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💡 #FactFriday Did you know? 🇩🇪📚🇿🇦 So far this year, 600 people have taken German language courses at the @goethejoburg! 🗣️✨ #GermanyMeetsMzansi #FactFriday #LearnGerman #GermanLanguage
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The #EuropeanReception at the ##AGHS2026 was the continuation of two days of substantive discussions and dialogue between African 🌍 and European 🇪🇺 partners. We thank🙏🏼 everybody involved making this memorable event possible.
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Many German🇩🇪 companies are active in this field and showcased innovative spirit, excellent technology and a forward looking view into future technologies. #TeamEurope #GlobalGateway #GreenHydrogen
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🇩🇪🇿🇦 Co-Creating a Just Energy Transition ⚡ The new ENERGISE Centre, led by 🇩🇪 TU Muenchen & 🇿🇦@witsuniversity, is researching solutions that support⚖️ justice,👥livelihoods,💡innovation & policy. Read more here: energise.tum.de/energise/hom… wits.ac.za/eie/energise
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During the #LeadershipRoundtable #TeamEurope 🇪🇺 brought together private sector and government officials to discuss pathways to ramp up PtX (converting renewables to hydrogen) and mutual beneficial exchange of technology and skills development.🌱🌍🌞 #AGHS2026 #GreenHydrogen
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#TeamEurope 🇿🇦🫱🏾‍🫲🏽🇪🇺
EU in SA
@EUinSA
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Team Europe launches over R1 billion #GlobalGateway projects with South African partners at the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit to boost green hydrogen and minerals and metals value chains. Media release: eeas.europa.eu/delegations/s… #AGHS2026
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225 missions. One meeting point: Berlin 🇩🇪🌍 The heads of Germany’s missions abroad came together last week for the Ambassadors' Conference, known as #BoKo, to discuss Germany’s #ForeignPolicy priorities and how to put them into practice. Swipe for the agenda.➡️ @GermanyDiplo
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Understanding our histories and learning from them remains essential to protecting human dignity, equality and democracy. 🇩🇪🤝🇿🇦 Thank you to the @apartheidmuseum for preserving these important stories and for an insightful visit. #GermanyMeetsMzansi
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Germany expresses its heartfelt solidarity with Kananelo Boloetse and supports the call for a prompt and impartial investigation into the events
EU in Lesotho 🇪🇺
@EUinLesotho
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1/3 🇪🇺We note with concern the incident involving journalist and human rights activist Kananelo Boloetse, occurred on 05 September 2026. We appreciate the Government of Lesotho’s swift commitment to prompt, thorough and impartial investigations and to hold perpetrators..
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☀️#FactFriday. Did you know? Despite its name, the Oktoberfest starts in September!🍻🥨 The original Oktoberfest in Munich began in October in 1810, but was later moved to September to take advantage of the warmer weather. Oktoberfest Pretoria follows the same tradition! 🇩🇪🇿🇦
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🍻🥨O’zapft is! Oktoberfest Pretoria is officially open! 🇩🇪🇿🇦 Deputy Ambassador Enrico Brandt helped kick off the 48th Oktoberfest Pretoria! 🎉 Join us for🥨German food,🎺live music &🎡rides at the Deutsche Internationale Schule Pretoria until 12 September. Prost, Pretoria! 🍻
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🌍🧠 How does climate change impact mental health? This connection has received relatively little research. Experts from 🇩🇪 & 🇿🇦, including #ASSAf & the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, discussed the links between climate change & mental well-being. 🤝
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Last week @GerAmbPretoria Oliver Rentschler presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Letsie III at the Royal Palace in Maseru. 🇱🇸🤝🇩🇪 We look forward to continuing to strengthen our friendship and partnership. 🇱🇸❤️🇩🇪 #GermanyMeetsLesotho #Diplomacy
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🇩🇪🇿🇦 Research for more resilient food systems 🌱🔬 A new Bilateral Research Chair at @UniMpumalanga, part of the German-African #UKUDLA network 🌍, will strengthen collaboration on climate-resilient farming & inclusive agricultural value chains. 🤝🌽 #GermanyMeetsMzansi
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❤️ Caring for others shouldn’t depend on whether the power stays on⚡ Through 🇩🇪’s micro-projects scheme, we partnered with Ladybrand Hospice 🤝 to install 16 solar panels ☀️, helping keep food fresh & supporting the provision of nearly 2 000 meals 🍲 every month. #MPM
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💡#FactFriday Did you know? 🇩🇪 imports from 🇿🇦 reached €7.04 billion in the first half of 2026, an increase of around 42% compared with the same period in 2025. 📈 #GermanyMeetsMzansi #Trade #EconomicCooperation
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💡Africa lit the way, literally. On 2 Sep 1882, Kimberley 🇿🇦 made history by becoming the first city in Africa & the Southern Hemisphere to switch on electric street lights. More than 140 years later, it remains a remarkable chapter in Africa’s story of innovation & firsts.
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Did you know that @BASF produced the first audio cassettes? Congratulations on 60 years in 🇿🇦! 🥂 The celebration was a blast! Thank you for your endurance, confidence and commitment to 🇿🇦 and its people #GermanyMeetsMzansi
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🇷🇺 says it wants peace. But reality looks very different: Illegal #recruitment, #disinformation & hybrid warfare across Africa & Europe. 🌍🇪🇺 In 🇩🇪, #Russia 🇷🇺 is confirmed to be responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport ‼️ @AussenMinDE #Leipzig
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Human rights do not protect themselves❗️ #Germany 🇩🇪 is running for the @UNHumanRights​ Council for 2027–2029. We stand for #HumanRights defenders, equality, the rule of law, fundamental freedoms & a strong international system that holds all states to account. #GerForUNHRC
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