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Croatian Ambassador Ivan Picukaric handed credentials to Zambian President Levy Patrick MwanawasaCroatian Ambassador Ivan Picukaric handed credentials to Zambian President Levy Patrick Mwanawasa Croatian Ambassador Ivan Picukaric handed on 27 February 2007 in Lusaka his credentials to President of the Republic of Zambia Levy Patrick Mwanawasa, thereby officially assuming the duty of the Croatian ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the Republic of Zambia seated in Pretoria, the Republic of South Africa ...06.03.2007. | Press releases

Reception for Croatian South AfricansAmbassador Picukaric gave a reception for Croatian South Africans A reception was given for Croatian South Africans at the Croatian ambassador's residence in Pretoria. The 15th anniversary of the diplomatic recognition of the Republic of Croatia as an independent state by the member states of the then European Community (today European Union) was thus celebrated. About 130 people from all generations of Croatian emigrants and expatriates took part in this pleasant social event.15.01.2007. | Press releases

„Dok-ing“, a Croatian company from Zagreb, opened its South African branch in Rustenburg with a small ceremony„Dok-ing“, a Croatian company from Zagreb, opened its South African branch in Rustenburg with a small ceremony „Dok-ing“ manufactures special machines for use in mining and demining. Beating the international competition, the Croatian company has successfully sold to the „Anglo-Platinum“ its mini-bulldozer, an original Croatian product, invented by Mr Majetic, owner of „Dok-ing“...07.12.2006. | Press releases

Cardinal Bozanic gave holy confirmation to young Croatian South African CatholicsCardinal Bozanic gave holy confirmation to young Croatian South African Catholics Chairman of the Croatian Conference of Bishops and Vice-Chairman of the European Conference of Bishops, Archbishop of Zagreb Josip Cardinal Bozanic gave on Sunday, 3rd December 2006, the sacrament of holy confirmation to the young Catholics of Croatian origin at the St. Jerome's Catholic Church in Houghton...03.12.2006. | Press releases

Dunja Knebl performed in JohannesburgDunja Knebl, a famous Croatian folk (world music) singer, performed on Saturday night, 29 November 2006, in Johannesburg Her concert in “The Blues Room”, officially declared the best blues and jazz club in Johannesburg for the year 2005, was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia...29.11.2006. | Press releases

Msgr. Josip Cardinal Bozanic is visiting South AfricaChairman of the Croatian Conference of Bishops and the Archbishop of Zagreb, Msgr. Josip Cardinal Bozanic is visiting the Catholics of Croatian origin who live in South Africa from 28th November to 9th December 2006 Rev. Nedjeljko Pintaric, CEO of “Glas Koncila”, is accompanying Cardinal Bozanic...28.11.2006. | Press releases

Ms Dunja Knebl performed at the “Rendezvous” hall of the South African State TheatreA leading Croatian folk (world music) singer Ms Dunja Knebl performed on Saturday night, 25 November 2006, at the “Rendezvous” hall of the South African State Theatre Explaining and leading her own programme in English, she succeeded in acquainting the diverse audience with the traditional folk songs from Medimurje and other regions of north-western Croatia, which make the core of her repertory...25.11.2006. | Press releases

Ambassador Ivan Picukaric presented the credentials to the President of the REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIAAmbassador Ivan Picukaric presented the credentials to the President of the Republic of Namibia HE Mr Hifikepunye Pohamba. With that he started his term as a non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Namibia, with the seat in Pretoria, South Africa...23.11.2006. | Press releases

Traditional Diplomatic Fair was held in PretoriaTraditional Diplomatic Fair was held in the South African capital city of Pretoria, organized by the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Africa. Many countries from all continents were represented by stands with arts and crafts products, tourism information material and foodstuffs...11.11.2006. | Press releases

“Ova klapa”“Ova klapa”, small Dalmatian male a cappella choir, organized a charity fish dinner “Ova klapa”, small Dalmatian male a cappella choir, organized on 11th November 2006 at the Croatian Catholic Centre of St. Jerome's in Houghton (Johannesburg) a charity fish dinner11.11.2006. | Press releases