South African High Commission, Gaborone

19/08/2026

Chargé d'affaires, Ms Feziwe Madikizela today had a courtesy call meeting with the SongaTech delegation from South Africa; the Group CEO: Mr. Vincent Masia, Dr Sindiswa Mzamo and Mr. Stofolo Mokubung.

SongaTech is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality mining consumables, including cast and forged steel grinding balls, mineral separation spirals, and heavy-duty wire mesh.

13/08/2026

South Africa launches Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

President Cyril Ramaphosa officially launched South Africa's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) at OR Tambo International Airport on 12 August 2026.

The ETA forms part of South Africa's efforts to modernise it's immigration system, making travel to South Africa easier, faster and more secure, while strengthening border management.

The launch marks an important milestone in South Africa's digital transformation of its visa and immigration processes.

Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the launch of South Africa’s Electronic Travel Authorisation, OR Tambo International Airport Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber,Minister of Tourism, Ms Patricia de Lille,Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Mr Njabulo Nzuza,Director-General of Home Affa...

12/08/2026

28/07/2026

The Chargé d'affaires, Ms. Feziwe Madikizela today at the Botswana Defence Command and Staff College delivered a special lecture on "South Africa's Foreign Policy.

18/07/2026

Honourable Thandi Moraka, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, led a South African delegation to the unveiling of the Tombstone Ceremony of the 45 Batswana Nationals who departed to eternal rest during the Mmamatlakala Bus Tragedy accident in 2024, that occured in South Africa. Deputy Minister Moraka was accompanied by Honourable, Mr Kgabo Elias Mahoai, MEC for Treasury of the Limpopo Province, supported by the South African High Commission in Botswana. This noble event, themed National Healing Remembrance and Closure was hosted by Her Excellency, Mrs Kaone Tumalano Boko, First Lady of the Republic of Botswana.

01/07/2026

High Commissioner Ms Shope-Soumah's farewell by the Masisi family.

30/06/2026

24/06/2026

This afternoon, the High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa to Botswana, Ms Thaninga Shope-Soumah paid a farewell courtesy call on the Minister of International Relations, Honourable Dr. Phenyo Butale.

During the discussions, Honourable Dr. Butale applauded the High Commissioner for playing a pivotal role in enhancing bilateral relations between the two sister nations. Honourable Dr. Butale further commended the High Commissioner for a successful tour of duty and wished her the best for her future endeavours.

For her part, High Commissioner Shope-Soumah thanked the Ministry of International Relations for having played a facilitative role during her tour and expressed satisfaction that relations between the two nations are at their strongest and characterised by shared core values.

Botswana and South Africa enjoy strong bilateral relations and deep bonds of friendship underpinned by a shared history and common values.

23/06/2026

Farewell function for High Commissioner Shope-Soumah, hosted by African Ambassadors accredited and resident in Botswana, 23 June 2026.

21/06/2026

South African High Commission, Gaborone joined other African High Commissions and Embassies accredited to Botswana to celebrate Africa Day, held under the theme: "Sixty- Three Years of Unity, Integration and Development.