On South Africa’s Freedom Day, 27 April 2022, I had the honour of presenting my Letters of Credence to The Right Honourable Mary Simon, the Governor General of Canada. In Her Excellency’s remarks she implored those of us present to get to know Canada beyond the confines of the capital city, Ottawa, and to do more to promote the good bilateral and multilateral relations between our countries and all of our peoples. I certainly intend to do so. I am excited to serve in this capacity and will seek to deepen existing relationships between our countries and peoples, paying particular attention to the promotion of bilateral trade and investments.
Continue readingVisit from the delegation from the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation SA (DSTI)
The delegation from the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation along with their Canadian counterparts were treated to a “Taste of South African Dining Experience” hosted by Nando’s restaurant in Ottawa.
Continue readingMOU on Science Cooperation signed in Ottawa
Mr Daan du Toit, Deputy Director-General: International Cooperation and Resources at South African Department of Science and Innovation and Mr Nipun Vats, Assistant Deputy Minister for Science and Research at the Canadian Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on science cooperation in Ottawa.
Continue readingThe stand-off at Stilfontein must be resolved peacefully and safely – From the Desk of the President
For over a month now, the South African Police Service and other Government agencies has been working to resolve a situation of several hundred illegal miners refusing to surface from an abandoned gold mine in Stilfontein.
Continue readingH.C. Shaik addressed the Middle East Strategy Forum 2024
On 18 November 2024, High Commissioner Shaik addressed the Middle East Strategy Forum hosted by the Institute of Peace and Diplomacy at the Delta Hotel in Otttawa.
Continue readingHigh Commissioner Shaik paid a visit to the Chief Representative of the Palestinian Delegation to Canada, Mona Abuamara
High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa, Rieaz ‘Moe’ Shaik, paid a visit to the Chief Representative of the Palestinian Delegation to Canada, Mona Abuamara.
Continue readingSecond annual High-Level Dialogue between Canada and African Union Commission
Consul-in-Charge for the South African Consulate General, Mr Phumudzo Ratshitanga, participated in the second annual Canada – African Union Commission (AUC) High-Level Dialogue and the reception hosted by Minister Joly in honour of Chairperson H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat.
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