Be on the Ball: Travel tips for World Cup 2010
The FCO is joining England's cricket supporters to urge football fans to be vigilant and to plan ahead for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa
128 days to go - African Champions
Our work in South Africa is not just about the 2010 World Cup. Follow our WC countdown blog to find out what else we're up to.
UK in South Africa
Welcome to our website.
The British High Commission website provides you with information about Britain's relations with South Africa. Our website is divided into sections to provide easier navigation and access to all areas.
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
High Commissioner - Dr. Nicola Brewer
Join us on Facebook
British High Commission has started a group on Facebook that will allow you to get up-to-information on events, blogs and you will also be able to view photos of past events
UK won't let up on climate fight
The recession will not deflect the Government’s efforts to cut carbon emissions and move to a low carbon economy, Energy and Climate Change Minister Ed Miliband said today.
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.
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The UN Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen last month signalled the start of a truly global effort to tackle climate change
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Contact us
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 7888 Visa Enquiries
0044 208 082 4743 (Mon-Frid 8-5pm) Passport Enquiries
GMT:
Mon-Thurs: 0600-1500
Fri: 0600-1030
Local Time:
Mon-Thurs: 0800-1700
Fri: 0800-1230
Consular section:
Mon - Thurs: 08h00 - 13h15
Fri: 08h00 - 12h00
Out of hours, High Commission provides contact number.
