25th of November: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Italy reaffirms its firm commitment to the fight against all forms of discrimination and violence against women, which continues to be a serious and unacceptable obstacle to the enjoyment of women’s rights and their full personal fulfillment. This is a priority commitment of our country’s foreign policy action carried out by the Ministry of Foreign […]
Read moreThe Embassy of Italy in Pretoria pays homage to the Italian Deputy Honorary Consul, Ms. Loredana Civico
The Embassy of Italy in Pretoria pays homage to the Italian Deputy Honorary Consul in Port Elizabeth Ms. Loredana Civico, who passed away prematurely. In expressing the most heartfelt condolences to her family and friends, the Embassy wishes to honour her earnest commitment to the Italian Community and her unremitting services to our Institutions.
Read moreDay of Republic: June 2, 2019
The Embassy of Italy in Pretoria celebrated the Day of Republic on June 3rd, 2019. This date has market the 73rd anniversary of the referendum by which, June 2, 1946, the Italian citizens, by voting for the first time by universal suffrage, have chosen to establish the Republic. For the organization of the Day of […]
Read moreSale promotion for Italian brands in the outdoor sector in South Africa
On October 2, the Italian Embassy has organized a promotional event in Cape Town in the outdoor sector for Italian brands, as part of the planning of integrated promotion activities. The event took place in the climbing gym CityRock, the largest and most famous gym in the country. Four Italian companies have joined, as Ferrino, […]
Read moreLa Voce is changing address.
On 5th September 2019 the Ambassador of Italy in Pretoria Paolo Cuculi, with the Plenipotential Minister Natalia Quintavalle (present in South Africa due to an inspection visit) and the Consul General Marco Petacco, has presided the inauguration of the new “La Voce” headquarter, the information body of the Italian Community in South Africa for 45 years. The […]
Read moreTour Jazz in Africa: for the first time in Windhoek
On October 4, Italy returned to the cultural scene of Namibia with the concert of “Federica Michisanti Horn Trio” at Warehouse Theater in Windhoek: the first public initiative organized in the country since the closure of the Embassy in Windhoek in 2018. The concert is part of the “Jazz in Africa”, tour promoted by the […]
Read moreFirst meeting of the Ambassador of Italy Paolo Cuculi with the representatives of the Italian Community in South Africa
The Ambassador of Italy in Pretoria, Paolo Cuculi, had the first meeting with representatives and associations belonging to Italian Community in Johannesburg and Pretoria, at Società Dante Alighieri Johannesburg. A hot felt thanks to Società Dante Alighieri, to all the associations who participated and to Comites.
Read moreDiplomatic credentials presentation to South African Republic President Cyril Ramaphosa by the Ambassador of Italy, Paolo Cuculi
The Ambassador of Italy in Pretoria Paolo Cuculi, has presented to Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa, South African Republic President, his diplomatic credentials on May 15, 2019.
Read moreMeeting of the Ambassador of Italy with George Bizos, Sophie De Bruyn and Anthony Mongalo
On September 18, 2019, the Ambassador of Italy in Pretoria Paolo Cuculi had a meeting with three icons of the struggle against Apartheid: Mr. George Bizos, Ms. Sophie Williams De Bruyn and Mr. Anthony Mangalo. The Ambassador underlined the support to anti-apartheid movements from the Italian Government, local administrations (especially the city of Reggio-Emilia) and the […]
Read moreUK and Italy to co-host the COP 26 process
The British High Commission and the Embassy of Italy are delighted to confirm that the UK, in partnership with Italy, has been unanimously nominated by the UN Western European and Others Group (WEOG) to host the COP 26 (the 26th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change). The candidature […]
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