Welcome to the official website of the South African Consulate General in New York City!

It is a pleasure and a privilege to have you visiting us.

Despite its economic challenges, such as low economic growth and high unemployment levels, South Africa has a highly developed economy and world class infrastructure. Its economy makes it the leading African economy.

South Africa remains open and ready for business. It is home to the most developed Stock Exchange on the continent, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). It has sophisticated infrastructure and a wealth of natural resources. South Africa has steadily witnessed an increase in the presence of multinationals and new business. Continue reading.

nb: Attention Applicants

Please note that when lodging applications at the South African Consulate General in New York, applicants are required to appear in person. No appointment is required.

Home Affairs Section (Visa, Immigration,Passport and Civic Affairs) is open for applications from Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon only. Telephone enquiries from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm only.

One-of-Each Pop Up at West Elm Broadway

1870 Broadway, New York, NY 10023

Thursday 13 February 2020, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Saturday 15 February 2020, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Fashion designer David Tlale paid a courtesy visit to the South African Consulate General. David Tlale’s craftmanship and attention to details in bold, elegant designs have captured the imagination of fashionistas and celebrities around the world. His clothing line has graced New York Fashion Week multiple times. 11 February 2020

Consul General Motumisi Tawana met with #Jamaica’s Consul General Alsion Wilson on 11 February 2020. They had constructive discussions on bilateral cooperation, trade, commerce, arts and culture, providing services to their respective diasporas and consular best practices. #SAinNY

Dr. Wilmot James and Dr. Delicia Forbes met with officials at the South African Consulate General on Friday, 7 February 2020. Dr. James presented the Vital Signs report to the Consulate.

Courtesy meeting with New York African Film Festival’s Mahen Bonetti and Jacki Fischer on 6 February 2020

“Pleasure to meet the Consul General of #Australia, the Honourable Alastair Walton, on 4 February 2020. We had in-depth discussions on maximizing our presence in the respective areas of jurisdiction, reflected on trade, commerce, arts and culture and consular best practices”. 6 February 2020

Consul General Motumisi Tawana and Consul Ogaufi Masibi-Mampane met with Standard Bank of South Africa’s Representative, Mr. Mark Chiaviello, and Vice President for Client Coverage, Corporate & Investment Banking, Ms. Ru Nyambuya, to discuss possible areas of collaboration and business opportunities. 5 February 2020

Courtesy call on the Consul General of Mexico, Dr. Jorge Islas Lopez, on 5 February 2020. Consul General Motumisi Tawana and Consul General Jorge Islas Lopez exchanged ideas on consular issues, trade, service to their respective diasporas and consular best practices.

“Privileged to meet with Consul General Enio Cordeiro of Brazil. We reflected on bilateral cooperation, consular matters, arts and culture, trade and industry, and serving our respective diasporas in the US. We also discussed best practices in the consular field of work”. #BRICS #SAinNY 4 February 2020

Reasons to Invest in South African Mining

South Africa welcomes the world to the annual African MiningIndaba2020, set to convene from 3-6 February. With our diversified economy and vast untapped resources, the business potential is boundless. For more information, please visit https://www.miningindaba.com/Home. #InvestInSAMining

South Africa is a world leader in mining – famous for its abundance of mineral resources, accounting for a significant proportion of world production and reserves. South Africa’s total reserves remain some of the world’s most valuable, with an estimated worth of R20.3 trillion ($2.5 trillion). Overall, the country is estimated to have the world’s fifth-largest mining sector in terms of GDP value.

Newly arrived Consul General of South Africa in New York, Mr. Motumisi Tawana, meets with Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Mr. Ben Okoyen on 31 January 2020. The Consuls General discussed bilateral cooperation, trade, commerce, arts and culture, and issues of the African Diaspora.

Consul General Motumisi Tawana pays courtesy call to the Consul General of Ghana in New York, Professor Samuel Amoako on 29 January 2020. They shared ideas about best practices, collaboration on consular, commerce and trade, as well as issues of the African Diaspora.

Brand SA’s Country Head in USA, Mr. Mudunwazi Baloyi, met with the new Consul General of South Africa in New York on 24 January 2020. #TeamSA

Consul General Motumisi Tawana met with Consul General of India in New York, the Honourable Sandeep Chakravorty on 23 January 2020. They had a robust discussion on diaspora matters and consular best practices.