List of high commissioners of the United Kingdom to South Africa
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of United Kingdom to South Africa. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between United Kingdom and South Africa.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Herbert Stanley | 1931 | 1935 |
| Sir William Clark | 1935 | 1939 |
| Sir Edward Harding | 1940 | 1941 |
| William Ormsby-Gore | 1941 | 1944 |
| Evelyn Baring | 1944 | 1951 |
| John Le Rougetel | 1951 | 1956 |
| Percivale Liesching | 1955 | 1959 |
| Sir John Maud | 1959 | 1961 |
| Sir John Maud | 1961 | 1963 |
| Sir Hugh Stephenson | 1963 | 1966 |
| Sir John Nicholls | 1966 | 1969 |
| Sir Arthur Snelling | 1970 | 1973 |
| Sir James Bottomley | 1973 | 1976 |
| Sir David Scott | 1976 | 1979 |
| Sir John Leahy | 1979 | 1982 |
| Sir Ewen Fergusson | 1982 | 1984 |
| Sir Patrick Moberly | 1984 | 1987 |
| Sir Robin Renwick | 1987 | 1991 |
| Sir Anthony Reeve | 1991 | 1994 |
| Sir Anthony Reeve | 1994 | 1996 |
| Dame Maeve Fort | 1996 | 2000 |
| Dame Ann Grant | 2000 | 2005 |
| Paul Boateng | 2005 | 2009 |
| Dame Nicola Brewer | 2009 | 2013 |
| Dame Judith Macgregor | 2013 | 2017 |
| Nigel Casey | 2017 | 2021 |
| Antony Phillipson CMG | 2021 | Incumbent |
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