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Sweden deepens ties with SA through honorary consulate

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July 25, 2025

On 24 July, the Embassy of Sweden opened a new honorary consulate in Cape Town, a move that both deepens and decentralises Sweden's longstanding relationship with South Africa.

- Marion Smith

Sweden deepens ties with SA through honorary consulate

With jurisdiction covering two provinces — the Western Cape and the Eastern Cape — the consulate aims to bring Sweden's diplomatic, commercial and people-to-people engagements closer to people in the region.

Sweden's relationship with South Africa is grounded in solidarity. During the anti-apartheid struggle, Sweden stood firm in its support for justice and human rights to be achieved.

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