Poland in South Africa

- The Polish community in Vanderbijlpark organized ceremonial celebrations on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The event was attended by Consul of the Republic of Poland Robert Rusiecki, who delivered a speech. The event was moderated by the President of the Polish Vaal Triangle Association, Ryszard Skoczyński. In 2022, the "Polish Association of the Vaal Triangle" celebrated 40 years of existence.

- Ambassador Adam Burakowski took part in the ceremonial celebrations in Cape Town, which took place on May 5, 2024 at Nazareth House. Holy Mass celebrated by Polish priest Bogdan Buksa began the celebrations. After the Holy Mass, numerous representatives of the Polish community took part in the official part of the event. The Polish anthem was played by the outstanding Polish violinist Michał Buczkowski, who came to South Africa with a series of concerts. Ambassador Adam Burakowski delivered the commemorative speech. The event was moderated by Danuta Cieśla, president of the Polish Association in Cape Town. Michał Buczkowski also played several songs during the ceremony. After the official part, there was a social meeting in the parish hall.

- Consul Robert Rusiecki took part in the ceremonial celebrations that took place on May 5, 2024 in Johannesburg. The Holy Mass was celebrated by the Father Radosław Szymoniak. Consul Robert Rusiecki delivered the commemorative speech. The event was attended by, among others: representatives of Polish associations: the Polish Association in Johannesburg, the Association of Siberians in South Africa, the Polish Association of the Vaal Triangle, as well as Polish communities and families. The event was organized by the Polish Catholic Community of St. Joseph the Worker in Norwood. After Mass a social meeting took place in the parish.