Wow just got this on email:
PLEASE NOTE THE GERMAN CONSULATE PRETORIA IS TAKING 3 WEEKS TO PROCESS VISAS THIS IS DUE TO THE CONSULATE HAVING TECHNICAL PROBLEMS.
This is the new status from many embassies at various parts of the year. Now however we have it with the Germans, this is very unGerman like. Please be aware of the delays at the embassies and do not always expect that last minute visas are possible. If you are travelling this December get your ducks in order now do not leave it too late or announcements like these can hinder your travel plans and can even curb them completely.
