ABOUT US

High Commissioner Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Federal Republic of Somalia and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON)

The South African High Commission in Nairobi, Kenya is situated at 182 Runda Drive, Off UN Avenue, Old Runda in Nairobi, Kenya. HE Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu is the current High Commissioner. The High Commission is also accredited to the Federal Republic of Somalia and to the United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON) which houses the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat). 

The South African High Commission provides immigration and civic services foreign citizens wishing to travel to South Africa as well as consular services, advice and information to South African citizens visiting or living permanently in Kenya.

This website provides general information about South Africa and links to relevant governmental websites for more detailed information.  It also provides information to foreign citizens wishing to travel to South Africa. 

The South African High Commission in Nairobi remains committed to be of service should you need more information or assistance.

The High Commission consist of the following support Offices:

  • Administration and Consular service
  • Bilateral relations / Political / Social Affairs
  • Civic and Immigration
  • Defence / Peace and Security
  • Trade and Economic
  • Multilateral Partnerships