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Week at U.S. Mission South Africa 🇺🇸🇿🇦

Volunteerism has long been part of the American story — from neighbors supporting one another 250 years ago to communities stepping up today.   In this episode, Dr. Derek Slagle reflects on a powerful question: How has volunteerism remained a key part of American values over the past 250 years? From education and mentorship to community service, the spirit of giving back continues to shape lives and strengthen communities.   🎥 Watch the conversation as we explore the lasting impact of service, civic engagement, and community involvement.   #USwithSA #Volunteerism #Freedom250 #FulbrightSpecialist

This week in the Cape, 29 days to the kick off of the @FIFAWorldCup 2026 #WorldCup #Soccer #Football #GlobalEvent #Countdown #SportsFans

From the lightbulb to the airplane, American innovation has always moved the country forward. Ahead of America’s 250th anniversary, we’re sharing stories from national parks that preserve the legacy of the inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who helped shape our nation. Human flight became reality on a cold morning in 1903, when two self-taught bicycle mechanics, Wilbur Wright and Orville Wright, lifted off for 12 seconds and 120 feet. Through teamwork, persistence, and a willingness to solve problems others thought impossible, they overcame one of humanity’s greatest challenges. The airplane changed everything. It shrank distances, turned days-long journeys into hours, and helped build the modern global economy. What they achieved still shapes how we move, connect, and see the world today. Their story is preserved at the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, where visitors can walk the ground where flight began and the world changed.

Productive discussion with @TauParks on the U.S.-SA economic and trade relationship. From AI to critical minerals, U.S. commercial leadership can be a major driver of growth and job creation in SA. 🇺🇸🇿🇦

Met with leaders of the South African Jewish Board of Deputies to discuss the wellbeing of South Africa’s Jewish community and strategies to combat antisemitism. As Secretary Rubio has said, “I pray for the day when the entire world will recognize the futility of antisemitism.”

Any consular appointments missed due to weather conditions will be accommodated at a later date.   Actions to Take: Avoid unnecessary travel until the storm has dissipated. Monitor local news and the South Africa Weather Service (SAWS) for updates. Seek secure shelter.

The U.S. Consulate General Cape Town has suspended operations for the remainder of today. Consular appointments are expected to proceed as scheduled tomorrow, though weather-related delays are possible.

Weather Alert - Disruptive Heavy Rainfall and Gale-Force Winds - U.S. Consulate General Cape Town (May 11-12, 2026)  Location: Cape Town and Western Cape Province

The CDC continues to provide informational materials and clinical resources to public health agencies, laboratories, and healthcare professionals nationwide. View the hantavirus outbreak toolkit here: cdc.gov/hantavirus/too…

This week in the Cape, Ambassador Bozell tours Central Library Cape Town and the American Corner Cape Town, #Creativity #History #Coding #knowledge @CityofCT @WesternCapeGov

.@DeputySecState Christopher Landau addressed journalists at the @SelectUSA Investment Summit, highlighting why the U.S. remains the world’s leading destination for investment. He emphasized how foreign direct investment fuels innovation, creates jobs, and deepens economic partnerships between the U.S. and countries around the world. Remarks: state.gov/briefings-fore…

$10 trillion invested in the USA 💸🇺🇸 We're open for business! @SelectUSA

The United States condemns yesterday’s drone attack on Khartoum airport and other civilian sites, reportedly committed by the RSF. Civilian objects must not be targeted. Civilian airports are especially critical for the movement of humanitarian supplies and personnel. Attacks like these create yet another hindrance for desperately needed humanitarian access. Such attacks must stop; the belligerents must accept a humanitarian truce, move toward a permanent ceasefire, and facilitate the transition to a civilian-led government on the basis of an inclusive national dialogue. They must also recognize that there is no military solution to this deadly conflict. External support to either side in Sudan’s conflict must end immediately and unequivocally; any continued assistance that enables the fighting will bear direct responsibility for prolonging the conflict and the suffering of the Sudanese people.

ISIS-DRC has carried out brutal attacks against civilians in eastern DRC, including targeted violence against Christian communities. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. The reported attacks in Beni on the night of May 5–6 underscore the urgency of this threat. The United States remains committed to working with the DRC and its neighbors to advance peace and prosperity in the Great Lakes region. We stand in solidarity with Christian communities facing violence and persecution.

I greatly enjoyed my visit to @WitsUniversity, which consistently ranks as one of the premier universities in South Africa, and has deep connections with the United States. In my meeting with Vice Chancellor Prof. Zeblon Vilakazi and university leadership, we discussed our strong and growing partnership, including Wits’s role as home to the Africa Centre for the Study of the United States (ACSUS) and the IBM Research Lab. I also genuinely appreciated the chance to engage with bright and inquisitive international relations students on U.S. foreign policy. Thank you for welcoming me on your historic campus. 🇺🇸🇿🇦

"President Trump is paving the way for peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and ‌he has ⁠been clear that those who continue to sow instability will be held accountable…Treasury will continue to use its full range of tools to support the integrity of the Washington Accords." - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent