Live Web Stream with UK Ambassador to North Korea
Peter Hughes, the UK's Ambassador to Pyongyang, will be giving a media briefing in the wake of a series of significant events in North Korea.
Human Rights in Burma
19th June was the 64th birthday of imprisoned Burma leader Aung San Suu Kyi. We're backing the campaign www.64forsuu.org where you can post messages in support of her plight. Also see our latest position on human rights in Burma.
Act on Copenhagen
The UK Government is committed to pushing for a global deal to tackle climate change. Find out about our dedicated campaign website.
UK in South Africa
Welcome to our website.
The new layout and look of the website provides information about Britain's relations with South Africa. Our website is divided into sections so as to provide easier navigation and access to all areas of the site.
We hope you will find our site helpful and easy to navigate. Do not hesitate to contact us with feedback or if you are having trouble locating information.
Relocation of VFS offices
Please note that we will be moving to new visa application centres in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town on the following dates.
Building Britain's Future
The Prime Minister today launched Building Britain's Future - which outlines the Government's plan for building a 'fairer, stronger and more prosperous society'
Visiting South Africa
Our consular service is a major operation. Every hour of every day staff throughout our worldwide network of Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates are helping British nationals. It is one of the most important parts of the Government's foreign policy. Find out how the British High Commission can help you if things go wrong during your time in South Africa in our Help for British Nationals section.
LATEST NEWS
Foreign Secretary condemns North Korea's ballistic missile launches
4 July 2009
David Miliband called the ballistic missile launches on 4 July a 'breach of UN Security Council Resolutions'. He also said it's 'vital that North Korean capacity is contained and tension on the Korean peninsular kept at manageable levels'.
A united message to Burma on human rights abuses
3 July 2009
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon travelled to Burma today calling for the release of pro democracy leader Aung San Su Kyi and to send a united international message to Burma on human rights abuses.
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Here you will find the high commission contact details
British High Commission
255 Hill Street,Arcadia 0002, Pretoria, South Africa
Consular Section: 256 Glyn Street, Hatfield 0083, South Africa
Pretoria
Telephone:
(27) (12) 421 7500
Fax:
(27) (12) 421 7555 Switchboard
(27) (12) 421 7599 General Enquiries
(27) (12) 421 7877 Passport Enquiries
(27) (12) 421 7888 Visa Enquiries
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Mon-Thurs: 0600-1500
Fri: 0600-1030
Local Time:
Mon-Thurs: 0800-1700
Fri: 0800-1230
Out of hours, High Commission provides contact number.
