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Official X account German Embassy South Africa. Follow for news, current info, official statements and events. #GermanyMeetsMzansi https://xitter.gq/t.co/acpfdo5qmg

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Joined June 2013
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#TBT Last week, our Dep. Amb. visited the #Volkswagen Group SA Parts & Accessories Distribution Centre in Centurion and got a behind-the-scenes at logistics in 🇿🇦 Across 26k m2, we experienced an impressive synergy of human expertise & cutting-edge high-tech!  #GermanyMeetsMzansi
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#TeamEurope 🇩🇪🤝🇪🇺🤝🇿🇦
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Make trade not war!
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When someone calls themselves your friend, but the facts tell a different story... 🌍 Africans, including South Africans, promised jobs and high salaries in Russia were instead deceived into fighting on the front lines of its war against Ukraine. 🚫 No #TimeToLiveInRussia
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🌾🌍Russia blames the EU for rising food costs, but attacks on Ukrainian ports and shipping routes disrupt grain exports & drive up costs. Across Africa, this puts pressure on food security & vulnerable households. 🚢 Safe Black Sea shipping is vital. #FoodSecurity #Ukraine
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💡#FactFriday Did you know? 🇩🇪🤝🇿🇦 South Africa is one of 14 priority countries of Germany’s International Climate Initiative (IKI)! 🌍🌱 Through IKI, Germany also supported the development of 🇿🇦’s 2024 Climate Change Act. 🤝 #GermanyMeetsMzansi #ClimateAction
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Thank you to the #GIZ team for the warm welcome! A valuable exchange on GIZ’s work in climate action, the Just Energy Transition, skills development, job creation & governance. 🌍🌱 Together, we continue strengthening 🇩🇪-🇿🇦 cooperation! 🤝 #GermanyMeetsMzansi #TeamGermany
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“Obviously, Africa belongs at the table.” #G20 #GermanyMeetsMzansi
Newsroom ZA (@NewsroomZA) profile pictureNewsroom ZA@NewsroomZAOct 22
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Donald Trump to include South Africa at the 2026 G20 summit, saying the country belongs at the table. newsroom.co.za/germany-backs…
Germany Backs South Africa’s Place at G20 Summit

Germany Backs South Africa’s Place at G20 Summit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Donald Trump to include South Africa at the 2026 G20 summit, saying Africa and all major partners must be represented.

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We offer investors a strong industrial base, technological innovation, and access to the world’s largest single market. Together with international investors, we are shaping Germany’s economic future.
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A pleasure to celebrate the Class of 2026 at Deutsche Internationale Schule JoBurg! Congratulations to all 66 learners! Education builds bridges between our countries. Wishing you success for your final exams and future opportunities👏 #GermanyMeetsMzansi
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10 years together, we’re still going strong 🇪🇺🤝🇿🇦🇸🇿🇧🇼🇱🇸🇲🇿🇳🇦 6 Southern African partners, including 🇿🇦🇱🇸 🇸🇿. 1 EU-SADC trade agreement. 📈 Trade up 26% since 2016 💶 €52bil in trade in 2025 From cars to sugar, we're exchanging more than anniversary gifts. 📸: @Trade_EU
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🌍🏆 Are you a sports coach looking to grow your skills? 🇩🇪 Leipzig University’s International Coaching Course 2027 offers training in basketball, football, adaptive sports, and children’s sports! 🎓💪 📅 June-Dec 2027 ⏰ Deadline: 15 Dec 2026 🔗 itk-leipzig.de
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Education. Freedom. Clean water. Human rights are not privileges! 🇩🇪 #Germany has been elected to the @UNHumanRights​ Council for 2027–2029, alongside 🇬🇭 Ghana, 🇳🇬 Nigeria, 🇧🇮 Burundi & 🇿🇲 Zambia. Incredible! 👏 Together, we must defend human rights for all. 🕊️ @GermanyUN
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☀️ #FactFriday Did you know? On a sunny day, we harness the power of the sun to generate up to 95% of the electricity we use! ⚡ That's 9.5 out of every 10 units of electricity powered by sunshine! 🌞🌱 #FactFriday #GermanyMeetsMzansi #SolarEnergy #Sustainability #DidYouKnow?
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#FBF 🌍🎤 When words cross borders, cultures connect! 🇩🇪🤝🇿🇦 Proud to have supported the Africa Poetry Slam & World Championship in Durban last Friday! 👏 Congrats to all finalists & the 🇨🇭 World Champion! 🏆 Thanks to @PoetryAfrica & @ukzncca! #GermanyMeetsMzansi
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#TeamGermany
Oliver Rentschler (@GerAmbPretoria) profile pictureOliver Rentschler@GerAmbPretoriaOct 14
Thank you to the #GIZ team for the warm welcome! A valuable exchange on GIZ’s work in climate action, the Just Energy Transition, skills development, job creation & governance. 🌍🌱 Together, we continue strengthening 🇩🇪-🇿🇦 cooperation! 🤝 #GermanyMeetsMzansi #TeamGermany
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🌱👩🏾‍🌾 Empowering rural women, creating opportunities! 🇩🇪🤝🇿🇦 🎥 This #InternationalDayOfRuralWomen, our colleague Rixa von Somnitz-Moreno shares why supporting rural women matters & how 🇩🇪 promotes their empowerment through initiatives like #MicroProjects. #GermanyMeetsMzansi
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Our spokesperson was on the panel of the #MFF2026 Desinformation aims to undermine trust on democratic institutions. We need to tackle it together with partners.
William Bird (@Billbobbird) profile pictureWilliam Bird@BillbobbirdOct 14
Andrade-Hartman, we need government to remain calm, to set stage with framework, with regulation and funding. @moxiiafrica @GermanyInsa @goethejoburg #MFF2026 @mediauj @PrinolaG @LiezleWilson
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🇩🇪🤝🇿🇦 #GermanyMeetsMzansi #TeamGermany
Oliver Rentschler (@GerAmbPretoria) profile pictureOliver Rentschler@GerAmbPretoriaOct 14
Thank you to the #GIZ team for the warm welcome! A valuable exchange on GIZ’s work in climate action, the Just Energy Transition, skills development, job creation & governance. 🌍🌱 Together, we continue strengthening 🇩🇪-🇿🇦 cooperation! 🤝 #GermanyMeetsMzansi #TeamGermany
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Thank you @SABCNews for broadcasting live from #MFF2026. Exciting discussions on the panel after key note speech by 🇩🇪 #disinfo expert Dr Nehring. Joining him on stage 🇩🇪Embassy spokesperson Camilla Andrade-Hartmann and legal expert Kgothatso Mampa. @moxiiafrica
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Here is the programme of #MFF2026 Day 1.
William Bird (@Billbobbird) profile pictureWilliam Bird@BillbobbirdOct 14
Day 1 media freedom festival in summary. @moxiiafrica @goethejoburg
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