DAAD Johannesburg Team

The DAAD Information Centre Johannesburg is located at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. We offer advice and information to all South Africans on study and research in Germany and coordinate academic exchange between South Africa and Germany.

Office Hours:

  • Monday 11:00 – 15:00
  • Tuesday 09:00 – 15:00
  • Wednesday 09:00 – 15:00
  • Thursday 09:00 – 15:00
  • Friday 09:00 – 14:00
Eden Galetta

Eden Galetta

Senior Information Officer

Telephone: +27 (0) 60 610 8342
E-mail: daadwits.ac.za

Availability: Mon – Thurs 09:00 – 14:00

Eden Galetta joined the DAAD Information Centre Johannesburg in September 2021. She holds a PPE (Philosophy, Politics, and Economics) degree and an LLB degree from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits).

Eden is responsible for partner communications, consultations, general office administration, social media, information sessions and events.

Anica Opperman

Anica Opperman

Senior Information Officer

Telephone: +27 (0) 71 276 4671
E-mail: daadwits.ac.za

Availability: Mon – Thurs 09:00 – 14:00

Anica Opperman completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Languages in 2018, majoring in German and English at the University of Pretoria. She joined the DAAD Information Centre Johannesburg in July 2023.

Anica is responsible for the office finances, social media, information sessions and events, the website and general office administration.

Ayanda Mayeza

Ayanda Mayeza

Information Officer

Telephone: +27 (0) 65 554 4244
E-mail: daadwits.ac.za

Availability: Mon 09:00-14:00, Tue 10:00-15:00, Thu 09:00-14:00, Fri 10:00-15:00

Ayanda Mayeza completed his Bachelor of Science degree in 2015 at the University of Cape Town, majoring in Environmental & Geographical Sciences. He joined the DAAD Information Centre Johannesburg in December 2024.

Ayanda is responsible for social media, information sessions, general office administration and the annual Falling Walls Lab event.

Office Closure 2026

The DAAD Information Centre Johannesburg will be closed over the following days in 2026:

  • New Year´s Day Thur, 1 Jan 2026
  • Human Rights Day Fri, 21 Mar 2026
  • Good Friday Fri, 3 Apr 2026
  • Family Day Mon, 6 Apr 2026
  • Freedom Day Mon, 27 Apr 2026
  • International Workers’ Day Fri, 1 May 2026
  • Youth Day Tue, 16 Jun 2026
  • Heritage Day Thu, 24 Sep 2026
  • Day of Reconciliation Wed, 16 Dec 2026
  • Summer Holidays Fri, 18 Dec  2026 – Mon, 4 Jan 2027

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  • DAAD Information Centre Johannesburg

    Jorissen Street SM3151, Third Floor, Solomon Mahlangu House, University of the Witwatersrand. | PO Box 269, Wits 2050, Johannesburg, South Africa, Johannesburg Telephone: +27 (0) 11 717 9334
    E-mail: daadwits.ac.za
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