{"id":89,"date":"2024-01-15T19:51:53","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T19:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/addisababa\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T08:22:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T08:22:17","slug":"the-high-commission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dirco.gov.za\/ottawa\/the-high-commission\/","title":{"rendered":"The High Commission"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The High Commission<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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High Commissioner Rieaz Shaik<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Welcome to the website of the South African High Commission (in Ottawa) and the Consulate-General (in Toronto).<\/p>

The High Commission and Consulate General promotes South Africa\u2019s interests in Canada. As such, the High Commission serves Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Nunavut as well as the immediate area surrounding Ottawa. The Consulate General provides consular services in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon and the Northwest Territories.<\/p>

Accordingly, we aim to foster excellent relations between South Africa and Canada through focusing on promoting the strategic goals on enhancement of relations around trade and investments, tourism, arts and culture as well as on education and training. These goals are aimed to support South Africa\u2019s priorities that have been identified by our government.<\/p>

South Africans are a vibrant nation that continues to espouse for the values of UBUNTU, which recognises the interdependence of the global community if we are to resolve the intricate challenges facing the World. We encourage you to follow us on social media and to stay updated on our latest activities. (X; Fb) We thank you for visiting us and we look forward to engaging with you and also receiving you soon in our beautiful country.<\/p>

Mission Statement<\/strong><\/p>

We are committed to represent and promote South Africa’s national interests by fostering, encouraging, facilitating and maximizing the flow of resources between the two countries within the context of a globalized economy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\u00a0Vision<\/strong><\/p>

To improve the quality of life of South Africans by promoting good relations with all segments of Canada.<\/p>

Organizational Values<\/p>

In our work, we commit ourselves to:<\/p>

  • a team spirit which will be based on inclusiveness and open communication<\/li>
  • maintain a democratic ethic by conducting our tasks in an accountable, transparent and participative manner<\/li>
  • a high level of professionalism by providing an efficient and effective service<\/li>
  • be committed and execute our tasks with loyalty and integrity<\/li>
  • foster a spirit of understanding, respect, tolerance and be innovative in achieving our objectives.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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