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The British High Commission in South Africa maintains and develops relations between the UK and South Africa.
The British Consulate-General in Cape Town represents the UK government in South Africa.
List of fees for consular services in South Africa.
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First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Prime Minister will host a UK-African Investment Summit in London on 23 to 24 April 2024.
DBT provides trade and investment services and practical support. We help UK companies succeed in South Africa, and South African companies set up and invest in the UK.
During March, our new commercial partner for UK visa services, Teleperformance Ltd, will take over the running of our Visa Application Centres in South Africa.
The UK is to support the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, the world's largest free trade area initiative.
The International Partners Group remains committed to supporting South Africa to meet its ambitions for a Just Energy Transition.
The FCDO has issued a statement on the International Court of Justice's interim ruling in the case of South Africa vs Israel.
This new reliable energy infrastructure will help tackle power cuts known as load-shedding, and keep the lights on.
The International Partners Group (IPG) of France, Germany, UK, US and the EU, chaired by the UK, welcome and endorse South Africa’s Just Energy Transition (JET) Investment Plan.
Highlighting the International Partners Group’s contribution to South Africa’s Just Energy Transition in the areas prioritised in the 2021 Political Declaration.
This programme provides support to alleviate high levels of urban poverty, encouraging sustainable development and improving economic growth and prosperity.
Decisions and other documents from UK and Southern African Customs Union Member States (SACUM) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) meetings.
This Prosperity Fund programme aims to improve health in 8 partner countries, contributing to inclusive economic growth and reducing poverty.
Access UK allows its customers to enjoy as smooth a visa application process as possible.
G7 countries commit to uphold democracy, champion rights and protect world’s most vulnerable.
List of English-speaking medical facilities and doctors for British nationals in South Africa.
New UK aid programmes to help millions more young people to plan their families, stay in education and get better jobs
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