About the South African Consulate-General

Our Vision

To improve the quality of life of South Africans by promoting good relations with all segments of the U.S.

Our Mission

We are committed to represent and promote South Africa's national interests by fostering, encouraging, facilitating and maximizing the flow of resources between the two countries within the context of a globalized economy.

Organizational Values

In our work, we commit ourselves to

bullet a team spirit which will be based on inclusiveness and open communication
bullet maintain a democratic ethic by conducting our tasks in an accountable, transparent and participative manner
bullet a high level of professionalism by providing an efficient and effective service
bullet be committed and execute our tasks with loyalty and integrity
bullet foster a spirit of understanding, respect, tolerance and be innovative in achieving our objectives.

Our Priorities

Wealth Creation:

bullet Trade and Investment Promotion
bullet Economic Relations
bullet Human Resource Development and Education
bullet Arts, Culture and Tourism

Security:

bullet Political Relations

   


Location

The South African Consulate General is conveniently located in midtown Manhattan, on 38th Street, between First and Second Avenues.

Mailing Address:

333 East 38th Street, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10016

Telephone: (212) 213-4880
Fax: (212) 213-0102

Email: sacg@southafrica-newyork.net

   


Hours

Open Mondays to Fridays from 8:45 am - 5:15 pm. Please refer to the list of holidays which the Consulate will observe this year.

Note:

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Visa, Immigration and Passport Sections are open for applications and inquiries from Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 pm only.

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Please call the librarian for an appointment if you would like to use our library facilities.

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Please call the Administration Section for appointment to have your document authenticated.

   


2008 Holidays

New Year's Day

Tuesday, 1 January

President's Day

Monday, 18 February

Good Friday

Friday, 21 March
Family Day Monday, 24 Marchl

Memorial Day

Monday, 26 May
US Independence Day Friday, 4 July

Labor Day

Monday, 1 September

Columbus Day

Monday, 13 October
Thanksgiving Day 27-28 November
Day of Reconciliation Tuesday, 16 December

Christmas Day

Monday, 25 December
Day of Goodwill Tuesday, 26 December

* Where any of the holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday,
it shall be observed the following Monday.

   

 


 Last Revised: Friday, February 08, 2008