The Government of South Africa welcomes the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice issued today in The Hague in respect of the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, incl ...
President Ramaphosa hosts discussion with Deputy President of the Transitional Sovereign Council of Sudan
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DIRCO expresses serious concern over incarceration of two South African nationals in Equatorial Guinea
Media Statement 13 July 2023 DIRCO expresses serious concern over incarceration of two South African nationals in Equatorial Guinea The Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (D ...
South Africa and Ireland to strengthen political and economic relations
Media Statement 13 July 2023 South Africa and Ireland to strengthen political and economic relations The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host the Irish Deputy Prime Ministe ...
Minister Pandor to attend and participate in the 43rd Session of the African Union Executive Council, in Nairobi from 13 to 14 July 2023
Media Statement 12 July 2023 Minister Pandor to attend and participate in the 43rd Session of the African Union Executive Council, in Nairobi from 13 to 14 July 2023 The Minister of International Relations and Cooper ...
NAM remains relevant in addressing challenges and opportunities for developing countries, says Deputy Minister Botes
Media Statement 08 July 2023 NAM remains relevant in addressing challenges and opportunities for developing countries, says Deputy Minister Botes The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alv ...
President Ramaphosa concludes visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo
Media Statement 6 July 2023 President Ramaphosa concludes visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a successful visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo where together with P ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the DRC-South Africa Business Forum, 12th Session of DRC-SA Binational Commission, Kinshasa, DRC, 6 July 2023
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Statement by the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, Mr Alvin Botes, on the occasion of the Ministerial General Debate of the Ministerial Meeting of the CoB on the Theme: NAM: United and Steadfast in confronting Emerging Challenges, 6 July 2023
Statement by the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, Mr Alvin Botes, on the occasion of the Ministerial General Debate of the Ministerial Meeting of the CoB on the Theme: NAM: United and Steadfast in confronting Eme ...
Statement by the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, Mr Alvin Botes on the occasion of the Ministerial Meeting of the NAM Committee on Palestine, Baku, Azerbaijan, 5 July 2023
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 5 July 2023
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Opening Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the Ministerial Meeting of the 12th Session of the Bi-National Commission between the Republic of South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo, 4 July 2023
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Deputy Minister Alvin Botes leads South Africa’s delegation to the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau (CoB) in Azerbaijan
Media Statement 4 July 2023 Deputy Minister Alvin Botes leads South Africa’s delegation to the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau (CoB) in Azerbaijan The Deputy Minister of Inte ...
Opening Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Eighth Summit of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), Ezulwini, Eswatini, 29 June 2023
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Media accreditation for the XV BRICS Summit, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Minister Pandor to attend the Female Foreign Ministers Meeting in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – 29-30 June 2023
Media Statement 29 June 2023 Minister Pandor to attend the Female Foreign Ministers Meeting in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – 29-30 June 2023 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has ar ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Eswatini for the Southern Africa Customs Union Summit
Media Statement 29 June 2023 President Ramaphosa arrives in Eswatini for the Southern Africa Customs Union Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, Thursday, 29 June 2023, arrived in the Kingdom of Eswatini ...
Opening Remarks by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of the Eleventh Meeting of the South Africa-Germany Bi-National Commission, Pretoria, 27 June 2023
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President Ramaphosa to participate at the Eighth Southern Africa Customs Union Summit in Eswatini
Media Statement 27 June 2023 President Ramaphosa to participate at the Eighth Southern Africa Customs Union Summit in Eswatini President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 29 June 2023, participate at the Eighth South ...
Minister Pandor to host the German Foreign Minister for a Bi-National Commission
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Minister Pandor undertakes Working Visit to Angola
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Minister Pandor congratulates Adv Tlakula on her re-election to serve on CERD
Media Statement 24 June 2023 Minister Pandor congratulates Adv Tlakula on her re-election to serve on CERD The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has congratulated Advocate Pansy T ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of his participation in the Round Table Discussion on Green Growth Partnerships at the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact, 22 June 2023
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President Ramaphosa to attend and participate in the New Global Financing Pact Summit in Paris
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Media Planning Advisory for Russia–Africa Summit
Media Statement 21 June 2023 Media Planning Advisory for Russia–Africa Summit South Africa will be participating in the 2023 Russia–Africa Summit, which is scheduled to take place in St Petersburg, in the Russian Fed ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 21 June 2023
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President welcomes closer cooperation with the European partners
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Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the SA–Denmark–Netherlands Business Forum, 20 June 2023
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Deputy Minister Mashego- Dlamini undertakes Official Visit to Mozambique
Media Statement 20 June 2023 Deputy Minister Mashego- Dlamini undertakes Official Visit to Mozambique The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will travel to Maputo, ...
President Ramaphosa to host Joint Working Visit by Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands and Prime Minister Frederiksen of Denmark
Media Statement 18 June 2023 President Ramaphosa to host Joint Working Visit by Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands and Prime Minister Frederiksen of Denmark President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 20 June 202 ...
Minister Pandor to host the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs
Media Statement 18 June 2023 Minister Pandor to host the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will on Monday, 19 June 2023, receive ...
President Ramaphosa presses Africa’s proposal for a path to peace
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President Ramaphosa arrives in St Petersburg for second leg of African Peace Initiative Mission
Media Statement 17 June 2023 President Ramaphosa arrives in St Petersburg for second leg of African Peace Initiative Mission President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 17 June 2023, arrived in St Petersburg in the Russian ...
President Ramaphosa to participate in African Peace Initiative Mission to Ukraine and the Russian Federation
Media Statement 15 June 2023 President Ramaphosa to participate in African Peace Initiative Mission to Ukraine and the Russian Federation President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Thursday 15 June 2023, travelled to Polan ...
President Ramaphosa concludes visit to Geneva, Switzerland
Media Statement 15 June 2023 President Ramaphosa concludes visit to Geneva, Switzerland President Cyril Rammaphosa has today, Thursday 15 June 2023, concluded his Working Visit to Geneva, Switzerland encouraged by th ...
South African candidate elected to serve as a judge on ITLOS
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Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the World of Work Summit of the International Labour Organisation, Palais De Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
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President Ramaphosa to participate in ILO World of Work Summit in Geneva
Media Statement 14 June 2023 President Ramaphosa to participate in ILO World of Work Summit in Geneva President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Wednesday, 14 June 2023, arrived in Geneva, Switzerland on a Working Visit to part ...
Minister Pandor expresses concern regarding the treatment of South African businesses in Cameroon
Media Statement 13 June 2023 Minister Pandor expresses concern regarding the treatment of South African businesses in Cameroon Following the Official Working Visit and subsequent developments of Minister Naledi Pando ...
Speech by Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Dubai, 12 June 2023
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini arrives in the UAE on an Official Visit
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President Ramaphosa briefs President Xi Jin Ping on African Peace Mission to Ukraine and Russia
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Condemnation of the Israeli Government’s sponsored killing of a three-year-old Palestinian child
Media Statement 09 June 2023 Condemnation of the Israeli Government’s sponsored killing of a three-year-old Palestinian child South Africa joins the international community in strongly condemning the killing of a thr ...
President Ramaphosa discusses upcoming engagements with President Putin
Media Statement 08 June 2023 President Ramaphosa discusses upcoming engagements with President Putin President Cyril Ramaphosa had a telephone conversation with President Vladimir Putin where he briefed President Put ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 7 June 2023
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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Media Briefing Remarks on the occasion of the State Visit by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal, Union Buildings, Pretoria, 6 June 2023
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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Opening Remarks at Official Talks with President de Sousa during the Portugal State Visit, Union Buildings, Pretoria, 6 June 2023
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini undertakes Official visit to Kazakhstan
Media Statement 05 June 2023 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini undertakes Official visit to Kazakhstan The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will travel to Astana, ...
South Africa sends condolences to India following a train accident in the state of Odisha, 3 June 2023
On behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent a message of condolences to the Government and the people of India, in particular the families of the deceased following the train accident on Friday, 02 June 2 ...
President Ramaphosa to host President Marcelo Rebelo De Sousa of the Portuguese Republic on a State Visit
Media Statement 2 June 2023 President Ramaphosa to host President Marcelo Rebelo De Sousa of the Portuguese Republic on a State Visit President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 6 June 2023, host the President of the ...
Live streaming of the meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Intentional Relations
Media Alert 1 June 2023 Live streaming of the meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Intentional Relations The Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, taking place to ...
Collection of Media Accreditation for the BRICS Ministers’ Meeting
Media Alert 30 May 2023 Collection of Media Accreditation for the BRICS Ministers’ Meeting The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) wishes to advise the media that they may collect accreditat ...
BRICS Conferences Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges
Media Statement 30 May 2023 BRICS Conferences Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges On 29 May 2023, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation issued a notice in the government gazette on Diplomatic Imm ...
Collection of Media Accreditation for the BRICS Ministers’ Meeting
Media Alert 28 May 2023 Collection of Media Accreditation for the BRICS Ministers’ Meeting The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) wishes to advise the media that the collection of accredita ...
Arrangements for the meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations
Media Alert 25 May 2023 Arrangements for the meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host the meeting ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 24 May 2023
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Statement by Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, during the Opening Session of the 12th South Africa–China Strategic Dialogue, Beijing, China, 24 May 2023
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Speech by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor at the Launch Ceremony of the Ninth Pan-African Congress in Lomé, Togo, 22 May 2023
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Minister Pandor to attend the Launch of the Ninth Pan-African Congress in Lomé, Togo
Media Statement 21 May 2023 Minister Pandor to attend the Launch of the Ninth Pan-African Congress in Lomé, Togo At the invitation of the Togolese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Togolese Abroad ...
Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini arrives in China on an Official Visit
Media Statement 20 May 2023 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini arrives in China on an Official Visit The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, has arrived in People’s Re ...
Minister Pandor concludes successful Official Visit to Portugal
Media Statement 19 May 2023 Minister Pandor concludes successful Official Visit to Portugal The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has concluded her successful Official Visit to Li ...
South Africa to host the Meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers in Cape Town
Media Advisory 18 May 2023 South Africa to host the Meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers in Cape Town The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host the Meeting of BRICS Ministers ...
Deputy Minister Botes to host his UK counterpart for bilateral talks
Media Statement 18 May 2023 Deputy Minister Botes to host his UK counterpart for bilateral talks The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will on Thursday, 18 May 2023, host his ...
Minister Pandor undertakes Official Visit to Portugal
Media Statement 17 May 2023 Minister Pandor undertakes Official Visit to Portugal The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will undertake an Official Visit to Portugal on 18-19 May 2 ...
Official memorial service for the late Ambassador Masetlha
Media Invite 17 May 2023 Official memorial service for the late Ambassador Masetlha The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host the official memorial service for the late Ambassador Bi ...
Government welcomes African Peace Leaders mission to Russia and Ukraine
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Media Briefing Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Official Visit by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of the Republic of Singapore, Tuynhuys, Cape Town, 16 May 2023
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Welcome Remarks by Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini at the Official Opening of the Second Ordinary Session of the Sixth Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament, Midrand, 15 May 2023
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to address the Opening Session of the Sixth Pan-African Parliament
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Ambassador Masetlha’s passing
Media Statement 14 May 2023 Ambassador Masetlha's passing The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is deeply saddened by the passing of South Africa's ambassador to the Republic of Algeria, H ...
President’s Special Envoys to brief the media
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The South African Government demarches the US Ambassador
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President Ramaphosa to host Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on an Official Visit
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Statement by Deputy President Paul Mashatile during a media briefing on the occasion of an Official Visit by Colombian Vice President, Mrs Francia Elena Márquez, Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse, Pretoria, 12 May 2023
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Opening Remarks by Deputy President Paul Mashatile at the Official Talks during the Official Visit by Mrs Francia Elena Márquez, Vice President of the Republic of Colombia, 12 May 2023
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South Africa and Norway join the international community in commemorating the killing of Al Jazeera journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, in the Occupied West Bank
Media Statement 12 May 2023 South Africa and Norway join the international community in commemorating the killing of Al Jazeera journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, in the Occupied West Bank Yesterday, the Department of In ...
Presidency responds to claims of weapons supply to Russia made by the US Ambassador
Media Statement 11 May 2023 Presidency responds to claims of weapons supply to Russia made by the US Ambassador The Presidency has noted with concern remarks attributed to the United States Ambassador to South Africa ...
Dr GNM Pandor Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Budget Vote Speech 2023, ‘Strengthening Partnerships to forge a more just and equitable global system’, 10 May 2023
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International Relations and Cooperation Budget Vote Speech, Deputy Minister Candith Mashego-Dlamini, 10 May 2023
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Deputy President Mashatile to host Vice President Márquez of Colombia for an Official Visit to South Africa
Media Statement 10 May 2023 Deputy President Mashatile to host Vice President Márquez of Colombia for an Official Visit to South Africa His Excellency Deputy President Paul Shipokosa Mashatile, will on Friday, 12 May ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 10 May 2023
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Minister Pandor to deliver DIRCO’s Budget Vote Speech on Wednesday, 10 May 2023 at 15h00 at the Goodhope Chambers in Parliament
Media Advisory 08 May 2023 Minister Pandor to deliver DIRCO’s Budget Vote Speech on Wednesday, 10 May 2023 at 15h00 at the Goodhope Chambers in Parliament The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr N ...
President Ramaphosa concludes a Working Visit in Namibia to participate in the SADC Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit
Media Statement 8 May 2023 President Ramaphosa concludes a Working Visit in Namibia to participate in the SADC Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa in his capacity as outgoing Chairperson of th ...
President Ramaphosa to participate in SADC Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit in Namibia
Media Statement 8 May 2023 President Ramaphosa to participate in SADC Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit in Namibia President Cyril Ramaphosa will, in his capacity as outgoing Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics ...
The South African Government welcomes the start of pre-negotiation talks between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces
Media Statement 08 May 2023 The South African Government welcomes the start of pre-negotiation talks between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces The South African Government welcomes the start of pre-negot ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the closed session on Advancing Political Dialogue and Security Cooperation in the Region, 6 May 2023
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President Ramaphosa arrives in Bujumbura for the 11th ROM Summit
Media Statement 6 May 2023 President Ramaphosa arrives in Bujumbura for the 11th ROM Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, Saturday, 06 May 2023, arrived in Bujumbura, Burundi, to participate in the 11th ...
Message of condolence following mass shooting in Belgrade, Serbia
Media Statement 5 May 2023 Message of condolence following mass shooting in Belgrade, Serbia In this regard, the South African Government wishes to express its deepest condolences to the Government of the Republic of ...
Minister Pandor concludes successful Working Visit to Mauritius
Media Statement 04 May 2023 Minister Pandor concludes successful Working Visit to Mauritius The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has concluded her successful Working Visit to Mau ...
President Ramaphosa to attend ROM Summit in Bujumbura, Burundi
Media Statement 4 May 2023 President Ramaphosa to attend ROM Summit in Bujumbura, Burundi President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 05 May 2023, travel to Bujumbura, Burundi, to participate in the 11th High Level Seg ...
Minister Pandor arrives in Port Louis on a Working Visit
Media Statement 02 May 2023 Minister Pandor arrives in Port Louis on a Working Visit The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has arrived in Port Louis, Mauritius, where she is sched ...
Minister Pandor on the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa Statement
Media Statement 02 May 2023 Minister Pandor on the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa Statement The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has noted the statem ...
Minister Pandor undertakes Working Visit to Mauritius
Media Statement 01 May 2023 Minister Pandor undertakes Working Visit to Mauritius The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, is scheduled to visit Mauritius on 03-04 May 2023 for bilat ...
Minister Pandor to receive South Africans evacuated from Sudan
Media Advisory 29 April 2023 Minister Pandor to receive South Africans evacuated from Sudan The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will on Sunday, 30 April 2023, receive South Afri ...
Update re: South Africans evacuated from Sudan
Media Advisory 29 April 2023 Update re: South Africans evacuated from Sudan The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) wishes to advise that due to unavoidable and necessary changes in the logi ...
Minister Pandor to receive South Africans evacuated from Sudan
Media Advisory 28 April 2023 Minister Pandor to receive South Africans evacuated from Sudan The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will on Sunday, 30 April 2023, receive South Afri ...
Evacuation of South African nationals from Sudan
Media Statement 26 April 2023 Evacuation of South African nationals from Sudan The South African Government is still working hard to ensure that its citizens and those from SADC and other countries are evacuated safe ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 26 April 2023
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Welcome Remarks by the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, to the Ninth BRICS Middle East North Africa (MENA) Meeting held in Century City, Cape Town, 26 April 2023
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Media Briefing Remarks by His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa during the State Visit by His Excellency President Sauli Niinistö of the Republic of Finland, 25 April 2023
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Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Official Talks on the occasion of the State Visit by President Sauli Niinisto of the Republic of Finland, Union Buildings, Pretoria, 25 April 2023
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Deputy Minister Botes to launch the Romania Assistance Programme for Township and Rural Schools in South Africa
Media Invite 24 April 2023 Deputy Minister Botes to launch the Romania Assistance Programme for Township and Rural Schools in South Africa The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Bote ...
President Ramaphosa concerned about the situation in Sudan
Media Statement 21 April 2023 President Ramaphosa concerned about the situation in Sudan The South African Government is deeply concerned about the unfolding situation in Sudan, where violence erupted last week follo ...
South Africa to host BRICS Deputy Ministers and Special Envoys on the Middle East and North Africa
Media Invite 21 April 2023 South Africa to host BRICS Deputy Ministers and Special Envoys on the Middle East and North Africa South Africa will host and chair the Ninth Session of the Meeting of BRICS Deputy Minister ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during a media briefing on the occasion of the State Visit by President Hage Geingob of the Republic of Namibia, Union Buildings, 20 April 2023
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Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa, during the Official Talks on the occasion of the Namibia State Visit, Union Buildings, Tshwane, 20 April 2023
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Statement on the Cabinet discussions on energy of 19 April 2023
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President Ramaphosa to host President Niinistö for a State Visit
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Message to South African citizens stranded in Sudan
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Minister Pandor to host the Norway Minister of Foreign Affairs for High-Level Consultations
Media Invite 17 April 2023 Minister Pandor to host the Norway Minister of Foreign Affairs for High-Level Consultations The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will on Wednesday, 19 ...
South Africa calls for cessation of hostilities in Sudan
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President Ramaphosa to host President Geingob of Namibia for a State Visit
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Closing Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Fifth South Africa Investment Conference, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, 13 April 2023
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Opening Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Fifth South Africa Investment Conference, Sandton Convention Centre, 13 April 2023
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South Africa hosts Fifth Investment Conference
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South Africa condemns the Israeli attacks on Palestinian Muslim worshippers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque
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Minister Pandor arrives in Yaoundé, Cameroon for an Official Working Visit
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Deputy Minister Botes hosts first BRICS roadshow in Mpumalanga
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 29 March 2023
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Minister Pandor to host the 17th Session of the SA–Russia Joint Inter-Governmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation
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Deputy Minister Botes to co-chair the South Africa – Cuba Joint Consultative Mechanism
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Address by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at the Charlotte Maxeke African Women Leadership Awards, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, 25 March 2023
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Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Business Forum on the occasion of the State Visit by Their Majesties the King and the Queen of the Belgians, CSIR Convention Centre, Tshwane, 23 March 2023
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Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during Official Talks on the occasion of the State Visit by Your Majesties the King Philippe and Queen Mathilda of the Belgians, Union Buildings, 23 March 2023
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Minister Pandor to host her Sri Lankan counterpart HE Mr Ali Sabry in a Bilateral Meeting
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Minister Pandor concludes successful visit to the DRC
Media Statement 21 March 2023 Minister Pandor concludes successful visit to the DRC The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has concluded her successful Working Visit to Kinshasa, D ...
Minister Pandor to meet her DRC counterpart for Political Consultations
Media Statement 20 March 2023 Minister Pandor to meet her DRC counterpart for Political Consultations The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will meet her counterpart from the Demo ...
Minister Pandor to host the Inaugural Charlotte Maxeke African Women Leadership Awards in Gauteng
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Minister Pandor in Kinshasa for SADC and SA – DRC Meetings
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini concludes successful Working Visit to West Africa
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President Ramaphosa to host State Visit by Their Majesties the King and the Queen of the Belgians
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Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the South Africa – Tanzania Business Forum, CSIR Convention Centre, Tshwane, 16 March 2023
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Media Briefing Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the State Visit by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Union Buildings, Tshwane, 16 March 2023
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Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Official Talks of the State Visit by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Union Buildings, 16 March 2023
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Remarks by Her Excellency Candith Mashego Dlamini, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa at the opening of the Political Consultations between the Republic of South Africa and the Republic of Togo, 16 March 2023, Lomé
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Opening Remarks by Minister Naledi Pandor on the occasion of the Ministerial Session of the Second Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between the Republic of South Africa and United Republic of Tanzania, Pretoria, 15 March 2023
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini undertakes Official Working Visit to West Africa
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 15 March 2023
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President Ramaphosa offers condolences to nations affected by Cyclone Freddy
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Minister Pandor to co-chair South Africa – Tanzania Ministerial Bi-National Commission
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President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate to South Africa
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South Africa observes Commonwealth Day
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Minister Pandor to co-chair South Africa – Tanzania Ministerial Bi-National Commission
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President to host Her Excellency President Hassan of Tanzania for State Visit
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Remarks by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, at The Gertrude Shope Annual Dialogue Forum: “The Current State of Global Peace and Security Architecture – Utilisation of Existing Capacity by Peace Institutions” Panel: Global Solidarity and Accountability, 8 March 2023
Remarks by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, at The Gertrude Shope Annual Dialogue Forum: “The Current State of Global Peace and Security Architecture – Utilisation of Existing Capacity by Peace Institutions” Panel: Glob ...
Keynote Address by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, to the Forbes Africa Leading Women’s Summit Sunbet Arena, Times Square, Pretoria, 8 March 2023
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Minister Naledi Pandor to deliver the keynote address at the Annual Forbes Africa Leading Women’s Summit 2023
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South Africa observes the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Day
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Opening Address by Deputy-Minister Candith Mashego-Dlamini at the official opening of the First Statutory Committees Sitting of the Six Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), at the PAP precinct in Midrand, 06 March 2023
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Minister Naledi Pandor concludes her visit to New Delhi, India, where she attended the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting and 2023 Raisina Dialogue
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Message of condolence following the deaths and injuries from a rail crash in the Hellenic Republic
Media Statement 03 March 2023 Message of condolence following the deaths and injuries from a rail crash in the Hellenic Republic The South African Government wishes to express its condolences to the Government and pe ...
52nd Session of the Human Rights Council, South Africa’s Statement for the High-Level Segment delivered Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini, Geneva, 02 March 2023
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President Ramaphosa to host President of Tanzania on a State Visit
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HRC 52- High-Level Panel Discussion on UPR Voluntary Funds: Achievements, good practices and lessons learned over the past 15 years and optimised support to states in the implementation of recommendations emanating from the fourth cycle, delivered by: Hon. Candith Mashego-Dlamini, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, 1 March 2023
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Remarks by Hon. Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at the High-Level Side-Event in the margins of the 52nd Session of the HRC Implementation of Art.1 ICCPR / ICESCR in Western Sahara, 01 March 2023
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Statement on resignation of Deputy President David Mabuza
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 1 March 2023
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Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the State Visit by the President of the Republic of Uganda, HE Yoweri Museveni, to Pretoria, South Africa, 28 February 2023
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Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the South Africa – Uganda Business Forum during the State Visit by President Yoweri Museveni to South Africa, 28 February 2023
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Minister Naledi Pandor attends the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting and 2023 Raisina Dialogue in India
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Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during Official Talks on the occasion of the State Visit by President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, 28 February 2023
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52nd Session of the Human Rights Council: South African Statement delivered by: Hon. Candith Mashego-Dlamini, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Biennial High-Level Panel Discussion on the Question of the Death Penalty: Theme: Human Rights Violations Relating to the Use of the Death Penalty, in particular, with Respect to Limiting the Death Penalty to the Most Serious Crimes. Geneva, Switzerland, 28 February 2023
52nd Session of the Human Rights Council: South African Statement delivered by: Hon. Candith Mashego-Dlamini, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Biennial High-Level Panel Discussion on the Question of the Death Penalty: Theme: Hum ...
Statement delivered by Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Hon. Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini at the Annual High-Level Mainstreaming Panel “A reflection on five years of the United Nations Youth Strategy (Youth 2030): Mapping a blueprint for the next steps.” Geneva, Switzerland, 27 February 2023
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to participate in the High-Level Segment of the UN Human Rights Council
Media Statement 26 February 2023 The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will participate in the High-Level Segment of the 52nd Session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council in Geneva, Sw ...
ICTS Cluster Media Briefing to update on International, Trade and Security matters
MEDIA ADVISORY Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Nathi Mthethwa in his capacity as the Co-Chair of the International Cooperation, Trade and Security (ICTS) Cluster will lead a media briefing on international, trade and security matters on Monday ...
Minister Pandor to host her Sierra Leonese Counterpart, Prof. David J Francis in Cape Town, on Friday, 24 February 2023
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Explanation of vote on Resolution A/ES-11/L.7 on Ukraine during the 11th UNGA ESS, Thursday, 23 February 2023
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Postponement of the Media Briefing by Minister Pandor on the AU outcomes
Media Statement 22 February 2023 This note serves to inform the media about the postponement of the media briefing on the recent AU Summit, which was scheduled for tomorrow, 23 February 2023, due to unforeseen circumstances. The briefing will be res ...
Welcome address by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, to the International Congress of Human Genetics, Cape Town International Convention Centre, 22 February 2023
Programme Director Dr Raj Ramesar, Professor/Head of the Division of Human Genetics UCT Dr Charles Rotimi Dr Michelle Ramsay, Chair of the International Scientific Programme Committee Dr Francis Collins, Former Director National Institute of H ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa will host his Ugandan counterpart, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, for a State Visit to Pretoria on Tuesday, 28 February 2023
Media Statement 22 February 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa will host his Ugandan counterpart, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, for a State Visit to Pretoria on Tuesday, 28 February 2023 President Museveni’s visit is ...
Minister Pandor to brief the media on the outcomes of the AU Summit
Media Invite 22 February 2023 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will brief the media on Thursday, 23 February 2023, at 10h00 in Cape Town. The Briefing will be in a hybrid format. The link for those who wh ...
Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to host her counterpart from the Philippines in Pretoria
Media Statement 22 February 2023 The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will host the Fifth South Africa – Philippines Bilateral Consultative Forum (BCF) on Thursday, 23 Februa ...
Minister Pandor to address the opening ceremony of the International Congress of Human Genetics in Cape Town
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President welcomes AU Summit focus on continent’s progress
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Solidarity message by African Union Champion on COVID-19 Response, President Cyril Ramaphosa, at the High-Level Breakfast Meeting of Heads of State and Government on Africa Centres for Disease Control, Addis Ababa
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President Ramaphosa arrives in Ethiopia for the 36th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government
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Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the meeting of the AU PSC of Heads of State and Government on the consideration of the situation in eastern DRC
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President Ramaphosa attends the 36th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 15 February 2023
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Minister Pandor to host H.E. Mr Ramtane Lamamra, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the National Community Abroad of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria
Media Statement 12 February 2023 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host H.E. Mr Ramtane Lamamra, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the National Community Abroad of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria ...
Address by Minister GNM Pandor at the Annual Ubuntu Awards 2023, Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, 11 February 2023
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Establishment of the Ministerial Committee on the Efficient Management of the Annual Hajj and Umrah Pilgrimages
Media Statement 10 February 2023 Establishment of the Ministerial Committee on the Efficient Management of the Annual Hajj and Umrah Pilgrimages The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pand ...
Klapmuts Community hosts an event to thank Minister Pandor for getting them a school
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Minister Pandor to host the Annual Ubuntu Awards in Cape Town
Media Alert 07 February 2023 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 ...
Tribute to former Speaker of the National Assembly, the late Dr Frene Ginwala at the Joint Sitting, Monday, 6 February 2023, City Hall, Cape Town
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President Ramaphosa offers condolences to Governments and People of Türkiye and Syria
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini hosts Bangladesh’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
Media Statement 02 February 2023 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini hosts Bangladesh’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs The Deputy Minister of International Relations Ms Candith Mashego Dlamini, will host the Minis ...
Message by Minister Pandor to the First BRICS Sherpa and Sous-Sherpa Meeting, Limpopo, South Africa, 1 February 2023
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Communiqué of the Extra-Ordinary SADC Troika Summit, 31 January 2023
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Message of condolence following the death and injuries from an earthquake in Islamic Republic of Iran
Media Statement 31 January 2023 Message of condolence following the death and injuries from an earthquake in Islamic Republic of Iran The South African Government wishes to express its condolences to the Government and pe ...
South Africa hosts First BRICS meeting in Bela Bela
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President Ramaphosa to participate in Extraordinary Summit of SADC Organ Troika
Media Statement 30 January 2023 President Ramaphosa to participate in Extraordinary Summit of SADC Organ Troika President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 31 January 2023, participate in a Southern African Developmen ...
Deputy Minister Botes opens the African Regional Seminar on the Universalisation of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
Media Statement 30 January 2023 Deputy Minister Botes opens the African Regional Seminar on the Universalisation of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons The Deputy Minister of the Department of Internatio ...
Opening Statement by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, Dr Naledi Pandor, during the 15th South Africa – European Union Ministerial Political Dialogue, in Pretoria, 27 January 2023
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MTN tax liability dispute with Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA)
Media Statement 27 January 2023 MTN tax liability dispute with Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, was this week briefed on the tax liability dispu ...
Minister Pandor congratulates Adv Mojankunyane Gumbi on her appointment as the UN Special Adviser for Addressing Racism in the Workplace
Press Statement 27 January 2023 Minister Pandor congratulates Adv Mojankunyane Gumbi on her appointment as the UN Special Adviser for Addressing Racism in the Workplace On behalf of the South African Government, the ...
Minister Naledi Pandor to deliver the Keynote Address at the annual Kgoshi Mampuru II Commemoration
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Minister Pandor to co-chair SA – EU Ministerial Political Dialogue with EU High Representative, Mr Borrell
Media Invite 25 January 2023 Minister Pandor to co-chair SA – EU Ministerial Political Dialogue with EU High Representative, Mr Borrell The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will on 26 and ...
Closing Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation during the Bilateral Political Consultations with Mr Sergei Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation in Pretoria, 23 January 2023
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Opening Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation during the Bilateral Political Consultations with Mr Sergei Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation in Pretoria, 23 January 2023
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Minister Pandor to host the Foreign Minister of the Hellenic Republic
Media Invite 22 January 2023 Minister Pandor to host the Foreign Minister of the Hellenic Republic The Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will on Tuesday, 24 January 2023, host her counterp ...
Opening Remarks by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, at the Bilateral Political Consultation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Mr Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, 09 January 2023
Opening Remarks by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, at the Bilateral Political Consultation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Mr Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, 09 January 2023 Your E ...
Opening Remarks by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, at the Bilateral Political Consultation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Mr Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, 09 January 2023
Opening Remarks by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, at the Bilateral Political Consultation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Mr Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, 09 January 2023 Your E ...