The Embassy of South Africa in Israel

Welcome to the Information Portal of the South African Embassy in Israel.

We are confident that the information you require, or wish to receive on South Africa will be available at the click of a button when browsing through the website.

By exploring the portal, there is no doubt that the website will provide you with a good introduction to South Africa as a multi-ethnic society being alive with possibility.

The future of South Africa is cemented in the concept of Ubuntu - "the spirit of togetherness" and underscores President Nelson Mandela's statement at the dawn of democracy in 1994 that "We shall build a society where all South Africans, both Black and White, will be able to walk tall, without any fear in their hearts, assured of their right to human dignity, a rainbow nation at peace with itself and the world." Our future is also inextricably linked to the development of the African Agenda.

The doors of the Embassy are open to engage you on issues of mutual interest and we are ready to assist you in any way possible in changing the lives of ordinary people for the better!

Once again, welcome to South Africa!  

Ambassador Sisa Ngombane

NOTICE I

In celebration of South Africa’s 20^th Anniversary of Freedom and Democracy, please note that the Embassy will be closed on MONDAY, 28 APRIL 2014. The Embassy will also close on TUESDAY, 29 APRIL 2014 at 13h30.

In addition, the Mission will also be closed on WEDNESDAY, 30 APRIL 2014 for registered South African voters abroad to cast their vote in the 2014 general South African election.

NOTICE II

The Embassy will be open on WEDNESDAY, 30 APRIL 2014 FROM 07H00 – 21H00 for registered South African voters abroad to cast their vote in the 2014 South African General Election.

 The following documentation should be presented to the Voting Officers on the day of voting:

• A valid green bar-coded identity document, a valid Temporary Identity Certificate(valid for 2 months) or a valid Smart Card (No other documents will be accepted);
• A valid South African passport
• The personal details of potential voters will be checked against the official Voter’s role. PLEASE NOTE THAT SHOULD A POTENTIAL VOTER’S NAME DO NOT APPEAR ON THE OFFICIAL VOTER’S ROLE, HE/SHE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CAST A VOTE.

OUT-OF-COUNTRY VOTER REGISTRATION 2014 SOUTH AFRICAN GENERAL ELECTION	Registered South African voters who want to vote abroad should submit a VEC10 notification online to the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) before midnight (South African time UTC+02:00) on 12 March 2014 to indicate their intention to vote abroad and where (at which Mission). This includes ALL South Africans who are registered and whose names appear on the voters' roll. To confirm status of registration, and to complete the VEC10 notification, please visit the Electoral Commission's website http://www.elections.org.za/content/. Applicants will recieve either an email or sms notification to acknowledge receipt of their application. Voting abroad will take place on Wednesday, 30 April 2014. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made
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