On 13 April 2026, Germany and South Africa held the 12th Meeting of the German-South African Bi-National Commission (BNC), the key instrument for the development of the German-South African bilateral relationship. The 12th meeting marks the
Ambassadors and High Commissioners, Directors-General in the Presidency and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning. It is my pleasure to welcome you as you begin your tenure as
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 08 April 2026, receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate at a Credentials Ceremony to be held at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. Letters of Credence are official
Programme Directors, Ms Nozipho Tshabalala and Mr Mpho Tsedu; The Honourable Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau; Ministers and Deputy Ministers present; Business Leaders and Investor Representatives; Directors-General and Senior Government Officials; Distinguished
