2020

The Embassy is pleased to announce that 3 South African tourism films won 4 prizes at the 2020 edition of the Art&Tur International Tourism Festival, that took place in the city of Viseu. The film "Mzansea" won 2 first prizes in the categories of Destinations-Countries and Social Responsibility; "Welcome to Khayelitsha" won the 2nd prize in the Cultural Tourism category and "Love Hermanus" also won a 2nd prize in the category "Film Locations". Congratulations to all the South African winners and to all who entered films and helped promote SA and its tourism potential!

In commemoration of International Nelson Mandela Day celebrated on 18 July 2020, the Embassy gathered private donations for Portugal's Banco Alimentar food bank. The donations were handed over by Ambassador Gaoretelelwe, who was kindly greeted by the President of the Banco Alimentar, Ms Isabel Jonet. Thank you to everyone who donated and a very big thank you to the food bank for its wonderful work!