Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on the Adoption of the Amisom Mandate Renewal, 31 May 2019 Mr President, We than ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates President Peter Mutharika on his re-election
Media Statement 31 May 2019 President Ramaphosa congratulates President Peter Mutharika on his re-election President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated his Malawian counterpart, His Excellency Peter Mutharika, on his ...
President Ramaphosa sends condolences to Namibia following the passing on of former Vice President Dr Iyambo
Media Statement 30 May 2019 President Ramaphosa sends condolences to Namibia following the passing on of former Vice President Dr Iyambo His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the Government and p ...
President Ramaphosa sends best wishes to the Proteas
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Statement on the Appointment of Members of the National Executive, 29 May 2019
Statement on the Appointment of Members of the National Executive, 29 May 2019 Fellow South Africans, In the election of the 8th of May, South Africans provided this administration with a clear mandate to accelerate inclusive eco ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on the humanitarian situation in Syria, 28 May 2019
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on the humanitarian situation in Syria, 28 May 2019 Mr President, I would like to thank Ms ...
Presidential Inauguration Logistics
Media Statement Presidential Inauguration Logistics Members of the public are advised on the following arrangements for transportation and access to the stadium on the day of the inauguration. The inauguration will be held under ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Presidential Inauguration, Tshwane, 25 May 2019
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A3 Joint Statement on the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict, 23 May 2019
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Minister Sisulu challenges UN Country Team to support South Africa’s national priorities
Media Statement 23 May 2019 Minister Sisulu challenges UN Country Team to support South Africa’s national priorities The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Lindiwe Sisulu, has received a Letter of A ...
Update on South Africans injured in the roadside bomb blast in Egypt
Media Statement 22 May 2019 Update on South Africans injured in the roadside bomb blast in Egypt The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) would like to confirm that the four South Africans wh ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Question of Palestine, Wednesday, 22 May 2019
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Question of Palestine, Wednesday, 22 May 2019 Mr ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on the situation in Somalia, 22 May 2019
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on the situation in Somalia, 22 May 2019 Mr President South Africa thanks Deputy SRSG Zen ...
Deputy Minister Landers to lead the South African delegation to the 109th Session of the African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Council of Ministers Session in Brussels, 21-23 May 2019
Media Statement 21 May 2019 Deputy Minister Landers to lead the South African delegation to the 109th Session of the African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Council of Ministers Session in Brussels, 21-23 May 2019 The De ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on the situation in Libya, 21 May 2019
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on the situation in Libya, 21 May 2019 Mr President South Africa thanks Special Represent ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on Iraq, 21 May 2019
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on Iraq, 21 May 2019 Mr President, We thank the Special Representative and Head of UNAMI, ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on Ukraine, 20 May 2019
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on Ukraine, 20 May 2019 Mr President, We have supported the request for this meeting on t ...
The South African Government statement on the bus explosion in Egypt
Media Statement 19 May 2019 The South African Government statement on the bus explosion in Egypt The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon Lindiwe Sisulu, has been informed by the South African Amb ...
Statement delivered by Ambassador Jerry Matjila during the Security Council Meeting on Peace and Security in Africa: G5 Sahel Joint Force, 16 May 2019
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Statement of the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on the State of Readiness for the Presidential Inauguration
Statement of the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on the State of Readiness for the Presidential Inauguration Members of the IMC Senior officials of government Members of the media Ladies and gentlemen I would like to first w ...
Street closures in the vicinity of Soutpansberg, Loftus and Hatfield due to the Presidential Inauguration on 25 May 2019
Media Alert 16 May 2019 Street closures in the vicinity of Soutpansberg, Loftus and Hatfield due to the Presidential Inauguration on 25 May 2019 The democratically elected President of South Africa will be inaugurate ...
DIRCO and the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to host workshop in Pretoria
Media Advisory 15 May 2019 DIRCO and the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to host workshop in Pretoria The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), in partnership with the International Seab ...
Statement Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on Yemen, New York, 15 May 2019
Statement Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on Yemen, New York, 15 May 2019 Mr President Thank you for convening this meeting on Yemen. W ...
DIRCO Deputy Minister calls on young people to prioritise education as she gets her PHD degree
Press Release 14 May 2019 DIRCO Deputy Minister calls on young people to prioritise education as she gets her PHD degree The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Reginah Mhaule, has encourag ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the Goldman Sachs Conference for Investors
Media Advisory 14 May 2019 President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the Goldman Sachs Conference for Investors President Cyril Ramaphosa will, tomorrow, 15 May 2019, attend and participate in an investor conference in Joh ...
President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence
Media Advisory 14 May 2019 President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, 15 May 2019, receive Letters of Credence from Ambassadors and High Commissioners-designate who ha ...
Statement by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during, the Security Council Debate on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 08 May 2019
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Statement by the Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, during the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Investing in Peace: Improving Safety and Performance of UN Peacekeepers, 07 May 2019
Statement by the Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, during the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Investing in Peace: Improving Safety and Performance of UN Peacekeepers, 07 May 2 ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa sends condolences to the Russian Federation following a jet liner crash
Media Statement 6 May 2019 President Cyril Ramaphosa sends condolences to the Russian Federation following a jet liner crash President Cyril Ramaphosa, has, on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, ext ...
Minister Sisulu is humbled by donations to re-build communities following Cyclone Idai and KwaZulu-Natal floods
Press Release 5 May 2019 Minister Sisulu is humbled by donations to re-build communities following Cyclone Idai and KwaZulu-Natal floods The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, has ...
Update on the bus explosion in Egypt involving South Africans
Media Statement 19 May 2019 Update on the bus explosion in Egypt involving South Africans This evening the South African Ambassador to Egypt, Ambassador Vusi Mavimbela, has informed the Minister of International Rela ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, on the occasion of the coordinated Briefing of the Chairs of the 1267/1989/1373 &1540 Committees, 20 May 2019
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Minister Sisulu to meet with the South African Hellenic, Italian and Portuguese communities
Media Invite 3 May 2019 Minister Sisulu to meet with the South African Hellenic, Italian and Portuguese communities The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, will today meet with the ...
Address by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, H.E. Ms LN Sisulu at the Conversation with the members of the Hellenic, Italian and Portuguese Communities Alliance, Alberton, Johannesburg, 3 May 2019
Address by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, H.E. Ms LN Sisulu at the Conversation with the members of the Hellenic, Italian and Portuguese Communities Alliance, Alberton, Johannesburg, 3 May 2019 Members of the Diploma ...