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[email protected], Vol. 5 2014 1 Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane receiving the President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, for the Presidential Inauguration at the Air Force Base Waterkloof, IN THIS ISSUE contents 4 Letter from the Editor 5 Did you know?

FEATURE 6 Presidential Inauguration 2014 8 ’s new Cabinet 8 South Africa: an integrated, active member of the international community NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS 15 Gabarone 16 Hong Kong 17 Kampala 18 Windhoek 19 Bucharest 19 Algiers 20 Manila 21 Seoul 22 São Paulo 23 Tokyo 24 Brasilia 25 Luanda 26 Tunis 27 Athens 32 28 Conakry 29 South Africans voting in Bangkok REBOOT 30 Word puzzle 6 8 6 30 Soduko 31 Learn a new language PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION 32 Photo collage

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South Africa participated in the Western The Department of Arts and the diplomat is an internal newsletter Sahara International Film Festival, Culture recently conducted a sod- of the Department of International Relations which took place from 29 April to 4 May turning ceremony to launch the and Cooperation published by the 1 2 2014 in the Sahrawi refugee camps construction of the Sarah Baartman Branch: Public Diplomacy in South Western Algeria. It included Centre of Memory. Situated at her EDITOR-IN-CHIEF a special tribute to burial site, the centre will honour Clayson Monyela as well as film screenings, workshops and document the life of Baartman

MANAGING EDITOR and a performance by South African and the heritage of the Khoisan Michelle Greeff musician Jonas Mosa Gwangwa. The people. [email protected] Letter from festival hosted over 300 international participants as well as over 30 films from EDITOR the Editor Delien Burger around the world. [email protected] Dear Diplomats, DESIGNER Muzi Msimanga [email protected]

outh Africa inaugurated its its two new Deputy Ministers, Nomaindia PHOTOGRAPHERS Jacoline Schoonees, Unati Ngamntwini, fifth democratically elected Mfeketo and Lluwellyn Landers. Yolande Snyman and the President on 24 May 2014 In a statement on 28 May, The Presidency Government Communication in the Nelson Mandela explained that the Department of Public and Information System Amphitheatre at the Union Service and Administration (DPSA) was [email protected] Buildings in Pretoria. Thousands of people busy preparing proclamations that would

S Did you now? DISTRIBUTION ENQUIRIES attended the event and millions more viewed abolish certain departments, establish new Thembakazi Zulu it on their television screens. The “cherry on departments and rename other departments Tel: +27 12 351 1169 the cake” was an incredible formation flypast to align them with the reconfiguration [email protected] of 19 aircraft, including the Silver Flacons, announced by the President. In addition, the The Mitchells Plain Small Claims The first South Africa-Malaysia Joint A team of South African students forming the shape of a “20” to mark South DPSA in collaboration with National Treasury PUBLISHER Court was recently opened. Committee Meeting on science, from the University of The Department of International Relations and Africa’s 20 years of freedom and democracy. and the Department of Public Works, had Currently, there are 293 established technology and innovation took (UCT) has won a People’s Choice Cooperation (DIRCO) ©2014 The amount of hard work and attention put in place structures to give effect to 3 4 5 Tel: +27 12 351 1000, www.dirco.gov.za to detail that goes into an event such as speedy implementation of the new Cabinet small claims courts across South place in Pretoria recently, following Award for their low-cost fire- Private Bag X152, PRETORIA, 0001 the inauguration is immense and all DIRCO composition. The Presidency also announced Africa. The Small Claims Court a memorandum of understanding detection device for shack-dwellers Republic of South Africa officials involved can pat themselves on the that a Cabinet Lekgotla would be held mid- allows one to institute minor civil that was signed on 23 April by the at the annual Global Social Venture 460 Soutpansberg Road, Rietondale, back for a job well done. The event was also June to discuss, among other things, the claims in a speedy, affordable and former South African Minister of Competition at the , 0084, Republic of South Africa broadcast live on DIRCO’s award-winning Medium Term Strategic Framework for the simple manner without using an Science and Technology, Derek California, Berkeley, in the United Tel: +27 12 351 1000 Ubuntu Radio, which linked with 60 community next five years. attorney. An amount not exceeding Hanekom, and the Malaysian States. The project was named one radio stations countrywide. The diplomat team has received so ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS R15 000 can be claimed. Minister of Science, Technology of the top five initiatives worldwide Following the inauguration, President many contributions from missions on their Directorate: Language Training and Innovation, Datuk Dr Ewon and won the award in the global announced the new Cabinet Freedom Day celebrations that additional Knowledge and Information Management Ebin. round in April. They competed who were sworn in at the Presidential space was allocated in this edition to ensure against hundreds of entries Guesthouse on 26 May 2014. The President that we could publish most of the articles. from around the world, beating said the new executive – which includes new Many missions will also have their 20 Years 18 finalists in the last round. appointments in the minerals, energy, police of Freedom and Democracy celebrations and telecommunications portfolios – had in the next few months and we encourage No portion of this magazine may be produced been picked to drive economic transformation the submission of articles and pictures to in any form without the written permission of and restore foreign investor confidence by [email protected]. the publishers. DIRCO is not responsible for ensuring implementation and the impact of unsolicited material and reserves the right to the National Development Plan. amend and alter copy and visual material as Happy reading! DIRCO congratulated Minister Maite deemed necessary. Copyright is reserved. Nkoana-Mashabane who assumed the Views in the Diplomat are not necessary those International Relations and Cooperation of DIRCO or the South African Government. They can accept no liability arising out of or in portfolio for a second term, and welcomed connection with the contents of this publication.

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6 [email protected], Vol. 5 2014 [email protected], Vol. 5 2014 7 outh Africa rolled out the red carpet for 29 heads of state, nine deputy and seven former heads of state, two monarchs and a host of other dignitaries at Jacob Zuma’s inauguration for a second term as President of South Africa S at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Saturday, 24 May. Approximately 4 500 people were accommodated in the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre at the Union Buildings, while up to 20 000 people gathered on the Southern Lawns to witness the event, which included aerial displays by the South African Air Force and performances by leading artists such as Mafikizolo, Zahara, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Kurt Darren and Chomee. Presidents Goodluck Jonathan (), Uhuru Kenyatta (Kenya), Joseph Kabila (DRC), John Dramani Mahama (Ghana), Armando Guebuza (Mozambique) and Jakaya Kikwete (Tanzania) and Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn, were among the list of heads of state. Former presidents Joaquim Chissano (Mozambique) and Kenneth Kaunda () also graced the occasion, along with Salim Ahmed Salim, the former Prime Minister of Tanzania and former chairperson of the ’s (AU) forerunner, the Organisation of African Unity. South Africa’s BRICS partner countries were represented by Brazilian Vice-President Michel Temer, outgoing Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Chinese Home Affairs Minister Li Liguo, and Sergey Naryshkin, chairman of the State Duma of Russia’s Federal Assembly. AU Commission chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, and a representative of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon, were among the guests. – Source: www.southafrica.info and SAnews.gov.za

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FEATURE The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Mr Forestry and Fisheries n a ceremony conducted The Deputy Minister of Ms at the Presidential Telecommunications and Postal Guesthouse, the new Services Cabinet members took an oath to serve the country The Deputy Minister of State Ms Ellen Molekane I on 26 May 2014. The Security proceedings got underway with President The Deputy Minister of Police Ms Jacob Zuma swearing in his Deputy, Cyril The Deputy Minister of Trade and Mr Mzwandile Masina Ramaphosa. Industry Thereafter, each of the new leaders of the The Deputy Ministers of Ms Nomaindia Mfeketo 2014 incoming administration were affirmed International Relations and Mr Lluwellyn Landers by Chief Justice , who was Cooperation accompanied by Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke, Justice Sisi Khampepe and Judge The Deputy Minister of Finance Mr President Monica Leeuw. The Deputy Minister of Water and Ms The 35 ministers took the oath to perform Sanitation their duties conscientiously and to the The Deputy Ministers for Rural Mr best of their abilities, with the secrecy and Development and Land Reform Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini confidentiality required. They also vowed to be The Deputy Minister of Higher Mr Mduduzi Manana faithful to the Republic and to obey, observe, Education and Training uphold and maintain the Constitution and laws The Deputy Minister of Economic Mr Madala Masuku of the country. Development The Deputy Minister of Transport Ms Sindi Chikunga Together we can move South Africa forward DEPUTY MINISTERS The Deputy Minister of Mineral Mr Godfrey Oliphant Deputy President Mr The Deputy Minister of Human Ms Zoe Kota-Hendricks Resources Settlements MINISTERS The Deputy Minister of Social Ms Henrietta Bogopane-Zulu The Deputy Minister of Basic Mr The Minister in The Presidency Mr The Minister of Rural Development Mr Development and Land Reform Education The Minister of Women in Ms The Deputy Minister of Labour Ms Inkosi The Presidency The Minister of Higher Education Dr Bonginkosi “Blade” Nzimande The Deputy Minister of Mr Andries Nel Cooperative Governance and The Deputy Minister of Arts and Ms Rejoice Mabudafhasi The Minister of Justice and Mr and Training Traditional Affairs, responsible for Culture Correctional Services The Minister of Economic Mr provincial and local government The Deputy Minister of Public Mr Jeremy Cronin The Minister of Public Service and Mr Development The Deputy Minister of Mr Works Administration The Minister of Transport Ms Cooperative Governance and The Deputy Minister of Small Ms Elizabeth Thabethe The Minister of Defence and Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula The Minister of Mineral Resources Adv Ngoako Ramathlodi Traditional Affairs, responsible for Business Development Military Veterans The Minister of Social Ms traditional affairs The Deputy Minister of Energy Ms Thembi Majola The Minister of Home Affairs Mr Development The Deputy Minister of Defence Mr The Minister of Environmental Ms The Minister of Public Enterprises Ms Lyn Brown and Military Veterans The Deputy Minister of Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams Affairs The Minister of Sport and Mr The Deputy Minister in The Mr Communications The Minister of State Security Mr Recreation Presidency Deputy Minister of Science and Ms Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi The Minister of Dr The Minister of Labour Ms The Deputy Minister of Tourism Ms Thokozile Xasa Technology Telecommunications and Postal The Minister of Arts and Culture Mr The Deputy Minister of Health Dr Services The Minister of Public Works Mr The Deputy Minister of Public Ms Speaker of Parliament Ms The Minister of Police Mr The Minister of Small Business Ms Service and Administration SOUTH AFRICA’S PREMIERS The Minister of Trade and Industry Dr The Deputy Minister of Home Ms Development Mr The Minister of Finance Mr The Minister of Energy Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson Affairs Free State Mr The Minister of Agriculture, Mr The Minister of Science and Ms The Deputy Minister of Public Mr Forestry and Fisheries Technology Enterprises Mr The Minister of Water and Ms The Deputy Minister of Justice and Mr John Jeffery The Minister of Cooperative Mr KwaZulu- Mr Sanitation Governance and Traditional Affairs Correctional Services, responsible for the justice and Mr The Minister of Basic Education Ms The Minister of Communications Ms constitutional development The Minister of Health Dr The Minister of Human Ms component Mr The Minister of International Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane Settlements The Deputy Minister of Justice and Mr North West Mr Relations and Cooperation The Minister of Tourism Mr Correctional Services, Ms Sylvia Lucas responsible for the correctional services portfolio Western Cape Ms

10 [email protected], Vol. 5 2014 [email protected], Vol. 5 2014 11 By Curtis Singo Branch: Public Diplomacy FEATURE his year, 2014, South The democratic State’s foreign policy emerged South Africa to take its deserved place in the Africa celebrates the 20th from a long history of international isolation community of nations”. anniversary of freedom, due to racist policy. It is refreshing to note that Therefore, we have a footprint at the United which is a culmination the ushering in of democracy as a result of Nations where we served at the Security of the first democratic the demise of in 1994 also meant Council (UNSC) twice from 2007 to 2008 T elections held in April the change in the nature and outlook of South and from 2011 to 2012 on a non-permanent 1994. Africa’s foreign policy. basis. Our election to the council for the first It’s alongside this background that on South Africa became an integrated, active in democratic history was an affirmation that Saturday, 24 May 2014, we witnessed the member of the international community after it indeed we were ready for our rightful position inauguration of President Jacob Zuma. existed as a pariah state for a long period. We in international politics. His inauguration for the second term was a saw our country playing an important place in We are glad that our strong reputation defining moment which concluded the hard the affairs of the African continent as well as and track-record as an “agent of change”, work of electoral preparations and processes in different international fora. Here in Africa, after we chaired the Non-Aligned Movement, that led to the successful fifth democratic South Africa was a source of instability due to Commonwealth, African Union (AU), G77 and elections on 7 May 2014. its destabilisation strategy, particularly in the China shed innovation in the council. These accomplishments manifestly put Southern African Development Community This preceded our re-elections for our the South African flag to the international region. second term from 2011 to 2012, which we used community’s attention and was testament that The emergence of democracy necessitated as an opportunity to continue on the success indeed democracy was not a foreign concept that South Africa should take its rightful place of the 2007/08 UNSC term in promoting closer South Africa in Africa. The manner in which these elections in the community of nations which came with cooperation between the UNSC and the AU were conducted proves that South Africa is high expectations shaped by our peaceful Peace and Security Council. an integrated, active a fertile ground for conducting free and fair transition referred to as the “South African We used this opportunity to promote the elections. miracle” and the iconic status of President view that greater strategic coordination As the country, we have a story to tell Mandela as a master of reconciliation, between the two bodies would increase the member of the the international community that here on the forgiveness and nation-building. effectiveness of the UNSC in addressing southern tip of the African continent, democracy To a larger extent, foreign policy is an African conflict situations. has been peacefully consolidated. extension of domestic policy. Against this It is within this context that we would international community The success of the fifth democratic elections background, our foreign policy priority was continue outside the Security Council to call inevitably sent a clear message to the world to accelerate our reintegration into the for reform of the UNSC, which at present does that South Africans were ready to deepen the international community and promote an not represent all regions of the globe, most footsteps of democracy imprinted by our first international rules-based system through importantly the African continent, bearing in democratic President, Nelson Mandela, and active and constructive participation in mind that most of the issues discussed by the his liberation stalwarts 20 years ago. multilateral institutions and processes. UNSC pertain to Africa. South Africans find it important to exercise Cognisant of the reality that South Africa’s The democratic foreign policy has also their democratic right to vote, because they future and well-being are linked to the guided our interactions with the developing understand well that such right was not prosperity of the African continent, the world countries of the South through a strategic achieved easy. This year’s elections were has witnessed South Africa playing a role of dialogue, , Brazil, South Africa (IBSA), quite interesting in that such a right to vote peace-broker and mediator in conflicts that which is a unique model of transnational was also extended to a generation that emerged in different African countries such as cooperation for the three countries and an had never voted before. This is the youth Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Sudan, Democratic important pillar for strengthening the muscle consisting of the children who were born after Republic of Congo, Cȏte d’Ivoire and Sudan/ of the South in global affairs. the dawn of democracy in 1994, the so-called South Sudan, to name few. Our Brazil, Russia, India, China and ”born frees”. In essence, this emphasises our South Africa (BRICS) membership is a As this new political era ushered in commitment to ensure the transformation reaffirmation to the founders of foreign democracy, stability, peace and above all of democratic process on the continent by policy that we are on course to our rightful national reconciliation in a country that was using our transitional experience to move the position in the world and through BRICS, on the verge of a civil war, the international country forward. which is a reflection of our rising influence community hailed South Africa’s transition to The democratic foreign policy didn’t only in the world, we will use our membership democracy as a “miracle”. confine us to bilateral engagements but deeply to promote regional integration and related It is important as we celebrate the success of embraces multilateralism through institutions infrastructure programmes. the fifth democratic elections, which coincided of global governance. In this regard, It’s quite evident that since the demise of with the 20-year anniversary of democracy, democracy presented us with opportunities apartheid and with the inception of democracy that we also take time to reflect on the journey to take a rightful position in the international 20 years ago much has been done to travelled thus far in the implementation of community as envisaged by our greatest son, transform the socio-economic opportunities of South Africa’s foreign policy principles. We Madiba, who became the first democratically our people. Therefore, moving forward we will have to conduct such a reflection against elected President of South Africa in 1994. continue to build on our democracy to make the background of where we come from as a Few months before his election to sure South Africa and the continent are a nation. Presidency, he said, ”the time has come for better place.

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High Commissioner Lembede cutting the 20 Years of Freedom cake with Minister Skelemani

The South African High Commission in hosted its 20th Freedom Day celebrations on 29 April neighbour which sacrificed much and suffered 2014 at the Sun. tremendously in helping black South Africans defeat The Government of Botswana was represented the apartheid system in achieving South Africa’s by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International independence. He mentioned that Botswana played a Cooperation, Phandu Skelemani. crucial role in assisting and protecting struggle leaders Minister Skelemani commended South Africa for its during the war for liberation. unrelenting commitment to building a truly non-racial, Proceedings were led by Minister-Counsellor non-sexist, democratic and free society. Mthembisi Mjikeliso. High Commissioner Mdu Lembede indicated that The Botswana Defence Force Band provided South Africa counted Botswana as its immediate entertainment.

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The Mission hosted an event to commemorate Freedom The South African Consulate in Hong Kong is using every Day in Kampala on 24 April 2014. The event was held at the available avenue to promote the celebration of 20 Years Ndere Cultural Centre and was graced with a performance of Freedom in South Africa. Consul-General Phumelele by the String Quartet – another one of the good Gwala has become a common feature in newspapers, stories that the High Commissioner could highlight about academic circles, and at events to tell South Africa’s South Africa’s 20 Years of Freedom and Democracy. story. The Mission hosted the event in partnership with South In February 2014, the largest local English newspaper, African companies based in Uganda, notably Stanbic Bank the South China Morning Post, did a feature on Consul- (a subsidiary of the Standard Bank Group), MTN (Uganda), General Gwala wherein she discussed her role as , Nile Breweries (a subsidiary of Consul-General and how it was only made possible by the SAB Miller), Karuka Agencies Ltd (the sole marketers, struggle for freedom. She was interviewed along similar distributors and representatives of Robertson’s wine) and lines for the Harbour Times digital newspaper, which was MotoCare (a Danish supplier of Nissan vehicles and parts released to coincide with Freedom Day celebrations in sourced from South Africa). The event was well received Hong Kong. by all invited guests, including members of the Diplomatic The Standard The Consul-General was also featured in Corps and Mission contacts in business, government, newspaper – the largest English-language free newspaper a business and investment destination. She addressed academia, media and community-based organisations. in circulation in Hong Kong, to announce the 20 years the Macau University of Science and Technology and the The event was used to highlight and launch a series of celebration on 24 April 2014, the day the Consulate Canadian International School and several other such other activities that would mark the celebration of 20 Years celebrated National Day. The Mission was supported lectures are planned throughout the course of the year. of Freedom and Democracy over the week of 6 to 14 June in getting a double-page spread to mark this occasion Consul-General Gwala was also asked by the United 2014. These were the South African Golf Day, the South through the participation of South African Airways and Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation Africa Business Exhibition and the South African Family Naspers, which both took space in the paper to offer (Unesco) to deliver a speech at the Unesco Peace for All Day. During that entire week, the Protea Kampala Hotel special congratulations to the country on this landmark Youth Programme, which celebrates peacemakers, and to presented menus comprising typical South African culinary event. do a television interview on South Africa’s peace message delights. The National Day itself saw Hong Kong’s Diplomatic High Commissioner and Ms Qwelane with the Soweto String Quartet in recognition of the incredible transition the country went ! Corps, government representatives, businesspeople and through without resorting to civil war. the South African community coming together to mark the The Hong Kong Mission will continue to actively occasion. The mood was festive with South African wine promote the 20 years celebrations throughout the year, served with top-quality boerewors to the tunes of Brenda taking each opportunity to engage with the people on the Fassie and Hugh Masekela! ground to bring this message to them and to involve as Consul-General Gwala has kicked off a series of lectures many as possible in sharing this celebration with us! regarding 20 years of freedom and South Africa today as

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! Ambassador TE Mtintso and Deputy-Minister Bogdan Stanoevici delivered speeches at the 20 Y ears of Freedom celebrations on 25 April 2014 at the Hilton Hotel in Romania. The event was attended by more than 200 people !

High Commissioner Myakayaka-Manzini (right) and Peya Mushelenga, Namibian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs (left), cutting the Freedom Day birthday cake

The track record of the Government, both its successes According to the South African High Commissioner and challenges, are outlined in the recently released , which to Namibia, Yvette Myakayaka-Manzini, after 20 South Africa Twenty Year Review, 1994 to 2014 years as a free and democratic country, South Africa confirms that South Africa has a good story to tell and that is a better place to live in than it was in 1994. The it is a much better place to live now than it was before Algiers High Commissioner was speaking at an event at the 1994. The High Commissioner cited achievements such Windhoek Country Club and Resort in Windhoek as the complete overhaul of the macro-economic and to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the first fiscal management of the economy, the allocation of democratic elections held in South Africa on 27 April more than R800 billion for infrastructure development, 1994. prioritisation of building an inclusive and progressive Recognising the sacrifices made by South Africans education system, and poverty eradication programmes and the international community, particularly the frontline by extending social benefits to vulnerable groups and states and Nigeria, which suffered apartheid violence the delivery of housing, healthcare, water and electricity and economic strangle-hold, the High Commissioner to the people. A major challenge for the country going stated that: “without these sacrifices we would not be forward is economic empowerment, rural development celebrating this 20th anniversary. We thank all of you. and expanding land ownership. Our freedom is yours too”. South Africa’s foreign policy has also come of age Since 1994, South Africa had made great strides from isolation to occupying centre stage in world affairs. in addressing the legacies left by more than three Its reach is extensive through its diplomatic presence in centuries of colonialism and apartheid in South Africa, the world, and especially the prioritisation of Africa and said the High Commissioner. The new democratic the strengthening of the Southern African Development Government in 1994 had put in place a solid and vibrant Community and the African Union as vehicles for the constitutional democracy, and progress was being regeneration of Africa. So too, had South Africa’s bilateral made in achieving the reconstruction and development relations with Namibia “grown in leaps and bounds” through priorities of growing the economy, improving access the elevation of relations to the level of heads of state to education, fighting poverty, creating employment, under the South Africa-Namibia Bi-National Commission, promoting rural development and fighting crime and said High Commissioner Myakayaka-Manzini. corruption. Pictured at the occasion of South Africa’s Embassy20th Freedom staff andDay families celebrations at the in Hilton Algiers, Hotel Algeria, on 27 are April (middle) 2014 Ambassador Joseph Kotane with South !

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Participants of the Northern Cape Tourism Seminar held on 24 April 2014

went home with South African goodies packed in a zebra Ambassador Dennis giving the keynote address. On the left is Shin Dong-ik, Deputy Minister of Multilateral and Global Affairs of the Ministry The 20th Freedom Day celebrations commenced on bag to remind them of our wonderful country. of Foreign Affairs ! 24 April 2014 with trade meetings of the Orange River Cellars with potential buyers and a tourism seminar. The Mission in Seoul, South Korea, celebrated South The latter was held at the Embassy Boardroom by the In conclusion, he asserted that he hoped Korea and Africa’s 20 Years Freedom on 25 April 2014. About 200 Northern Cape Department of Economic Development South Africa would have high growth rates and would guests attended the event, representing the Diplomatic and Tourism (DETC) in cooperation with Conrad Mouton strengthen bilateral cooperative relations, and in this Corps, government, business and civil society. Shin of Aukwatowa Tours, and was attended by selected manner contribute to global peace and prosperity. Dong-ik, Deputy Minister of Multilateral and Global Philippines’ travel agents and tour operators. Cordial relations with the ROK afford South Africa the Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, represented The main celebration was held on 25 April 2014 at opportunity to expand cooperation in fields such as skills the Government of the Republic of Korea (ROK). Two Makati Shangri-La Rizal Ballroom. In attendance were development, transfer of technology, rural development, South African violinists entertained the guests during the members of the diplomatic community, South Africans, beneficiation of minerals, energy and direct investment occasion. members of the African Diaspora, media, business- in plants of South Korean companies. people and various organisations. The success of the The Namjive dancers teaching Ambassador Agnes Nyamande-Pitso and DFA ! The Ambassador of South Africa to the ROK, Hilton Undersecretary Evan Garcia the jive event is attributable to: Dennis, gave a keynote speech. In his address, • DETC sponsoring the Namjive traditional dancers Ambassador Dennis mentioned that the year 2014 As a continuation of the celebrations, the Namjive and two diamonds for raffling marked 20 years of freedom and democracy which had dancers also performed at the Robinsons Magnolia • South African Airways for the two return tickets from brought about economic progress and the challenges Mall on 26 April 2014, much to the delight of weekend Hong Kong for the raffle that the country still faced amid the persistent economic shoppers. This was a perfect ending to the Embassy’s • Gold Fields for sponsoring Baby-M’s performance disparities. three-day 20th Freedom Day celebrations. • Aspen Pharma-care Philippines for the Valda In response, Deputy Minister Shin Dong-ik Pastilles acknowledged the path travelled by South Africa since • Ralph Wines for discounted wines 1994’s first democratic elections, under former President • Federated Distributers for the Ceres and Nelson Mandela who pursued harmony on the basis Wines and Spirits for Amarula of reconciliation and forgiveness. He quoted the late • the Orange River Cellars for their wine brands. President Mandela: “the greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall”. The two dance groups showed the diversity of cultures “These words of wisdom speak to the very hearts of the and dance that characterises our country. This was also people of Korea and South Africa, as our two countries the first time that the Freedom Day in Manila was graced underwent a long, painful journey towards democracy and freedom – two core values the two countries now by traditional dancers from South Africa and Kimberley diamonds were raffled. Both these activities took the The Namjive dancers during their mall performance on 26 April 2014 share”, said Deputy Minister Dong-ik celebrations to a different level of excitement. All guests !

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Consul-General Dube delivering the keynote remarks

South African ambience on the day was consolidated The South African Consulate-General in São Paulo held by the serving of traditional dishes such as samoosas, its Freedom Day celebration on 29 April 2014. Invitees chakalaka, mogodu, tsohlo, bobotie, umngqushu, included members of the São Paulo State Government custard and jelly, South African wines and dancing to and Municipality, consulates-general based in São Pata ! South Africa’s famous old-time melodies such as Embassy staff Paulo, Brazilian and South African businesspeople, Pata. academics, the South African community based in São Paulo and partners such as South African Tourism and South African Airways. Consul-General Mmaikeletsi On 25 April, the Mission celebrated Freedom Day at Dube highlighted the achievements that had provided Japan through selfless contributions in various fields, the Meiji Kinenkan, a historical venue dating back the basis for the realisation of a democratic, non-racial, including the Anti-Apartheid Movement; arts and culture; to the Meiji Emperor era. Approximately 400 guests non-sexist, united and prosperous South African society. science and technology; dialogue; diamond jewellery; attended the reception, among them, the Parliamentary The event provided a good platform to broadly share the tourism; wine; rugby; food; and the Marathon. Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hirotaka Ishihara, good story of South Africa’s 20 Years of Freedom and They joined Ambassador Mohau Pheko on stage for who delivered a speech on behalf of the Japanese Democracy. a ribbon and cake-cutting ceremony. The role of the Government. As the date for the staging of the 2014 FIFA World Cup ambassadors will be to collaborate with the Embassy in The Mission officially launched its 20th Anniversary Tournament in Brazil drew nearer, Consul-General Dube the area that they have been appointed in during the 20- Programme. A range of activities are being planned used this platform to reiterate South Africa’s continued year anniversary period. by the Embassy in celebration of this occasion. In support with its preparations and wished the Brazilian Anant Singh, the producer of the movie addition, the Mission appointed 20-year anniversary Mandela: Government and its people every success with the Long Walk to Freedom, was a guest at the reception and ambassadors, who are individuals who have promoted hosting of this magnificent global event. he introduced the trailer of the movie to the delight of the people-to-people interactions between South Africa and The Freedom Day reception was a great success, ! audience. measured not only by the number of people who attended but by the many messages of camaraderie received Consul-General Dube with members of the South African Consulate-General from guests who also represented many countries. The

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Ambassador Cordeiro and Ambassador Mbete

all South Africans in having “achieved the primary objective The Freedom Day celebrations in Brasilia were held of our struggle, achieving freedom and democracy with on 5 May 2014. We were honoured by the presence human rights and human dignity for all South Africans, guests, among them several high-profile of 300 irrespective of race, gender or religious affiliation”. representatives of the Brazilian Ministry of External Ambassador Mbete also reflected on the contribution Relations, including the Under-Secretary General for made by former President Nelson Mandela, saying that: Africa and the Middle East of the Itamaraty, Ambassador “we are immensely indebted to former President Mandela Paulo Cordeiro, and the Brazilian Minister for the for all his sacrifices and for his unwavering commitment Promotion of Racial Equality, Luiza Bairros. to making South Africa the rainbow nation that it is today. In his speech, Ambassador Mphakama Mbete spoke Madiba, as he was fondly known, left us the gifts of of the close relationship that existed between South freedom, democracy and respect for one another. It is up Africa and Brazil and also reflected on the importance to all South Africans to continue to walk in his footsteps that South Africa attached to the strategic value of Brazil and to emulate his shining example.” as a partner in the South. He also spoke of the significant In his reflection of the importance and significance of Lt Colonel Bareng Tsikang greeting the Ambassador of Namibia at the South African National Day. Also in the picture, Pamela Tsikang and ! developments that had taken place in the area of defence the 20 Years of Freedom and Democracy, Ambassador Solly Phasha of the SA Embassy to Luanda in the past 14 months, namely the establishment of the Mbete also made mention of the year-long celebrations South Africa-Brazil Defence Committee in March 2013, that would be taking place at all South African missions The South African Embassy to celebrated media. The purpose of the event was to highlight the visits of the chiefs of services of the South African across the globe. 20 Years of Freedom on 24 April 2014 at the South South Africa’s achievements since 1994, as well as National Defence Force to Brazil, and the successful visit Ambassador Mbete concluded his address by referring African Chancery in Luanda. The event was attended reflect on the bilateral relations between Angola and of Minister Celso Amorim to South Africa in March 2014. to South Africa’s unwavering commitment to continue by over 200 people: South African nationals living South Africa, especially with regard to our growing In keeping with the theme for this year’s celebration, striving for a united and prosperous South Africa, and its and working in Angola, the Diplomatic Corps, various economic relations. The guests were treated to a “South Africa – A Better Place to Live in”, Ambassador desire to contribute towards a better Africa and a better Angolan government officials, representatives live performance from the Afro-Tenors who made the Mbete considered the great strides that South Africa had world for all. from South African companies in Angola and local taken in the last 20 years, and also reiterated the pride of event even more memorable.

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On 5 May 2014, the South African Embassy in Athens hosted the National Day at the gardens of the Official Residence. Diplomatic missions, honorary consulates accredited to the Hellenic Republic, Hellenic Government, business representatives and friends of South Africa were invited to the celebration. The National Day celebration was combined with the 20 Years of Freedom and Democracy celebration. In his opening speech, Ambassador Makgetla mentioned that this year marked 20 years since the dawn of freedom and democracy in our country. The first and historic democratic elections that were held on 27 April 1994 decisively marked the end of over 300 years of colonial and white minority rule. Ambassador Makgetla further mentioned that the night’s National Day celebration was celebrated with Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa, Sophonia Rapulane Makgetla ! (left), Amb Sotiris Mousouris, President of the Hellenic-Africa Chamber of the first event in 2014 as part of a broader programme Commerce and Development (far left), Veronica Choma, Attaché South of 20 Years of Freedom and Democracy which would African Embassy (centre), and Ambassador of Mexico, Tarcisio Navarrete- Montes de Oca (right) be coordinated by the Embassy and communities in Athens. On 13 June 2014, the Embassy hosted a story- telling event at the Official Residence. It was an event Baccalaureate Schools in Athens as further expression of reminiscence by South Africans and Greeks on their of the celebration of 20 years of democracy in South experience of 20 years of democracy in South Africa. Africa. On 24 September 2014, the Embassy will host The celebration was full of activities that included ! a Heritage Day event, celebrating South Africa’s performances from the Mandela Gals cultural group to a democracy and cultural diversity while 5 December live performance by the singer Patricia Abrahams. After 2014 will see the culmination of a Youth Awareness the Ambassador’s speech and musical performances, Freedom tonight, and I have read the book three times, and Promotion Programme consisting of a School the guests were treated to a variety of South African On 29 April 2014, the Mission in Tunis hosted the and I will probably read it again and again, because there Mandela: Long Essay Writing Competition between 13 International food. Maghreb Region premiere of the film are so many things to learn from this great man. Let’s be Walk to Freedom at the Carthage Thalasso Resort proud of Nelson Mandela. He belongs not only to South in association with Audi. The event was preceded by Africa, but to all mankind, and of course, he belongs to a cocktail for our Tunisian friends from the business, all of us, he belongs to Tunisia as much as he belongs to culture, tourism and government sectors as well as South Africa. You can be proud of this man, we are proud the Diplomatic Corps. The special guest of honour was of him. To respect his legacy is not to just talk about him, Nilesh Singh of Videovision Entertainment, one of the but to do everything we can to follow his path.” associate producers of the film. The film was then shown to 400 invited guests who The Tunisian premiere had special significance as left with a deep sense of emotion and admiration for our Madiba visited the country in 1962, two years before he former President. began his 27 years of imprisonment in order to secure support for the freedom struggle in South Africa and met then President, Habib Bourguiba, of Tunisia who advised him on “methods and tactics” to be employed in the struggle. Hajer Bourguiba, President Bourguiba’s daughter also attended the premiere. Several ministers and secretaries of state attended as well as the heads of political parties. The Mission was honoured to count the President of Tunisia, Moncef Marzouki, among its guests. Speaking at the premiere, President Marzouki said, “When I refer to Nelson Mandela, I call him, like South Africans do – Madiba, because Madiba has been, and still is, my spiritual father. I owe him everything I know. ! We are going to watch the film Mandela: Long Walk To Mandela Gals !

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Ambassador NM Sibanda-Thusi, South African Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Freedom Day along with Mission personnel

The Mission elevated its Economic Diplomacy activities ! The South African Mission in the Republic of Guinea held in Guinea with the focus on the recently held successful the 20 Years of Freedom Day celebrations on Friday, Second South Africa-Guinea Business Forum held from 25 April 2014, at the Riviera Royal Hotel, Conakry. 24 to 25 April 2014 at the Riviera Royal Hotel. This event The event was officiated by the South African was held back to back with the 20 Years of Freedom Day Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea, Nomasonto Celebration on 25 April 2014. Maria Sibanda-Thusi. The Guinean Government was The Mission presented the participating companies represented by Sanoussy Bantana Sow, Delegate resident in Guinea such as MTN, AngloGold Ashanti, Minister of Expatriate Guineans (Deputy Minister) who ALUFER Mining, WBHO, WaymarkInfoTech represented was the Guest of Honour. Minister Sow was accompanied by its Guinean counterpart SABARI Technologies, Global by a number of senior government officials. Outdoors System, ContiPrint and Mosmart. Present were members of the Diplomatic Corps, The Second Business Forum attracted the attention international organisations’ representatives, and of other strategic South African and Guinean companies political, economic, social and cultural strategic partners such as African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), Chancellor of the Mission. The Mission used the event to highlight House Holdings (Pty) Ltd, GUITER, and KEBO Groupe, the historical and cordial relations existing between the Guinee Games, TelSoftlutions and Skyvision, to name Republic of South Africa and the Republic of Guinea. The but a few. It is further important for the Mission to Mission reminded and informed the audience about the mention that the presence of the South African business moral, political and international support and solidarity it community was aggressively visible and showed received from the people of Guinea, the African continent confidence in wanting to do business with the Republic and the world at large, especially the internationally of Guinea. organised Solidarity Movement. The Guinea Government The 20 Years of Freedom celebrations were very reciprocated through its official statement accordingly. well received by the public in Guinea as it was The Mission communicated and shared the broadly publicised by the Mission through mass achievements of the 20 Years of Freedom of the Republic media, radio, e-media, print media and two local TV of South Africa. These were in the domain of South stations, including the public broadcaster RTG as Africa’s revered Constitution, dedication to National well as the Mission Facebook and Business Forum Flag and other national symbols, democratic institutions, Website. ! economy, education, health, etc.

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