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Malawi Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Malawi Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
770 Government Ave, Eastcliff, Pretoria, 0007, South Africa
Phone: +27 12 342 0146
Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 47 minutes)
Malawi Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa
4 Dodge Street, In Woodmead Ext 4 2157, Sandton P. O. Box 3881 Rivonia 2128 South Africa
Phone: +27 11 234 6424 and +27 11 234 8577
Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 47 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Malawi may close on the following South African and Malawian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| John Chilembwe Day | Thursday, January 15 | 5 days, 14 hours |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 6 days, 14 hours |
| Martyrs' Day | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 2 months |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Malawian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Malawi currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria and Johannesburg.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Citizens of South Africa (holders of regular passports) can travel to Malawi for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Malawian visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Malawian embassies in South Africa?
The Malawian representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Malawian holidays in 2026/2024:
- John Chilembwe Day (MW) Thu, Jan 15, 2026 (5 days, 19 hours)
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Time in Malawi vs South Africa
Lilongwe, Malawi time is is same date and time Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
04:13AMFriday, January 09, 2026
Lilongwe, Malawi
04:13AMFriday, January 09, 2026