What is the UN?
The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization whose stated purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly
relations among nations, achieve international cooperation and serve as a center for harmonizing the actions of nations.
UN Offices In South Africa
Contact: Ms. Sinegugu Msweli
UN House, MetroPark Building,
351 Francis Baard Street,
Tel: 012 354 8540/8051
IFAD Southern Africa Hub
Contact: Tessa Naidoo
Tel. +27 11 517 1618
Who is the head of the United Nations in South Africa?
Mr. Nelson Muffuh is the UN Resident Coordinator in South Africa with more than 20 years of experience in international
relations and negotiations, and political and development issues at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters, regional, and country levels.
Who represents South Africa at the UN?
| Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Mathu Theda Joyini since February 3, 2021 | |
| Inaugural holder | Philip Rudolph Botha |
| Formation | April 25, 1945 |
| Website | http://www.southafrica-usa.net/pmun/ambassador.html |