South African High Commission, Gaborone

28/07/2026

The Chargé d'affaires, Ms. Feziwe Madikizela today at the Botswana Defence Command and Staff College delivered a special lecture on "South Africa's Foreign Policy.

18/07/2026

Honourable Thandi Moraka, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, led a South African delegation to the unveiling of the Tombstone Ceremony of the 45 Batswana Nationals who departed to eternal rest during the Mmamatlakala Bus Tragedy accident in 2024, that occured in South Africa. Deputy Minister Moraka was accompanied by Honourable, Mr Kgabo Elias Mahoai, MEC for Treasury of the Limpopo Province, supported by the South African High Commission in Botswana. This noble event, themed National Healing Remembrance and Closure was hosted by Her Excellency, Mrs Kaone Tumalano Boko, First Lady of the Republic of Botswana.

01/07/2026

High Commissioner Ms Shope-Soumah's farewell by the Masisi family.

30/06/2026

24/06/2026

This afternoon, the High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa to Botswana, Ms Thaninga Shope-Soumah paid a farewell courtesy call on the Minister of International Relations, Honourable Dr. Phenyo Butale.

During the discussions, Honourable Dr. Butale applauded the High Commissioner for playing a pivotal role in enhancing bilateral relations between the two sister nations. Honourable Dr. Butale further commended the High Commissioner for a successful tour of duty and wished her the best for her future endeavours.

For her part, High Commissioner Shope-Soumah thanked the Ministry of International Relations for having played a facilitative role during her tour and expressed satisfaction that relations between the two nations are at their strongest and characterised by shared core values.

Botswana and South Africa enjoy strong bilateral relations and deep bonds of friendship underpinned by a shared history and common values.

23/06/2026

Farewell function for High Commissioner Shope-Soumah, hosted by African Ambassadors accredited and resident in Botswana, 23 June 2026.

21/06/2026

South African High Commission, Gaborone joined other African High Commissions and Embassies accredited to Botswana to celebrate Africa Day, held under the theme: "Sixty- Three Years of Unity, Integration and Development.

19/06/2026

High Commissioner Shope-Soumah's farewell dinner with the Working Committee of the South African Business Forum (SABF).

17/06/2026

It is always a great pleasure to give a child an opportunity to fulfil their dream. This is Thompson, the son of one of the ladies who works at the Official Residence of South Africa in Gaborone. I got to find out that his dream, since a young age, was to be a pilot. So, with the very loving cooperation of SAA in Botswana, Mr Fred Mac Donald and Team, agreed to my request to have the young man visit the SSKI Airport. He had never been to an airport before. Also, what really made me bow down to SAA staff Gaborone was when they agreed to make the young man visit the cockpit of one of our flights. SAA, you have no idea, what you have done for this young champ. It is our responsibility to guide, groom, lead our young ones. Also, I know that one day, this young lad will be one of the leading pilots of Zimbabwe. He is of Zimbabwean nationality.

Once again, SAA, thank you for caring for our young ones.They are the future of our continent. They will take care of us when we are much older. I have requested him to write his own story, in his own words.

Thank you SAA. Very proud of you being our carrier.

Thaninga Shope-Soumah
High Commission of South Africa in Botswana
2021-2026

12/06/2026

High Commissioner Shope delivered a keynote address in the occasion of the Annual Belservest National Amateur Chef Competition 2026, held at the Southern African Liberation Struggle Hero Comrade Fish Keitseng Monument in Lobatse.