News and Notices

DBSA delegation led by Mr Bruce Berry paid a courtesy call to the Embassy during their visit to Ethiopia [Read More]
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Coffee Ceremony at the South African Embassy appreciation and celebration of the contribution made by local staff members and welcoming of the colleagues who recently joined the Embassy [Read More]
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H. E. Ambassador Ntsiuoa Castalia Sekete of Lesotho to Ethiopia, paid a courtesy call to Ambassador Makaya [Read More]
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H. E. Deputy Minister Botes participates in the Validation Workshop on the Guidelines and Principles for the use of digital and social media on Elections in Africa. Addis Ababa, 06/09/2023 [Read More]
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H.E. Ambassador Berk Baran, Ambassador of Turkey to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union paid a courtesy call to Ambassador Makaya [Read More]
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KwaZulu Natal Legislature Delegation and Ethics Committe, led by the Chief Whip: Hounarable J.S. Nxumalo, conducted a study tour to Ethiopia in May 2023. The Delegation made a courtesy call to Ambassador Makaya. They also held fruitful engagements with their counterparts in the House of People's Representatives [Read More]
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Ms Sonto Mayise, KZN Chief Convention Bureau Officer during her visit to Ethiopia, paid a courtesy call to Ambassador Makaya [Read More]
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Ubuntu Radio interview with Ambassador Xolisa Makaya ahead of Minister Naledi Pandor’s working visit to the Federal Republic of Ethiopia to attend the Ethiopia-South Africa 4th Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) Meeting. 30/07/2023[Read More]
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Today, Monday, 31 July 2023, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor co-chaired the 4th Session of the South Africa-Ethiopia Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) with her counterpart, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia, H.E Demeke Mekonnen. [Read More]
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The fourth meeting of the Ethio-South Africa Joint Ministerial Commission was held in Addis Ababa. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Demeke Mekonon, South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr. Naledi Pandor and officials of the two countries participated in the meeting. During this time, the two countries have signed an agreement to extradite individuals suspected of crimes. [Read More]
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Honored to have welcomed HE Dr. Naledi Pandor, Minister of the Department of International Relations & Cooperation of the RSA, who arrived at Bole International Airport for the 4th #Eth #SouthAfrica Joint Ministerial Commission meeting. [Read More]
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Minister Pandor to undertake a working visit to Ethiopia to co-chair the 4th Session of the Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) on Monday, 31 July 2023 [Read More]
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On 30 July 2023, H.E. Dr Naledi Pandor, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation arrived in Addis Ababa for the 4th Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) scheduled for 31st July 2023. [Read More]
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed received South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor at the Prime Minister's Office this afternoon [Read More]
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Minister Naledi Pandor visiting the Kolfe Military Centre (proposed Nelson Mandela Museum) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 31 July 2023. [Read More]
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Today, Monday, 31 July 2023, Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, delivered the keynote address during the Unisa - The University of South Africa 150th anniversary lecture in partnership with #DIRCO, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. [Read More]
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26 May 2023, the South African Embassy in Addis Ababa celebrated 29 years of a Democratic, Non- racial, Non-sexist and Unitary South Africa. This auspicious occassion was graced by the presence and address by the Minister ìn the Presidency for Women, Youth and People with Disabilities of the Republic of South Africa: H.E. Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma; the Director- General for Africa Affairs from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia: H.E. Ambassador Fesseha Shawel, and the Deputy Chairperson for the African Union Commission: Dr Monique Nsanzabaganwa. Various Government departments were represented by dignitories at high level, these include the Ministry of Innovation and Technology, Ministry of Sport and Culture and the Ministry of Tourism [Read More].
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From 25-28 April 2023, Wesgro, the Cape Town and Western Cape official Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, has completed a successful Tourism, Trade and Investnent outward mission to Ethiopia, Addis Ababa. This was in collaboration with the South African Embassy, Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce & Sectorial Associations and Ethiopian Investment Commission. Sectors of focus during the visit included: Agri- business; Construction; Tourism and Services. [Read More]
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On 26 and 28 April 2023, Ms Ndaba Counsellor: Political, received and seen- off Mr Mcebisi Skwatsha, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development. The Deputy Minister was on transit at Bole International Airport during his working visit to and from Eritrea. Agriculture remains important for nutrition and food security for the entire continent, the Deputy Minister said. Read More]
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06/05/23, #SAinBurundi 🇿🇦🇧🇮 | Deputy Minister Alvin Botes recieving His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa at Melchoir Ndadaye International Airport in Bujumbura, Burundi for the 11th High Level Segment of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) of the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes Region. Read More]
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Sunday, 30 April 2023, #SudanUpdate | South Africans returning home from Sudan, received by Ministers Naledi Pandor, Aaron Motsoaledi and Thandi Modise. The relieved citizens landed at OR Tambo International Airport today [Read More]

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From 11 to 14 April 2023 A delegation from Government Printing Works (GPW) of the Republic of South Africa led by the CEO, Ms Alinah Fosi, has completed a successful working visit to Ethiopia. The purpose of the visit was to explore areas of cooperation and to further strengthen bilateral relations between South Africa and Ethiopia. During their visit the delegation paid a courtesy call to the Deputy Head of Mission Ms Matheko Rametsi. They also conducted fruitful engagements with National Bank of Ethiopia, Bole Printing, Ethiopian Airlines and the Berhanena Selam Printing.[Read More]
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On Thursday 23 March 2023, Mr Victor Tharage, the Director-General from the Department of Tourism of the Republic of South Africa, and H.E. Madam Selamawit Dawit: the Deputy Minister from the Ministry of Tourism of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FEDRE) signed a Minute on the Establishment and the Launch of the Joint Technical Committee (JTC) on Tourism Cooperation, between the two Sisterly countries. The Minister of Tourism of the FEDRE, H.E. Ambassador Nassise Chali, and Charge d' Affairs from the South African Embassy, Mr Chuma Mapokgole, were among the dignitaries that graced the occasion with their presence. [Read More]

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On Friday 17 March 2023, Ambassador Makaya hosted a coffee ceremony at the South African Embassy [Read More]
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March 08, 2023 A colorful day full of jubilation, on 04 March 2023, South African families, parents, and children participated in the ICS Spring Day Festival[Read More]
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Feb 19, 2023, Team SA at Bole international airport, Addis Ababa, came to see off their President, H.E. President Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa, on the 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union. Mr. President took time to interact with the entire Team![Read More]
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Feb 20, 2023Bilateral Consultations between H.E. Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of the Republic of South Africa, and H. E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali, the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, on the side-lines of the 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union.[Read More]
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Feb 17, 2023 Mr. SMEG ( Mncedi Michael Bucwa) is in Addis Ababa. He will be performing at Monarch Hotel, Amapiano Africa Night, on 17th, 18th, and 19th February 2023. He paid a courtesy visit to the South African Embassy on 17th February 2023 [Read More]
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Feb 22,2023 The SU Choir's stirring rendition of the national anthem provided the perfect opening for the first game of the Varsity Cup Rugby season last night. Here is the full video. Remember to follow us on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok for more magical moments from last night’s victorious game.
Stellenbosch University Choir [ReadMore]

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On Sunday, 11 December 2022, Team SA is proudly participating in the Diplo- World Cup 2022 Fixures !!!!!![Read More]
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The leadership of the Engineering Council of South Africa [Read More]
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Dressed to kill ... honoring the showcasing of the timeless, elegant & classy Maxhosa Brand! The night of 20 October 2022 [Read More]
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October 22, 2022 The Braai.. and the last supper ... hosted in honour and celebration of Laduma Ngxokolo ( Maxhosa Africa Brand) ...prior to his departure from Addis Ababa [Read More]
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Laduma Ngxokolo ( Maxhosa Africa Brand ) is in Addis Ababa! Watch the space... He will be showcasing his line on 20 October 2022 at Hyatt hotel during Hub of Africa Addis Ababa Fashion Week (HAFW), from 19-23 October 2022[Read More]
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Our Heritage our Past, our Present our Future!! [Read More]
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03 August 2022, H.E. Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya, hosted a reception to bid farewell to H.E. Ambassador Gaoussou Touré of the Republic of Guinea Conakry [Read More]
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30 September 2022, Ethiopia-South Africa Fraternity Night Remembering, celebrating, and strengthening strong people-to-people historical ties and cordial bilateral relations between the two sisterly countries [Read More]
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on 9 August 2022 Mme. Awa Ndiaye Seck, the UN Women Special Representative to the AU and the Economic Commission for Africa and Head of the Liaison Office paid a courtesy visit to Ambassador [Read More]
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July 19, 2022, H.E. Ambassador Makaya in Mogadishu with the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) [Read More]
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On 12 August 2022, Ambassador Makaya had a meeting with Mr Daryl Wilson: Managing Director of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa [Read More]
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On 17 August 2022, in celebration of Mandela Day, Ambassador Makaya, the Embassy Saff and their families & the Children from Birhan Yihun Shelter at Kolfe Addis Ababa planted vegetable seedlings and trees at Child Development Training and Research Centre(CDTRC) in Sendafa [Read More]
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On 29 August 2022, the Deputy Head of Mission, Ms Matheko Rametsi, witnessed the signing of the Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) between the University of South Africa (UNISA), Addis Ababa University (AAU) and Addis Ababa Science & Technology University( AASTU)[Read More]
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Our great aspirations of the Africa we want, ...no doubt taken care of, in New York, United Nations! [Read More]
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H.E. Ambassador Makaya in Mogadishu with the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) [Read More]
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On 10-11th April 2022, the Director-General of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture of the Republic of South Africa and the Chairperson of the Board of African World Heritage Fund: Mr Vusumuzi Mkhize visited the African Union Commission to discuss the African World Heritage Fund (AWHF). The Director-general also paid a courtesy call to the Chargé d'affaires at the South African Embassy: Mr Chuma Mapokgole [Read More]
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On 31 March 2022, Brig. General Nkukwana: Defence Attaché Multilateral at the South African Embassy in Ethiopia, hosted a farewell function for Mr Sivuyile Bam: Head of Peace Support Operations Division (PSOD) at the African Union [Read More]
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On Tuesday 22 March 2022, Colleagues at the South African Embassy gathered to bid farewell to Mr Johannes Munro: Corporate Service Manager; Ms Sayuri Govender: Counsellor: Political (Multilateral); and Ms Mokgethi Harriet: 1st Secretary (Multilateral). They served with pride [Read More]

On 09 March 2022, Honorable Mr L TSENOLI: Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly; and Honorable Ms Winnie NGWENYA; House Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces; on transit at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa [Read More]

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H.E. Ambassador Makaya with the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) delegation during their visit to Ethiopia, from 16-20, 2022, on a follow-up mission to monitor a 62 million USD investment for the phase-II Awash-Woldia-Hara Gebeya Railway Project [Read More]
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The South African Embassy partnered with the South African parents who are having children attending school at the International Community School (ICS) on the occasion of a spring day held on 30 April 2022 [Read More]
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Congratulations to the South African under-17 Women’s National Football Team (Bantwana) who won 1-0 over the Ethiopian counterpart in a match that took place at Abebe Bikila Stadium in Addis Ababa on 01 May 2022 [Read More]
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On 7 February 2022, H.E. Ambassador Xolisa Makaya held consultations with Ms Hannah Tetteh, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) to the African Union (UNAOU), and Ms Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee, Assistant Secretary-General for Africa [Read More]
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Congratulations to team South Africa, both women and men, who came second in the final International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Africa Championships that took place in Addis Ababa between 23 – 29 January 2022 [Read More]
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On Sunday 30 January 2022, Ambassador Makaya during a courtesy and consultation with Honourable Ms Pemmy Majodina: the Chief Whip of the National Assembly of the Republic of South Africa and who is also part of the delegation of the members of the Pan African Parliament Southern Africa Caucus [Read More]

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H.E. Ambassador Makaya addressing South Africa’s wheelchair basketball team who are competing against various African countries, on 25 January 2022 [Read More]
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Ambassador EX Makaya received HE Ambassador Charles Msosa of Malawi for a courtesy call, 21 January 2022 [Read More]
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H.E. Ambassador EX Makaya received H.E. Ambassador Olivia Raghnaghnewende Rouamba on Burkina Faso for a courtesy call, 20 January 2022 [Read More]

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On 06 January 2022, Ambassador Makaya hosted a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony thanking and wishing local staff at the Embassy a Merry Christmas, “Melkam Gena" [ReadMore]
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H.E. Ambassador Xolisa Edward Makaya received H.E. Mr. Abdi Mahamoud Eybe, Ambassador of Djibouti to Ethiopia, during a courtesy visit on Thursday, 23 December 2021 [ReadMore]
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H.E. Ambassador Xolisa Edward Makaya received H.E. Mr Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), during a courtesy visit on Friday, 10 December 2021 [ReadMore]
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on Thursday 02 December 2021, On the left, H.E. Ambassador Nonceba Losi, the Acting Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, on transit in Addis Ababa from Abuja en-route to Senegal on [Read More]

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On 17 November 2021, H.E. Ambassador Makaya had a meeting with Mr Aklilu Kebede, the Director-General for the Northern, Western, Central and Southern African Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs [Read More]
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On Wednesday, 13 October 2021, H.E. Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya received the President of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, H.E. Lady Justice Imani Daud Aboud and Vice President of the Court, H.E. Justice Blaise Tchikaya as well as the Registrar of the Court, Dr. Robert Eno, on a courtesy visit [Read More]
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H.E. Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya received H.E. Mr Lim Hoonmin, Ambassador of African Affairs in the Republic of Korea's Foreign Ministry, on a courtesy visit on Friday, 24 September 2021  [Read More]
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On 15 September 2021, H.E. Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya handed over: Reference Books in support of Grade 11 and 12 students; Sanitary Towels for young girls; Food Items and Sanitisers to the Berhan Yihun Ethiopia Centre which supports children coming from disadvantaged homes. The Embassy on annual basis, consistent with the celebration of Nelson Mandela’s life, conducts outreach to local communities [Read More]
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H.E. Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya received Heads of Mission from the Embassy of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, H.E. Elhamdi Salah and H.E. Fares Alkab from the Embassy of the State of Palestine on a courtesy visit on Thursday, 16 September 2021 [Read More]
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From 06- 08, September 2021, Professor Puleng LenkaBula, the Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of South Africa (UNISA), had a meeting with H.E. Dr Samuel Urkato, the Minister of Science and Higher Education (MOSHE) of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, during her official visit to Ethiopia [Read More]
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On 10 September 2021, H.E. Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya participated in a virtual signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding on the technological and scientific cooperation between the Republic of South Africa and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia [Read More]
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On 14 July 2021, H.E. Mr Marcel Akpovo, the United Nations Human Rights Regional Representative to the African Union, paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya. [Read More]
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On 12 July 2021, H.E. Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya, hosted a reception to bid farewell to H.E. Ambassador Mohamed Idriss Farah of Djibouti and H.E. Ambassador Osama Abdel Khalek of Egypt. [Read More]
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On 29 June 2021, H.E. Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya addressed a Business Seminar organized by the Western Cape Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (WESGRO) and the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) in Addis Ababa. [Read More]
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On 24 June 2021, H.E. Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya visiting the Djiboutian International Free Trade Zone. [Read More]
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On 06 July 2021 H.E. Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya met with H.E. Madame Bineta Diop, the African Union Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security. [Read More]
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On 06 July 2021, H.E. Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya Meeting with H.E. Ambassador Jainaba Jagne of The Gambia. [Read More]
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H. E. Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the Republic of Djibouti, H.E. Ismail Omar Guelleh on 23 June 2021 [Read More]
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H.E. Ambassador Xolisa Makaya having consultations with H.E. Ambassador Mohammed Idriss Farah, Djiboutian Ambassador to Ethiopia [Read More]
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H.E. Ambassador Xolisa Makaya paying a courtesy call to the Director-General of the Ethiopian Communications Authority, Eng. Balcha Reba [Read More]
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H.E. Xolisa Edward Makaya, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia received H.E. Victor Adekunle Adeleke, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on a courtesy visit on Wednesday, 09 June 2021 [Read More]
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Moments and Memories Addis Ababa South African Embassy [Read More]
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On 27 April 2021, H.E. Excellency Ambassador Makaya participated in a book launch entitled ‘Africa One’ by the Author Mr Asnake Sisay [Read More]
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Moments in Addis Ababa: South African Embassy [Read More]
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H.E. Ambassador Makaya thanking the staff for the teamwork during 2020 South Africa’s AU chairship [Read More]
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Tuesday 30 March 2021, Colleagues at the South African Embassy gathered to bid farewell to Ms Nolufefe Dwabayo Minister Plenipotentiary & DHOM; Mr James T Mogale Counsellor Multilateral; Ms Sebueng Chipeta [Read More]
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H.E. Ambassador Xolisa Makaya having consultations with H.E. Ambassador Mohammed Idriss Farah, Djiboutian Ambassador to Ethiopia [Read More]  
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H.E. Ambassador Xolisa Makaya paying a courtesy call to the Director-General of the Ethiopian Communications Authority, Eng. Balcha Reba [Read More]
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H.E. Xolisa Edward Makaya, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia received H.E. Victor Adekunle Adeleke, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on a courtesy visit on Wednesday, 09 June 2021 [Read More]
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H.E. Ambassador Xolisa Makaya having consultations with H.E. Ambassador Mohammed Idriss Farah, Djiboutian Ambassador to Ethiopia [Read More]  
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H.E. Ambassador Xolisa Makaya paying a courtesy call to the Director-General of the Ethiopian Communications Authority, Eng. Balcha Reba [Read More]
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H.E. Xolisa Edward Makaya, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia received H.E. Victor Adekunle Adeleke, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on a courtesy visit on Wednesday, 09 June 2021 [Read More]
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Moments and Memories Addis Ababa South African Embassy [Read More]

On 27 April 2021, H.E. Excellency Ambassador Makaya participated in a book launch entitled ‘Africa One’ by the Author Mr Asnake Sisay [Read More]
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Moments in Addis Ababa: South African Embassy [Read More]
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H.E. Ambassador Makaya thanking the staff for the teamwork during 2020 South Africa’s AU chairship [Read More]
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Tuesday 30 March 2021, Colleagues at the South African Embassy gathered to bid farewell to Ms Nolufefe Dwabayo Minister Plenipotentiary & DHOM; Mr James T Mogale Counsellor Multilateral; Ms Sebueng Chipeta [Read More]
Moments and Memories Addis Ababa South African Embassy [Read More]

On 27 April 2021, H.E. Excellency Ambassador Makaya participated in a book launch entitled ‘Africa One’ by the Author Mr Asnake Sisay [Read More]
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Moments in Addis Ababa: South African Embassy [Read More]
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H.E. Ambassador Makaya thanking the staff for the teamwork during 2020 South Africa’s AU chairship [Read More]
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Tuesday 30 March 2021, Colleagues at the South African Embassy gathered to bid farewell to Ms Nolufefe Dwabayo Minister Plenipotentiary & DHOM; Mr James T Mogale Counsellor Multilateral; Ms Sebueng Chipeta [Read More]
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Colleagues at the South African Embassy in Addis Ababa gathered to bid farewell to a dear colleague Brigadier General S. S Modise, Defence Attaché Multilateral Thursday 25 February 2021. [Read More]
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H.E. Edward Xolisa Makaya, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, attended a meeting at the House of Peoples’ Representatives, at the invitation of the Chairperson of the Foreign Relations and Peace Affairs Committee, Dr Negeri Lencho, to discuss bilateral issues of mutual interest between the two countries 10 February 2021. [Read More]
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H.E. Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya of the Republic of South Africa to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the Republic of Djibouti and Permanent Representative to the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) received a team of panel members that came for consultations on African Union matters from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Delegation from the DRC was led by H.E. Zénon Mukongo Ngay, Rapporteur of the Panel responsible for supporting the mandate of the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo to the African Union [Read More].
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H.E. Ambassador Xolisa Makaya of the Republic of South Africa to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, attended a meeting at the Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Energy with H.E. Dr Seleshi Bekele and H.E Ambassador Woinshet Tadesse, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 December 2020 [Read More].
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H.E. Xolisa Edward Makaya, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia received H.E. Taonga Mushayavanhu, Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of Zimbabwe to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on a courtesy visit on Friday, 18 December 2020 [Read More].
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H.E. Xolisa Edward Makaya, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia received H.E. Taonga Mushayavanhu, Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of Zimbabwe to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on a courtesy visit on Friday, 18 December 2020 [Read More].
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H.E Former President Kgalema Petrus Motlanthe of the Republic of South Africa with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malawi, H.E Eisenhower Nduwa Mkaka on transit at the VIP lounge, Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa on 11 December 2020. H.E Former President Motlanthe is the Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission and led a team of short-term observers to monitor the general election in Ghana held December 07, 2020 [Read More].
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Colleagues at the South African Embassy gathered to bid farewell to a dear colleague and a diplomat of note Mr Mulingoni Marcus Mufamadi, 3rd Secretary (Administration). He will be sorely missed Friday 27 November 2020 [Read More].
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Colleagues at the South African Embassy in Addis Ababa socializing during a light Christmas lunch On Thursday, December 10, 2020 [Read More].
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H.E. Xolisa Edward Makaya, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia received H.E. Robert Shetkintong, Ambassador of the Republic of India to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on a courtesy visit Tuesday, 24 November 2020. [Read More]
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Colleagues at the South African Embassy gathered to bid farewell to a dear colleague, academic and a diplomat of note Mr Thabo Chauke, Counsellor (Economic). He will be sorely missed Friday 26 June 2020 [Read More]

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South African Embassy in Ethiopia Handed over Sanitation Materials to the Students at Berhan Yihun Ethiopia Centre in the Honour of Nelson Mandela Day 31 July 2020 [Read More]
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His Excellency Ambassador Makaya, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of South Africa in Addis Ababa and the Chairperson of the Permanent Representatives’ Committee hosted a Consultative Working Lunch with Ambassador Salah Francis Elhamdi the Permanent Representative of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and Ambassador Baale Lamini, the Permanent Representative of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic in Addis Ababa Thursday, 28 August 2020 [Read More].
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H.E Ambassador Xolisa Makaya: Ambassador of South Africa to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, having a light moment at Entoto Natural Park (Mountain), in a dinner hosted by the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, following a briefing of Heads of Mission on the latest political development in Ethiopia.” From Left to Right: Ambassador of Botswana H.E. Mr Zenene Sinombe, and Ambassador of Sierra Leone: H.E Mr Adekunle Joliff Milton King[Read More]
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H.E Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya Presents Letters of Credence to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) to H.E President Sahilework Zewdie 15 November 2019 [Read More]
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H.E Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya Presents Letters of Credence to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E Mr Moussa Faki Mahamat 15 November 2019 [Read more]
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H.E Ambassador Xolisa Makaya briefs Abe Bailey Postgraduate Students from South Africa 29 November 2019 [Read More]
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H.E Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya Presents Letters of Credence to the Executive Director of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) 6 December 2019 [Read More]
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Participation in the International Diplomatic Bazaar in line with Public Diplomacy, Branding and imaging and promotion of South Africa in Ethiopia 7 December 2019 [Read More]
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H.E Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya receives Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the African Union, H.E Ambassador Liu Yuxi 11 December 2019 [Read More]
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South African Embassy transferred staff treated to a coffee ceremony hosted by the local team in celebration of Christmas 24 December 2019 [Read More]
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H.E. Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya pays a courtesy visit to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, H.E Gedu Andargachew 31 December 2019 [Read More]
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South African Embassy transferred staff treated to a coffee ceremony hosted by the local team in celebration of Christmas 24 December 2019 [Read More]
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H.E. Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya receives Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the African Union, H.E Ambassador Liu Yuxi 11 December 2019 [Read More]
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Participation in the International Diplomatic Bazaar in line with Public Diplomacy, Branding and imaging and promotion of South Africa in Ethiopia 7 December, 2019 [Read More]
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H.E. Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya Presents Letters of Credence to the Executive Director of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) 6 December 2019 [Read More]
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H.E. Ambassador Xolisa Makaya briefs Abe Bailey Postgraduate Students from South Africa 29 November 2019 [Read More]
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H.E. Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya Presents Letters of Credence to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E Mr Moussa Faki Mahamat 15 November 2019 [Read more]
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H.E. Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya Presents Letters of Credence to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) to H.E President Sahilework Zewdie 15 November 2019 [Read More]
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Voter Registration at the Embassy:  1-4 February 2019 [Read More]
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PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA CONGRATULATES H.E SAHLE-WORK ZEWDE ON HER ELECTION AS PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA 30 OCTOBER 2018[Read More]
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REMARKS BY PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA DURING THE G20 INVESTMENT SUMMIT IN BERLIN, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY 30 OCTOBER 2018 [Read More]
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South Africa expresses support to Cuba ahead of the voting in the UN General Assembly on Cuba’s resolution on ending the economic embargo imposed by the USA 30 October 2018 [Read More]
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President Ramaphosa welcomes the resumption of diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea 10 July 2018 [Read More]
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South Africa condemns the attack at a peaceful rally in Ethiopia 24 June 2018 [Read More]
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President Ramaphosa appointed Co-Chair of International Labour Organisation’s Global Commission on the Future of Work 10 May 2018 [Read More]
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President Ramaphosa expresses deep concern on the decision by the US Government to withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran 9 May 2018 [Read More]
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Statement by His Excellency President Jacob Zuma of the Republic of South Africa on Cooperation on Peace and Security with a special focus on Youth during the 5th African Union-European Union Summit, 30 November 2017 [Read More]
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South Africa condemns and denounces the reported slave trade of African Migrants in Libya 29 November 2017 [Read More]
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DURBAN COMMUNIQUÉ: THE 17th MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS OF THE INDIAN OCEAN RIM ASSOCATION (IORA), 18 OCTOBER 2017 [Read More]
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South African Embassy and Permanent Mission in Addis Ababa marks Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July 2017 [Read More]
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Ambassador Ndumiso Ntshinga visited Hawassa, capital city of the Southern Nations, nationalities and Peoples Region of Ethiopia on 10-11 July 2017 to identify investment opportunities [Read More]
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India-Brazil-South Africa Dialogue Forum, 8th IBSA Trilateral Ministerial Commission meeting, 17 October 2017 [Read More]
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COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE 37th SUMMIT SADC OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT OR TAMBO BUILDING [Read More]
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Ambassador Ndumiso Ntshinga visited Hawassa  10-11 July 2017 [Read More]
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South Africa Freedom Day Celebration: 26 April 2017 [Read More]
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South Africa-s Trade mission to Ethiopia 17th to 19th of July 2017[Read More]
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Celebrating Youth Month – June 2017
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Minister Nkoana-Mashabane to lead the South African delegation to the AU Summit 27 June 2017 [Read More]
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Ubuntu NewsFlash Issue 268 _ for distribution
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