Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting held on Wednesday, 27 May 2020
Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting held on Wednesday, 27 May 2020 1. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in South Africa 1.1. Cabinet was briefed on the outcome of consultations undertaken by President Cyril Ramaphosa with various civil-societ ...
Minister Pandor to lead webinar on the impact of COVID-19 on the African continent
Media Alert 27 May 2020 Minister Pandor to lead webinar on the impact of COVID-19 on the African continent The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will lead a webinar on the impact of COVID-19 on the African con ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Video Teleconference Meeting on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, 27 May 2020
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Video Teleconference Meeting on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, 27 May 2020 Mr President, &nb ...
Annexation is a threat to Palestine’s existence
Media Statement 15 May 2020 Annexation is a threat to Palestine’s existence The South African Government expresses its deep concern and strongly condemns the planned execution of Israel’s provocative plan to annex the Occupied Palestinian Territo ...
The Continent celebrates 57th Africa Day
Media Statement 24 May 2020 The Continent celebrates 57th Africa Day On 25 May 2020, the African continent will mark the 57th anniversary of the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The day is marked annually as Africa Day. ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates new Lesotho Prime Minister
Media Statement 23 May 2020 President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates new Lesotho Prime Minister His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of the African Union, has congratulated Dr Moeketsi Majoro on ...
Updates on Repatriations of South Africans stranded abroad
Media Statement 21 May 2020 Updates on Repatriations of South Africans stranded abroad Following the declaration of the State of Disaster by President Cyril Ramaphosa, which saw South Africa implementing the national lockdown on 26 March 2020, th ...
A3+1 Statement on Somalia delivered by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the UN, 21 May 2020
A3+1 Statement on Somalia delivered by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the UN, 21 May 2020 Mr President, I would like to thank you for convening this important and timely meeting on Somalia. ...
Speaking Notes by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on Repatriations of South Africans stranded abroad, 21 May 2020
Speaking Notes by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on Repatriations of South Africans stranded abroad, 21 May 2020 Following the declaration of the State of Disaster by President Cyril Ramaphosa, whic ...
Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa: Africa Dialogue Series 2020: COVID-19 and Silencing the Guns in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities: 20 May 2020
Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa: Africa Dialogue Series 2020: COVID-19 and Silencing the Guns in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities: 20 May 2020 Secretary-General António Gu ...
Minister Pandor to virtually brief Media on Repatriation of stranded South Africans abroad – Thursday, 21 May 2020, 08h45 for 09h00 – 10h00
Media Advisory 20 May 2020 Minister Pandor to virtually brief Media on Repatriation of stranded South Africans abroad - Thursday, 21 May 2020, 08h45 for 09h00 - 10h00 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the UN Security Council Video Teleconference Meeting on Venezuela, 20 May 2020
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the UN Security Council Video Teleconference Meeting on Venezuela, 20 May 2020 Mr President, We thank you for convening ...
Statement by the South African Mission to the United Nations, during the United Nations Security Council Open Video Teleconference Meeting on the Humanitarian situation in Syria, 19 May 2020
Statement by the South African Mission to the United Nations, during the United Nations Security Council Open Video Teleconference Meeting on the Humanitarian situation in Syria, 19 May 2020 Thank you, Mr President, I would like ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council VTC Meeting on the situation in Libya, 19 May 2020
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council VTC Meeting on the situation in Libya, 19 May 2020 Mr President, Allow me to thank Acting Special ...
Statement by the South African Mission to the United Nations, during the United Nations Security Council Open Video Teleconference on the Political situation in Syria, 18 May 2020
Statement by the South African Mission to the United Nations, during the United Nations Security Council Open Video Teleconference on the Political situation in Syria, 18 May 2020 Thank you, Mr President, Let me begin by thanking ...
Remarks by the President of the Republic of South Africa and African Union Chair, HE Cyril Ramaphosa, during the 73rd Session of the World Health Assembly, 18 May 2020
Remarks by the President of the Republic of South Africa and African Union Chair, HE Cyril Ramaphosa, during the 73rd Session of the World Health Assembly, 18 May 2020 President of the 73rd World Health Assembly, Her Excellency Ms Keva Bain, ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the VTC Security Council Meeting on Yemen, 14 May 2020
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the VTC Security Council Meeting on Yemen, 14 May 2020 Mr President, We thank Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and Acting ...
Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of 12 and 13 May 2020
Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of 12 and 13 May 2020 A Special Cabinet Meeting was held on a virtual platform on 12 and 13 May 2020. Cabinet was apprised through the National Coronavirus Command Council on progress achieved and challenges exp ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the VTC Security Council Meeting on Iraq, 12 May 2020
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the VTC Security Council Meeting on Iraq, 12 May 2020 Mr President, We thank the Special Representative and Head of UNA ...
South African Government hasn’t pulled the plug on Qatar to repatriate South Africans
Media Statement 06 May 2020 South African Government hasn’t pulled the plug on Qatar to repatriate South Africans The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has noted with disappointment a press statement alleging that the ...
Statement by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Open VTC Meeting on Bosnia & Herzegovina, 6 May 2020
Statement by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Open VTC Meeting on Bosnia & Herzegovina, 6 May 2020 Mr President, We would like to t ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on the International Criminal Court and the Situation in Libya, 05 May 2020
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on the International Criminal Court and the Situation in Libya, 05 May 2020 Mr President, ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa to participate in the Non-Aligned Movement Online Summit COVID-19
Media Statement 04 May 2020 President Cyril Ramaphosa to participate in the Non-Aligned Movement Online Summit COVID-19 President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Monday, 4 May 2020, participate in a virtual Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) entitl ...
Repatriations of South Africans stranded abroad
Media Statement 03 May 2020 Repatriations of South Africans stranded abroad Since the announcement of the State of Disaster by President Cyril Ramaphosa, which saw South Africa implementing a lockdown on 26 March 2020, the Department of Internati ...