“Discover Italy with Geronimo” – 11 March 2023
The Consulate General of Italy in Johannesburg and the Dante Alighieri Society of Johannesburg are pleased to invite young Italian citizens aged between 7 and 13 to a special event dedicated to them, which will be held at the Consulate General on 11 March 2023 from 11.00 to 16.00. The event is inspired by the […]
Read moreScholarships for an advanced Course in Opera singing at the Academy of Performing Arts and Crafts Teatro alla Scala
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is making available up to a maximum of 10 scholarships for the specialization Course in Opera singing (academic years 2023-2025), held by the Academy of Performing Arts and Crafts Teatro alla Scala. The scholarships will be granted for the 2023-2024 academic year (effective from 1 January 2024 […]
Read moreItalian Military Cemetery of Zondewater – Public opening Wednesday, 25 January 2023
Next visit to the Italian Military Cemetery of Zondewater is scheduled on Wednesday, 25 January 2023 from 10:00 to 13:00. For security reasons, booking is essential.To book, please send an email to info.johannesburg@esteri.it by 22 January, providing name, surname, contact details of all participants and a copy of their identity documents.
Read more“Vino in Piazza – Wines of Italy” (18, 19 and 20 November 2022)
The 4th edition of “Vino in Piazza – Wines of Italy”, an event showcasing Italy’s wine and gastronomic excellence. The event will take place on 18, 19 and 20 November 2022, at Hyde Park Corner, in the Ballroom. It is organized by the Consulate General of Italy in Johannesburg, in collaboration with the Embassy of […]
Read moreSocial assistance
The Social Assistance Office mainly performs the following functions: • assistance to Italian nationals who are destitute and in need of subsidies or loans with an undertaking of repayment; • preparing the necessary documentation in connection with international adoptions; • consular protection for fellow nationals who are in situations of peril or difficulty; • assistance […]
Read more“Science, She Says!” Award
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) has established the “Science, She Says! Award” to recognize outstanding junior female scientists who has remarkably contributed to the advancement of science and technology, while performing her research. All fields of science and technology will be considered. For more information, please read this notice.
Read moreItalian Cinema Week (29 August – 4 September 2022)
The Italian Cultural Institute of Pretoria in Collaboration with Cinecittà, the Embassy of Italy in Pretoria, the Consul General of Italy in Johannesburg and the Consul of Italy in Cape Town present 7 award-winning Italian movies that can be watched online, free of charge, from South Africa, upon registration. The number of guests is limited […]
Read moreCommemoration of the 66th anniversary of the Marcinelle disaster – Message from Minister Di Maio
Dear fellow Italians abroad, It is with heart-felt feelings that I join the commemoration of the tragedy in which 262 workers, including 136 Italians, lost their lives 66 years ago. On this occasion, allow me to renew the Institutions’ sympathy for the families of the citizens who fell at Marcinelle and pay homage to all […]
Read moreGENERAL ELECTION 25 SEPTEMBER 2022
News: Lists of candidates Newsletters 23/08/2022 27/07/2022 General elections will be held in Italy on September 25, 2022. Pursuant to Law No. 459 of December 27, 2001, the Italian citizens residing abroad and duly registered with the electoral lists, shall vote by mail for the candidates of the Foreign Constituencies. To make sure that you […]
Read moreItalian Military Cemetery of Zondewater – Public opening Thursday, 23 June 2022
Next visit to the Italian Military Cemetery of Zondewater is scheduled on Thursday 23 June 2022 from 10:00 to 13:00. For security reasons, booking is essential. To book, please send an email to info.johannesburg@esteri.it by 20 June, providing name, surname, contact details of all participants and a copy of their identity documents.
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