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UK aid to connect UK schools with classrooms around the world
Film director Richard Curtis joins International Development Secretary, Education Secretary and the British Council to launch new education programme.
UK announces major investments in future of African youth through education and voluntary family planning
New UK aid programmes to help millions more young people to plan their families, stay in education and get better jobs
PM visit to Africa
Prime Minister Theresa May leads an ambitious three-nation trip to Africa.
Ambitious new Innovation Partnerships with African countries
Initiatives in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria will include teams to boost innovation in technology, an accelerator programme and entrepreneurship schemes
Scotch Whisky Association joining PM on first trip to Africa
One of Scotland’s most important trade bodies will accompany the Prime Minister on her first official visit to Africa.
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Conflict, Stability and Security Fund: Africa annual review summaries 2017 to 2018
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New digital visa application tool 'Access UK' launches in South Africa
- 18 March 2019
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South Africa: consular fees
- 15 March 2019
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The UK and South Africa work together to protect mutual security interests, improve trade, and promote inclusive growth. We work together with South Africa internationally, regionally and nationally on many different areas. The basis for our cooperation is set out in the UK South Africa Bilateral Forum Communiqué, which was agreed by the British and South African Foreign Ministers in 2015. For further information on development see DFID South Africa.