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  • OUR INNER GPS: A more than usually brainy Nobel Laureate

    This is the third year in a row the UK has won one of science’s Oscars, thanks to the work of British-American neuroscientist John O’Keefe.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mansion House scholarship programme winner

    UKTI selected Sam Peter as the South African scholar to participate in the Mansion House scholarship programme.

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  • Unveiling of WWI Victoria Cross Plaque – The Castle, Cape Town

    Remembering all who came from around the globe to join up and fight alongside their British & Commonwealth counterparts

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • High Commissioner to South Africa hosted Chevening Alumni

    Scholars shared their experiences and skills they acquired while studying at UK universities. Scholarships for South Africa were tripled

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM announces new 24 hour visa service

    Downing Street has today unveiled plans to extend the 24 hour visa service aimed to attract more investment in Britain.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Are you a South African, Swaziland or Lesotho national intending to transit via the UK?

    From 1 December 2014 changes come into effect and the list of exemption documents that can be used in place of a direct airside transit visa will be increased.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Promoting the UK’s Chevening Scholarship Programme in Lesotho

    Sue Hewer UK Scholarships Officer in Southern Africa, visited Lesotho to promote the UK’s Chevening Scholarship Programme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Overseas ’dream come true’ for Cell C Community Cup heroes

    The rugby exchange programme is a joint initiative between SARU, the British High Commission, Wales Rugby Union and clubs in the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Climate Economy Report is launched locally in South Africa

    British High Commission and the National Planning Commission launch the New Climate Economy Report

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British High Commissioner to South Africa visited KwaZulu Natal

    Judith Macgregor discussed trade opportunities, UK investment and the potential Commonwealth host city bid

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New international development funding finder launched

    A new online tool will make it easier for organisations, individuals and businesses to search for DFID funding opportunities.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • South Africa and Swaziland 2014-15 Chevening Scholars briefing

    British High Commissioner Judith Macgregor briefs the 2014-15 scholars from South Africa and Swaziland, before they depart for the UK

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Multilateral workshop on Green Chemistry

    The workshop will explore the incorporation of green chemistry methodologies into the sustainable production of biofuels.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour in South Africa

    The Webb Ellis Cup catches up with some old friends during visit to South Africa

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Pharmacological Society to host pharmacology world congress

    British Pharmacological Society elected to host pharmacology world congress in Glasgow in July 2022

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British fugitive nabbed in South Africa

    Convicted drug trafficker and fraudster Martin Evans, aged 52, from Swansea in Wales, was arrested in Midrand, Johannesburg.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HC Judith Macgregor presented her credentials in Swaziland

    British High Commissioner Judith Macgregor’s remarks on the occasion of the presentation of credentials to Your Majesty King Mswati III of Swaziland, 3 July 2014

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Launch of the State of African Cities 2014 Report

    Launch of the State of African Cities 2014 Report: Re-imagining sustainable urban transitions

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO Chief Scientific Advisor in South Africa

    Professor Robin Grimes, the FCO Chief Scientific Advisor (CSA) is discussing scientific collaborations between the UK and South Africa

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Launch of the The Queen’s Young Leaders Programme

    HRH The Duke of Cambridge and HRH Prince Henry of Wales launch search for The Queen’s Young Leaders

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government