U.S. Consulate General Cape Town
News from the Consulate
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Unsung Heroes honoured during “16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence” campaign
Marking the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence campaign” Masimanyane Women’s Support Centre, along with support from the U.S. Embassy, hosted a gala award ceremony in East London on December 6, 2012 to honour unsung heroes from far flung Eastern Cape communities such as Peddie, Cathcart, Zwelitsha, Mthatha, and Keiskammahoek.
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Western Cape organizations receive PEPFAR support for HIV/AIDS programs
These dedicated community-based organizations implement programs that provide care for those afflicted with HIV, AIDS and TB, or protect orphans and other children made vulnerable when primary care providers fall ill.
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IRC Rocks the Vote with Youth on U.S. and S.A. Elections
Vice Consul Forrest Graham and Information Resource Center Director Susan Dymond facilitated two workshops with eighty Grade 8 – Grade 11 learners from Students for a Better Future (SBF) Foundation. The topic up for discussion was “Youth Votes! 2012 Elections in the U.S. and S.A.: What’s at Stake?”
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Similar Experiences, Similar Goals: Exchange Alums Find Common Ground
“That was NOT your typical conference!” Those words from a delighted alumnus typified the reactions to the recent two-day US Exchange Alumni Indaba (Zulu for “Gathering”) in Cape Town.
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Power to the Tweeple!
Highway Africa is a partnership between Rhodes University’s School of Journalism and Media Studies and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). With the support of numerous governmental and private sponsors, Highway Africa has been during its 16 years at the forefront of Africa’s debates on journalism and new media.
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Inter-Faith Community Gathers for an Evening of Friendship at Iftaar Dinner
August 14, 2012 - The U.S. Consulate in Cape Town hosted more than 70 members of the inter-faith community at the U.S. Consulate for an Iftaar dinner on Tuesday, August 14. The well-attended event brought together key leaders of the Muslim community in Cape Town, as well as representatives from various inter-faith organizations for an evening filled with dialogue and active engagement.
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Secretary of State Clinton's Visit to Cape Town Reinforces Ties with South Africa and the City
August 8, 2012 - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton continued her multi-country Africa tour with a stop in Cape Town, South Africa. The Secretary began her day with a stop at the Delft South Clinic followed by a public address at the University of the Western Cape.
Consul General
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Consul General Erica J. Barks-Ruggles is the chief of the Consulate in Cape Town.
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Visit of Secretary of State Clinton
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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton continued her multi-country Africa tour with a stop in Cape Town, South Africa on August 8, 2012. Days prior, on August 6, Secretary Clinton paid a special visit to former South African President Nelson Mandela. Read more about her trip to South Africa here.
Podcasts
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Consul General on Voice of the Cape
Consul General Erica Barks-Ruggles answers Shafiq Morton on US foreign policy on Syria, Israel, Palestine and Africa before moving onto US-SA relations. Broadcast: July 16, 2012. (Audio MP3, 20:52 min, 6.6Mb)
Consul General on Cape Talk's "Personality of the Week"
Consul General Erica Barks-Ruggles sits down with Africa Melane to chat about everything from the U.S. elections to her position as Consul General. Hear her wide-ranging interview on Cape Talk's "Personality of the Week." Broadcast: July 2, 2012. (Audio MP3, 26:00 mins, 9.7Mb)
