List of ambassadors of Spain to South Africa
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of Spain to South Africa. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between Spain and South Africa.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| Luis García de Llera y Rodríguez | 17 October, 1960 | 29 July, 1964 |
| Rafael Morales Hernández | 29 December, 1964 | 30 August, 1971 |
| Eduardo Gasset y Díez de Ulzurrun | 21 September, 1971 | 10 November, 1973 |
| Juan Ramón Parellada Soteras | 3 January, 1974 | 2 April, 1977 |
| Emilio Beladíez Navarro | 2 April, 1977 | 29 July, 1981 |
| José Pérez del Arco Rodríguez | 29 July, 1981 | 24 October, 1983 |
| Federico Garayalde Emparan | 24 October, 1983 | 6 February, 1988 |
| Álvaro de Castilla y Bermúdez-Cañete | 14 May, 1988 | 30 November, 1991 |
| Mariano Ucelay de Montero | 2 December, 1991 | 2 September, 1996 |
| Miguel Ángel Carriedo Mompín | 2 September, 1996 | 24 February, 2001 |
| Miguel Ángel Fernández de Mazarambroz y Bernabeu | 24 February, 2001 | 1 August, 2005 |
| Ramón Gil-Casares | 1 August, 2005 | 30 August, 2008 |
| Pablo Benavides | 30 August, 2008 | 26 May, 2012 |
| Juan Ignacio Sell | 16 June, 2012 | 24 June, 2017 |
| Carlos Enrique Fernández-Arias Minuesa | 24 June, 2017 | 12 January, 2022 |
| Raimundo Robredo Rubio | 12 January, 2022 | 16 April, 2025 |
| José Manuel Pascual García | 16 April, 2025 | Incumbent |
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This page was last edited on 18 January 2026, at 05:10 AM (EST).