Australian High Commission in South Africa

15/06/2026

If your agent has given you a visa grant letter, check if it’s real by going to ImmiAccount – the official Australian Government immigration portal.

ImmiAccount will let you confirm:
✅ What type of visa you have
✅ How long you can stay in Australia
✅ If you can work while you’re there

Find out more about ImmiAccount:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/applying-online-or-on-paper/online/apply-and-manage-your-application

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/applying-online-or-on-paper/online/after-you-apply

Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Department of International Relations and Cooperation, SA
BWgovernment
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Eswatini
Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation-Namibia
PRESIDENTE DANIEL FRANCISCO CHAPO
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Lesotho
Governo de Angola

13/06/2026

Repeat of the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final please 👀🏏

Cricket South Africa
Cricket Australia
Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

The wait is over. 🇿🇦🏏

The Proteas Women begin their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign against Australia on Saturday.

Who takes the win in the opener?

12/06/2026

🇦🇺⚽ From many backgrounds, one team.

Australia’s CommBank Socceroos reflect on the unifying power of football and the diversity that helps make Australian sport stronger.

No matter where you come from, football is for everyone.

Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Department of International Relations and Cooperation, SA
Football Australia

05/06/2026

On World Environment Day, Australia Awards scholars reflect on what this day means to them and why environmental stewardship matters in their communities 🌱

Through their perspectives and experiences, they highlight the importance of collective action in shaping a better future.

Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Department of International Relations and Cooperation, SA
BWgovernment
Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation-Namibia
PRESIDENTE DANIEL FRANCISCO CHAPO

04/06/2026

🕊️ On the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, we honour those working to build peace and security around the world.

This year’s theme, Invest in Peace, highlights the need for continued support for peacekeeping and peacebuilding. Australia and South Africa share a strong commitment to these goals, recognising that lasting peace depends on international cooperation and investment.

Australia supports UN peacekeeping through personnel deployments, capacity building, equipment and airlift support, Australia is also a top 10 donor to the UN Secretary-General’s Peacebuilding Fund.

In South Africa, Australian Defence Attaché Colonel Karen Such represented Australia at the SANDF commemoration in Bloemfontein, attended by SANDF leadership and families of fallen peacekeepers.



Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
United Nations Peacekeeping
Defence Australia
Department of International Relations and Cooperation, SA

04/06/2026

From wartime fuel tanks to a vibrant street art gallery 🎨

In Albany, Western Australia, abandoned WWII fuel tanks are being transformed by local and international graffiti artists, giving new life to a hidden piece of history.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-23/wwii-fuel-tank-street-art-great-southern-albany/106710754

Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Tucked away in bushland on Western Australia's south coast, a hidden World War II site has become a sprawling canvas for street artists from all over the world.

03/06/2026

We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution in Angola overall due to the risk of civil unrest and the threat of violent crime. Angola is experiencing a cholera outbreak. Outbreaks of Ebola disease have occurred in parts of Africa. Entry restrictions may be imposed at short notice for travellers who have visited countries affected by Ebola. Read and subscribe: smartraveller.gov.au/angola

Australian High Commission in South Africa

03/06/2026

🎬 The South African Film Festival returns this June, bringing powerful South African storytelling to audiences across Australia 🇦🇺 🇿🇦

From compelling documentaries to award-winning feature films, SAFF 2026 celebrates the creativity, resilience, and diverse voices of South African cinema. Don’t miss your chance to experience these incredible stories on the big screen or from the comfort of home.

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale to watch in cinemas around Australia and online. Check out the films here: https://saff.org.au/program/

Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
Department of International Relations and Cooperation, SA

02/06/2026

All Australian visa applications must be submitted through ImmiAccount, the official Australian Government immigration portal, even by migration agents.

Your agent should let you see your visa application in ImmiAccount so you can check:
👉 Your name, date of birth and passport details
👉 What type of visa was applied for
👉 The status of your application
👉 If your biometrics letter matches your visa application
👉 Any messages or updates from the Australian Government

Learn more about ImmiAccount:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/applying-online-or-on-paper/online/apply-and-manage-your-application

Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
BWgovernment
Department of International Relations and Cooperation, SA
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Eswatini
Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation-Namibia
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Lesotho
Governo de Angola
PRESIDENTE DANIEL FRANCISCO CHAPO

26/05/2026

Check out DOBBY and .ring’s interviews on The Tbo Touch Down On METROFM 326 today. Watch the full interview here.

Thank you to Tbo Touch and his team for giving our Aussie artists a platform to talk about their work and experiences.

Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Department of International Relations and Cooperation, SA
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
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