Embassy of South Sudan in Pretoria, South Africa

09/09/2026

🤝 Diplomatic Courtesy Call at the South Sudan Embassy in South Africa

Today, the Head of Mission, Ambassador Simon Deng Akook, warmly received H.E. Adam Isak Ali, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to South Africa, who paid a courtesy call at the Embassy of South Sudan.

The two heads of mission held a highly productive meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ties and expanding regional cooperation. Their conversation centered on sharing ideas to work closer together for the mutual benefit of both nations within the East African Community (EAC).

The peoples of South Sudan and Somalia share close, enduring relations, and this meeting underscores a mutual commitment to deeper partnership and regional unity.

31/08/2026

Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation:

Ambassador Simon Deng Akook Meets with Director for Humanitarian Affairs at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCo).

Today, South Sudan Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa, Amb. Simon Deng Akook, held a productive meeting with Ms Sicel'mpilo Shange-Buthane, Director for Humanitarian Affairs at DIRCO.

The meeting focused on exploring strategic pathways and mechanisms through which South Africa can extend key humanitarian and development assistance to South Sudan, further reinforcing the strong, collaborative ties and solidarity between the two nations.

The meeting was attended by Ms. Bulelwa Kiva, the Chief Director for Eastern Africa and Horn of Africa.

28/08/2026

23/08/2026

09/08/2026

South Sudan Embassy Marks 70th Women's Day in Pretoria 🇸🇸🇿🇦

The Embassy of South Sudan today joined the national commemoration of the historic 1956 Women's March at a packed Union Buildings venue.

🔹 Official Representation: Attended by our Chargé d'Affaires, Mrs. Adhieu Yaak Dut.
🔹 Key Highlights: Featured an address by H.E. President Cyril Ramaphosa honoring the fight against social injustice.
🔹 Diplomatic Engagement: Mrs. Dut interacted with fellow members of the invited diplomatic corps to reinforce global cooperation on gender equality.
🔹 Shared History: Mrs. Dut highlighted the inspiring parallel between South African women and the legendary women who played vital roles in South Sudan's own liberation struggle.

The Embassy extends its warmest congratulations to all South African women on this historic milestone.

27/07/2026

Headline: 🇸🇸 🇿🇦 Embassy Attends the Opening of the 1st Ordinary Session of the 7th Pan-African Parliament

The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in South Africa, led by the Chargé d'Affaires, attended the opening of the 1st Ordinary Session of the 7th Pan-African Parliament (PAP) in Midrand. The event, featuring addresses from H.E. President Cyril Ramaphosa and PAP President H.E. Dr. Fateh Boutbig, focuses on continental integration and unity. The session runs from 27 to 31 July 2026, aligned with the AU’s theme on water and sanitation. South Sudan reiterates its commitment to strengthening parliamentary diplomacy and African unity.

09/07/2026

🇸🇸 Happy 15th Independence Day, South Sudan! 🇸🇸

On this momentous 9th of July, the Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Pretoria, South Africa, extends its warmest congratulations to H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit, the Government, and all compatriots at home and in the diaspora!

As we celebrate 15 years of sovereignty, we honor the extraordinary sacrifices of our fallen heroes and celebrate the enduring resilience of our people. Today, we stand united in our collective commitment to lasting peace, national unity, and sustainable prosperity.

We also take this joyous occasion to celebrate the deep, historic bonds of friendship and diplomatic cooperation between the Republic of South Sudan and our host nation, the Republic of South Africa.

To the South Sudanese diaspora community across South Africa—let us continue to stand as one people with one destiny.

Happy Independence Day! May God bless the Republic of South Sudan.

H.E. Ambassador Simon Deng Akook
Head of Mission, Embassy of South Sudan in Pretoria

07/07/2026

29/06/2026

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