| Israel
(State of) History
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Organisations History of Relations Israel
established a Legation in South Africa in 1952 and in 1974 it was upgraded to
an Embassy. In 1972 South Africa established a Consulate General in Tel Aviv which
was upgraded to an Embassy in December 1975. Israel continued to enjoy close relations
with the Apartheid Government in South Africa. Following the democratic transition
in South Africa and the establishment of full diplomatic relations with Palestine,
after South Africa adopted an approach which favors resolution of the Israeli-Arab
conflict through peaceful negotiations, on the basis of the relevant UN Security
Council resolutions. In September 1995 Foreign Minister Alfred B Nzo paid
an official visit to Israel and signed an Agreement establishing a Joint Commission
of Co-operation with the Israeli Government. The first meeting of this Joint Commission
took place in June 1996. On this occasion, five bilateral agreements were negotiated
for co-operation in the following spheres: Agriculture, Tourism, Culture, Environment
and Science, as well as Nature Conservation. Israel contributes to development
in South Africa through two farming projects worth nearly R2.5 million in Gauteng
and the Eastern Cape. Diplomatic
Representation South African Representation in Israel
H E
Mr I Coovadia
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
South African Embassy
Israeli Representation
in South Africa
H E Mr D Segev Steinberg
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Embassy of Israel Travel
Info Visa Requirements for South Africans Visas are not
required for South African passport holders not intending to stay for more than
three months. Persons holding temporary or emergency passports are excluded and
it is imperative for persons with such travel documents to obtain visas prior
to departure. Health Requirements Tetanus
immunisation is recommended for travel to rural areas. For further information
go to Travelers' Health. Climate
Info Winters are cool and rainy, this is from mid-November to mid- February.
Summers on the other hand can be very hot during June to August, especially in
the south. For up-to-date weather information click here Currency
Info The monetary unit is the New Israeli Shekel. Exchange rate
as on 17 January 2002: R1.00 = NIS 0.39 For current exchange rates click here State
and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings No Information Bilateral
Agreements
If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact the Treaty Section at 012 351 0872/0872/0837.
Trade
Info For current information on trade statistics between South Africa
and Israel, visit the web site of the Department
of Trade and Industry of South Africa Interest
Groups and Information No Information | 
