CONTACT US
Embassy Officials:
Ambassador: Mr PA Sifuba
First Secretary, Political: Vacant
First Secretary, Administration: Mr DNJ Jordaan
Third Secretary, Administration and Consular: Ms SM Boshielo
E-mail Addresses
For administration: admin.nouakchott@dirco.gov.za
For bilateral and trade relations: Nouakchott.political@dirco.gov.za
For South African citizen’s support: consular.nouakchott@dirco.gov.za
For visa and civic services: immigration.nouakchott@dirco.gov.za
Physical address
Tevragh Zeina Lot 135/37
Nouakchott, MAURITANIA
Contact numbers
Telephone: +222 45 24 55 90 (Landline)
After hours: +222 31 26 13 61 (Corporate Services)
+222 30 70 99 74 (Consular, Civic and Immigration Affairs)
DIRCO Head Office Pretoria: +27 12 351 1000
Working Hours
Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 12:30; 13:15 – 17:00
Friday: 08:00 – 12:00
Consular Hours
Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 12:00
Public Holidays for 2026
Note: The local Public Holidays are subject to change as per confirmation of religious Holidays.
1 January | Thursday | New Year’s Day | Mauritania/South Africa |
03 April | Friday | Good Friday | South Africa |
06 April | Monday | Family Day | South Africa |
27 April | Monday | Freedom Day | South Africa |
01 May | Friday | Labor Day | Mauritania |
27 May | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha | Mauritania |
28 May | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Holiday | Mauritania |
17 June | Wednesday | Islamic New Year | Mauritania |
10 August | Monday | Public Holiday | South Africa |
25 August | Tuesday | Bday of Prophet Mohammed | Mauritania |
24 December | Thursday | Heritage Day | South Africa |
25 December | Friday | Christmas Day | South Africa |