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From the 15th of February until the 15th of March 2010 the Exercise Good Hope IV will take place around the Cape of Good Hope. This will be the fourth joint military exercise between the German Navy, German Air Force and South African National Defence Force and forms part of the close and trustful partnership that exists between Germany and South Africa.
Exercise Good Hope IV
3 - 5 February 2010, University of Stellenbosch - with special focus on Energy Efficiency. Opening Address by Ambassador Dieter W. Haller and Final Programme
COMA '10 - Stellenbosch University
Germany’s winegrowing regions are among the most northerly in the world. That is what makes German wines so distinctive: the grapes enjoy long periods of growth in moderate summer heat, which gives the wines their renowned lightness and fruity aroma. Except for two regions in eastern Germany, all the country’s winegrowing areas are in the south and south-west, where they are subject to the mild Gulf Stream climate from the west and the dry continental climate from the east.
German Wines
The acclaimed „Johannesburg International Mozart Festival“ returns to South Africa
Running from 23 January to 9 February 2010, the „Johannesburg International Mozart Festival“ presents yet again an extraordinary and diverse program for music-lovers. The first edition of the “Mozart Festival” took place successfully in Johannesburg in January 2006 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Since then a whole program of new ideas has been devised to extend the artistic spectrum of festival activities. Apart from symphony, chamber and solo concerts, the 2010 festival will also include a song recital, a choral concert, workshops and an interdisciplinary symposium on “Music and Exile: North-South Narratives”. The German Embassy is actively involved in the planning and funding of the “Mozart Festival”. Performances of the musicians from the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, the German baritone Dietrich Henschel and the conductor Thomas Sanderling have been funded by the German Embassy. Above all, a number of music events for, with, and in the communities have been organized, which marks the special emphasis the “Johannesburg International Mozart Festival” is placing on music education and outreach projects as an integrated long-term commitment.
Energy Efficiency Award 2010
Since 2007, the German Energy Agency (dena) and theInitiative EnergieEffizienzannounce the Energy Efficiency Award, which is promoted by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi). This international contest is open to entries from companies of all sizes and from all fields that have successfully implemented energy efficiency measures. The awardee will be chosen by representatives of economy, sciences and politics and will be presented on 20 April 2010 during the World Energy Dialogue, attended by high-ranking experts, at the Hannover Messe 2010. Closing date for applications is the 7th of February 2010. Further information can be found on the website of Initiative EnergieEffizienz:
We are delighted to announce that the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Pretoria in cooperation with the General Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany in Cape Town are introducing an Online Appointment System to schedule your personal interview and to hand in your application at the visa section of the competent german authority. This service is operated by INTERGATE VISALINK CC, a private Cape Town based contractor. The online appointment system is designed to assist travellers in booking a visa appointment at his or her own convenience, to provide information about the necessary documentation and especially to reduce waiting periods in the visa sections.
Online Appointment Booking System for all Visa Applicants
Promoting Germany as an outward-looking country
Made in Germany – even German culture is successful abroad. It portrays an outward-looking and modern Germany. New Federal Foreign Office initiatives work to stir up interest around the world – particularly in Africa and amongst young people.
"Schools: Partners for the Future" initiative
Education creates prospects – multilingualism opens new horizons. At our partner schools abroad we not only desire to provide students with access to our language and education system, we also want to generate interest in and understanding for one another. More details on the "Schools: Partners for the Future" initiative are available here:
German institutions in South Africa
German political foundations, schools and other institutions in South Africa
Embassy of the Republic of South Africa in Berlin
