U.S. - S.A. Relations
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US Secretary of State travels to South Africa for U.S.-South Africa Strategic Dialogue
In South Africa, Secretary Clinton payed her respects to ex-President Mandela, and participated in the U.S.-South Africa Strategic Dialogue focusing on the partnership between our two countries in addressing issues of mutual concern and our shared challenges on the African and world stage. Secretary Clinton is accompanied by a U.S. business delegation.
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Deputy Assistant Secretary Reuben Brigety - “US Foreign Policy in Africa: myths and realities”
We are living through one of the most exciting and hopeful times for Africa, and for American engagement with Africa. Yes, there are still profound challenges ahead. But democracy and good governance have taken root in many places across the continent, economic growth continues to strengthen, and the world is increasingly taking notice.
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President Jacob Zuma visits United States
September 27, 2011: President Zuma concluded a successful and busy working visit to the United States, where he led the South African delegation to the 66th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York, and also promoted economic and educational ties with the United States
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First Lady Michelle Obama announces official visit to South Africa and Botswana in June, 2011
June 3, 2011: First Lady Michelle Obama announced that she will travel to Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa and Gaborone, Botswana during an official visit to Africa from June 21 – 26 focused on youth leadership, education, health and wellness.
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Under Secretary of State McHale's visit to South Africa
May 6, 2011: Today, I am again on my way to Africa to meet with social innovators, thought leaders and emerging entrepreneurs in South Africa and Senegal. They are part of a thriving network of young Africans who are leading change in their local communities and around the world.
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U.S.-South Africa Strategic Dialogue
December 13, 2010: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Maite Nkoana-Mashabane signed a memorandum of understanding, laying out a framework for strategic dialogue between the United States and South Africa. The strategic dialogue will reinforce cooperation in key areas.
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Speech by the Ambassador of South Africa to the USA, Ebrahim Rasool, on the occasion of his welcome to Washington, D.C.
October 7, 2010: I’m indeed grateful to all my predecessors since 1994 who have had to represent South Africa in times which were more demanding than what I find myself in.
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Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden visit South Africa
June 8, 2010: The Vice President and Dr. Biden represented the United States at the opening ceremonies of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, attended the U.S. first game and met with S.A. leaders before returning to Washington, DC.
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President Zuma attends US Nuclear Summit
April 14, 2010: In remarks following his meeting with Zuma, Obama told reporters, “I wanted to especially single out South Africa because South Africa is singular in having had a nuclear weapon program, had moved forward on it, and then decided this was not the right path; dismantled it; and has been a strong, effective leader in the international community around