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The US Mission to South Africa includes the Embassy in Pretoria and Consulates in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.

Last week, we celebrated with Americans living across South Africa and introduced them to the American Citizens Servic...
15/09/2026

Last week, we celebrated with Americans living across South Africa and introduced them to the American Citizens Services team that has their back—from passports and safety tips to voting from abroad!

Whether you’re studying, interning, or beginning your journey here, know that your Embassy is always in your corner.

The Consulate Durban team recently visited the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands to strengthen the economic and educational ties be...
15/09/2026

The Consulate Durban team recently visited the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands to strengthen the economic and educational ties between the United States and KZN.

The team met with Mike Newton, CEO of the UMgungundlovu Economic Development Agency UMEDA (UMEDA) to discuss the region’s incredible potential, and how the United States’ private sector can contribute to its future.

They also visited some of South Africa’s best schools, including Maritzburg College Michaelhouse Old Boys' Club, and St Anne's Diocesan College to share opportunities for South African students at U.S. universities. 🎓🇺🇸

A special thank you to everyone for giving us a warm KZN welcome!

The doors are open! U.S. Consul General Stephanie Bunce welcomed 13 U.S. university representatives and prospective stud...
14/09/2026

The doors are open! U.S. Consul General Stephanie Bunce welcomed 13 U.S. university representatives and prospective students to the Freedom 250 U.S. College Fair at American International School of Johannesburg.

Did you know? Nearly 1.2 million international students chose the United States last year – THE top destination for international students around the world. What a way to share educational opportunities and American excellence in academia with talented students and parents. Thanks to everyone who joined!

Interested in studying in the United States? Start with the 5 Steps to Study in the U.S.A here: https://educationusa.state.gov/your-5-steps-us-study

14/09/2026

🎙️ From South Africa to the United States — and back with skills to make an impact. 🇿🇦🇺🇸

We recently welcomed We recently welcomed Community College Initiative Program (CCIP) alumna Lindokuhle Mbele to the U.S. Embassy for a podcast conversation with Public Diplomacy Officer, Heather Wright.

Linda traveled to the United States in 2021 through CCIP, studying International Business at Houston Community College while gaining professional experience, building new skills, and immersing herself in American culture.

Today, she is a Chief Operating Officer in the civil engineering and construction industry and remains passionate about community service, youth empowerment, and sustainable development.

🎧 In the conversation, Linda shares what motivated her to apply for CCIP and how her U.S. exchange experience helped shape the leader she is today.

Stay tuned for her story! 🇺🇸🤝🇿🇦

Durban’s Consul General James Liddle was honored to meet the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Thami Ntuli. Their conversation t...
14/09/2026

Durban’s Consul General James Liddle was honored to meet the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Thami Ntuli. Their conversation touched on Premier Ntuli’s economic priorities, KZN’s tremendous potential as a global tourism destination, and the many opportunities to strengthen U.S.-KZN commercial ties. They also discussed the powerful legacy of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi and his lasting impact on KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa.

Many thanks to Premier Ntuli for the warm welcome to this incredible province!

What happens when exchange program participants and alumni sit around a table? Ideas are exchanged. Experiences are shar...
13/09/2026

What happens when exchange program participants and alumni sit around a table?

Ideas are exchanged. Experiences are shared. New connections are made. And, if you ask Consul General Stephanie Bunce, you leave feeling more enriched than when you arrived.

In Bloemfontein, the City of Roses, Consul General Bunce spent the morning with U.S. exchange program community, bringing together alumni and newly-arrived U.S. Fulbrighter from different disciplines and backgrounds.

Some familiar faces. Some new ones. Different journeys, but one growing network of leaders and innovators in the Free State connected by the opportunities and relationships created through exchanges.

🇺🇸🇿🇦

Celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by highlighting the innovations that transformed everyday life–including your ev...
13/09/2026

Celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by highlighting the innovations that transformed everyday life–including your evening routine 📺📱🍿.

From the microwave that pops your popcorn, to the social media platform you’re scrolling right now, and the streaming services that bring you your favorite TV shows–American ingenuity has shaped how we live, connect, and unwind. These breakthroughs didn’t just change America. They changed the world.

Swipe through to discover the stories behind three technologies you probably use every week.

13/09/2026

Week at U.S. Mission to South Africa 🇺🇸🇿🇦

🇺🇸 250 Years of American IndependenceAs we mark 250 years since the founding of the United States, we look back at the m...
12/09/2026

🇺🇸 250 Years of American Independence

As we mark 250 years since the founding of the United States, we look back at the moments that helped shape America’s identity, sovereignty, and role in the world.

In 1823, less than 50 years after the Declaration of Independence, President James Monroe declared that the newly independent nations of the Americas should be free from further European interference.

Developed with Secretary of State John Quincy Adams, the Monroe Doctrine became a milestone in the young nation’s assertion of its sovereignty and reflected principles rooted in America’s founding — independence, self-determination, and the right of nations to chart their own course.

Monroe and Adams themselves were closely connected to America’s founding generation: Monroe crossed the Delaware with George Washington during the Revolutionary War, while Adams participated in the diplomacy that helped secure American independence.

As America celebrates 250 years, we reflect on the people, ideas, and defining moments that transformed a young republic into the nation it is today. 🇺🇸

https://share.america.gov/how-monroe-doctrine-helped-america-find-footing/

Durban’s Consul General James Liddle joined some of KZN's top public health leaders to discuss the transition of the Uni...
12/09/2026

Durban’s Consul General James Liddle joined some of KZN's top public health leaders to discuss the transition of the United States’ President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in South Africa.

Through PEPFAR, the American people helped transform South Africa’s HIV/AIDS response and saved millions of lives — by funding life-saving medication and testing, supporting orphaned and vulnerable children, and driving mother-to-child transmission rates to nearly zero. KZN’s public health officials, researchers, and health care workers have been essential to that incredible progress.

The United States remains the most generous nation on the planet. As PEPFAR enters its next chapter, we celebrate what we have accomplished together and remain committed to the health and wellbeing of people around the world.

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