List of ambassadors of Germany to South Africa
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of Germany to South Africa. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between Germany and South Africa.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| Rudolf Holzhausen | 1951 | 1954 |
| Gustav Strohm | 1955 | 1957 |
| Hans Ulrich Granow | 1958 | 1961 |
| Karl Overbeck | 1961 | 1963 |
| Werner Junker | 1963 | 1967 |
| Gustav Adolf Sonnenhol | 1968 | 1971 |
| Erich Strätling | 1971 | 1976 |
| Hans-Joachim Eick | 1976 | 1980 |
| Ekkehard Eickhoff | 1980 | 1983 |
| Carl Lahusen | 1985 | 1986 |
|
Fritz Ziefer
(Chargé d'Affaires) |
1987 | 1987 |
| Immo Stabreit | 1987 | 1992 |
| Hans-Christian Ueberschaer | 1992 | 1995 |
| Uwe Kaestner | 1995 | 1998 |
| Harald Ganns | 1998 | 2000 |
| Anna-Margareta Peters | 2000 | 2003 |
| Harro Adt | 2004 | 2007 |
| Dieter W. Haller | 2007 | 2011 |
| Horst Freitag | 2011 | 2015 |
| Walter Johannes Lindner | 2015 | 2017 |
| Martin Schäfer | 2017 | 2021 |
| Andreas Peschke | 2021 | Incumbent |
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This page was last edited on 12 January 2026, at 06:30 AM (EST).