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Consul General of the Kingdom of The Netherlands in Cape Town, South Africa. Connect and | / portret pic by Brigitte Ellis

Cape Town, South Africa
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Joined June 2011
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  1. Retweeted
    17 hours ago

    Another opportunity for us to push active travel

    It's been a tough couple of weeks with the taxi violence in Cape Town. has committed to donating 50 bicycles to essential workers to help with alternative transport. Thanks to our partners
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  2. 16 hours ago

    Now here is some Cape Town inspiration for you. Respect to you Beautiful example of how determination will help you

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    From poverty in Cape Town to the biggest cycling event in the world. Meet the man who has defied the odds to reach the top:
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    Jul 12

    Join us online for our Creative Exchange tackling the youth unemployment crisis. Theme: Next Gen – Designing solutions to our youth unemployment crisis 14 July 2021 - 2pm Book:

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    21 hours ago

    The Netherlands 🇳🇱 and the 🇿🇦has launched a new joint support effort called the Thuthuka Co-Development Fund, which will support a total of 4 projects each year. The initiative builds on the co-production treaty signed in 2015.

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  5. Jul 9

    You’ve got to take your hat off for 🇬🇧winning equal amount of stages in as the legendary 🇧🇪 rider Eddy Merckx Highlights - Stage 13 - via

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  6. Jul 9

    Interesting launch tomorrow! Connecting South African culture, American blues music to identity questions. ⁦⁦⁩ ⁩ Book Launch: Blues for the White Man by Fred de Vries Registration, Sat, Jul 10, 2021 at 10:00 AM

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  7. Jul 9

    Seriously interesting for anyone interested in the question what makes you you in South Africa; language, race, religion, education, what matters and what not to whom? And why?

    We're thrilled to share with you our "Who Are You?" podcast series with Dutch journalist Fred de Vries! Each episode engages with guests on the Transformation & Identity debate in and the . Click the link below to start listening🎧
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    Jul 8

    Nominations now open for 2021! 🌷The is the 's annual award for a courageous or organization supporting & promoting under difficult circumstances 🌷Info: 🌷Deadline: 20 July

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  9. Jul 4

    Keep that 🇿🇦 going 💪

    Thanks for the support 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🙂
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  10. Jul 4

    Respect!

    WOW!🤯 The fourth fastest time in history aged 21! Back-to-back wins for Femke 🇳🇱 in another European U23 400m hurdles record of 52.37. 🇸🇪 📸
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  11. Jul 2

    Important message from my colleague, in support of UN Women and . And ofcourse, go go!

    Great cooperation between & the 🇬🇪 team. will raise awareness on by wearing UN Women branded jerseys in tonight's game against the 🇿🇦 & in other long awaited int. matches. Important global message on worldwide👍
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    Jun 30

    South Africa’s International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor meeting with Dutch Foreign Minister Sigrid Kaag on the margins of the G20 meeting in Italy. Netherlands is an important partner and our relationship is very diverse and substantive. 🇿🇦🇳🇱 📸 by

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  13. Jul 1

    Break the Chains Festival. Only on 1 July 1863 was slavery banned in Surinam and the Dutch Caribean territories. Amsterdam mayor Halsema apologises for role of the city government. /via

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    Jun 28

    Join us as we celebrate for . This is 's first bike and she will be taking on classes with us to build up her riding confidante.

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    Jun 29

    for the month of will be teaching young adults and adults keen to learn how to ride a bike. Build up your riding confidence . To book visit Time:10 am Fee: R100 includes bike and helmet Limited to 10 participants per class.

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  16. Retweeted
    Jun 30

    A recent study revealed that SA🇿🇦 holds an untapped opportunity to supply the global shipping industry with zero carbon fuels. The production of green hydrogen-derived fuels can help meet decarbonisation targets and act as a catalyst for SA’s economy.

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    Jun 29

    Bilateral meeting between Minister Naledi Pandor, and the Minister Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Ms Sigrid Kaag on the margins of the Ministers’ Meeting in Matera, Italy, 29/06/2021.

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  18. Jun 27

    Oef….. auw

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  19. Jun 27

    Oh, the beauty in cycling sports! Dutch 🇳🇱 grandson Mathieu van der Poel of legendary French 🇫🇷 rider Raymond Poulidor (1936-2019) (Poupou) wins the Yellow today, and honours his grandpa…

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    "It's incredible" The full interview with the new 💛 .
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    Jun 25

    🚲 of , , talks about his experience with “I realised how important and beneficial it was for my body, self-esteem and my mental health.”. 👉

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