South African Embassy Libreville, Gabon

At the invitation from the Paul Valery High School in early celebration of the International Nelson Mandela day. The Embassy had an honour of cuting the ribbon to inaugurate a block of classes that were dedicated to Nelson Mandela.

The Embassy visited the EM Gabon University to establish partneship in the field of Agriculture and Agro-processing with Universities in South Africa

At the invitation from Maranatha Singers Gabon Association in collaboration with the United States to celebrate the English day. of English in Gabon.

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• In South Africa, the month of May is used to commemorate Worker’s Month, and it is also recognised as Africa Month.
• Africa Month is linked directly to supporting and strengthening Africa Day, and this year marks the 10th edition, which is commemorated under the theme: “Celebrating 30 Years of Freedom: Building a Better Africa and a Better World’’.
• The 2024 edition is implemented as South Africa celebrates 30 years of democracy, a year-long programme to celebrate and reflect on the progress government has made in improving the lives of South Africans since 1994.
• Amongst others, Africa Month is aimed at promoting the African Agenda and strengthening the African Union (AU) institutions and policies.
• This Month is also used to promote regional integration by strengthening people to people contact, harmonising policies and sharing skills and expertise.
• Africa Month is also aimed at implementing and bringing to life the AU Agenda 2063 and the Charter for African Cultural Renaissance

In 2024, South Africans mark 30 years since the historic election of Wednesday, 27th of April 1994. The commemoration of this milestone is among the most important public events in South Africa’s post-democratic history.

South Africa will this year commemorate Human Rights Month under the theme: “Three Decades of Respect for and Promotion of Human Rights”. The main event will be held on 21 March 2024 at the George Thabe Stadium, in Sharpeville, Gauteng.

This year’s theme pays tribute to the 30th anniversary of freedom and democracy. The whole month of March will be used to reflect on our achievements to promote respect for basic human rights and restoring human dignity in line with the Bill of Rights.

The history of Human Rights Day is grounded in the Sharpeville Massacre that took place on the 21 of March 1960, where the apartheid police shot and killed 69 people during a peaceful protest march.

The month is also used to honour those who fought for our liberation and to celebrate the many rights guaranteed under our Constitution that we continue to enjoy today.

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Annually, South Africa joins the global community to commemorate the 16 Days of Activism for no violence against women and children from the 25 November to 10 December. The 16 Days campaign focuses on raising awareness to the devastating impact that gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) has on women and children, and the social fabric of our society.

This year’s campaign will be commemorated under the theme “Accelerating actions to end gender-based violence & femicide: leaving no one behind” and “Safe access for women to clean water: a basic human right” as a sub-theme.

-South Africa will host the 20th African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum from today 2 to 4 November 2023 at NASREC, Gauteng. The AGOA was signed into law on 18 May 2000, and it encouraged African countries to open their economies and build free trade markets.

The theme for this year’s Forum is, “Partnering to Build a Resilient, Sustainable, and Inclusive AGOA to Support Economic Development, Industrialization and Quality Job Creation”. The purpose of the forum is to discuss ways to expand trade and investment relations between the United States and sub-Saharan Africa, it also encourages joint ventures between small and large businesses.

South Africa’s continued participation in AGOA assists in improving the country’s economy, the economy of the region, and that of the continent. AGOA has played a crucial role in promoting the export of African goods to the United States and it remains a key driver of economic growth and development.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a keynote address at the AGOA forum on 3 November 2023.

South African Embassy in solidarity with the Gabonese Pink October 10th edition campaign to raise Breast Cancer Awareness.

Breast and cervical cancer are the most common cancers among women in South Africa. Early detection of the condition can lead to effective treatment and a positive prognosis. The designation of October as breast Cancer Awareness Month in South Africa reflects a nationwide drive by public and private Healthcare structures to raise awareness of this debilitating disease across all races and class structures

South Africa will mark Heritage Day on the 24 September 2023, in which we celebrate the great diversity of culture, language and history in our country.

Ambassador NP Notutela Mthabela, SA Ambassador to Gabon-planted a Mangrove tree during the Nelson Mandela International day celebration at Cap Esterias in Gabon on Saturday 22 July 2023.

The embassy celebrated 16 June event in partnership with South African English Centre( SAEC).

The Embassy celebrated the Africa day on 25 May 2023.

The South African Embassy Officials attended the 15th Edition of the National English Langauge day in Gabon on 06 May 2023

Ambassador Notutela-Mthabela attended the Nelson Mandela day celebration on 05 May 2023 at the Nelson Mandela High School in Gabon.

The Embassy requires the services of a fully bilingual English and French speaking Chauffeur for the South African Ambassador

Requirements:
• A minimum of 10 years schooling
• 2 years’ experience as chauffeur with a good knowledge of defensive driving techniques
• Possession of a valid local driver’s license
• Must be a Gabonese citizen or hold valid documents to work in Gabon
• A good knowledge of Ministerial Offices and Diplomatic Missions in and around Libreville will be
an added benefit
• Valid police clearance upon interviews
• Able to use GPS, read maps and follow directions
• Time management
• Ability to work overtime
• Non-Smoker
• Load and unload heavy luggage and packages

Duties include:
• Perform Chauffeur duties for the Ambassador
• Transport authorized official passengers
• Ensure Proper Maintenance of the Official Vehicle
• Perform minor duties in collaboration with the Ambassador

Remuneration: Salary range: €6 605 - €13 403 per annum. The starting salary will be calculated according to qualifications and years of relevant experience.
Applicants should submit their applications in English together with the following documentation:
• A covering letter
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Police Clearance Certificate
• Applications must include at least three contactable references
Applications should be submitted to the attention of the Corporate Service Manager:
The South African Embassy
Immeuble Les Arcades, 2nd floor
Centre-ville
Closing Date: 17 May 2023 at 15:00. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

South Africa celebrates Freedom Month 2023 under the theme: “Consolidating and Safeguarding Our Democratic Gains”. Freedom Day will be celebrated on Thursday, 27 April 2023, and the official celebrations will be hosted in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, Northwest Province.

It must be noted that since this is the 29th anniversary of the nation’s constitutional democratic dispensation, it would be used as a build-up event to the nation’s grandest milestone in 2024 i.e., the 30th anniversary of freedom and democracy.

• President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 21 March 2023, deliver the keynote address at the 2023 Human Rights Day commemoration to be held in De Aar, in the Northern Cape Province.
• Human Rights Day takes place under the theme “Consolidating and Sustaining Human Rights Culture into the Future.”
• Human Rights Month is a period of heightened awareness to promote respect for basic human rights for all and to restore and uphold human dignity in line with the Bill of Rights.
• The country celebrates Human Rights Day in remembrance of the Sharpeville massacre in 1960.
• The National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance provides the basis for raising awareness of anti-racism, equality and anti-discrimination issues and developing collective responses.
• Government remains committed to the constitutional responsibility of protecting the human rights of all people in the country.
• Let us work together to ensure that we leave no one behind in making the provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1996 and the Bill of Rights a lived reality for all.

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South African Embassy meeting with the Link Association a nonprofit organization committed in promoting the English language and African cultures in Gabon.

Group of Heads of Mission accredited to Libreville took out social activity projects in Akanda. Ambassador Notutela-Mthabela visited an Orphanage centre in Libreville , Akanda.