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Thank you for visiting the website of the South African Consulate General in Chicago. This office represents South Africa in 14 states of the American heartland. Our mandate is to build and strengthen mutually beneficial ties between the Midwest and South Africa.

We are here to help businesses in both countries identify and make the most of opportunities for trade and investment; to facilitate  travel and exchanges of every kind, cultural and educational, between our two nations; and to provide consular assistance to our own citizens when needed. Please do not hesitate to contact us, either directly or using one of the forms provided (coming shortly).

 

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In February, Consul Economic, Donnadelliah Maluleke, was invited to by Indiana University’s MBA students and faculty to visit their campus and participate in classroom discussions regarding the economic and business developments taking place in South Africa. The Kelly School of Business Emerging Market Experience (EME) courses are catered for MBA candidates that want to study, tackle, and solver real international business problems. One of the EME courses focused particularly on the impact South Africa has on the rest of the African economy and specifically, the impact that tourism, sports and wineries have on driving broader business development throughout the region. With the assistance of the Consulate, the students took a 10 day trip to South Africa, where they met with various industry leaders, including the Vice President of the South African Football Association, Dr. Danny Jordaan.

With Ms. Maluleke’s visit to Indiana University and to the Kelly School of Business program she was interviewed by Nick Sterne, Program Manager of the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) at Indiana University.

To view Ms. Maluleke’s interview with CIBER, please click here.

World Fair Trade Day is the most important Fair Trade event of the year and celebrations take place from the 4-19th  of May. This year, Chicago Fair Trade and the Office of Business Affairs and Consumer Protections, held the World Fair Trade Day Festival on May 7th and 8th at the Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago.  The festival featured various fair trade vendors and their products, as well as activities and programs meant to educate Chicagoans about the benefits of fair trade. The South African Consulate General in Chicago’s Trade Commissioner, Donnadelliah Maluleke, formed part of this festival on Tuesday, May 7th.  During the ceremony, Ms. Maluleke delivered an educational presentation focused on the impacts of fair trade in South Africa, and its role on supporting the economic developments of the country. The program also included remarks from Chicago’s WBEZ’s World View Host, Jerome McDonnell.

For more information on Chicago Fair Trade click here.

The South African Consulate General in Chicago celebrated South Africa’s 19th Freedom Day in Milwaukee on Wednesday, 24th of April. The celebration started at the Milwaukee Area Technical College Campus where the Consul General, Vuyiswa Tulelo, addressed the student body, faculty, and community members. The evening event was held at 616 Live on Water in downtown Milwaukee.  Honorary Consul, Alderman Davis, coordinated and MC’ed the event which included representation from the Governor’s Office, Milwaukee’s Mayor, Tom Barret, and the President of the Common Council, Willie Hines, Jr. The keynote address was delivered by the South African Consul General. It was a wonderful evening which included  live music, food and South African wine.

The South African Consulate General in Chicago celebrated South Africa’s 19th Freedom Day in Chicago on Friday, 26 April, 2013.   The evening event included a benediction, proclamations from the Offices of the Governor of Illinois and the Mayor of Chicago, and speeches from Chicago anti-apartheid activist Prexy Nesbitt and the South African Consul General Vuyiswa Tulelo.  The evening was catered by Ethiopian Diamond restaurant.

For a write-up of Consul General Tulelo’s speech please click here.
For a write-up of Activist Prexy Nesbitt’s speech please click here.

The South African Consulate General along with the International Trade Association of Greater Chicago and the US Commercial Services hosted a business seminar on April 10th.  The seminar was titled “Doing Business in Africa: Looking to South Africa- A New Frontier for Business” and it explored key areas of emergence in the South African economy.  Attention shifts towards South Africa due to the impressive economic advancements in the last decade and its recent participation in the BRICS group.

The seminar not only brought to light the country’s existing competencies but also highlighted sectors with great growth potential and emerging competitiveness. Sr. Trade Specialist, Mr. Robert Telchin spoke about opportunities arising for US companies in the “Doing Business in Africa” campaign, headed by the US International Trade Administration. Participants across various industries were present, including companies in the biotechnology, financial, and aerospace sectors. The program included presentations from Richard Paullin, Executive Director of the International Trade Association of Greater Chicago, Robert Telchin, Sr. International Trade Specialist at the US Department of Commerce, and Donnadelliah Maluleke, Consul Economic of the South African Consulate General in Chicago.

For more information on the International Trade Association of Greater Chicago, please click here.

For more information on the US Department of Commerce Commercial Services programs in South Africa, please click here.

On Mach 21st, 2013, the South African Consulate General in Chicago, along with the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, hosted a business seminar on Doing Business with South Africa. The event’s presentation focused on the business opportunities that exist for U.S. small and medium enterprises in South African markets. Main emphasis was giving to South Africa’s most competitive markets including the mining, automotive, manufacturing and agricultural industries. The seminars program included remarks from the Consul General Vuyiswa Tulelo and the Chicagoland’s Chamber of Commerce Director of International Programs Shufen Zhao. The seminar was led by the South African Consul Economic, Donnadelliah Maluleke.

For more information on the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce International Programs, please click here.

 

 

South Africa is participating in the Natural Products Expo West, the world’s largest and premier tradeshow for the natural, organic and healthy products industry in Anaheim, CA.  Special thanks to Sahr Sweiss, Marketing Officer for the South African Consulate General in Chicago, for her presence on the ground!

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Chicago Shakespeare and The Market Theatre of Johannesburg partner to present this world premiere by South African artist Omphile Molusi, inspired by true events in the life of an activist during, and after, the Apartheid era. Following CST’s presentation of Molusi’s internationally acclaimed production Itsoseng in 2010,Cadre explores the life of a former soldier in the Azanian People’s Liberation Army who struggles with feelings of disappointment and betrayal in his quest for democracy. Moving in time between Apartheid and post-Apartheid periods in South Africa’s turbulent past, Cadre is a story of dreams and change, honoring families, friends and all the unsung heroes who died hoping for a better future.”

“Molusi, one of South Africa’s leading young theater artists, was the first recipient of the Royal Shakespeare Company/Baxter Theatre Brett Goldin Bursary Award, which earned the young playwright a life-changing scholarship to study with the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon.” Thru – Feb 23, 2013 Wed, Feb 20: 7:30pm Thu, Feb 21: 7:30pm Fri, Feb 22: 7:30pm Sat, Feb 23: 2:00pm & 7:30pm Reserve your tickets for Cadre at www.chicagoshakes.com

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News from South Africa

"Rhino horn is made of the same stuff as human nails. Still want some?" Conservation organisations WWF and TRAFFIC, as part of their campaign against the illegal wildlife trade, are running a series of myth-busting adverts aimed at encouraging Vietnamese citizens to stop buying or consuming rhino horn.
South Africa's plans for a water-secure future are in place, says Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa, but will require all South Africans to play their part in conserving water.
The Top Gear Festival takes place in Durban in June, and among the attractions for motorsport lovers will be cars covering nine decades of racing, courtesy of the Franschhoek Motor Museum, which is marking the 90th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has given Eskom the go-ahead to build a 100 MW wind farm, the state company's first large-scale renewable energy project, near Koekenaap in the Western Cape.
South Africa's premier surfing event, the ASP Mr Price Pro Ballito, has once again attracted a top-class field, with eight of the top 32 surfers in the world confirming their entries. A prize purse of R2.2-million is on offer.
Barack Obama will make his first trip to South Africa as US president in June, as part of a three-nation tour aimed at bolstering US relations with sub-Saharan Africa, the White House announced on Monday.
Oscar Chalupsky's bid to claim a 13th Molokai Challenge surfski marathon title in the year that he turned 50 ended with a ninth-place finish in Hawaii on Monday, with fellow South African Sean Rice coming within a whisker of winning the race on debut.
With South Africa confirmed as a key partner, the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced October 2015 as the launch date for construction of the first phase of what could eventually be the largest hydroelectric plant in the world.
South Africans from all walks of life took to the social networks over the weekend to mourn the sudden passing of radio and television journalist Vuyo Mbuli, who for decades has been a constant presence in many homes, tackling critical issues with vigour and charm.
Professor Jonathan Jansen, who played a key role in turning the University of the Free State into an institution representative of what South Africa stands for, will receive the Education Africa Lifetime Achievement Award for Africa at a gala ceremony in New York in June.
South African bank Absa has launched a multi-currency travel prepaid cash card through MasterCard, which is available in four currencies and is a first for the country and the continent.
South Africa and Kenya signed a memorandum of understanding on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday that will enable filmmakers from the two countries to work together in telling the continent's stories.
South Africa's relations with Canada will come under the spotlight on Tuesday when President Jacob Zuma hosts the Governor General of Canada, David Johnston, for a state visit.
Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund has announced a 25-man squad to play in South Africa's crucial 2014 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against the Central African Republic and Ethiopia.
South Africa's Jordy Smith captured the Billabong Rio Pro on Sunday, edging out home favourite Adriano De Souza in the final for his third career ASP World Championship Tour victory and his first away from home.
A new statue of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first democratically elected president, will be mounted at the Union Buildings in Pretoria and Parliament in Cape Town, Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile announced on Thursday.
Professor Cyril Karabus, who arrived at Cape Town International Airport on Friday following eight months' detention in the United Arab Emirates on charges of which he was finally acquitted, thanked South Africa for its support during his ordeal.
South African President Jacob Zuma and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the strengthening of economic ties and expansion of trade between the two BRICS partners during their meeting in Sochi, Russia on Thursday.
South Africa will begin rolling out its new smart card IDs in the third quarter of the year, as the country moves to speed up delivery of government services while cutting down on crime and corruption involving identity documents.
When the UCI MTB & Trials World Championships get under way in Pietermaritzburg in August, South African cycling fans will get a close-up look at trials, a discipline not well known in Africa, and one which demands extreme levels of skill from its participants.


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