Embassy of Ukraine to the Republic of South Africa

26/06/2026

The Embassy proudly commemorates Crimean Tatar Flag Day!

25/06/2026

Well done Bafana Bafana!!! 🎉

Congratulations on reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time in history! 🇿🇦⚽

A remarkable achievement that has made South Africa proud. Wishing you the very best of luck in the next round. Go well, Bafana Bafana! 💛💚

23/06/2026

The Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of South Africa invites you to read our new article examining the significance of the recent Russian attack on the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, one of Ukraine’s most important cultural and spiritual landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The article explores why attacks on cultural heritage are about far more than the destruction of buildings. They are attacks on historical memory, identity and the principles established by the international community.

🔗 Read the full article here:

The attack on Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra highlights a deeper objective in the Russia-Ukraine war: to erase memory and reshape historical narratives. This article explores why cultural heritage is a critical battleground in Russia's imperial project.

18/06/2026

Russians thought we would surrender to their empire or at least die quietly. We will do neither.

Moscow oil facilities burning this morning.

17/06/2026

On 15-16 June, Ambassador Olexander Scherba paid a visit to the Eastern Cape at the invitation of the Nelson Mandela Bay Chamber of Commerce.

Our sincere gratitude goes to Denise van Huyssteen and team for organizing an interesting and productive visit that once again highlighted the importance of strong partnerships and meaningful dialogue. We look forward to continuing our fruitful cooperation and building even stronger ties in the future.

15-16 червня Посол Олександр Щерба відвідав провінцію Східний Кейп на запрошення Торгово-промислової палати Нельсон Мандела Бей.

Щира вдячність Деніз ван Гейстін та її команді за організацію цікавого та продуктивного візиту, який вкотре підкреслив важливість міцного партнерства та змістовного діалогу. Ми з нетерпінням чекаємо на продовження нашої плідної співпраці та розбудову ще міцніших зв’язків у майбутньому.

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16/06/2026

Today, South Africa marks Youth Day, a day that reminds us of the extraordinary courage shown by young people in the struggle against injustice and inequality.

Fifty years after the events of 1976, the determination and hope of South Africa’s youth continue to inspire. Their legacy lives on in every young person who dreams of a better future and works to make a positive difference in their community.

On this special day, we celebrate the energy, creativity and resilience of young people across South Africa, and recognise their important role in building a stronger and more inclusive society.

The Embassy of Ukraine wishes all South Africans a meaningful and inspiring Youth Day.

Happy Youth Day!

15/06/2026

Journalist Caolan Robertson reporting from Kyiv’s Lavra, a holy place of Christianity that got hit by russia overnight.

13/06/2026

This used to be a market in eastern Ukraine. Not the richest people brought here their stuff to sell. Many of them spoke Russian. Russia dropped a gliding bomb on it. No market anymore. One dead. 13 wounded.

11/06/2026

The Embassy of Ukraine to South Africa welcomes the development of academic cooperation between Ukrainian and South African scholars.
The Winter School on Ukraine and Southern African Strategic Futures, taking place 4–6 August 2026, Western Cape, South Africa. Organised by the Ukrainian Association of South Africa Українська Асоціація в ПАР (UAZA), in partnership with the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR), the University of Pretoria, the University of Cape Town, and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, the Winter School brings together Southern African and Ukrainian academics, researchers, and PhD students to strengthen dialogue, cooperation, and academic exchange.
The programme will include lectures, discussions, and practical workshops focused on:
•⁠ ⁠Ukraine and Southern African Futures in the Current World Disorder
•⁠ ⁠Understanding the Past for a Better Future
•⁠ ⁠Human Rights, Accountability, and Democracy
Participants will also engage with Ukrainian culture, language, and perspectives on academic life during wartime.
Who should apply?
•⁠ ⁠Academics and think-tank researchers working on Ukraine-related topics
•⁠ ⁠Scholars interested in integrating Ukraine-related case studies into teaching
•⁠ ⁠PhD students whose research connects to Ukraine
Venue: Western Cape
Dates: 4–6 August 2026
Accommodation and meals covered
Transport not covered
RSVP by 15 June 2026, only days away! Register via the link https://www.uaza.co.za/facilitating-cooperation/ukrainian-african-academic-winter-school/

04/06/2026

While visiting Cape Town, ambassador Olexander Scherba and Ukrainian Association of South Africa Українська Асоціація в ПАР honorary president Dzvinka Kachur had a meeting with vice-chancellor of the University of Cape Town Prof. Mosa Moshabela. The conversation focused on prospective academic exchange projects between Ukraine and South Africa.