South Africa and Yemen concluded diplomatic relations in 1996. There is no South African representation in Yemen, but the South African Ambassador to Riyadh is accredited to Yemen on a non-resident basis. Yemen opened an Embassy in Pretoria in 1996
History of Relations
Diplomatic Representation
South African Representation in Yemen
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There is no South African representation in Yemen, but the South African Ambassador to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is accredited to Sana'a on a non-resident basis. South Africa has appointed an Honorary Consul in Sana'a. He is
Mr Mohammed Hassan Al Zubeiri, Director General of Zubeiri Trading Company,
PO Box 535
Sana'a,
e-mail: zubeiri@y.net.ye.
H E Mr J A Davies
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Diplomatic Representation
Yemen Representation in South Africa
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Chargé d'Affaires e.t.
Mr A H H Mohamed
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Travel Info
Visa requirements for South Africans
For more information contact the Embassy of Yemen in Pretoria.
health requirements
There are no specific health requirements for travellers from South Africa.
For further information go to Travelers' Health.
Climate Information
Southern Yemen is very hot and humid during summer, while the north is more moderate. Winter months from December to March are moderate.
For up-to-date weather information click here.
currency information
The monetary unit is the Yemeni Riyal, divided into 100 Fils. The symbol for the Riyal is YR. The Yemeni Riyal is pegged to the US Dollar at US$1.00 = YR0.3845.
The currency is not freely convertible.
state & official visits/bilateral meetings
Since 1994 a number of South African dignitaries have visited Yemen such as:
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May 2000: Visit to Yemen by Minister Dullah Omar, Minister of Transport.
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2003: Visit to Yemen by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Aziz Pahad.
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28-29 September 2005: Visit to Yemen by Minister of Trade and Industry, Mandise Mpahlwa and a business delegation.