Poland in South Africa

We would like to kindly inform you that the Institute of National Remembrance recommends to your attention the publication "Walcząca Rzeczpospolita 1939–1945" by Maciej Korkuć.

The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Pretoria kindly informs that the office will be closed on Thursday, June 3, 2021 in connection with the Corpus Christi.

Are you graduating from ballet school this year? Do you love dancing and dream of an international stage career? Take part in the most spectacular and prestigious ballet event in the world. Become a contestant and create a breathtaking story told in an eloquent language of dance ...

The Minister of Foreign Affairs announces a contest for the best foreign language publication promoting the history of Poland and the best Polish language publication on the history of Polish diplomacy. The contest welcomes works which were published in 2020. Historians can submit their works until 15 August 2021.

Professor Janusz Pawęska, an outstanding Polish scientist who for many years has been conducting research in the field of microbiology in South Africa, was awarded a gold medal by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) for his outstanding and long-term scientific contribution to medical research in developing countries. SAMRC Awards are among the most prestigious scientific awards in South Africa.

The applications for the Stanisław Moniuszko International Competition of Polish Music can be submitted until 31 May 2021. The second edition of the Stanisław Moniuszko International Competition of Polish Music will be held at the Artur Malawski Podkarpacka Philharmonic in Rzeszów between 11 and 18 September 2021. The participants will contest in two categories: for pianists and for chamber ensembles, with the total prize money exceeding 80,000 euros. The event is organised by the Institute of Music and Dance, and its main financial prizes are funded by the Polish Ministry of Culture, National Heritage and Sport.

Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland would like to inform about the consular duty in Harare (Zimbabwe).

Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland would like to inform about the next consular duty in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).

The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Pretoria kindly informs that from May 6 this year the amended epidemic ordinance enters into force on the establishment of certain restrictions, orders and bans in connection with the outbreak of the epidemic in Poland.

On the occasion of the 230th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of 3 May, TVP (Polish TV channel) presented a full-length documentary entitled "May the 3rd, That is today" directed by Cyprian Demianiuk.