links
Official Websites / Government Websites
Corona
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Health Department COVID-19
South African Government COVID-19 / Novel Coronavirus
- General Government Web Portal: www.gov.za
- South African Government News: SAnews | South African Government News Agency
- Constitution: https://www.gov.za/documents/constitution/Constitution-Republic-South-Africa-1996-1
- Statistics: www.statssa.gov.za
- Presidency: www.thepresidency.gov.za
- Department of International Relations and Cooperation: www.dirco.gov.za
- Department of Home Affairs: www.dha.gov.za
- National Treasury: www.treasury.gov.za/ministry
- Department of Trade, Industry and Competition: www.thedtic.gov.za
- Department of Education: www.education.gov.za
- Department of Sports, Arts and Culture: www.dac.gov.za
- Department of Health: www.health.gov.za
- Department of Justice & Constitutional Development: https://www.justice.gov.za
- Department of Defense: www.dod.mil.za
- Department of Transport: www.transport.gov.za
- Department of Environmental Affairs & Tourism: www.environment.gov.za
- Department of Minerals & Energy: www.dmr.gov.za
- Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development: www.dalrrd.gov.za
- Department of Labour: www.labour.gov.za
- Department of Science and Technology: www.dst.gov.za
- Department of social Development: www.dsd.gov.za
- Human Rights Commission: www.sahrc.org.za
- Parliament: www.parliament.gov.za
- Police: www.saps.gov.za
- Postal Services: www.postoffice.co.za
- South African Revenue Services: www.sars.gov.za
- Department of Housing: http://www.dhs.gov.za/
- Commission on Gender Equality: www.cge.org.za
Provinces
- Freestate: http://www.freestateonline.fs.gov.za/
- Gauteng: http://www.gautengonline.gov.za
- Eastern Cape: www.ecprov.gov.za
- KwaZulu Natal: www.kznonline.gov.za
- Northern Cape: www.northern-cape.gov.za
- Western Cape: www.westerncape.gov.za
- Limpopo: www.limpopo.gov.za
- Mpumalanga: www.mpumalanga.gov.za
- Northwest: www.nwpg.gov.za
Cities
- Durban: http://www.durban.org.za/Pages/default.aspx
- Johannesburg: www.joburg.org.za
- Cape Town: http://www.capetown.gov.za
- Kimberley: www.kimberley.co.za
- Tshwane (Pretoria): www.tshwane.gov.za ; www.pretoria.co.za
Political
- African Union: www.au.int/en/
- Pan-African Parliament: The Pan-African Parliament | African Union (au.int)
- Nepad: www.nepad.org
- SADC (Southern African Development Community): www.sadc.int
- African legislation, policy documents and daily political news: www.polity.org.za
- ANC: ANC – South Africa’s National Liberation Movement (anc1912.org.za)
- Democratic Alliance: www.da.org.za
- Inkatha Freedom Party: www.ifp.org.za
- South African Communist Party: South African Communist Party (SACP)
- African Christian Democratic Party: www.acdp.org.za
- South African Journal on Human Rights: www.law.wits.ac.za/sajhr/sajhr.html
- German Embassy in South Africa (Pretoria): http://www.pretoria.diplo.de
Economic Cooperation
- SACCI: South African Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- AHK: German Chamber of Commerce & Industry for Southern Africa
- Industrial Development Corporation: www.idc.co.za
- Southern Africa Initiative of German Business: www.safri.de
- Germany Trade & Invest (BfAI, information on German businesses operating in South Africa): www.bfai.de
- German African Business Association: www.afrikaverein.de/en
- South African Reserve Bank: www.resbank.co.za
- Stock Exchange (JSE): www.jse.co.za
- Trade Union (COSATU): www.cosatu.org.za
Media
- Business Day: www.bdlive.co.za
- The Sowetan: www.sowetanlive.co.za
- The Cape Argus: http://www.iol.co.za/capeargus
- Mail and Guardian: www.mg.co.za
- Pretoria News: http://www.iol.co.za/pretoria-news
- Sunday Times: www.timeslive.co.za
- Financial Mail: www.financialmail.co.za
- Cape Times, The Daily News, Saturday Star u.a.: www.iol.co.za
- Beeld, Die Burger, Rapport Volksblad u.a.: www.news24.com
- South African Broadcasting Corporation: www.sabc.co.za
- ETV: www.etv.co.za
- MNET: www.mnet.co.za
Institutes / Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO)
- Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA): http://www.ai.org.za/
- National Library of South Africa: www.nlsa.ac.za
- Antarktis-Forschung: http://www.sanap.ac.za/
- Astronomical Observatory: www.saao.ac.za
- SABS: South African Bureau of Standards
- Council for Scientific and Industrial Research: www.csir.co.za
- Goethe Institute South Africa: Goethe-Institut Südafrika
- Human Sciences Research Council: www.hsrc.ac.za
- Medical Research Council: www.mrc.ac.za
- Nelson Mandela Foundation: www.nelsonmandela.org
- Nelson Mandela Day http://www.mandeladay.com/
- Agency for Science and Technology Advancement: www.saasta.ac.za
- Truth & Reconciliation Commission: Truth, Justice, & Reconciliation Commission (tjrc.org)
- Water Research Commission: www.wrc.org.za
- SAGE Net: South African - German Exchange Network
- Information Point Southern Africa (ISSA): www.issa-bonn.org
- German-South African Lawyers Association, extensive link list about Law in South Africa: http://www.dsjv.org
- Law Society of South Africa: LSSA – Representing the attorneys profession in South Africa
South African Culture
- Overview of Arts & Cultural Events in SA: www.artslink.co.za
- Contemporary South African Art: www.artthrob.co.za
- Extensive Information on South African Music: www.music.org.za
- Jazz-Festival: www.capetownjazzfest.com
- Cape Town Opera: www.capetownopera.co.za
- Durban International Film Festival: http://www.durbanfilmfest.co.za/
- National Heritage Council: www.nhc.org.za/
- National Film and Video Foundation: http://nfvf.co.za/home/
- Business & Arts South Africa: www.basa.co.za/
- Freedom Park: www.freedompark.co.za/
- Pan South African Language Board: www.pansalb.org.za/
- Performing Arts Centre of the Free State: www.pacofs.co.za/
- Artscape: www.artscape.co.za/
- Cape Philharmonic Orchestra: www.cpo.org.za/
- Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra: www.jpo.co.za/
- Market Theatre: www.markettheatre.co.za/
- Playhouse Company (Durban): www.playhousecompany.com/
- State Theatre: www.statetheatre.co.za/
- Design Indaba: www.designindaba.com/
Museums
- South African History Online: www.sahistory.org.za
- Nelson-Mandela-Museum: www.mandelamuseum.org.za
- South African Languages: www.salanguages.com
- South African Museums Online: http://www.museumsonline.co.za
- Robben Island: www.robben-island.org.za
- Jewish Museum: www.sajewishmuseum.co.za
- Slave Lodge: www.iziko.org.za/museums/slave-lodge
- Sterkfontein-Caves: www.cradleofhumankind.co.za ; www.maropeng.co.za
- Museums in Gauteng: www.nfi.co.za ; www.ditsong.org.za
- Northern Flagship Institution, Pretoria: www.nfi.org.za
- Iziko Museum, Cape Town: www.iziko.org.za/
- KwaZulu-Natal Museum, Pietermaritzburg: www.nmsa.org.za
- National Museum, Bloemfontein: www.nasmus.co.za/
- Die Afrikaanse Taalmuseum, Paarl: www.taalmuseum.co.za ; http://taalmuseum.co.za/english/
- The National English Literary Museum, Grahamstown: www.dac.gov.za/national_english_literary_museum
- Voortrekker Museum, www.msunduzimuseum.org.za
- Ncome Museum: www.ncomemuseum.co.za/
- War Museum of the Boer Republics, Bloemfontein: www.anglo-boer.co.za/
- William Humphreys Art Gallery, Kimberley: www.whag.co.za/
- artSPACE Durban & Berlin: www.artspacedurban.co.za / www.artspace-berlin.de/gallery_eng.htm
Libraries & Archives
- National Library of South Africa: www.nlsa.ac.za
- National Archives and Records Service of South Africa: www.national.archives.gov.za
- South African Library for the Blind: www.salb.org.za
- South African National Council for the Blind www.sancb.org.za
Sports
- Soccer: www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/component/content/article/39-2010bg/96-football-in-south-africa
- Soccer: South African Football Association http://www.safa.net/
- Soccer: www.kickoff.com
- Rugby: Springboks www.sarugby.net The Bleacher Report
- Kricket: www.cricinfo.com ; The Bleacher Report
- Golf: http://www.mediaclubsouthafrica.com/component/content/article?id=1437:sp
- Running: www.runnersguide.co.za
- Knysna Forest Marathon: www.marathonguide.com/races/racedetails.cfm?MIDD=1651180707
- Two Oceans Marathon: www.twooceansmarathon.org.za
- Comrades-Marathon: www.comrades.com
- Cycling: www.pedalpower.co.za
- Mountainbiking: www.cape-epic.com
- Hiking: www.brandsouthafrica.com/tourism-south-africa/travel/hiking-in-south-africa
- Fishing: www.fosaf.org.za ;
- Diving: www.brandsouthafrica.com/tourism-south-africa/travel/adventure/essential-guide-to-scuba-diving-in-south-africa
- Surfing: www.wavescape.co.za ; www.brandsouthafrica.com/tourism-south-africa/travel/surf
- Horse-Riding: http://ridingsouthafrica.com/
- Climbing: www.climbingsa.co.za
- Car Racing: www.motorsport.co.za
- Bungee-Jumping: www.faceadrenalin.com
Languages
- Umbrella Organisation: www.edusouthafrica.com ; www.southafrica-info.com/arts-culture/11-languages-south-africa/
Nature
- South African National Parks: www.sanparks.org
- Wildparks in KwaZulu-Natal: www.kznwildlife.com
- Botanic Society: www.botanicalsociety.org.za
Tourism
- South African Tourism: www.dein-suedafrika.de ; Order information material at: www.infox.de/verashop/sout/catalog.aspx
- Visa Regulations:
- Visa short stay: www.suedafrika.org/visa-immigration/visas-short-stay-not-exceeding-3-months.html
- Visa long stay: www.suedafrika.org/visa-immigration/temporary-residence-visa.html
- FAQ: www.suedafrika.org/visa-immigration/faq.html
- Customs & Taxes: South African Embassy in Belgium: www.southafrica.be/faq-c ; www.brandsouthafrica.com/tourism-south-africa/travel/advice/south-africa-travellers-customs-guide
- Refund of VAT: /www.taxrefunds.co.za
- South African Airways: www.flysaa.com
- State owned Railway: http://www.transnetfreightrail-tfr.net/
- South African Automobile Club: www.aaa.co.za
- Travelling in Southern Africa: http://www.retosa.co.za/
- Fair Tourism South Africa: www.country.southafrica.net/country/us/en/articles/entry/article-fair-trade-tourism
- Information for disabled persons on travelling in South Africa: www.disabledtravel.co.za
- Camping: http://www.campingsouthafrica.co.za/ ; http://www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger/camps/
- Backpacking: www.coastingafrica.com
- Backpacking: www.btsa.co.za
- Backpacking, low cost bus trips in South Africa: www.bazbus.com
- Restaurant Guide: www.eatout.co.za
- Province Gauteng: www.gauteng.net
- Province Limpopo: www.golimpopo.com
- Province Mpumalanga: www.mpumalanga.com
- Province Northern Cape: www.experiencenortherncape.com
- Province Free State: http://www.freestatetourism.org
- Province Eastern Cape: http://www.visiteasterncape.co.za/
- Cape Town, Western Cape: http://wesgro.co.za/
- Province KwaZulu-Natal: www.zulu.org.za
- Garden Route: http://www.gardenroute.co.za/
- West Coast: www.sawestcoast.com
- Johannesburg: www.joburgtourism.com
- Oudtshoorn: www.oudtshoorn.com
- Mossel Bay: www.visitmosselbay.co.za
- Knysna: www.visitknysna.co.za
- Plettenberg Bay: www.plettenbergbay.co.za ; http://www.plett-tourism.co.za/
- Jeffrey’s Bay: http://www.jeffreysbaytourism.org/
- Cape Town: http://www.capetown.gov.za
- Attractions in Cape Town and Western Cape: www.capetownbig6.co.za
- Two Oceans Aquarium Cape Town: www.aquarium.co.za
- New Aquarium Durban: www.ushakamarineworld.co.za
- Diamonds-Museum in Kimberley, Northern Cape: www.thebighole.co.za
- KwaZulu Natal Sharks Board: www.shark.co.za
South African Wines
- Wines of South Africa: www.wosa.co.za
- South African Wines: www.wine.co.za
- Cape Wines: www.winelands.co.za/
- Wines by Black Wine Makers: www.brandsouthafrica.com/people-culture/people/ntsikibiyela
- Wine Route in Northern Cape: www.experiencenortherncape.com/visitor/routes/kokerboom-food-wine-route
- Wine Guide: www.sa-weine.de
- Magazine: www.winemag.co.za
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