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

Eden Galetta

Senior Information Officer

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

Availability: Tues 09:00 – 14:00,  Thurs 09:00 – 14:00, Fri 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 social media, the newsletter, general office administration, information sessions and events, partner communications and the annual Falling Walls Lab event.

Anica Opperman

Anica Opperman

Information Officer

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

Availability: Mon – Thurs 07:00 – 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 finances, social media, the website, information sessions and events, and general office administration.

Ayanda Mayeza

Ayanda Mayeza

Information Officer

E-mail: daadwits.ac.za

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

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 and general office administration.

Office Closure 2025

The DAAD Information Centre Johannesburg will be closed over the following days in 2025:

  • New Year´s Day Wed, 1 Jan 2025
  • Human Rights Day Fri, 21 Mar 2025
  • Good Friday Fri, 18 Apr 2025
  • Family Day Mon, 21 Apr 2025
  • Freedom Day Sun, 27 Apr 2025
  • Freedom Day observed Mon, 28 Apr 2025
  • International Workers’ Day Thur, 1 May 2025
  • Youth Day Mon, 16 Jun 2025
  • Heritage Day Wed, 24 Sep 2025
  • Day of Reconciliation Tue, 16 Dec 2025
  • Summer Holidays Fri, 19 Dec  2025 – Wed, 5 Jan 2026  

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Contact

  • 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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