Media Statement 31 July 2019 Deputy Minister Botes to host bilateral consultations with Portugal The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will on Friday, 02 August 2019, chair t ...
Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to visit the Nelson Mandela Day Celebrations at Manzini Primary School
Media Advisory 31 July 2019 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to visit the Nelson Mandela Day Celebrations at Manzini Primary School The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will on 2 August 2019 v ...
DIRCO to host a number of activities on Friday
Media Invite 31 July 2019 DIRCO to host a number of activities on Friday The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will on Friday, 02 August 2019, address a multi-stakeholder workshop ...
Postponement of Deputy Minister Botes’ Mandela Day event in Laingsburg
Media Advisory 30 July 2019 Postponement of Deputy Minister Botes’ Mandela Day event in Laingsburg International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Alvin Botes’ Mandela Month event, scheduled to take place in ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, on the occasion of Security Council Meeting on Libya, 29 July 2019
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, on the occasion of Security Council Meeting on Libya, 29 July 2019 Mr President, I would like to welcome and thank the Special ...
Minister Pandor to participate in Mandela Month activities at Jan Kotlolo Primary School
Media Invite 29 July 2019 Minister Pandor to participate in Mandela Month activities at Jan Kotlolo Primary School The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, is scheduled to visit Jan Kotlolo Primary School in Pret ...
Opening Address by Director-General, Mr KE Mahoai, at the Six Month Review Workshop of South Africa’s Term as an Elected Member of the United Nations Security Council, 25- 26 July 2019
Opening Address by Director-General, Mr KE Mahoai, at the Six Month Review Workshop of South Africa’s Term as an Elected Member of the United Nations Security Council, 25- 26 July 2019 Programme Director, Representatives of Departments, Dep ...
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of President of the Republic of Tunisia
Media Statement 26 July 2019 President Ramaphosa mourns passing of President of the Republic of Tunisia President Ramaphosa has on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa extended deep condolences to the ...
Statement by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa, to the United Nations during the Security Council Briefing on the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Afghanistan, 26 July 2019
Statement by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa, to the United Nations during the Security Council Briefing on the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Afghanistan, 26 July 2019 Mr President, ...
Deputy Minister Botes to participate in Mandela Month activities in Laingsburg
Media Advisory 25 July 2019 Deputy Minister Botes to participate in Mandela Month activities in Laingsburg The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, is scheduled to visit Laingsb ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 24 July 2019
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 24 July 2019 Cabinet met on Wednesday, 24 July 2019 at Tuynhuys in Cape Town. A. Issues in the environment 1. Economic transformation and job creation 1.1 Cabinet welc ...
DIRCO hosts workshop to review South Africa’s UN Security Council tenure
Media Invite 24 July 2019 DIRCO hosts workshop to review South Africa’s UN Security Council tenure The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host a two-day workshop on 25 - 26 July 2019 t ...
Minister Pandor attends the Third Formal Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs / International Relations in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Media Statement 24 July 2019 Minister Pandor attends the Third Formal Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs / International Relations in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil The Minister of International Relations and ...
South Africa sends condolences to Japan following the passing away of the Director General of the IAEA
Media Statement 24 July 2019 South Africa sends condolences to Japan following the passing away of the Director General of the IAEA The Government of the Republic of South Africa extends its condolences to the Govern ...
Demolition of Palestinian buildings in East Jerusalem
Media Statement 24 July 2019 Demolition of Palestinian buildings in East Jerusalem South Africa strongly condemns the demolition of Palestinian buildings comprising of residential apartments by Israeli authorities in ...
Statement by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on MONUSCO, 24 July 2019
Statement by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on MONUSCO, 24 July 2019 Mr President, We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary G ...
Deputy Minister Botes concludes successful participation in the Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the NAM
Media Statement 23 July 2019 Deputy Minister Botes concludes successful participation in the Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the NAM The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, M ...
Statement by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Open Debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Question of Palestine, Tuesday, 23 July 2019
Statement by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Open Debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Question of Palestine, Tuesday, 23 July 2019 &nbs ...
Statement by International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Alvin Botes of South Africa, on behalf of the Africa Group on the occasion of the Closing Ceremony of the Ministerial Meeting of the CoB of the NAM, 21 July 2019, Caracas, Venezuela
Statement by International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Alvin Botes of South Africa, on behalf of the Africa Group on the occasion of the Closing Ceremony of the Ministerial Meeting of the CoB of the NAM, 21 July 2019, Caracas, Venezuela & ...
Statement by the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Alvin Botes on the occasion of the Special Meeting on the Defence of the Norms of the Charter of the UN and International Law, 21 July 2019
Statement by the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Alvin Botes on the occasion of the Special Meeting on the Defence of the Norms of the Charter of the UN and International Law, 21 July 2019 Chairperson, &nbs ...
South Africa willing to cooperate with the UN International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Media Statement 20 July 2019 South Africa willing to cooperate with the UN International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals The Government of the Republic of South Africa has taken note of the briefing of the ...
Statement by Mr. Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, on the General Debate of the Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) under the theme: “Promotion and consolidation of peace through respect for International Law,” Caracas, Venezuela, 20 July 2019
Statement by Mr. Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, on the General Debate of the Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) under the theme: “Promotion and consolidation of peace through res ...
Statement by Mr Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, on the occasion of the Ministerial Committee of the NAM on Palestine, Caracas, Venezuela, 20 July 2019
Statement by Mr Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, on the occasion of the Ministerial Committee of the NAM on Palestine, Caracas, Venezuela, 20 July 2019 Chairperson, Mr Riyad ...
Statement by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Council Briefing on the situation in Yemen, Thursday, 18 July 2019
Statement by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Council Briefing on the situation in Yemen, Thursday, 18 July 2019 Thank Mr President, At the outset, my d ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace: Strengthening Partnerships for Nationally-Owned Transitions”, 18 July 2019
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace: Strengthening Partnerships for Nationally-Owned Transitions”, 18 July 2019 ...
Media Statement by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of the Budget Vote Speech, 11 July 2019, Imbizo Media Centre, Parliament, Cape Town
Media Statement by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of the Budget Vote Speech, 11 July 2019, Imbizo Media Centre, Parliament, Cape Town Deputy Minister Botes; Director-General Mahoai ...
Budget Vote Speech of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation delivered by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes, Cape Town, 11 July 2019
Budget Vote Speech of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation delivered by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes, Cape Town, 11 July 2019 Honourable Chairperson, Minister Dr. Pandor Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Honourable Members, ...
Address by Dr GNM Pandor, Budget Vote Speech, Department of International Relations and Cooperation, on 11 July 2019 at 14h00 at the National Assembly, Parliament
Address by Dr GNM Pandor, Budget Vote Speech, Department of International Relations and Cooperation, on 11 July 2019 at 14h00 at the National Assembly, Parliament Accelerating Economic Diplomacy towards a better South Africa, Africa and world ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 10 July 2019
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 10 July 2019 Cabinet met on Wednesday, 10 July 2019 at Tuynhuys in Cape Town. A. Issues in the environment 1. Outcomes from the Group of Twenty (G20) Summit 1.1 Cabine ...
Minister Pandor to address Pre-Budget Vote Media Briefing
Media Invite 10 July 2019 Minister Pandor to address Pre-Budget Vote Media Briefing The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will address a media briefing ahead of her presentation o ...
President lauds launch Africa Free Trade Area Agreement
Media Statement 09 July 2019 President lauds launch Africa Free Trade Area Agreement President Cyril Ramaphosa says the coming into effect of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) is a milestone t ...
Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to attend the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting
Media Statement 09 July 2019 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to attend the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, w ...
Statement by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, on the occasion of an Open Debate of the Security Council on the issue of “Linkages between International Terrorism and Organised Crime”, 9 July 2019
Statement by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, on the occasion of an Open Debate of the Security Council on the issue of “Linkages between International Terrorism and Organised Crime”, 9 Jul ...
President Ramaphosa departs South Africa for Niger to attend AU Summit
Media Statement 06 July 2019 President Ramaphosa departs South Africa for Niger to attend AU Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 06 July 2019, departed for the Republic of Niger to participate in the 12th Ext ...
Deputy Ministers/Special Envoys on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Brasilia, 5 July 2019
Media Statement 5 July 2019 Deputy Ministers/Special Envoys on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Brasilia, 5 July 2019 1. The BRICS Deputy Ministers/Special Envoys on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) me ...
Minister Pandor sends condolences following the passing away of Ambassador Ginwala
Media Statement 04 July 2019 Minister Pandor sends condolences following the passing away of Ambassador Ginwala The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has expressed her sadness at ...
President concludes Working Visit to Kingdom of Lesotho
Media Statement 4 July 2019 President concludes Working Visit to Kingdom of Lesotho President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended political parties in Lesotho on the signing of an agreement to establish a statutory Nationa ...
Minister Pandor to hold a Bilateral Meeting with her Korean counterpart, Ms Kang Kyung-wha, on Monday, 15 July 2019, at 13h00 at the OR Tambo International Airport
Media Invite 12 July 2019 Minister Pandor to hold a Bilateral Meeting with her Korean counterpart, Ms Kang Kyung-wha, on Monday, 15 July 2019, at 13h00 at the OR Tambo International Airport Pretoria – The Minister of ...
Minister Pandor holds fruitful discussions with her Republic of Korea counterpart, Dr Kang Kyung-wha
Media Statement 15 July 2019 Minister Pandor holds fruitful discussions with her Republic of Korea counterpart, Dr Kang Kyung-wha The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, had fruitfu ...
Deputy Minister Botes leads South Africa’s delegation to the Ministerial Meeting of the NAM in Venezuela
Media Statement 17 July 2019 Deputy Minister Botes leads South Africa’s delegation to the Ministerial Meeting of the NAM in Venezuela The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, wi ...
Minister Pandor to attend the SADC Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation in Lusaka, Zambia, on 19 July 2019
Media Statement 17 July 2019 Minister Pandor to attend the SADC Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation in Lusaka, Zambia, on 19 July 2019 The Minister of International Relati ...
President undertakes Working Visit to Kingdom of Lesotho
Media Statement 03 July 2019 President undertakes Working Visit to Kingdom of Lesotho President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho on Thursday 04 July 2019 during which the President and the Right Honourable ...
Air strikes on detention centre in Tripoli
Media Statement 03 July 2019 Air strikes on detention centre in Tripoli South Africa has learnt with deep regret about the tragic loss of life following an airstrike on a migrant centre in Tripoli, Libya, that killed ...
Minister Pandor to attend the 35th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union
Media Statement 2 July 2019 Minister Pandor to attend the 35th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will attend the ...