General Travel Advisory

Embassy wishes to caution its citizens when travelling to Indonesia. Though the embassy does not issue any travel advisories, you may wish to consult the following website: www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Indonesia

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Business Networking Luncheon

The Embassy of the Republic of South Africa, in Jakarta hosted a Business Networking Luncheon featuring South Africa FIFA 2010 World Cup on the 19th November 2009 at the Ritz Carlton.

Participants at the luncheon included The Association of Indonesian Travel Agencies (ASITA), Official Sponsors of South Africa FIFA 2010 World Cup in Indonesia, namely: Electronic City, Hyundai Mobil Indonesia, Coca-Cola and United Arab Emirates Airlines, including the South African Airways and Distel South Africa.

The aim of the networking was to promote tourism to South Africa and to solicit support from travel agents to help market South Africa as an affordable and safe tour destination for Indonesians during and beyond the South Africa FIFA 2010 World Cup event.

Dr NN Lehoko (Ambassador of The Republic of South Africa to the Republic of Indonesia) addressing participants.	Participants during proceedings
Participants tasting South African wine.
Zakumi – the official FIFA World Cup 2010 Mascot.	Staff members of the Embassy posing for photo with the Zakumi.

Mandela Day Celebrations

The Embassy of the Republic of South Africa in Jakarta commemorated Mandela day on 17 July 2009 by collaborating with the Governor of Jakarta’s Office, on the “One Million Tree Planting Project” which entailed the planting of 91 trees, signifying former president of South Africa Mr Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday.

The 91 trees were planted across five (5) locations in Jakarta i.e. Ayodia Park  3 trees were planted at the ceremonial site. The rest of the trees were also at Lapangan Banteng Park, Kampung Sawah, Median of Jalan Jendral Sudirman and Semanngi Bridge  and Median Jalan Rasuna Said.

Amongst other notable attendees were the Deputy Governor of Environmental Affairs Mr Achmad Haryadi , the deputy Mayor of South Jakarta, Mr Mangara Pardede , and Ambassadors from the Africa group and South Africans residing in Jakarta.

Mandela Day celebrations in Jakarta	Pledge : Guests raising their hands  pledging " It is in our hands" to make an Imprint and a difference in our communities.
Ambassador Dr Noel Lehoko planting a tree	Ambassador Dr Noel Lehoko and the Deputy Governor of Environmental Affairs, Mr Achmad Haryadi after planting a tree, (on the left) the Deputy Mayor of South Jakarta, Mr Mangara Pardede looks on
Performance by Sanggar Merah Putih group	Embassy Staff and the Old Bike Community posing for a photo
Guests walking around the Ayodia Park after the planting of trees.

For more information on the celebration of Mandela Day, please visit the Mandela Day website.

Speches and Press Releases

All speeches and media releases of the South African Government can be accessed directly at the following websites

• South African Government Speches and Statements
• Government Communication and Information System

Embassy of the Republic of South Africa
Kedutaan Besar Republik Afrika Selatan
Wisma GKBI, Suite 705, 7th floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 28
Jakarta 10210 Indonesia
Tel. ++62-21 574-0660, Fax ++62-21 574-0655