Please note that in observance of Good Friday and Easter Monday, The South African High Commission in Ottawa will be closed on Friday, and will resume normal duties on Tuesday, 22 April.
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Courtesy visit from the High Commissioner for Australia, H.E. Kate Logan
High Commissioner Rieaz ‘Moe’ Shaik received a courtesy visit from High Commissioner for Australia, H.E. Kate Logan.
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We need to stand up for the human rights of all people
As we reflect on the state of human rights in South Africa during this month, let us be proud of our achievements as a country. At the same time, let us recommit ourselves to working together to ensure our human rights culture is upheld and strengthened.
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Courtesy visit from H.C. for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, H.E. Muhammad Saleem
On 27 January 2025, High Commissioner Rieaz ‘Moe’ Shaik received a courtesy visit from High Commissioner Muhammad Saleem.
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South Africa’s infrastructure drive is gathering pace
The construction sector is a major source of employment. It accounted for the largest job increases between the second and third quarters of last year.
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South African business entrepreneurs visited the Mission
On 7 and 14 February 2025, the High Commission met with South Africans doing business in Canada.
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