International Mother Language Day, MATARAM- 2022 celebrations at the High Commission of India, Pretoria on 27 Feb 2022 An Indian Classical Soiree organised at India House on 7 May 2022 in Pretoria as part of Amrit Mahotsav celebrations Friendly cricket match between Indian and Australian High Commission in Pretoria on 23 Jan 2022 Celebration of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas with India Diaspora in South Africa on 30 October 2021 Revisiting Gandhian Trail in South Africa Celebration of Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at Tolstoy Farm Mr. Pravin Gordhan, Minister of Public Enterprises , Republic of South Africa  congratulates  India on 75 yeras of Independence and celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Dr. Naledi  Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation , Republic of South Africa  congratulates  India on 75 yeras of Independence and celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Official launch of Gandhi-Mandela Centre of Specialisation for Artisan Skills o…

High Commission of India, Pretoria  [Concurrently accredited to the Kingdom of Lesotho]  India - Lesotho Relations  Since 1996, the High Commission in Pretoria has been concurrently accredited to Lesotho. (Earlier, Lesotho was concurrently accredited to the High Commission of India in Botswana). Following the visit of Prime Minister Mosisili to India in August 2003, Lesotho opened a resident Mission in New Delhi in 2005.   India and Lesotho enjoy a strong relationship that has stood the test of time and is based on shared values and principles, underpinned by the noble objective of South-South cooperation.   High-level Visits:  From Lesotho  Minister of Environment and Forests, Mr. Letsema Adonts’i, attended the virtual Environment Ministers’ Session of the 2nd Voice of Global South Summit which was chaired by Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change of India on 17 November 2023.  Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr Retšelisitsoe Matlanyane MP, virtually…

The Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Durban is the Cultural Wing of the Consulate of India in Durban and started its activities in 1996. It functions under the overall supervision of the Consulate. It is administered by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) an autonomous organisation of the Ministry of External Affairs of India, which promotes awareness and appreciation of India's composite cultural heritage abroad. The main objectives of Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Durban are as follows:- Promote Indian Culture in South Africa To disseminate culture related information for a better understanding of India. To foster closer links between India & South Africa through cultural interaction.  LIBRARY The library of the CGI has a large collection of books on Indian History, Politics, Economy, Art, Culture, Cuisine & other related topics. It has an extensive collection of Contemporary Indian Literature. It also has a fairly large collection of CD's on Indian Music & …

ICCR ScholarshipITEC

Download This Form     ICCR Scholarships under Africa Scholarship Scheme2014-15 The High Commission of India in Pretoria invites applications from nationals of Lesotho and South Africa for ICCR Scholarships under Africa Scholarship Scheme for the academic year 2014-15 as per details given below. 2.Please ensure that the applications sent to us are complete in every detail as incomplete applications will not be considered. 3.These scholarship slots include return economy class air fares to the nearest international airport and 3rdclass AC Train fare to the place of study, if so required. 4. Prospective students should do due diligence &research on the specific admission criteria laid down by the various Universities for each subject, and ensure that they submit all relevant documentation as required by the Universities in addition to the basic certificates mentioned in the application form. For this, they may refer to…

High Commission of India, Pretoria, South Africa has the honour to invite scholars from South Africa and Lesotho to study under India-Africa Maitri Scholarship Scheme for Academic Year 2026-27   Applicants should register and apply for specific courses of their choice on the ICCR A2A Scholarship Portal https://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in. The Scholarship includes full Tuition Fees, a monthly stipend or living allowance, housing allowance, and a return economy class air ticket. For Science Courses, the expenditure on laboratory chemicals and other related incidental charges will be borne by the scholars/students. It is compulsory for all ICCR Scholarship students to procure Medical Insurance. Detailed guidelines for applying for the ICCR Scholarships are be available on the A2A Portal (https://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in). The Portal is operational from 27 February 2026 for students to apply.