Rss - News and Events5/24/2013 12:31:20 PM60en-USEmbassy meets with 'Impact for Christ Ministries'http://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Embassy-meeting-with-'Impact-for-Christ-Ministries'-.aspxFive representatives of 'Impact for Christ Ministries' join their spiritual leader, Prophet Phillip Banda in extending their full support for the state of Israel.Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:55:28 GMTIsrael Film Festival in SAhttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Film-Festival.aspxThe Embassy has once again put on a magnificent film festival across four major cities in South AfricaFri, 30 Mar 2012 07:40:09 GMTA Taste of Peacehttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/A Taste of Peace.aspxSouth Africans taste buds were salivating after four Israeli chefs from diverse backgrounds came together to promote "A Taste of Peace"Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:26:51 GMTRighteous Gentile Awardhttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Righteous-Gentile-Award.aspxThe Embassy presented the prestigious Yad Vashem award on behalf of the State of lsrael to Karel and Hilda Lantermans posthumously through their children Betty and Henk Lantermans Fri, 30 Mar 2012 07:38:42 GMTNASA bacteria experimenthttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Israel’s-NASA-experiment-kills-bacteria-in-space.aspxA Hebrew University professor’s kit went aboard the space shuttle Atlantis last summer to see how well it could deal with contaminated water.Thu, 24 May 2012 09:49:45 GMTMagic video solution http://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Magic-solution-for-video-overload-.aspxMagisto, created by an Israeli PhD, aims to make video editing drop-dead simple so you can actually watch all those homemade movies. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:12:44 GMTEnd to invasive colonoscopyhttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/No-more-invasive-colonoscopy.aspxAn Israeli company has come up with a tiny capsule you can swallow that detects polyps painlessly as it travels through the colonThu, 24 May 2012 09:53:34 GMTApple gobbles Anobithttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Apple-gobbles-Anobit0604-1800.aspxThe world’s leading computing company takes a big bite out of an Israeli startup that can offer it juicy returns.Thu, 20 Sep 2012 08:59:49 GMTAmb Prosor addresses UNSChttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Amb-Prosor-addresses-UNSC-Jan2012.aspxAs we gather in this chamber, an alarm bell is ringing. Never has it been so clear that Iran is seeking to build a nuclear weapon.Thu, 27 Sep 2012 08:37:11 GMTDoha Agreement Hamas-Fatahhttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Doha-Agreement-Hamas-Fatah.aspxPA President Abbas cannot have it both ways, either he has a pact with Hamas or he has peace with Israel. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:59:18 GMTAmb Prosor at UNGA on Syriahttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Amb-Prosor-UNGA-Syria-Feb2012.aspxBashar al-Assad is systematically murdering civilians. It is high time for this organization to start doing something meaningful to stop him from killing his own people.Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:59:18 GMTBoeing’s Tel Aviv Headquartershttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Boeing-offices-Tel-Aviv.aspxAnnual architectural competition lauds an office described by its Israeli designer as ‘a cocktail of business class and cockpit.’ Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:40:35 GMTIsrael - Small but Outstandinghttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Israel-Small-but-Outstanding.aspxVideo: Israel, a small country of outstanding beauty, is so many different things.Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:56:41 GMTIsrael under fire March 2012http://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Israel-under-fire-March-2012.aspxPalestinians in the Gaza Strip fired about 50 more rockets at the Negev on Sunday, March 11. Two Grad-type rockets fell in Be'ersheva. One hit a school, which was empty as schools had been closed.Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:38:01 GMTEmbassy sends aid to Congohttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Congo-Aid.aspxThe Israeli Embassy in South Africa in partnership with Magen David Edom SA sent medical aid to the victims of the bomb blast in Brazaville, Congo.Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:37:15 GMTFish Farming in SAhttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Fish-Farming-in-South-Africa.aspxTwo MASHAV experts arrived in December 2011 to the South African community of N’wamitwa to offer a 10-day on-the-spot course on Fish Farming.Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:46:25 GMTMinister Livnat visits SAhttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Israel's-Minister-of-Sports-and-Culture-vists-SA.aspxIsraeli Minister Limor Livnat visited South Africa where she met with her counterpart, South African Minister of Arts and Culture, Mr Paul MashatileThu, 12 Apr 2012 10:39:01 GMTRaoul Wallenberg http://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Raoul-Wallenberg0402-7517.aspxRaoul Wallenberg is one of the best known of the "Righteous Among the Nations", a title bestowed on those heroic individuals who during the Holocaust were responsible, usually at great personal risk, for saving Jewish lives. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:07:14 GMTAmb Prosor to UNSC on Mideasthttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Amb-Prosor-addresses-UNSC-23Apr2012.aspxI would like to use today's debate as an opportunity to address just a few of the myths that have become a permanent hindrance to our discussion of the Middle East here at the United Nations. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 08:37:10 GMTBoxing - A bridge to peacehttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Boxing-bridge-to-peace.aspxKufur Yasif, an Arab village in northern Israel, hosts the main center for boxers in Israel, where Jews and Arabs train together.Thu, 24 May 2012 09:56:21 GMTIsrael-KZN Cooperationhttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Fostering-Israel-KZN-Cooperation.aspxDeputy Ambassador, Ya'akov Finkelstein met last week (20 May) His Majesty, King Goodwill Zwelithini and KwaZulu-Natal's MEC for Health, Dr. S.M. Dhlomo to discuss ways to increase the cooperation between Israel and KZN on a range of fields.Thu, 27 Sep 2012 08:45:07 GMTZULU KING TO VISIT ISRAEL SOONhttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/ZULU-KING-TO-VISIT-ISRAEL-SOON.aspxZulu King Goodwill Zwelithini accepted yesterday [14 August 2012] the invitation of the Israeli Ambassador to South Africa, Mr. Dov Segev- Steinberg to visit Israel early next year.Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:50:14 GMTSHANA TOVA U'METUKAHhttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Shana-Tova-U'metukah.aspxNew Year greeting from His Excellency Ambassador Dov Segev Steinberg Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:49:10 GMTA Night to Honour Israelhttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/A-Night-to-Honour-Israel-.aspxApproximately 1200 people from around the Western Cape, mainly Christians, have gathered to show their support and solidarity with Israel in an inspiring and uplifting "Night to Honour Israel" event last week.Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:55:21 GMTPeople of the world inscribe The Bible http://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/People-of-the-World-Inscribe-The-Bible.aspx'The Bible House', a project of the government of the state of Israel, allows for people around the world to contribute verse by verse to the creation of a handwritten bible in their native tongue. Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:55:14 GMTCountry wide prayer session for state of Israelhttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Country-Wide-Prayer-Session-Held-for-Israel.aspxOn Tuesday evening, 20 November, supporters of Israel gathered around the country in large numbers to show their unwavering backing of Israel’s Operation Pillar of Defence, and the right of Israel’s self-defence to protect its borders and its citizens. Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:19:05 GMTHoly Land’s fertile Film Soilhttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Holy-Land’s-fertile-film-soil.aspxAmerican TV executives are mining Israel’s airwaves to find the next candidate to receive the Homeland treatment.Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:09:47 GMTAfricaCom 2012: Israel, Inspired by Innovationhttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/AfricaCom-2012-Israel,-Inspired-by-Innovation.aspxFor the second year in a row, The Trade and Economic Office of the Embassy of Israel to South Africa participated in the highly prestigious event ‘Africa Com’. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 09:11:51 GMT'Fly In' for Israelhttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Fly-In-for-Israel-Event.aspxOn Sunday, the 2nd of December 2012, friends of Israel gathered on a small farm outside of Pretoria to show their solidarity and support for the state of Israel. Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:59:16 GMTAmbassador Avi Granot visits local Farm Projecthttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Deputy-Director-General,-MFA-for-African-Affairs,-Ambassador-Avi-Granot-visits-local-Farm-Project.aspxDeputy Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for African Affairs, Amb. Avi Granot, visits one of the many agricultural sites to see Mashav activities taking place here in South Africa.Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:38:08 GMTIsraeli envoy addresses South African peace summithttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Israeli-envoy-addresses-South-African-peace-summit.aspxDeputy Ambassador to South Africa Yaakov Finkelstein spoke at a interfaith summit dedicated to peace and reconciliation on Thursday at King Goodwill Zwelithini Nkoyeni Palace in Nongoma.Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:13:07 GMTFAQ- Elections in Israelhttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/FAQ--Elections-in-Israel.aspxFrequently asked (and now answered!) questions about the January 2013 Elections Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:15:28 GMTFM Liberman launches new MFA Tourist Info Apphttp://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/FM-Liberman-launches-new-MFA-Tourist-Information-App.aspxThe new application provides Israeli citizens traveling abroad with essential information about their destination.Wed, 16 Jan 2013 08:34:20 GMTStudy Abroad in the Holy Land!http://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Study-Abroad-in-the-Holy-Land.aspxA listing of programs taught in English for students from abroad at undergraduate and graduate levels, and summer programsThu, 07 Feb 2013 07:07:08 GMTThe Timekeepers- Back by popular demand!http://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Timekeepers---Back-by-popular-demand!0306-6902.aspxThe Old Mutual Theatre on the Square is proud to present The Timekeepers again from Israel for a limited season, by arrangement with the Embassy of Israel and Tararam.Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:48:41 GMTYom Ha-Atzmaut at the Embassy http://www.israelemb.org/pretoria/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Embassy-of-Israel-in-Pretoria-celebrates-65-years-of-Israeli-excellence.aspxEmbassy of Israel in Pretoria celebrates 65 years of Israeli excellence Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:11:58 GMT