The Republic of Mali
History
of Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel
Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info
| Currency Info | Trade Statistics | Visits
and Meetings | Agreements | Interest Groups/
Organisations
History of
Relations
Full diplomatic relations between South Africa
and Mali were established on 16 May 1994. The Republic of Mali established an
Embassy in Pretoria on 28 December 1995. The Ambassador of Mali to South Africa
is H E Mr L M J Bastide. The South African Ambassador to Senegal is accredited
to Mali.
Diplomatic Representation
South
African Representation in Mali
H E Mr A Miyeni
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
South African
Embassy
Malian Representation in South Africa
H E Mr M A Cisse
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Malian
Embassy
Travel Info
Visa
requirements for South Africans
South African passport holders require
entry visas for Mali. For more information contact the Malian
Embassy in South Africa.
Health
requirements
There is a high risk of contracting Malaria. A Yellow
Fever Certificate is necessary. A Tetanus injection is recommended. For further
information go to Travelers' Health.
Climate Info
There
are three main seasons. June to October is the rainy season, while October to
February is cool and February to June is extremely hot and dry.
For up-to-date
weather information click here.
Currency Info
The monetary unit is the West African Franc (CFA).
For current exchange rates click here.
State
and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings
No Information
Bilateral
Agreements
IIf 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 Mali, visit the website of the Department
of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa.
Interest
Groups and Information
No Information