South African High Commission

It’s that time of the year again. A time for anticipation, a time to prepare and a time to look forward to new beginnings, growth and an abundance of learning.

Were Nelson Mandela alive today, having been born into a life of struggle that was given momentum by global solidarity, he would most certainly urge us as humanity to rise together in solidarity to save the lives of all, everywhere, because none of us is safe until all are safe.

By law, South Africans who live abroad can only vote in South Africa’s NATIONAL elections (not provincial or municipal elections). To vote in Municipal Elections you must be registered where

In a statement on Wednesday, the President welcomed the announcement of a collaboration between South Africa’s Biovac Institute and the global pharmaceutical producer Pfizer as a ‘breakthrough in the protection of African nations against COVID-19″.

The meeting will take place on Wednesday, 21 July 2021, from 16h00-17h30 (South African time) and can be viewed via webcast.

The South African High Commission in Ottawa and Consulate-General in Toronto have received numerous enquiries from friends, families and relatives in the diaspora concerning the sporadic violent protests in some parts of South Africa.