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Botswana Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
3 Diplomatic Missions
3 Cities
Botswana High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa
24 Amos Street Colbyn, Hatfield, 0083, Pretoria South Africa
Phone: +27 12 430 9640
Working hours: Open now (Close in 2 hours 30 minutes)
Botswana Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa
4Th Floor, Southern Life Centre, 8 Riebeeck Street, St Georges, 8000, P O Box 3288, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Phone: +27 21 421 1045
Working hours: Open now (Close in 2 hours 30 minutes)
Botswana Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa
66 Jorissen St, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Phone: +27 11 403 3748
Working hours: Open now (Close in 2 hours 30 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Botswana may close on the following South African and Botswanan holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| President's Day | Monday, July 20 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Public Holiday (July) | Tuesday, July 21 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 1 month |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Botswana Day | Wednesday, September 30 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Public Holiday (October) | Thursday, October 01 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 4 weeks |
1. How many Botswanan Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Botswana currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria, Cape Town and Johannesburg.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Citizens of South Africa (holders of regular passports) can travel to Botswana for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Botswanan visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Botswanan embassies in South Africa?
The Botswanan representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Botswanan holidays in 2026/2024:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (2 weeks, 1 day)
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Time in Botswana vs South Africa
Gaborone, Botswana time is is same date and time Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
14:30PMThursday, July 02, 2026
Gaborone, Botswana
14:30PMThursday, July 02, 2026