • Informing the German Government of developments of the South African security and defence policies, Armed Forces and armament
  • Informing the South African government authorities and NGO’s about topics of German defence policies, Armed Forces and armament
  • Coordinating of bilateral cooperation and education programmes between German and South African National Defence Forces
  • Informing the public about military questions concerning the whole spectrum of the German Federal Armed Forces.

  The Defence Attaché's Office
  Defence Attaché	Colonel (GS) Thomas Andrejews
  Deputy Defence Attaché	Commander Thomas Burchert
  Assistant Defence Attaché	Master Sergeant Gunnar Bich
  Secretary	Cornelia Grobler
  Contact the Defence Attaché's Office

  Phone:

  +27 (0)12 427 8909

  Fax:

  +27 (0)12 344 3629

German Consulate General and Honorary Consuls

• Consulate General Cape Town

  Enlarge image (© picture-alliance/dpa) The German Embassy Pretoria is the diplomatic representative of the Federal Republic of Germany in the Republic of South Africa, as well as the Kingdoms of Swaziland and Lesotho. 

  If you live in the Northern Cape, Western Cape and Eastern Cape, however, please contact the Consulate General in Cape Town for any requirements. 

  Here you can contact the Consulate via the contact form or go directly to their website.

  Contact via e-mail

  www.capetown.diplo.de
  

  Organization

  Consul General: Roland Herrmann

  Address

  19th Floor
  Triangle House (formerly Safmarine House)
  22 Riebeek Street
  Cape Town 8001

  Postal Address:
  P.O.Box 4273
  Cape Town, 8000

  Phone:

  +27 (0) 21 405 3000

  Passport and Visa Section:+27 (0) 21 405 3052 (only Mondays to Thursdays 2pm -4pm)

  Fax:

  +27 (0) 21 421 0400

  Passport-and Visa Section:+27 (0)21 405 3010

• Honorary Consul, Durban

  Enlarge image For the KwaZulu-Natal province, please contact the liaison office below.

  Contact the Honorary Consul, Durban
  

  Organization

  Honorary Consul: Horst Achtzehn

  Address

  Office hours
  Mon - Fri	08:30 - 12:00
  Consultation with Honorary Consul (only with appointment)
  Mon - Fri	12:00 - 13:00

  9 Kensington Drive, 
  Westville, 
  Durban 3629

  Postal address:
  P.O. Box 1166, 
  Westville,
  Durban 3630

  Phone:

  +27 (0)31 266 3920

  Fax:

  +27 (0)31 266 3925

• Honorary Consul, Port Elizabeth

  Enlarge image For the Eastern Cape province, please contact the liaison office below.

  Contact the Honorary Consul, Port Elizabeth
  

  Organization

  Honorary Consul: Philip Stucken

  Address

  Office hours
  Mon - Fri	08:30 - 12:30

  Corner of William Moffet and Circular Drive (Expressway)
  Walmer, Port Elizabeth 6070

  Postal address:
  P.O. Box 211100, 
  The Fig Tree
  Port Elizabeth, 6033

  Phone:

  +27 (0)41 397 4721

  Fax:

  +27 (0)41 397 4730

• Honorary Consul Maseru, Lesotho

  Organization

  Honorary Consul: Heinz Fiebig

  Address

  Postal Address:

  P.O. Box 75, Maseru 100, Lesotho

  Phone:

  +266 22 332292 (or 332983)

  Fax:

  Fax +266 22 334198 (or +266 22 316019)

• Liaison office Mbabane, Swaziland

  Organization

  Liaison officer: Angelina Töpfer

  Address

  Lilunga House, 3^rd Floor
  Samhlolo Street
  Mbabane
  Swaziland

  Contact the liaison office via e-mail
  

  Phone:

  +268 40 43 174

  Fax:

  +268 40 90 042