Uganda (Republic 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
Official diplomatic relations between South Africa
and Uganda were established on 24 June 1994.
Diplomatic
Representation
South African Representation in Uganda
H E Ms L Xingwana
High Commissioner Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
South
African High Commission
Uganda Representation in South Africa
H E Ms B O Nekesa
High Commissioner Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
High
Commission of the Republic of Uganda
Travel
Info
Visa Requirements for South Africans
For more information contact the Ugandan High Commission
in Pretoria.
Health Requirements
Yellow fever and cholera vaccinations are highly recommended. Malaria prophylaxis
is advisable.
For further information go to Travelers' Health.
Climate Info
The climate
is tropical with high temperatures which tend to vary little throughout the year.
Rainfall is normally abundant in the south (up to 1500 mm) with no distinctive
seasons but decreases in the north where it rains during the summer months. Semi-arid
in the north-east.
For up-to-date weather information click here.
Currency Info
The monetary
unit is the Uganda Shilling (UGX), and is divided into 100 cents. The currency is not freely convertible.
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
Statistics
For current information on trade statistics between South
Africa and Uganda, visit the website of the Department
of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa.
Interest
Groups and Information
No Information
