Media Statement 29 February 2024 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini thanks embassies for their generous donations to the Eastern Cape The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Candith Mashego- ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 28 February 2024
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 28 February 2024 A. Issues from the environment Economy 1.1 National Budget Speech 1.1.1 Cabinet welcomed the 2024 National Budget, which demonstrated the resolute ...
Statement by HE Dr Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, to the High-Level Segment of the 2024 Conference on Disarmament, 27 February 2024
I thank you for the opportunity to address this august body and congratulate you on your stewardship of the Conference. You can be assured of my country’s support. South Africa aligns itself with the statements to be delivered by the distinguished delegat ...
Speech by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes on the Second Free State Investment Forum, 27 February 2024
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini embarks on public participation programme in the Eastern Cape
Media Invite 27 February 2024 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini embarks on public participation programme in the Eastern Cape The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Candith Mashego-Dlamini ...
55th Session of the Human Rights Council, South Africa’s Statement High-Level Mainstreaming Panel, Harnessing multilateral efforts to embed, amplify and realise the rights of persons with disabilities, with a focus on full and effective participation and inclusion in society, 26 February 2024, Geneva
Let me extend my appreciation to the members of the panel for their rich and informative presentations. We welcome the proposals for the strengthened implementation of the inclusion strategy and promotion of the human rights of persons with disabilities i ...
55th Session of the Human Rights Council, South Africa’s Statement on the High-Level Segment, Geneva, 26 February 2024
It is a great pleasure and honour for me to be addressing you today. I bring you warm greetings from the government and the people of South Africa. The year 2024 marks 30 years of constitutional democracy in South Africa. Our Constitution, which guides ou ...
South Africa deposits Instrument of Acceptance of the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material
Media Statement 26 February 2024 South Africa deposits Instrument of Acceptance of the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material At a ceremony held at the International Atomic Energy ...
Minister Pandor to participate in the High-level Segment of the 55th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva – Switzerland
Media Statement 26 February 2024 Minister Pandor to participate in the High-level Segment of the 55th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva – Switzerland The Minister of International Relations ...
Deputy Minister Botes to participate in activities leading up to the Second Free State Investment Conference
Media Invite 26 February 2024 Deputy Minister Botes to participate in activities leading up to the Second Free State Investment Conference The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Bote ...
Statement by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa during the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting, Agenda Item B: Global Governance Reform, 22 February 2024
We welcome His Excellency, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s call, as the G20 President, for the reinvigoration of multilateralism and the reform of global governance institutions. I want to briefly reflect on some of the statements made yesterday and ...
South Africa, during the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting, Agenda Item A: G20’s role in dealing with ongoing international tensions, 21 February 2024
I wish to express our sincere appreciation to the Government of Brazil for hosting us and look forward to a successful meeting. We also join Ambassador Viera in welcoming the African Union to its very first meeting of G20 foreign ministers as a permanent ...
Budget Speech for 2024, by the Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana, to Parliament, in Cape Town, South Africa, 21 February 2024
Madam Speaker, according to two prominent economists, Alberto Alesina and Dani Rodrik, “A crude distinction between economics and politics would be that economics is concerned with expanding the pie while politics is about distributing it”. The point, Mad ...
Minister Pandor to participate in the G20 Ministerial and IBSA Standalone Foreign Ministers Meetings, 21-22 February 2024
Media Statement 20 February 2024 Minister Pandor to participate in the G20 Ministerial and IBSA Standalone Foreign Ministers Meetings, 21-22 February 2024 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr N ...
President Ramaphosa concludes participation at the African Union Summit
Media Statement 18 February 2024 President Ramaphosa concludes participation at the African Union Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa has today 18 February 2024, concluded his participation at the Assembly of Heads of S ...
President Ramaphosa to participate at the 37th African Union Heads of State and Government Summit
Media Statement 16 February 2024 President Ramaphosa to participate at the 37th African Union Heads of State and Government Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 16 February 2024, arrived in the Federal Democra ...
Minister Pandor participates in the Meeting of the AU Executive Council in Ethiopia
Media Statement 14 February 2024 Minister Pandor participates in the Meeting of the AU Executive Council in Ethiopia The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, is leading a South Afric ...
Minister Pandor to participate in the Meeting of the AU Executive Council in Ethiopia
Media Statement 13 February 2024 Minister Pandor to participate in the Meeting of the AU Executive Council in Ethiopia The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will participate in th ...
South Africa makes urgent request to International Court of Justice on Rafah offensive
Media Statement 13 February 2024 South Africa makes urgent request to International Court of Justice on Rafah offensive The South African Government has made an urgent request to the International Court of Justice (I ...
Remarks by Minister GNM Pandor, at the Parliamentary Debate on the SONA, 13 February 2024
As we reflect on the past 30 years of South Africa’s foreign policy, the country can be proud of the work of our Department of International Relations and Cooperation which has consistently seen South Africa punch above its weight on the global stage. Sou ...
South Africa contributes troops to SADC mission to the DRC
Media Statement 12 February 2024 South Africa contributes troops to SADC mission to the DRC In fulfilling South Africa’s international obligation towards the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission to s ...
Keynote Address by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the Eighth Annual Ubuntu Awards 2024, Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, 10 February 2024
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Message of Goodwill by President Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Chinese New Year
Media Statement 10 February 2024 Message of Goodwill by President Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Chinese New Year On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of South Africa, I extend our warmest wishes ...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile to address the Eighth Annual Awards
Media Advisory 9 February 2024 Deputy President Paul Mashatile to address the Eighth Annual Awards On behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, Deputy President Paul Mashatile will tomorrow, 10 February 2024, deliver the keyno ...
President Ramaphosa undertakes Visit to the Republic of Namibia to pay respects at the passing of President Geingob
Media Statement 9 February 2024 President Ramaphosa undertakes Visit to the Republic of Namibia to pay respects at the passing of President Geingob President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a Working Visit to Windhoek ...
State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Cape Town City Hall, 8 February 2024
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False Alarm about the Safety of Nigerians in South Africa
Media Statement 6 February 2024 False Alarm about the Safety of Nigerians in South Africa The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has learned about an unfortunate advisory issued by the High ...
Minister Pandor to address Invest Africa’s 11th Annual Mining Series reception in Cape Town
Media Statement 5 February 2024 Minister Pandor to address Invest Africa’s 11th Annual Mining Series reception in Cape Town The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will be the guest ...
President Mourns passing of His Excellency President Geingob of the Republic of Namibia
Media Statement 4 February 2024 President Mourns passing of His Excellency President Geingob of the Republic of Namibia President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the passing early today, 4 February 2024, of His ...
Minister Pandor to host the Annual Ubuntu Awards in Cape Town
Media Invite 2 February 2024 Minister Pandor to host the Annual Ubuntu Awards in Cape Town The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host the annual Ubuntu Awards at the Cape Tow ...