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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Botswana
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
South Africa High Commission in Gaborone, Botswana
Plot 29 Queens Road Gaborone Botswana
Phone: + 267 3904 800
Working hours: Open now (Close in 4 hours 37 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Botswanan and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 2 days, 7 hours |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 month |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Sir Seretse Khama Day | Wednesday, July 01 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 2 months |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Botswana?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Botswana including and Gaborone.
2 - Do Botswanan citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of Botswana (holders of regular passports) can travel to South Africa for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a South African visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in Botswana?
The South African representative offices in Botswana will be closed in observance of the following Botswanan and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Ascension Day (BW & ZA) Thu, May 14, 2026 (2 days, 12 hours)
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Time in South Africa vs Botswana
Pretoria, South Africa time is is same date and time Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
11:23AMMonday, May 11, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
11:23AMMonday, May 11, 2026