Russian Consulate in Cape Town

🇿🇦🏄‍♀️ Sensation on the coast of South Africa! At the shores of the city of Port Alfred, 12-year-old Russian surfer Taisiya Belyaeva has made headlines by winning a medal at an international surfing competition. 🥈Taisiya has already entered the history of Russian surfing, becoming the first Russian to win an international medal, taking silver. At just 12, she already trains globally, spending much of her time in Vietnam and Indonesia to access world-class waves. “I’ve been surfing since I was five. Last year I won the Russian championship and made the national team. Besides surfing, I also enjoy skateboarding and drawing,” Taisiya shared. 🤩 Congratulations to Taisiya Belyaeva on this outstanding achievement! Her success on the waves of Port Alfred is yet another example of growing Russia-South Africa intersports connections, bringing young talent, cultures, and sporting excellence closer together. #RussiaSouthAfrica

✍️ Easter Greeting from Ambassador of Russia to South Africa Roman Ambarov to Orthodox Christians living in South Africa and all Russian compatriots celebrating Easter – the Bright Resurrection of Christ: Dear compatriots and South African friends, The wonderful and beloved feast of Easter fills believers with hope, inspires good thoughts and deeds, and strengthens high moral ideals and values in society. May it bring joy, health, and prosperity to your families. The spiritual closeness between the Russian and South African peoples has been sanctified by time. Let us do everything possible to preserve and enhance this precious potential. Our shared commitment to traditional spiritual valuesserves as a reliable foundation for the development of friendly relations between Russia and the Republic of South Africa. May the centuries-old traditions of love, mutual respect, and harmony continue to unite our peoples. Christ is Risen! #AmbassadorAmbarov#RussiaSouthAfrica

🇷🇺🇿🇦 February 28 marks the 34th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Russian Federation and the Republic of South Africa. Our bilateral cooperation is rooted in the firm ties of friendship and cooperation, which took shape during the anti-apartheid struggle and continue developing today. Over the past three decades, relations between Russia and South Africa have reached the level of strategic partnership. 🤝 We extend our warmest wishes to our South African friends on the occasion of our common holiday! We express commitment to continuing the expansion of the entire spectrum of bilateral relations. #RussiaSouthAfrica

🇷🇺🇿🇦📞 On 10 February 2026, President Vladimir Putinspoke over the phone with President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa. Two leaders discussed further development of mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, economic, and investment areas within the framework of the Russia-South Africa Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The situation in Ukraine was also addressed. President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed support for Russia’s efforts aimed at a political and diplomatic resolution of the conflict. In exchanging views on the current international agenda, both sides noted the importance of continued coordination between Russia and South Africa, including within the #G20 and #BRICS. #RussiaSouthAfrica

🇷🇺🇿🇦 President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, conveyed his greetings on the occasion of Christmas and the forthcoming New Year 2026 to President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa. #RussiaSouthAfrica

✨ Today we remember Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first democratically elected president and a global symbol of the struggle for freedom, who passed away #OTD at the age of 95. Mandela’s impact reached far beyond South Africa. In Russia, a national day of mourning was declared in his honour. Russian leaders and parliament paid tribute to Madiba, acknowledging the USSR’s long-standing support for the anti-apartheid movement. ✍️ President Vladimir Putin also sent condolences, highlighting the historic ties between the USSR and the ANC during the liberation struggle. A decade later, Mandela’s legacy of justice, dignity, and reconciliation continues to inspire nations across the world. #RussiaSouthAfrica#NelsonMandela

🇷🇺🇿🇦 On November 28, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa Ronald Lamola held a telephone conversation. During the conversation, the Ministers exchanged views on key issues of bilateral relations, with a focus on deepening political dialogue, expanding mutually beneficial trade, economic and other forms of cooperation, and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening coordination in international fora. Sergey Lavrov also congratulated his South African counterpart on the successful hosting of G20 Summit in Johannesburg on November 22-23. #RussiaSouthAfrica

🎉🇿🇦 Happy Heritage Day, South Africa! On 24 September, South Africa celebrates Heritage Day – a national holiday that brings together the rainbow nation in celebration of its rich cultural diversity, living traditions, and shared history. 📌 Across the country, museums, archives, and cultural centres are hosting exhibitions, performances and workshops. In Cape Town: • Zeitz MOCAA – free entry, multilingual tours, and creative workshops • Iziko Museums – in_herit Festival featuring exhibitions, workshops and performances 🇷🇺🕊🇿🇦 On this occasion, the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Cape Town warmly congratulates all South Africans. May this day inspire pride in your history, strengthen unity and remind everyone that South Africa is a truly unique and remarkable country, admired for its rich heritage and cultural diversity. ✨ Warm greetings on Heritage Day! #RussiaSouthAfrica

Consul General of the Russian Federation in Cape Town, Ruslan Golubovskiy, met with the Premier of the Northern Cape Province, Zamani Saul, in Kimberley. The meeting was held in a warm and cordial atmosphere, underscoring the mutual commitment to further deepening cooperation. The sides discussed the outcomes of the recent visit of the Northern Cape delegation to the Republic of Karelia, which culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Interregional Cooperation. Particular attention was given to expanding contacts in the fields of education, culture and humanitarian exchange, as well as to advancing prospects for partnership in the forest industry and mining sector. #RussiaSouthAfrica

FAS Russia at the 9th BRICS International Competition Conference in Cape Town: Promoting Competition as a Driver of Sustainable Development On 10–11 September 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa, a delegation of the Federal Antimonopoly Service of the Russian Federation, headed by Maxim Shaskolsky, participated in the 9th BRICS International Competition Conference. In his statement, Mr. Shaskolsky emphasized that fostering a competitive environment is a key prerequisite for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and for expanding trade and economic cooperation among the BRICS countries. He provided a comprehensive overview of law enforcement practice and the continuous improvement of competition legislation in Russia, as well as of practical measures aimed at regulating socially significant markets, the pharmaceutical sector and the digital economy. Particular attention was devoted to the advancement of responsible pricing mechanisms and the introduction of modern digital tools, which significantly strengthen the detection and prevention of antitrust violations. The Russian side reaffirmed its commitment to further active engagement in the work of BRICS structures, thereby contributing to the establishment of fair and sustainable rules of competition at the global level. #RussiaSouthAfrica

A new exhibition “Solidarity in Action – Honouring the Role of the Soviet Union and Cuba in Supporting Southern Africa’s Liberation Struggles” has opened at the Robben Island Museum, highlighting the decisive contribution of international solidarity in the fight for freedom. Created in collaboration with the Russian State University for the Humanities and based on Russian archival materials, the exhibition has already been shown in Tanzania and Zimbabwe — and is now available to visitors in Cape Town. 📖 Read more in the Cape Argus #RussiaSouthAfrica#RobbenIsland#SolidarityInAction#History#Diplomacy#Consulate#CapeTown

🌍 A Young Compatriot from South Africa Visited the International Session at “Artek” This summer, Vladimir, our young compatriot from Cape Town, took part in the 9th session of the International Children’s Center Artek, held in August 2025 and dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the legendary camp. Back in spring, he learned about the competition organized by the Youth Club Friends of Artek of the Russian House in Lebanon. One of the conditions for participation was to present five personal achievements. For Vladimir, this task was not difficult: he studies music at Beau Soleil School in Wynberg (piano and oboe), sings in the Cape Town Children’s Choir, and has repeatedly become a laureate of solfeggio competitions. His choir has performed in prestigious concerts together with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and even received a letter of appreciation from conductor Alexander Levi for their performance of a Christmas cantata. Thanks to these achievements, Vladimir became one of the winners of the competition and headed to Artek. On 6 August 2025, the international children’s delegation from 26 countries of the world began their journey to the 9th session. The program offered swimming in the Black Sea, sports activities, excursions around Crimea, trips to Sevastopol, boat rides and a hike up Mount Ayu-Dag. The participants learned about the partisan movement during the Great Patriotic War, gathered around evening bonfires, and took part in concerts. A special highlight was a quiz dedicated to the countries represented at the session. Vladimir prepared questions about the culture, history, and geography of South Africa and presented a national costume reflecting the country’s ethnic diversity. Upon returning to Cape Town, Vladimir shared his impressions: “Artek is a wonderful place where children from all over the world become friends. For me, it was a true celebration of friendship, creativity, and new discoveries.” #Artek100#RussiaSouthAfrica#russianMFA#CapeTown#Consulate