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'Ireland Committed to Stamp Out Gender-Based Violence' - Ambassador Gormley

News

07 December 2023

This year, the global campaign led by UN Women is themed “Unite! Activism to end violence against women and girls.” It is a theme that resonates deeply with us, as Ireland has long been committed to this cause.

Ambassador Gormley's Cape Town Tour

News

18 November 2023

Ambassador Gormley in Cape Town

Showcase Day - Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2023

News

10 November 2023

Showcase Day - Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2023

Global Ireland - Heads of Mission Conference

News

02 November 2023

HOMS 2023 Conference Dublin

Mark Garrett Delivers the 2023 Kader Asmal Lecture

News

19 October 2023

The Potential of Coalitions & the Irish Experience

Ambassador Austin Gormley Presents Letter of Credence to President Cyril Ramaphosa

News

06 October 2023

Ambassador Austin Gormley presents his Letter of Credence to President Cyril Ramaphosa.

HE Austin Gormley Officially Accredited as Ireland’s Ambassador to South Africa

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20 September 2023

HE Austin Gormley officially accredited as Ireland’s Ambassador to South Africa.

Video: SABC Interview - Irish Tech Challenge South Africa

News

18 September 2023

Embassy of Ireland Trade and Education Counsellor Paul Deane and Tshimologong Head of Enterprise Development Edwell Gumbo unpacked the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2023.

Ireland Tech Challenge South Africa 2023 Edition Launch

News

02 September 2023

The Embassy of Ireland in South Africa in partnership with Wits University’s Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and Dogpatch Labs Ireland invite South African tech startups to apply to the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2023.

President Higgins Sends Sympathies to SA After Deadly Joburg Fire

News

02 September 2023

President Michael D Higgins has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa to offer his sympathies following the devastating fire in Johannesburg which claimed over 70 lives.

Video: Step-by-step Guide on How to Renew Your Irish Passport Online

News

25 August 2023

Guide takes you through how to renew your Irish Passport Online.

Ireland Africa Fellows - Enjoy the Journey, Savour the Experience, Celebrate Success

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25 August 2023

The Embassy of Ireland, Pretoria,in partnership with South Africa's Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), bid farewell to the Kader Asmal, Ireland Southern Africa and Mauritius fellows,

First SA Baseline Study on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Published

News

15 August 2023

The first baseline study on the implementation of South Africa's National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) has been released. The study, co-funded by Ireland, Sweden, and the The Netherlands in partnership with the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR).

Trinity’s Eoin McNamee takes up inaugural Maxeke-Robinson Chair at UWC

News

14 August 2023

Prof Eoin McNamee, Director of the Oscar Wilde Centre for Irish Writing at Trinity College Dublin, has taken up his post as the inaugural Charlotte Maxeke-Mary Robinson Research Chair at the University of the Western Cape (UWC).

SABC Interview - Ambassador Fionnuala Gilsenan

News

14 August 2023

Ambassador Fionnuala Gilsenan in conversation with Sakina Kamwendo on SABC Morning Live

Ambassador Fionnuala Gilsenan Bids Farewell

News

14 August 2023

Ambassador Fionnuala Gilsenan bids farewell after her 4-year term ends.

Prof Carlos Lopes’s address at the annual CASAC Kader Asmal Lecture

News

11 October 2022

Prof Carlos Lopes’s address at the annual CASAC Kader Asmal Lecture in Cape Town

Message from Michael D. Higgins. President Of Ireland Opening Of The Irish Solidarity Exhibition

News

07 October 2022

Message from Michael D. Higgins. President Of Ireland Opening Of The Irish Solidarity Exhibition

Celebrating Ireland’s Shared History with South Africa

News

05 October 2022

The official launch of the Irish Solidarity Exhibition

Statement on the death of Honorary Consul of Ireland in Zimbabwe, Mr Gary Killilea

Statement

12 September 2022

Statement on the death of Honorary Consul of Ireland in Zimbabwe, Mr Gary Killilea.

The Embassy celebrates a 100 years of Ulysses this Bloomsday

News

15 June 2022

Celebrating 100 years of James Joyce.

National Gallery of Zimbabwe goes green for St. Patrick’s Day

Press release

17 March 2022

The Embassy of Ireland together with the National Gallery of Zimbabwe marks St. Patrick’s Day 2022

New Tech Challenge Fund to Drive South African-Irish Innovation Partnership

Press release

21 February 2022

The Irish Tech Challenge South Africa seeks to drive tech innovation alongside international cooperation to support South Africa’s economic recovery.

Ambassador Gilsenan expresses condolences on the passing of Sister Ethel Normoyle

News

17 August 2021

Embassy of Ireland in South Africa Statement on the passing of Sister Ethel Normoyle

Ambassador Gilsenan presents credentials in Lesotho

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22 April 2021

Presentation of credentials in the Kingdom of Lesotho.

A Celebration of Ireland's Shared History with South Africa

News

17 March 2021

Celebrating St Patrick's Day

Women, Peace and Security in Zimbabwe

News

28 January 2021

Exploring issues of women, peace and security in Zimbabwe with Hivos and UN Women.

Access to Justice for 16 Days of Activism

News

22 January 2021

For the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in 2020, the Embassy in Pretoria worked with Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR)

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda

News

29 October 2020

Information on Ireland's support for the Women Peace and Security Agenda

Supporting Girls in Zimbabwe on International Day of the Girl Child

News

09 October 2020

Information on the Embassy's support to civil society working to give children in Zimbabwe access to identity documents and education

Supporting humanitarian workers in Zimbabwe this World Humanitarian Day

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19 August 2020

Information on Ireland's support to humanitarian relief in Zimbabwe

Embassy Announces 2020 Funding to Health Development Fund (HDF) in Zimbabwe

News

22 July 2020

Statement by the Embassy of Ireland in Pretoria

Launch of the 2020/21 Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme

News

22 July 2020

Embassy of Ireland hosts the launch event for applications to the 2020/21 Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme

Women’s agency and lived experiences in the time of Covid-19 - a moderated discussion

Event

16 July 2020

The Embassy of Ireland hosts an event to mark Women's Month, with a discussion on the experience of women during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Work to Combat Gender-Based Violence Continues during COVID-19

News

12 May 2020

Work to Combat Gender-Based Violence Continues during COVID-19

Message from the Ambassador to the Irish Community in South Africa during the COVID 19 outbreak

News

21 April 2020

A message from the Ambassador to the Irish Community in South Africa in light of the COVID 19 outbreak

International Women’s Day 2020 – Addressing the Gender Gap in Science, Technology and Innovation

News

16 April 2020

The Embassy of Ireland hosts an event with the Department of Science and Innovation exploring the challenges and opportunities for women in Science, Technology and Innovation in South Africa.

Addressing Gender-Based Violence in South Africa

News

16 April 2020

On the margins of the State of the Nation Address, the Embassy of Ireland hosts a multi-stakeholder dialogue exploring South Africa’s domestic and foreign policy approach to addressing Gender-based violence.

Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme 2020 is open for applications from South Africa

News

02 August 2019

Information on the launch of the Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme for the 2020 academic year

Campaigning for a National Coordinating Structure to end Gender-Based Violence in South Africa

News

06 May 2019

The Embassy of Ireland continues to support gender equality and response to Gender-Based Violence in South Africa

Ireland helps Zimbabwe respond to cholera outbreak

News

27 November 2018

Ireland's support to UNICEF in Zimbabwe to respond to the cholera outbreak

Celebrating the Contribution of Irish Missionaries in South Africa

News

25 October 2018

Event hosted at Residence of Ambassador of Ireland in honour of Irish Missionaries in South Africa

Ireland-South Africa Exhibition in Cape Town, 12 - 30 October 2018

News

09 October 2018

Irish South African Association displaying exhibition commemorating Ireland South Africa relationship in Cape Town, supported by Embassy of Ireland

Irish Aid Fellowship Programme 2019 is open for Zimbabwe and Lesotho

News

02 October 2018

Details of Irish Aid Fellowship Programme 2018/19 for Zimbabwe and Lesotho, including information on eligibility and how to apply

Global Goals World Cup 2018 - Raising Awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals through Sport

News

19 September 2018

Embassy of Ireland Pretoria is supporting Save the Children's Global Goals World Cup initiative 2018, promoting awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals through sport.

Nelson Mandela Exhibition Dublin

News

10 July 2018

Nelson Mandela - Centenary Exhibition 2018. From Prisoner to President. 12 July 2018 -12 January 2019

Vacancy: Programme Manager

Job Vacancy

27 June 2018

We are recruiting! See attached Job Description - closing date close of business Tuesday 24th July.

Africa Day 2018

News

05 June 2018

Launch of Africa Day 2018 in Dublin, Ireland

Worried about Water Rationing in Cape Town?

News

15 February 2018

Worried about Water Rationing in Cape Town?

Vacancy for Regional Programme Manager 2018

Job Vacancy

13 February 2018

The Embassy of Ireland in South Africa is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced Regional Programme Manager to join its team to support the implementation of the Mission Strategy.