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Highlights of the Year 2014/04/01 HOME ROSA (REGISTRATION) NEWS ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA CONTACT US THE CONSULATE About the Consulate TRADE AND INVESTMENT Economic Section HOME AFFAIRS Visas and Passports CONSULAR SERVICES Driver's Licenses Police Clearance Service of Process Getting Married in SA Outstanding Income Tax Importing Mortal Remains Importing Pets Importing Fire Arms Importing Household Effects Customs and Excise Sending Donations Sending Parcels Deportees Policy on Detainees If arrested overseas Tax/VAT Refund Scam Letters Study in South Africa TOURISM Global South Africans SA Tourism South African Airways Health information for United Nations Special General Assembly Plenary visitors Meeting in Honour of the Life and Memory of Nelson southafrica.info Mandela CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thursday, 19 December 2013 9:45 am OTHER SA MISSIONS Embassy Washington, DC Consulate General Los Angeles, CA Consulate General Chicago, IL Permanent Mission of South Africa to the UN LINKS Links to Other Sites DIRCO SA Tourism Government Departments National Symbols South African Year Book WHAT'S NEW Eulogy by President Jacob Zuma at the State Funeral of the late former President of the Republic Announcements http://www.southafrica-newyork.net/consulate/2013_index.html 1 / 61 Highlights of the Year 2014/04/01 of the late former President of the Republic Announcements Events Calendar and former Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Links His Excellency Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela News about South Africa Notable South Africans Qunu, Eastern Cape Photo Gallery 15 December 2013 Statements Videos Today marks the end of an extra-ordinary journey that began 95 years ago. It is the end of 95 glorious years of a freedom fighter, a dedicated and humble SEARCH OUR SITE servant of the people of South Africa, a fountain of wisdom, a pillar of strength and a beacon of hope to all those fighting for a just and equitable world order. Search with Google We are truly honoured to be part of the final journey of this great son of our country and the founding President of a free and democratic South Africa, Isithwalandwe Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. Read full eulogy. Service of Praise and Thanksgiving for the Life of President Nelson Mandela The Riverside Church Wednesday, 11 December 2013 PARTNERS View more photographs. Black leaders pay homage to Nelson Mandela at the Riverside Church By Isseu Diouf Campbell Several leaders including Ambassador of South Africa to the U.N. Kingsley Mamabolo, Consul General George Monyemangene, former Mayor David N. Dinkins, Imam Al-Hajj Talib ‘Abdur Rashid, Rev. Calvin Butts and the Rev. Al Sharpton converged to the Riverside Church on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 to honor the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. Read full article. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon signs the Book of Condolences for former President Nelson Mandela 11 December 2013 http://www.southafrica-newyork.net/consulate/2013_index.html 2 / 61 Highlights of the Year 2014/04/01 View more photographs. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg signs the Book of Condolences for former President Nelson Mandela 11 December 2013 New York City Mayor Mr. Michael Bloomberg and Commissioner for International Affairs Ms. Marjorie Tiven signed the Book of Condolences for Former President Nelson Mandela at the South African Consulate General. More photographs. Photograph courtesy of the Office of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. SABC Coverage: Nelson Mandela Memorial Service 10 December 2013 Books of Condolences Books of Condolences will be placed at the offices of both the Permanent Mission of South Africa to the United Nations and the South African Consulate General, at http://www.southafrica-newyork.net/consulate/2013_index.html 3 / 61 Highlights of the Year 2014/04/01 333 East 38th Street, 9th Floor, New York City with effect from Monday, 9 December 2013 to Friday, 13 December 2013. Please see information about relevant working hours on http://www.southafrica- newyork.net/consulate/hours_of_operation.html. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon signs the Book of Condolences for former President Nelson Mandela, 11 December 2013 New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg signs the Book of Condolences for former President Nelson Mandela, 11 December 2013 Photo Gallery: Former President Nelson Mandela's body lays in state at the Union Buildings, 11 December 2013 Photo Gallery: Memorial Service for the late former President Nelson Mandela, 10 December 2013 Official Announcements, 6 December 2013 Minister Nkoana-Mashabane Pays Tribute to Former President Nelson Mandela, 6 December 2013 Address to the Nation by President Jacob Zuma on the Departure of Former President Nelson Mandela, 5 December 2013 Empire State Building lights for the late Former President Nelson Mandela In memory of Nelson Mandela (1918-2013), the Empire State Building was lighted in the colors of the South African flag — blue, red, yellow and green — on December 6 and 7, 2013. View photographs. Briefing to the South African community on matters related to the late President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr. Nelson Mandela 6 December 2013 Members of the South African community, at a short notice, attended a brief meeting on matters related to the late President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. The South African Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jeremiah Mamabolo supported by Consul General Monyemangene, briefed the South African community on latest developments pertaining to the passing of former President Nelson Mandela. More photographs. United Nations honours Nelson Mandela as champion of peace, reconciliation 6 December 2013 – The United Nations family mourned the loss – and celebrated the enduring legacy – of Nelson Mandela, the former South African leader and peace advocate who passed away on Thursday, 5 December 2013 at the age of 95. Read more. http://www.southafrica-newyork.net/consulate/2013_index.html 4 / 61 Highlights of the Year 2014/04/01 United Nations Chief pays tribute to life and legacy of South Africa's Nelson Mandela President Nelson Mandela addresses the 49th session of the General Assembly October 1994. UN Photo/Evan Schneider 5 December 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed his profound sadness at the passing of Nelson Mandela, extolling the life of the late human rights lawyer, prisoner of conscience, international peacemaker and first democratically-elected President of post-apartheid South Africa as an inspiration for all. Read more. President Obama Speaks on the Death of Nelson Mandela 5 December 2013 http://www.southafrica-newyork.net/consulate/2013_index.html 5 / 61 Highlights of the Year 2014/04/01 Tribute to Nelson Mandela by Muhammad Ali Mandela. One name. One man. One mission: Saving a nation from itself. Few men in the history of mankind have had more impact on a nation and inspired the world. Mandela. He led his country from the viciousness of apartheid to the glory of a multiracial democracy, peacefully. Has an individual ever given more to a nation and a cause? Only those who have sacrificed their very lives. Read full tribute. Private Briefing with South African Film Makers and Jurors participating at the 2013 International Emmy's Festival 22 November 2013 The South African Consulate General held a private briefing with South African film makers and jurors, led by the Cape Film Commission, who are participating at the 2013 International Emmy’s Festival and Awards Gala in New York. More photos. http://www.southafrica-newyork.net/consulate/2013_index.html 6 / 61 Highlights of the Year 2014/04/01 Just Jared Katie Holmes: Back in South Africa for More 'Giver' Filming! 20 November 2013 Katie Holmes lands at the airport after a long flight on Wednesday, 20 November in Cape Town, South Africa. Read more. Garden Route named top golf spot 20 November 2013 The Garden Route in South Africa's Western Cape province has been named the 2014 Golf Destination of the Year for Africa and the Gulf States by the global trade association of the golf tourism industry, IAGTO. Read more. The 18th hole at the Ernie Els signature Oubaai Golf Club on the Garden Route in the Western Cape Province (Photo: Oubaai Golf Club) Bernard Parker scores as South Africa shocks Spain in friendly 19 November 2013 JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- Spain's return to the stadium where it won the World Cup was spoiled Tuesday as Bernard Parker's second-half goal gave South Africa a shock 1-0 win over the world and European champion. Read more. South Africa Opens New Mandela Exhibit By Anita Powell November 18, 2013 JOHANNESBURG — Officials in South Africa have opened the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory in Johannesburg, just 11 days before the South Africa premiere of a Hollywood film based on the life of the anti-apartheid icon. Mandela is now 95 and homebound because of health problems, but officials say he has much to teach his nation, and the world. Read full story. http://www.southafrica-newyork.net/consulate/2013_index.html 7 / 61 Highlights of the Year 2014/04/01 Eminem heading to South Africa for two shows 18 November 2013 Showtime Management posted on its Facebook page: “We are proud to announce the Eminem Rapture Tour, brought to you by Primedia in association with Dainty group and Showtime Management.” The concerts will take place at Cape Town’s stadium on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 and at Johannesburg’s Ellis Park Stadium on Saturday, March 1, 2014. Tickets go on sale this Thursday, 21 November 2013, at 9:00 am. Read full story. (Picture: AFP/Getty Images) New ‘Wonder’ Variety Has South Africa Breweries Hopping By Darren Taylor November 18, 2013 Photo credit: South African Breweries There’s increasing excitement in South Africa’s burgeoning craft beer sector about a new hop developed over the past 15 years by South African Breweries [SAB] on its farms in the Southern Cape region, and recently released to a select few microbrewers around the country.