News
07 December 2023
This year, the global campaign led by UN Women is themed “Unite! Activism to end violence against women and girls.” It is a theme that resonates deeply with us, as Ireland has long been committed to this cause.
18 November 2023
Ambassador Gormley in Cape Town
10 November 2023
Showcase Day - Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2023
02 November 2023
HOMS 2023 Conference Dublin
19 October 2023
The Potential of Coalitions & the Irish Experience
06 October 2023
Ambassador Austin Gormley presents his Letter of Credence to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
20 September 2023
HE Austin Gormley officially accredited as Ireland’s Ambassador to South Africa.
18 September 2023
Embassy of Ireland Trade and Education Counsellor Paul Deane and Tshimologong Head of Enterprise Development Edwell Gumbo unpacked the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2023.
02 September 2023
The Embassy of Ireland in South Africa in partnership with Wits University’s Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and Dogpatch Labs Ireland invite South African tech startups to apply to the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2023.
President Michael D Higgins has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa to offer his sympathies following the devastating fire in Johannesburg which claimed over 70 lives.
25 August 2023
Guide takes you through how to renew your Irish Passport Online.
The Embassy of Ireland, Pretoria,in partnership with South Africa's Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), bid farewell to the Kader Asmal, Ireland Southern Africa and Mauritius fellows,
15 August 2023
The first baseline study on the implementation of South Africa's National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) has been released. The study, co-funded by Ireland, Sweden, and the The Netherlands in partnership with the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR).
14 August 2023
Prof Eoin McNamee, Director of the Oscar Wilde Centre for Irish Writing at Trinity College Dublin, has taken up his post as the inaugural Charlotte Maxeke-Mary Robinson Research Chair at the University of the Western Cape (UWC).
Ambassador Fionnuala Gilsenan in conversation with Sakina Kamwendo on SABC Morning Live
Ambassador Fionnuala Gilsenan bids farewell after her 4-year term ends.
11 October 2022
Prof Carlos Lopes’s address at the annual CASAC Kader Asmal Lecture in Cape Town
07 October 2022
Message from Michael D. Higgins. President Of Ireland Opening Of The Irish Solidarity Exhibition
05 October 2022
The official launch of the Irish Solidarity Exhibition
Statement
12 September 2022
Statement on the death of Honorary Consul of Ireland in Zimbabwe, Mr Gary Killilea.
15 June 2022
Celebrating 100 years of James Joyce.
Press release
17 March 2022
The Embassy of Ireland together with the National Gallery of Zimbabwe marks St. Patrick’s Day 2022
21 February 2022
The Irish Tech Challenge South Africa seeks to drive tech innovation alongside international cooperation to support South Africa’s economic recovery.
17 August 2021
Embassy of Ireland in South Africa Statement on the passing of Sister Ethel Normoyle
22 April 2021
Presentation of credentials in the Kingdom of Lesotho.
17 March 2021
Celebrating St Patrick's Day
28 January 2021
Exploring issues of women, peace and security in Zimbabwe with Hivos and UN Women.
22 January 2021
For the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in 2020, the Embassy in Pretoria worked with Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR)
29 October 2020
Information on Ireland's support for the Women Peace and Security Agenda
09 October 2020
Information on the Embassy's support to civil society working to give children in Zimbabwe access to identity documents and education
19 August 2020
Information on Ireland's support to humanitarian relief in Zimbabwe
22 July 2020
Statement by the Embassy of Ireland in Pretoria
Embassy of Ireland hosts the launch event for applications to the 2020/21 Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme
Event
16 July 2020
The Embassy of Ireland hosts an event to mark Women's Month, with a discussion on the experience of women during the COVID-19 pandemic.
12 May 2020
Work to Combat Gender-Based Violence Continues during COVID-19
21 April 2020
A message from the Ambassador to the Irish Community in South Africa in light of the COVID 19 outbreak
16 April 2020
The Embassy of Ireland hosts an event with the Department of Science and Innovation exploring the challenges and opportunities for women in Science, Technology and Innovation in South Africa.
On the margins of the State of the Nation Address, the Embassy of Ireland hosts a multi-stakeholder dialogue exploring South Africa’s domestic and foreign policy approach to addressing Gender-based violence.
02 August 2019
Information on the launch of the Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme for the 2020 academic year
06 May 2019
The Embassy of Ireland continues to support gender equality and response to Gender-Based Violence in South Africa
27 November 2018
Ireland's support to UNICEF in Zimbabwe to respond to the cholera outbreak
25 October 2018
Event hosted at Residence of Ambassador of Ireland in honour of Irish Missionaries in South Africa
09 October 2018
Irish South African Association displaying exhibition commemorating Ireland South Africa relationship in Cape Town, supported by Embassy of Ireland
02 October 2018
Details of Irish Aid Fellowship Programme 2018/19 for Zimbabwe and Lesotho, including information on eligibility and how to apply
19 September 2018
Embassy of Ireland Pretoria is supporting Save the Children's Global Goals World Cup initiative 2018, promoting awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals through sport.
10 July 2018
Nelson Mandela - Centenary Exhibition 2018. From Prisoner to President. 12 July 2018 -12 January 2019
Job Vacancy
27 June 2018
We are recruiting! See attached Job Description - closing date close of business Tuesday 24th July.
05 June 2018
Launch of Africa Day 2018 in Dublin, Ireland
15 February 2018
Worried about Water Rationing in Cape Town?
13 February 2018
The Embassy of Ireland in South Africa is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced Regional Programme Manager to join its team to support the implementation of the Mission Strategy.
