| Eritrea
(State of) History
of Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel
Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info
| Currency Info | Trade Info | Visits
and Meetings | Agreements | Interest Groups/
Organisations History of Relations Eritrea,
a former Ethiopian province and Italian Colony, gained independence in 1993. South
Africa and the State of Eritrea agreed in 1994 to establish diplomatic relations.
Ambassador WAW Nhlapo, South Africa's first non-resident Ambassador to Eritrea,
presented his Credentials to President Isaias Afewerki on 12 March 1996. The
war that broke out with Ethiopia (1998-2000) impacted negatively until recently
on official bi-lateral visits and further co-operation / investment with Eritrea.
The Eritrean Ambassador to South Africa is Mr T Gerahtu. Diplomatic
Representation South African Representation in Eritrea
H E Adv T J Majokweni-Sipamla
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
South
African Embassy Eritrea Representation in South Africa H E Mr S O Abdu
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Embassy
of Eritrea
Travel Info Visa
requirements for South Africans
For more information contact the Eritrean
Embassy in Pretoria. Health requirements Malaria
is not really a problem in Eritrea, although it does exist. Care should particularly
be taken during and after the rain season. For further information go to
Travelers' Health. Climate
Info Highland The rainy season is from May to September with average
temperatures of 19 degrees Celsius during the day. The dry season is from October
to April with average temperatures during the day of 22 degrees Celsius. Lowland
and Coast This area is hot and humid with day temperatures reaching between
40-45 degrees Celsius. For up-to-date weather information click here. Currency
Info
The monetary unit is the Eritrean Nakfa. 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 of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) at 012 351 1000.
Trade
Info
For current information on trade statistics between South Africa
and Eritrea, visit the website of the Department
of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa.
Interest
Groups and Information No Information | 
