Embassy of the United States

Young Scientists Chat with Astronaut
Fifty Mamelodi high school students talked with American astronaut Daniel Tani via webchat on July 29 at the Mae Jemison U.S. Science Reading Room. Tani was at his home in Houston when he responded to students’ questions about his experiences as a NASA astronaut.

Dream Destination USA
Sibulele Mjingwana, 16, a Grade 11 pupil at Port Elizabeth‘s Walmer High School, had one important stop before catching a plane to the United States: the American Library in Pretoria. Sibulele spent several hours reading about the country he was about to visit for three weeks, after participation in a program sponsored by the US Embassy.

Oprah's Girls
These girls from the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls visited the new U.S. Consulate in Sandton where they received a guided tour of the art on display, part of the Art in Embassies Program, a global museum that exhibits works by U.S. citizens.

USS Arleigh Burke Arrives in South Africa
DURBAN, South Africa - USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) arrived in the port city of Durban, South Africa, July 13, to kick off a range of ashore and at-sea cooperative activities in the coming weeks between the two nations’ navies.

New Consulate is Dedicated on Independence Day
"We are here to cut the ribbon and to dedicate our new Consulate General building in Johannesburg. This 33,000 square meter complex houses about 100 staff members – a true statement of our commitment to the vital, growing relationship with South Africa and its commercial urban heart, Johannesburg"

US Men’s National Soccer Team Practice Session
U.S. Men’s Soccer team midfielder Benny Feilhaber with young South African fans. The Soccer Team, currently in South Africa for the Confederations Cup, and the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria co-hosted more than 300 children and caregivers from different community partnership projects at an open practice session.

World Economic Forum in Cape Town
Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Demetrios Marantis visited South Africa June 8- 12 to represent the United States at the World Economic Forum in Cape Town. He also met with South African Minister of Trade and Industry Rob Davies to discuss ways to strengthen US-SA trade and investment relations.