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In South Africa
  • Celebrating three great English exports in 2015

    England marks two major anniversaries. It will be 800 years since the signing of the Magna Carta and 750 years since the formation of the first English parliament.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UKinSouthAfrica hosted a GREAT Britain zone at SciFest Africa 2015

    We showcased a full size, 13 meter long, Bloodhound SSC model car, that drew thousands of visitors, eager to learn more about the soon to occur record attempt here on South Africa soil!

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK-South Africa Newton Fund Programme Summary

    The UK-South Africa Newton Fund aims to expand the depth and breadth of research activities in 2015, including new partnerships.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Visas & Immigration launches a 24-hour Super Priority Visa service in South Africa

    On 16 March 2015 UK Visas & Immigration will launch a new 24-hour Super Priority Visa service in South Africa.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Join UKinSouthAfrica for a Twitter Q&A to mark Commonwealth Day

    Follow @UKinSouthAfrica for the online discussion using #CommonwealthInAfrica on 9 March between 08:00 – 09:00 GMT

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Leadership and partnership on science and innovation

    On 17 December, the Government unveiled an ambitious new plan to keep British science and innovation at the forefront of global excellence.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Visa Enquiries - getting information

    Visa General Enquiries

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • OUR INNER GPS: A more than usually brainy Nobel Laureate

    This is the third year in a row the UK has won one of science’s Oscars, thanks to the work of British-American neuroscientist John O’Keefe.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mansion House scholarship programme winner

    UKTI selected Sam Peter as the South African scholar to participate in the Mansion House scholarship programme.

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  • Unveiling of WWI Victoria Cross Plaque – The Castle, Cape Town

    Remembering all who came from around the globe to join up and fight alongside their British & Commonwealth counterparts

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • High Commissioner to South Africa hosted Chevening Alumni

    Scholars shared their experiences and skills they acquired while studying at UK universities. Scholarships for South Africa were tripled

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM announces new 24 hour visa service

    Downing Street has today unveiled plans to extend the 24 hour visa service aimed to attract more investment in Britain.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Are you a South African, Swaziland or Lesotho national intending to transit via the UK?

    From 1 December 2014 changes come into effect and the list of exemption documents that can be used in place of a direct airside transit visa will be increased.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Promoting the UK’s Chevening Scholarship Programme in Lesotho

    Sue Hewer UK Scholarships Officer in Southern Africa, visited Lesotho to promote the UK’s Chevening Scholarship Programme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Overseas ’dream come true’ for Cell C Community Cup heroes

    The rugby exchange programme is a joint initiative between SARU, the British High Commission, Wales Rugby Union and clubs in the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Climate Economy Report is launched locally in South Africa

    British High Commission and the National Planning Commission launch the New Climate Economy Report

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British High Commissioner to South Africa visited KwaZulu Natal

    Judith Macgregor discussed trade opportunities, UK investment and the potential Commonwealth host city bid

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New international development funding finder launched

    A new online tool will make it easier for organisations, individuals and businesses to search for DFID funding opportunities.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • South Africa and Swaziland 2014-15 Chevening Scholars briefing

    British High Commissioner Judith Macgregor briefs the 2014-15 scholars from South Africa and Swaziland, before they depart for the UK

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Multilateral workshop on Green Chemistry

    The workshop will explore the incorporation of green chemistry methodologies into the sustainable production of biofuels.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government