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[email protected] German Weeks 2013: www.southafrica.diplo.de Meet Germany in South Africa today! www.gicafrica.diplo.de www.germanweeks2013.co.za Germany: a founding member of the EU. Europe’s strongest economy. A vibrant society. A strategic partner of South Africa. A land of ideas and innovation. What else would you like to know about today’s Germany and the strength and depth of South African-German relations? You are cordially invited to learn more. In order to present today’s Germany to a wider South African audience, the German Embassy, the Southern African – German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAGCC), as well as various German institutions and companies in South Africa present the German Weeks 2013. Comprising of 25 dynamic and engaging events, the German Weeks will take place from 12 September to the end of October, 2013. The weeks ahead With the official slogan “Meet Germany in South Africa today”, the German Weeks 2013 showcase an authentic and multi-faceted image of modern German society through various lenses such as lifestyle, politics, business and technology, primarily in Johannesburg and Pretoria. Furthermore, they introduce and highlight Germany’s presence within South Africa to new audiences. Highlights The German Weeks 2013 programme main highlights include the opening event at the Deutsche Schule Pretoria’s Oktoberfest (12 September), a German election party at the Goethe-Institut (22 September), a “science slam” in cooperation with the DST and Sci-Bono (9 October), and, finally, the closing event at the SAGCC/ Deutsche Internationale Schule Johannesburg Innovation and Job Fair (19 October).