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Stepping Down, Stepping Up

Jan 2, 2025 | Embassy Direct Events | 0 |

This was supposed to be a recorded piece. By now, our readers and viewers might know that I am...

Embassy Direct’s 11th Edition

Jul 31, 2024 | Culture & Events, Embassy Direct Events | 0 |

The Embassy Direct team recently celebrated the launch of their 11th publication with an exclusive event, inviting members of the Diplomatic Corps in Pretoria and all their esteemed members. The event was held at the stunning...

Seasons Greetings from our Executive Editor

Dec 14, 2023 | Articles From Our Editor | 0 |

It’s that time of year when we tend to become the most lovable creatures on this planet and...

Embassy Direct’s PA Day 2023

Oct 29, 2023 | Embassy Direct Events, Networking Events | 0 |

On October 26, 2023, Embassy Direct, in partnership with the Embassy of Chile, hosted an event for...

Diplomatic Family Day Gallery 2023

Oct 11, 2023 | Culture & Events, Embassy Direct Events | 0 |

Farewell to a Diplomat, a Freedom Fighter and a Friend: Aziz Pahad

Oct 6, 2023 | Articles From Our Editor | 0 |

I was told before that celebrities and very good friends tend to leave us in groups of three. This...

Requiem to a Diplomat & Friend: A conversation that didn’t happen.

Sep 12, 2023 | Articles From Our Editor | 0 |

As a part of Embassy Direct’s ten years celebration, we decided to launch a virtual segment...

Diplomatic Tennis Tournament Gallery

Jun 29, 2023 | Embassy Direct Events | 0 |

World Breakfast Day 2023

Jun 14, 2023 | Culture & Events | 0 |

As part of the World Breakfast Day, celebrated annually by UNESCO on the first Sunday of June, a...

Embassy Direct 10th Anniversary Launch 2023

Jun 12, 2023 | Embassy Direct Events | 0 |

The Ambassador’s Cup Golf Day 2023

Jun 12, 2023 | Embassy Direct Events | 0 |

Disability-Inclusive Business Models for an Enabling Environment

Feb 27, 2023 | Culture & Events | 0 |

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Mr. Piroon Laismit is the Asia-Pacific Centre on Disability (APCD) Executive Director and has...

Saying a Little Prayer for Burt Bacharach

Feb 13, 2023 | Articles From Our Editor | 0 |

I recently referred to the loss of my sport’s hero, Pele. And last week, another icon, this time a...

The Importance of being an Embassy Direct Member

Jan 16, 2023 | Articles From Our Editor | 0 |

Time flies! 2023 marks an important milestone for Embassy Direct. We will be publishing our 10th...

Pelé: A Tribute to the Greatest

Dec 30, 2022 | Articles From Our Editor | 0 |

I had recently turned 11 years old. I was laying on my bed that Sunday morning, staring at my...

16th December, Celebrating Reconciliation

Dec 15, 2022 | Articles From Our Editor | 0 |

During my one-on-one conversation with the late Emeritus Desmond Tutu, ten years ago, I dare to...

MY TREKKING ADVENTURES | Qatar 2022: This Time for Africa

Dec 13, 2022 | Articles From Our Editor | 0 |

I had the honor to serve as the Panamanian ambassador in South Africa, for a second term from...

Nedbank’s Heads of Mission Lunch | Peruvian Residence in Pretoria

Nov 15, 2022 | Culture & Events, Embassy Direct Events | 0 |

Our latest Nedbank’s Heads of Mission lunch was held at the Official Peruvian Residence in...

IDSA Family Fun Day | Nedbank & Steyn City

Nov 7, 2022 | Culture & Events, Embassy Direct Events | 0 |

A fun filled family day was hosted at Steyn City on Sunday 6 November by Embassy Direct and it’s...

Morrie’s Pantry | Burgers & Wine Evening

Oct 12, 2022 | Embassy Direct Events | 0 |

Embassy Direct, in partnership with Morrie’s Pantry, recently hosted a Diplomatic wine...

The Welcoming of Spring 2022 | An Embassy Direct Breakfast

Oct 4, 2022 | Embassy Direct Events | 0 |

Last Friday the 30th, our magazine, with the sponsorship of Chas Everitt and Fancourt, hosted a breakfast in Pretoria. The purpose of this event was to welcome spring and at at the same time reiterate our commitment with the...