Embassy of South Africa

The 6th African Film Week opens its doors

09/03/2017 ENstaff 6th Africa Film Week, Africa, Embassy of South Africa, Greek Film Archives, Thessaloniki Film Festival

At the Greek Film Archive between March 9-15 and in Thessaloniki between March 16-22, 2017.

in brief

“Bring a child to work”

08/12/201608/12/2016 Eleftheria Pantziou Bring a Child to Work, Byron College, Costeas Geitonas School, Embassy of South Africa

The project serves as a career guide, providing motivation for students to better identify themselves with careers in the public sector, private sector and or related fields, particularly in the field of Diplomacy.

society

South Africans support migrant women on International Mandela Day

13/07/2016 ENstaff Embassy of South Africa, International Mandela Day, Melissa Network

The South African Embassy, joined by Aspen pharmacare and friends of South Africa, on July 18 will contribute 67 minutes of volunteer service to “Melissa Network”.

culture events

The 15th African Food, Music and Handicrafts Festival kicks off in Athens

18/05/2016 ENstaff 15th African Food, Algeria, Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, DR Congo, Egypt, Embassy of South Africa, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Libya, Madagascar, Morocco, Mozambique, Music and Handicrafts Festival, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Seychelles, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Zimbabwe

The African Embassies and Honorary Consulates accredited to the Hellenic Republic and Athens communities are organizing the “15th African Food, Music and Handicrafts Festival” on May 21-22.

econ/biz

“Exports and Investments in South Africa”

12/04/201612/04/2016 ENstaff business, economy, Embassy of South Africa, investments, South Africa, trade

The South African Embassy in Athens is co-organizing a conference on the economic prospects of the country, as well as the opportunities offered in commerce and trade.

interviews

Ambassador of South Africa: “Greece is dealing with the refugee crisis in a humane way” [interview]

22/02/201622/02/2016 ENstaff business, crisis, economy, Embassy of South Africa, Greece, refugee crisis, South Africa, Van Schalkwyk

The Ambassador of South Africa, H.E. Marthinus Christoffel Johannes Van Schalkwyk, spoke to EmbassyNews.net about the strong economic and cultural ties between the two countries and commented on Greece’s stance towards the refugee crisis: “We are looking at the situation with sympathy. So far the Greek government has not gone to the extreme and that is a good sign”.

in brief

“Bring a Child to Work” program by the South African Embassy

18/12/201517/12/2015 ENstaff Bring a Child to Work, educational program, Embassy of South Africa, Othisi Educational Organization

The program is providing students with incentives to think about their studies and their future career.

in brief sports

South African basketball player honored

24/10/201526/10/2015 ENstaff basketball, Embassy of South Africa, Marthinus C.J. Van Schalkwyk, Zoe Nixanas

The Ambassador of South Africa in Athens, Marthinus C.J. Van Schalkwyk recieved basketball player Zoe Nixanas.

interviews people

Ambassador of Norway:”The challenge for the Greek economy is its competitive edge and its business climate” [interview]

07/06/2016 ENstaff

The Ambassador of Norway in Athens, His Excellency Jørn Eugene Gjelstad, spoke to EmbassyNews.net and commented on the current developments in Greek and European politics, the economy and the refugee crisis.