Media Statement 31 October 2024 South Africa welcomes the convening of the Sixth Conference of States Parties to the African Nuclear Weapons Free Zone Treaty (Pelindaba Treaty) South Africa welcomes the convening and the outcome of the Sixth Conf ...
President Ramaphosa to host President Mbumba of Namibia for a Working Visit
Media Statement 29 October 2024 President Ramaphosa to host President Mbumba of Namibia for a Working Visit President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, Tuesday 29 October 2024, host His Excellency President, Dr Nanogold Mbumba of the Republic of Namibi ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth
Media Statement 28 October 2024 President Ramaphosa congratulates incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth President Cyril Ramaphosa extends his personal congratulations and those of the South African Government to Ghana’s Foreign Minister, ...
South Africa delivers evidence of Israel genocide to ICJ
Media Statement 28 October 2024 South Africa delivers evidence of Israel genocide to ICJ South Africa has filed its Memorial to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) today, 28 October 2024, in its case on the Application of the Convention on t ...
Presidency asserts responsibility and stance on South Africa’s foreign policy
Media Statement 27 October 2024 Presidency asserts responsibility and stance on South Africa's foreign policy On 20 August 2023, ahead of the South African Chaired XV BRICS Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered an address to the nation on S ...
President Ramaphosa welcomes preliminary General Elections results in Mozambique
Media Statement 27 October 2024 President Ramaphosa welcomes preliminary General Elections results in Mozambique President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the release of preliminary results of the General Elections in Mozambique by the National Elec ...
South Africa condemns Israel’s attack on Iran and continuous bombardment of Gaza and Lebanon
Media Statement 26 October 2024 South Africa condemns Israel’s attack on Iran and continuous bombardment of Gaza and Lebanon South Africa strongly condemns Israel’s attack on Iran, which seeks to foment war in the Middle East. This attack is an u ...
Minister Lamola to host his Ukrainian counterpart for Political Consultations
Media Invite 24 October 2024 Minister Lamola to host his Ukrainian counterpart for Political Consultations Minister of International Relations and Cooperations, Mr Ronald Lamola, will host his Ukrainian counterpart, Mr Andrii Sybiha, Minister of ...
Deputy Minister Botes concludes visit to Italy, where he represented South Africa in the G7 Development Ministerial Meeting
Media Statement 24 October 2024 Deputy Minister Botes concludes visit to Italy, where he represented South Africa in the G7 Development Ministerial Meeting Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the BRICS Summit Outreach and BRICS Plus, on the occasion of the XVI BRICS Heads of State Summit in Kazan, Russia, 24 October 2024
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the BRICS Summit Outreach and BRICS Plus, on the occasion of the XVI BRICS Heads of State Summit in Kazan, Russia, 24 October 2024 Your Excellency, President Vladimir Putin, Your Excellencies, Leaders of BRI ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the BRICS Summit Open Plenary Session, on the occasion of the XVI BRICS Heads of State Summit, Kazan, Russia, 23 October 2024
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the BRICS Summit Open Plenary Session, on the occasion of the XVI BRICS Heads of State Summit, Kazan, Russia, 23 October 2024 Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security Your E ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 23 October and 6 November 2024
A. Issues for the environment Safety and Security 1.1. Food borne illness and fatalities 1.1.1. Cabinet was briefed on the food borne illnesses and fatalities recorded in various parts of the country, which have led to the tragic deaths of ch ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in the Russian Federation for the XVI BRICS Summit
Media Statement 22 October 2024 President Ramaphosa arrives in the Russian Federation for the XVI BRICS Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, Tuesday, 22 October 2024, arrived in Kazan in the Russian Federation to lead South Africa’s ...
14th South Africa-United States Annual Bilateral Forum, 21 October 2024
14th South Africa-United States Annual Bilateral Forum, 21 October 2024 The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria hosted the 14th U.S.-South Africa Annual Bilateral Forum (ABF) on 7 October 2024, co-chaired by Ambassador Maud Dlomo, Deputy Director-General: America ...
South Africa to participate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
Media Statement 20 October 2024 South Africa to participate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Thandi Moraka, will lead a South African delegation to the Commonwealth ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the BRICS Business Forum Meeting, Kazan, 20 October 2024
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the BRICS Business Forum Meeting, Kazan, 20 October 2024 Your Excellency, President Vladimir Putin, Fellow BRICS Leaders, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honour to ...
Taipei Liaison Office relocation mischaracterised
Media Statement 18 October 2024 Taipei Liaison Office relocation mischaracterised The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) notes with concern the mischaracterisation of its engagements with the Taipei Liaison Office (TLO) ...
South Africa condemns the bombardment of Lebanon as a serious violation of territorial sovereignty and international humanitarian law
Media Statement 14 October 2024 South Africa condemns the bombardment of Lebanon as a serious violation of territorial sovereignty and international humanitarian law Israel’s bombing of Lebanon is a serious violation of the territory of a soverei ...
Opening Remarks by Minister Lamola for the Meeting of the South Africa-Namibia Diplomatic, Political and Legal Committee, Swakopmund, 14 to 15 October 2024
Opening Remarks by Minister Lamola for the Meeting of the South Africa-Namibia Diplomatic, Political and Legal Committee, Swakopmund, 14 to 15 October 2024 My Dear Brother and Colleague, Minister Dr Peya Mushelenga, Ministers and Deputy Ministers prese ...
Address by Minister Ronald Lamola, during the Thucydides Trap – Challenges and Opportunities for Africa, held at the MISTRA Head Office on 11 October 2024
Address by Minister Ronald Lamola, during the Thucydides Trap – Challenges and Opportunities for Africa, held at the MISTRA Head Office on 11 October 2024 Mr Joel Netshitenzhe (Executive Director – MISTRA), Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Representa ...
Minister Lamola to deliver remarks at two events in Gauteng
Media Invite 9 October 2024 Minister Lamola to deliver remarks at two events in Gauteng The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will speak at two events in Gauteng on Friday, 11 October 2024. In the first eve ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 9 October 2024 A. Issues in the environment Economy 1.1. South Africa: An Investment Destination of Choice 1.1.1. Cabinet reflected on the positive investor sentiments emanating from President ...
South Africa and the AU Commission to hold Consultative Meeting on the G20
Media Invite 8 October 2024 South Africa and the AU Commission to hold Consultative Meeting on the G20 The Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Mr Zane Dangor, who serves as South Africa’s G20 She ...
South Africa and the AU Commission to hold Consultative Meeting on the G20
Media Statement 8 October 2024 South Africa and the AU Commission to hold Consultative Meeting on the G20 The Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Mr Zane Dangor, who serves as South Africa’s G20 ...
Minister Ronald Lamola meets with the Deputy Secretary-General of United Nations (UN), Ms Amina J Mohammed
Media Advisory 6 October 2024 Minister Ronald Lamola meets with the Deputy Secretary-General of United Nations (UN), Ms Amina J Mohammed International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola will meet Ms Amina J Mohammed, Deputy Secretar ...
Deputy Minister to deliver a Public Lecture on 30-years of South Africa’s Foreign Policy
Media Invite 4 October 2024 Deputy Minister to deliver a Public Lecture on 30-years of South Africa’s Foreign Policy The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will deliver a public lecture at the University o ...
Speech by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Bi-Centenary of the Founding of the Basotho Nation and the fifth Anniversary of Independence of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Maseru, Lesotho, 4 October 2024
Speech by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Bi-Centenary of the Founding of the Basotho Nation and the fifth Anniversary of Independence of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Maseru, Lesotho, 4 October 2024 Programme Director, His Majesty, King Le ...
President Ramaphosa to undertake a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho
Media Statement 4 October 2024 President Ramaphosa to undertake a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho President Cyril Ramaphosa will today Friday, 4 October 2024, undertake a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho at the invitation of King L ...
Deputy President Mashatile concludes Working Visit to the United Kingdom
Media Statement 4 October 2024 Deputy President Mashatile concludes Working Visit to the United Kingdom Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, Friday, 4 October 2024, concluded a successful Working Visit to the United Kingdom. ...
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile during the engagement with the South African Chamber of Commerce, London, 3 October 2024
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile during the engagement with the South African Chamber of Commerce, London, 3 October 2024 Programme Director, South African Chamber of Commerce UK, CEO’s, Managing Directors and All the Leaders of ...
South Africa concerned at continued escalation of hostilities in the Middle East
Media Statement 2 October 2024 South Africa concerned at continued escalation of hostilities in the Middle East The Government of South Africa is gravely concerned about the continuing escalation of military action by the State of Israel on the S ...
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at JP Morgan, London, 2 October 2024
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at JP Morgan, London, 2 October 2024 Managing Director, Andre Ross, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Executive Director Head of Subsidiary Banking Sub-Saharan Africa, Hemisha Lakhoo, JP Morgan ex ...
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the London Stock Exchange Investors’ Day, London, 1 October 2024
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the London Stock Exchange Investors' Day, London, 1 October 2024 Programme Director, The leadership of the London Stock Exchange, our host, Ministers and Deputy Ministers from South Africa, ...
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the Standard Bank Infrastructure Focus Engagement with British DFIS, London, 1 October 2024
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the Standard Bank Infrastructure Focus Engagement with British DFIS, London, 1 October 2024 Programme Director, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, CEO the Standard Bank of South Africa Limited, L ...