Latest News of the German Embassy Pretoria
May 8, 2012
| German Embassy Pretoria
The seventh Germany-South Africa Binational Commission has successfully concluded with the adoption of a joint communiqué in Berlin on May 8. The Commission was co-chaired by the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Kgalema Motlanthe, and the German Minister of Foreign Affairs, Guido Westerwelle.
Successful conclusion of Binational Commission
May 7, 2012
| FFO
On the occasion of the 7th Session of the German-South African Binational Commission (BNC) on May 7-8, in Berlin, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle wrote following article for today's edition of the South African Newspaper Pretoria News.
German-South African Binational Commission
Apr 16, 2012
| German Embassy Pretoria
Germany and South Africa usher in a new era of cooperation with the official launch of the joint Year of Science on April 16 in Cape Town. The year promises dynamic offerings in both countries covering seven themes and demonstrates the long standing and successful scientific cooperation between the two nations. German Research Minister Schavan and South African Science and Technology Minister Pandor opened the event.
Joint Year of Science begins
Apr 12, 2012
| BMELV
The German Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection presents interesting facts about its field of activity. 42 777 students were enrolled in Agriculture, Forestry and Food Sciences at German universities during the winter term 2010/11.
The number of the week
Apr 12, 2012
| BMBF/German Embassy Pretoria
Germany's Research Minister Annette Schavan will travel to Cape Town, South Africa on Sunday, April 15. There, together with her counterpart Naledi Pandor, South African Minister of Science and Technology, she will open the German-South African Year of Science 2012/2013.
German Research Minister in South Africa
Apr 10, 2012
| DAAD
From April 13 to 15, an Alumni meeting of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation will be held in Cape Town under the motto, “Change by Exchange: Higher Education and Research Transformation in South Africa and Germany”. German Minister for Education and Research, Professor Annette Schavan will be in attendance together with South African Minister for Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor.
DAAD, Humboldt alumni conference in South Africa
Apr 5, 2012
| German Embassy Pretoria
On April 4, German Ambassador Horst Freitag hosted a concert to celebrate the work of the MIAGI Youth Orchestra. German cellist Mathias Donderer, renowned pianist Ilse Myburgh and members of the Youth Orchestra treated guests to an unique evening of classical music and Jazz.
MIAGI Youth Orchestra
Mar 29, 2012
| German Embassy Pretoria
The German Embassy Pretoria has a new, small-scale project fund aimed at combating climate change and its effects, worth up to 25,000 Euro. Projects that raise awareness about the effects of climate change, introduce practical instruments for climate protection and support low-carbon development strategies are of particular interest.
Climate fund 2012 – Call For Proposals
Mar 20, 2012
| DAAD/GIC Africa
A conference for German and African experts in German Studies will take place at the STIAS conference centre in Stellenbosch, South Africa from March 25-29. The conference is entitled “German Language and Culture in an African Context” and is organized by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in cooperation with its advisory council for German Studies and Stellenbosch University.
German Studies in Africa conference
Mar 16, 2012
| German Embassy Pretoria/Bundeswehr
For the fifth time, the military exercise GOOD HOPE, between the German Armed Forces and the South African National Defence Force takes place on the seas and in the skies between Durban and Simon’s Town. The exercise began in Durban on March 5 and runs through March 23.
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