MANDATE OF THE CONSULATE OFFICE

The mandate of the Consulate office in Johannesburg, South Africa among others is to:

• promote trade, investment, tourism and culture
• assist and protect Swazi nationals working, living and visiting South Africa
• build strong ties between Swaziland and South Africa

TRADE AND INVESTMENT

The Consulate Office receive a number of enquires relating to trading and investment opportunities in Swaziland. These enquires are received either by phone, e-mail, face to face and attending seminars and workshops. As a result the Consulate Office attends a number of trade and investment seminars in Gauteng, KZN and Mpumalanga provinces.

TOURISM

The Consulate Office attended the annual tourism Indaba in Durban, KZN held on the 6th May 2011 to 10th May 2011 joining the delegation from Swaziland led by the Honourable  Minister of Tourism and Environment. The theme for the Indaba 2011 was “Innovation and Creativity”.

ARTS AND CULTURE

The Consulate office was invited and attended the KZN Committed Artist Arts and Culture launch held on the 1st April 2011. The Consulate office also received a number of enquiries in the promotion of Swazi culture.

STRANDED SWAZIS

During the period under review, six (6) Swazi Nationals were assisted by the Consulate offices after being stranded for various reasons including cars being stolen while in Johannesburg.

POLITICAL ISSUES

In the recent past, two (2) groups calling themselves the Swaziland Solidarity Network (SSN) and Swaziland Democracy Campaign (SDC) picketed outside our offices on 1st April 2011 and 15 May 2011 and delivered a petition. Their demands were forwarded to the High Commission’s office in Pretoria. The Consulate office also observed the 2011 Local Government elections in Gauteng and Mpumalanga areas.