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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 3 November 2021
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South African Government Denounces Decision by Israel to designate and brand six Palestinian civil society organisations without justification as terrorist organisations
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Minister Pandor to lead South Africa’s delegation at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rome
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South Africa concerned about developments in Sudan
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Message by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of United Nations Day, Sunday, 24 October 2021
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Minister Pandor to participate in the Second African Union (AU) – European Union (EU) Ministerial Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda
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Statement by Ambassador NN Mxakato-Diseko, Deputy Director-General, Global Governance and Continental Agenda, Department of International Relations and Cooperation, at the Opening Session of the Fifth Conference of States Parties to the Pelindaba Treaty (African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty), Thursday, 21 October 2021
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Minister Pandor leads South Africa’s delegation at the Côte d’Ivoire – South Africa JCC
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes his Working Visit to Serbia and Bulgaria
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Deputy Minister Botes to visit Serbia and Bulgaria
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Minister Pandor to deliver a keynote address at the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipation Summit
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Minister Pandor to host HE Dr Riad Malki, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine to the Republic of South Africa on an Official Visit from 7 to 9 October 2021
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Meeting between HE Deputy Minister Candith Mashego-Dlamini of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation and HE Dr Ahmed Hassen Al-Hammadi, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar
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Minister Pandor to lead a South African delegation during an Extra-Ordinary virtual SADC Council of Ministers, 6 October 2021
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 29 September 2021
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Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, on the occasion of the High-Level Meeting on the Commemoration of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, 28 September 2021
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South Africa and United Kingdom to co-host Cyber Dialogue
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Minister Pandor concludes visit to the UN General Assembly
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Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, during the Official Opening of the South African Cultural Centre in New York, USA, on 23rd September 2021
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Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, on the occasion of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Article XIV Conference, 23 September 2021
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Statement by Her Excellency Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, on the occasion of the United Nations Food Systems Summit, 23 September 2021
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Statement by HE Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of the General Debate of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, 23 September 2021
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Intervention by HE Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, at the High-Level UN General Assembly Roundtable Meeting to commemorate the Twentieth Anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA) against racism, xenophobia and related intolerance, 22 September 2021
Intervention by HE Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, at the High-Level UN General Assembly Roundtable Meeting to commemorate the Twentieth Anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Decla ...
Statement by President Ramaphosa on the occasion of the High-Level Meeting on the 20th anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, 22 September 2021
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South Africa’s message of condolences to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria on the passing of former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika
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Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 14 September 2021
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Speaking Notes for Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, during the official hand-over of the Science laboratory and library at Siqongweni Senior Secondary School at Imbali Township in Pietermaritzburg on 11 September 2021
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DIRCO parts ways with Director-General
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Minister Pandor to officially hand over the newly renovated Science Lab and the library to Siqongweni High School at Imbali Township, Pietermaritzburg – 11 September 2021 at 09h00
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DIRCO and the Embassy of Vietnam to hand over masks to the Northern Cape Department of Education
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Minister Pandor to officially hand over the newly renovated Science Lab and the library to Siqongweni High School at Imbali Township, Pietermaritzburg – 11 September 2021 at 09h00
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Ongoing political and security situation in the Republic of Guinea
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Minister Pandor conveys her condolences to Ms Zanele Magwaza-Msibi’s family
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Deputy Minister Alvin Botes concludes visits to Poland and Romania
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Speaking Notes for Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, at the Gertrude Shope Annual Dialogue Forum, 3 September 2021
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Update on Afghanistan
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South Africa is unable to receive Afghan refugees
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 1 September 2021
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Minister Pandor to participate in a panel discussion on the protection of women in conflict-affected environments
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Celebrating the spirit of Charlotte Maxeke – pioneer, activist, artist, intellectual, internationalist and visionary, Daily Maverick, by Naledi Pandor, 23 August 2021
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Minister Pandor to host the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Dr AK Abdul Momen, during an Official Visit to South Africa from 22 – 25 August 2021
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President Ramaphosa in discussion with President-Elect Hakainde Hichilema of the Republic of Zambia
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 18 August 2021
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South African Government reaction to the unfolding situation in Afghanistan
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Joint Communiqué issued by Amb. Raychelle Omamo and Dr Naledi Pandor at the Inaugural Session of the Kenya – South Africa Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC), held on 11th August, 2021
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 4 August 2021
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Minister Pandor to deliver the Keynote Address at the Annual Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on the occasion of the Nelson Mandela International Day
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Statement by HE Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of the Mid-Term Ministerial Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement under the Theme: “Non-Aligned Movement at the Centre of Multilateral Efforts in responding Global Challenges,” 13-14 July 2021
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Ongoing political and security situation in the Kingdom of eSwatini
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 30 June 2021
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South Africa reiterates its support for multilateral efforts aimed at tackling global challenges
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Minister Pandor travels to Italy to represent South Africa in the G20 Ministers’ Meetings
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South Africa contacts French authorities following the ill treatment of opera star Pretty Yende
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Minister Pandor to lead a South African delegation to a SADC-EU Ministerial Political Dialogue on 16 June 2021
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South Africa sends condolences to Pakistan following a train crash in the Sindh province
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South Africa welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution on Ensuring respect for international human rights law and international humanitarian law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in Israel
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 26 May 2021
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Minister Pandor to welcome Members of Pan-African Parliament
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Media Statement by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of the Budget Vote in Parliament on 20 May 2021
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Statement by Ambassador Mathu Joyini, the Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the United Nations Security Council Video Teleconference Open Debate on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestine Question, 16 May 2021
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Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 18 November 2020
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South Africa and Malawi cooperation
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Minister Naledi Pandor conveys condolences on the passing away of His Excellency, Walid Al-Moallem, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic
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South Africa embarks on Bushiri extradition process
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Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the 44th Annual Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Member States of the Group of 77, 12 November 2020
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South Africa condemns bomb attack at World War I cemetery in Jeddah
Media Statement 12 November 2020 South Africa condemns bomb attack at World War I cemetery in Jeddah The South African Government has joined the international community in strongly condemning the calculated and cowardly terrorist attack on a Worl ...
AU Chair calls for calm between Saharawi and Morocco
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President Ramaphosa to host President Chakwera of Malawi on a Working Visit
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South Africa sends condolences to the State of Palestine on the passing away of Dr Saeb Erekat
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Minister Pandor to participate on the African Forum on Women Peace and Security
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President to participate in high-level meeting on reinforcing multilateralism
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Joint Statement: Reinforcing Multilateralism together building on the United Nations 75th Anniversary Declaration, Madrid, 10 November 2020
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Opening Remarks by Minister Naledi Pandor on occasion of the Political Consultations with the Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Madame Marie Ntumba Nzeza, on 10 November 2020, Cape Town
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Recorded Statement by the African Union Chair and President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, on the occasion of the High-Level event on reinforcing Multilateralism, 10 November 2020
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Minister Pandor to host her DRC counterpart for Political Consultations
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Minister Pandor to represent South Africa as the country accedes to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation with South East Asian nations
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Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 4 November 2020
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President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates Dr John Pombe Magufuli as President-elect of the United Republic of Tanzania
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Statement delivered by Mr Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, during the UN Security Council High-Level Debate on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace: Contemporary Drivers of Conflict and Insecurity, 3 November 2020
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Deputy Minister Botes to host a Bilateral Meeting with the French Minister Delegate Franck Riester
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South Africa’s Vote on Women Peace and Security Resolution at the United Nations Security Council
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Panel Discussion Remarks by HE Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of DIRCO-UN Webinar United Nations Day commemoration: “The importance of multilateralism in building back better for a post-COVID-19 world”, 30 October 2020
Panel Discussion Remarks by HE Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of DIRCO-UN Webinar United Nations Day commemoration: “The importance of multilateralism in building back better for a post-COVID-19 worl ...
Welcome Remarks by HE Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of DIRCO-UN Webinar United Nations Day commemoration: “The importance of multilateralism in building back better for a post-COVID-19 world”, Friday, 30 October 2020
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Video Teleconference (VTC) Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security, 29 October 2020
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Minister Pandor to lead webinar commemorating UN Day
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South Africa and the Netherlands co-host successful virtual Global Cyber Policy Dialogue
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Statement on the Virtual Ministerial Meeting of the Negotiating Parties of the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) held on 27 October 2020
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South Africa and the Netherlands to co-host a virtual Global Cyber Policy Dialogue for Southern Africa
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South Africa welcomes the 50th ratification of the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
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Statement regarding the resumption of the Trilateral Negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (DERD)
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Video Teleconference Open Debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine, 26 October 2020
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President Ramaphosa to chair second Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 21 October 2020
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Statement by Minister Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, during the Security Council High-Level Debate on a Comprehensive Review of the situation in the Gulf Region, 20 October 2020
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Minister Pandor to hand over PPEs in the Western Cape
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Statement by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on Yemen, 15 October 2020
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Opening Remarks prepared for the Chairperson of the Executive Council of the African Union, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Dr Naledi Pandor, during the 37th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council on 13 to 14 October 2020
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Intervention by Mr Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, on Item 2: The Commonwealth Response to Global Challenges on the occasion of the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Meeting, 14 October 2020
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Minister Pandor to chair the 37th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU), 13-14 October 2020
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Statement by HE Mr Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of the Ministerial Meeting of the NAM on the sidelines of UNGA75 under the theme: “Bandung+65: more relevant, united and effective NAM against emerging global challenges, including COVID-19”, 9 October 2020
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa, on behalf of Niger, Tunisia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines & South Africa (A3+1), during the Security Council Meeting on the Democratic Republic of The Congo, 6 October 2020
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President Ramaphosa to chair meeting of the African Union Bureau
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Statement by the Permanent Mission of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on Syria – Chemical Weapons, 5 October 2020
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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Remarks to the United Nations General Assembly: High-Level Meeting to commemorate and promote the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, 2 October 2020
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Briefing Statement on the re-opening of the borders and ports of entry for international travellers, Wednesday, 30 September 2020
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Media Briefing on easing of international travel restrictions
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President Ramaphosa to address virtual UNGA75 Summit on Biodiversity
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, on behalf of Niger, Tunisia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines and South Africa (A3+1), during the Security Council Meeting on UNITAMS, 25 September 2020
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Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, on the occasion of the Ministerial Meeting of the Alliance for Multilateralism themed: “Our Commitment and Contribution to Building Back Better”, 25 September 2020
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Statement by HE Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, during the Security Council Meeting on the Global Order post COVID-19, 24 September 2020
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Minister Pandor to participate in a virtual Ministerial Meeting of the Alliance for Multilateralism
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Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 23 September 2020
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South Africa to reaffirm commitment to partnership for Women’s Digital Financial Inclusion in Africa
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Address by President of the Republic of South Africa and African Union Chair, President Cyril Ramaphosa, at the 75th United Nations General Assembly Debate, 22 September 2020
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Media Statement 22 September 2020 South Africa to address the General Debate of the virtual 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as the African Union (AU) Chairperson, will ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the 75th Commemoration of the United Nations General Assembly, 21 September 2020
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Statement by the Permanent Mission of South Africa to the United Nations, during the United Nations Security Council Meeting on the Political situation in Syria, 18 September 2020
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Statement by the Permanent Mission of South Africa to the United Nations, during the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Protecting Civilians affected by Conflict Induced Hunger, 17 September 2020
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Online Lecture at the WITS School of Governance on the theme ‘South Africa’s place in the changing Global Order’ delivered by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, 16 September 2020
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on Yemen, 15 September 2020
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa on behalf of Niger, Tunisia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines & South Africa (A3+1), during the Security Council Meeting on Peacekeeping Operations, 14 September 2020
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Speech delivered by Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes (MP), at the handover ceremony of the United Kingdom Government donation to the Solidarity Fund on Monday, 14 September 2020
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Statement by the Permanent Mission of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Open Video Teleconference (VTC) Meeting on Syria – Chemical Weapons, 10 September 2020
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on the implementation of Resolution 2532 (COVID-19 Pandemic), 9 September 2020
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 9 September 2020
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the United Nations Security Council Meeting on Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and sub-regional organisations: Role of the International Organisation of the Francophonie, 8 September 2020
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Statement by the Permanent Mission of South Africa to the United Nations on the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Thursday, 3 September 2020
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Minister Pandor to lead SA delegation at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 26 August 2020
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Statement by the Permanent Mission of South Africa to the United Nations during the UNSC Briefing on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts – Isil/Da’esh Strategic Report, 24 August 2020
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Explanation of Vote by the Republic of South Africa on the proposed resolution by the United States of America on Annex B of Resolution 2231 (2015), 14 August 2020
Mr President, South Africa views the JCPOA as one of most important diplomatic achievements in the area of nuclear non-proliferation since the signing of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). We believe it is an exemplar of collec ...
United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel Peace Agreement
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Minister Pandor to lead a South African delegation to a virtual meeting of the SADC Council of Ministers
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Minister Pandor hosts webinar with women diplomats on gender equality
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Minister Pandor to participate on the United Nations Security Council Debate on the Pandemics and Sustainable Peace – Today, 12 August 2020 – 16h00 – 17h30
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Deputy Minister Botes to address virtual dialogue on Silencing the Guns
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Minister Pandor saddened by the passing away of Ambassador Nkadimeng
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 5 August 2020
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President Ramaphosa to participate in SADC’s virtual Organ Troika Summit
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Minister Pandor thanks the IAEA for the assistance provided to South Africa in the fight against COVID-19
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, the Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the United Nations Security Council Video Teleconference Meeting on the Humanitarian situation in Syria, 29 July 2020
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Deputy Minister Botes visits the Karoo and Southern Cape as part of Cabinet deployment to combat Gender-Based Violence and COVID-19
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on Yemen, 28 July 2020
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Statement by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the United Nations Security Council Video Teleconference Meeting on the Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Climate and Security, 24 July 2020
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President Ramaphosa sends condolences to Tanzania following passing of former President Benjamin Mkapa
Media Statement 24 July 2020 President Ramaphosa sends condolences to Tanzania following passing of former President Benjamin Mkapa President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, sent a message of condo ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on progress in the national effort to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, Union Buildings, Tshwane, 23 July 2020
My fellow South Africans, I wish to address you this evening on two matters that are of great interest and concern to South Africans as we struggle to overcome the Coronavirus pandemic. The first issue is the re-opening of school ...
Message of Condolence by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the Passing of Tata Andrew Mlangeni
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Open Video Teleconference Meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine, 21 July 2020
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President salutes late US Congressman John Lewis
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Minister Pandor congratulates Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng following her appointment to a UN role
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South Africa’s Message of Condolence on the passing of US Congressman and Civil Rights Activist, John Lewis
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Minister Pandor to participate in a Virtual Meeting of the UN General Assembly to observe the annual Nelson Mandela International Day
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Statement of the Republic of South Africa to the United Nations Security Council regarding the Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security: Sexual Violence in Conflict by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, 17 July 2020
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Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, during the Nelson Mandela Day Outreach Programme and Virtual Celebration, 17 July 2020
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Joint Press Release: 14th European Union – South Africa Ministerial Political Dialogue, July 2020 (by Video Conference)
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Minister Pandor expresses her condolences on the passing of Zindzi Mandela, South Africa’s Ambassador to Denmark
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Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the launch of the 2020 Report of the UN Secretary-General’s Independent Accountability Panel for every Woman, Every Child, 13 July 2020
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Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting of Friday, 10 July and 12 July 2020
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Video Teleconference (VTC) Security Council Meeting on Peace Operations and Human Rights, 7 July 2020
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of the Republic of South Africa, during the Security Council Video Teleconference (VTC) Meeting on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Peace and Security, 2 July 2020
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South Africa condemns Israel’s planned annexation of Palestinian territories
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Deputy Minister Botes to visit the COVID-19 Humanitarian Staging Area at ORTIA
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations (UN), during the United Nations Security Council Meeting on the Implementation of Resolution 2231, 30 June 2020
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Deputy Minister Botes to visit the COVID-19 Humanitarian Staging Area at ORTIA
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Statement by the Permanent Mission of South Africa to the United Nations, during the United Nations Security Council Video Teleconference Meeting on the Humanitarian situation in Syria, 29 June 2020
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations (UN), during the UN Security Council Meeting on Peace and Security in Africa: Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, 29 June 2020
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President Ramaphosa congratulates Dr Lazarus Chakwera on his election as President of Malawi
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Media Statement by South Africa on the commemoration of the signing of the Charter of the United Nations, 26 June 2020
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Statement by the Permanent Mission of South Africa to the United Nations (UN), during the UN Security Council Meeting on the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), 25 June 2020
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Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting of 24 June 2020
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Statement by HE Mr A Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, during the United Nations Security Council Open Video Teleconference Meeting on the Question of Palestine, Wednesday, 24 June 2020
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Statement by the Permanent Mission of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), 23 June 2020
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South Africa congratulates the elected members of the United Nations Security Council for the term 2021-2022
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President Ramaphosa congratulates new Burundi President on his election and inauguration
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African Union and FOCAC to co-host China-Africa Solidarity Summit on COVID-19
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AU Chair to provide public update on continental strategy to fight COVID-19
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the United Nations Security Council Video Teleconference Meeting on the Political situation in Syria, 16 June 2020
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Courtesy call on President Cyril Ramaphosa by Lesotho Prime Minister Dr Moeketsi Majoro
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President Ramaphosa convenes Virtual Meeting of the AU Bureau and Regional Economic Communities
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Statement by Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, during the United Nations Security Council Meeting on the situation in Mali and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali, 11 June 2020
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Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting held on Wednesday, 10 June 2020
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Deputy Minister Botes to host a webinar on Diplomacy and Youth in the age of COVID-19 pandemic
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Statement by the South African Mission to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), 08 June 2020
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Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting held on Thursday, 4 June 2020
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A3+1 Statement on Peacekeeping delivered by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, 04 June 2020
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Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting held on Wednesday, 27 May 2020
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Minister Pandor to lead webinar on the impact of COVID-19 on the African continent
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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
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Annexation is a threat to Palestine’s existence
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The Continent celebrates 57th Africa Day
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President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates new Lesotho Prime Minister
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Updates on Repatriations of South Africans stranded abroad
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A3+1 Statement on Somalia delivered by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the UN, 21 May 2020
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Speaking Notes by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on Repatriations of South Africans stranded abroad, 21 May 2020
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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
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Minister Pandor to virtually brief Media on Repatriation of stranded South Africans abroad – Thursday, 21 May 2020, 08h45 for 09h00 – 10h00
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of 12 and 13 May 2020
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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
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South African Government hasn’t pulled the plug on Qatar to repatriate South Africans
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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
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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
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President Cyril Ramaphosa to participate in the Non-Aligned Movement Online Summit COVID-19
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Repatriations of South Africans stranded abroad
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Statement by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Video Teleconference Meeting on the Humanitarian Situation in Syria, 29 April 2020
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Video Teleconference Meeting on the Political Situation in Syria, 29 April 2020
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Communiqué of the Teleconference Meeting of the Bureau of the Assembly of the AU Heads of State and Government with Chairpersons of the Regional Economic Communities of the AU, 29 April 2020
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on the United Nations Stabilisation Force in Abyei (UNISFA), 28 April 2020
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the UN Security Council VTC Meeting on Venezuela, 28 April 2020
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the UNSC VTC Open Meeting entitled: “Towards the 5th Anniversary of the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda: Accelerating Implementation of Resolution 2250 and 2419”, 27 April 2020
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Remarks by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the arrival of Cuban Medical Brigade at Waterkloof Air Force Base, 26 April 2020
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President participates in global collaboration on COVID-19 tools
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Statement by the Permanent Mission of South Africa to the United Nations, during the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine, Thursday, 23 April 2020
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President Ramaphosa to engage African business leaders
Media Statement 21 April 2020 President Ramaphosa to engage African business leaders In line with decision of the Extended African Union Bureau Meeting held on the 3rd April 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 22 April 2020, chair ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the UN Security Council Meeting on Protecting Civilians affected by Conflict Induced Hunger, 21 April 2020
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the UN Security Council Meeting on Protecting Civilians affected by Conflict Induced Hunger, 21 April 2020 Mr President, ...
Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of 20 April 2020
Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of 20 April 2020 A virtual Special Cabinet Meeting was held on Monday, 20 April 2020, to among other things, deliberate on the consolidated report on the socio-economic recovery plan post the COVID-19 National L ...
DIRCO assures stranded South Africans of its commitment to assist them to return back home
Media Statement 18 April 2020 DIRCO assures stranded South Africans of its commitment to assist them to return back home The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) continues to facilitate the repatriation of South Africans ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the VTC Security Council Meeting on Yemen, 16 April 2020
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the VTC Security Council Meeting on Yemen, 16 April 2020 Mr President, We thank Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and OCHA ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Consultations regarding Syria-Chemical Weapons, 15 April 2020
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Consultations regarding Syria-Chemical Weapons, 15 April 2020 Let me begin by thanking the High Representative ...
Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of 15 April 2020
Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of 15 April 2020 A virtual Special Cabinet Meeting was held today, 15 April 2020, to discuss the socio-economic recovery plan post the COVID-19 National Lockdown. This follows the announcement made by Preside ...
South Africa concerned about the allegations of discrimination and stigmatisation of Africans in China
Media Statement 12 April 2020 South Africa concerned about the allegations of discrimination and stigmatisation of Africans in China As Chair of the African Union, South Africa is deeply concerned about reports of alleged ill-treatment of African ...
African Union Chair, President Cyril Ramaphosa, appoints Special Envoys to mobilise international economic support for continental fight against COVID-19
Media Statement 12 April 2020 African Union Chair, President Cyril Ramaphosa, appoints Special Envoys to mobilise international economic support for continental fight against COVID-19 The Chairperson of the African Union, President of the Republi ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa sends condolences on the passing of former Prime Minister of Togo
Media Statement 11 April 2020 President Cyril Ramaphosa sends condolences on the passing of former Prime Minister of Togo The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) and President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, has ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council VTC Meeting on COVID-19, 9 April 2020
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council VTC Meeting on COVID-19, 9 April 2020 Mr President, I thank the Secretary-General for his comprehe ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Closed Security Council VTC Meeting on the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), 9 April 2020
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Closed Security Council VTC Meeting on the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), 9 April 2020 M ...
President to address the nation
Media Statement 9 April 2020 President to address the nation President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, 9 April 2020 address the nation on the continuing efforts to contain the spread of the Coronavirus. The President’s address follows a meeting of ...
Message by President Cyril Ramaphosa on COVID-19 Pandemic, Thursday, 9 April 2020
Message by President Cyril Ramaphosa on COVID-19 Pandemic, Thursday, 9 April 2020 My Fellow South Africans, At midnight tonight, it will be exactly two weeks since our country entered into an unprecedented nation-wide lockdown to ...
Speaking Notes for the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, at the Press Briefing on South Africa’s Response to COVID-19 pandemic – 31 March 2020
Speaking Notes for the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, at the Press Briefing on South Africa’s Response to COVID-19 pandemic – 31 March 2020 South Africans stranded Abroad The COVID-19 pande ...
Media Briefing to update Government’s Lockdown Intervention Measures on COVID-19
Media Advisory 31 March 2020 Media Briefing to update Government’s Lockdown Intervention Measures on COVID-19 Ministers representing the COVID -19 National Command Council will update the nation on the status of the COVID 19 lockdown in South Afr ...
Message by President Cyril Ramaphosa on COVID-19 pandemic, 30 March 2020
Message by President Cyril Ramaphosa on COVID-19 pandemic, 30 March 2020 My Fellow South Africans, Good evening, It is now four days since our country went into a nation-wide lockdown for the first time in the history of our dem ...
Media Briefing to further unpack Government’s Intervention Measures on COVID-19
Media Advisory 23 March 2020 Media Briefing to further unpack Government’s Intervention Measures on COVID-19 Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation providing updates about COVID-19 in South Africa, members of the national com ...
Media Briefings to further unpack Government’s Intervention Measures on COVID-19
Media Advisory 23 March 2020 Media Briefings to further unpack Government’s Intervention Measures on COVID-19 Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation providing updates about COVID-19 in South Africa, members of the national co ...
Remarks delivered by South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of the Presidential Inauguration and 30-Years Anniversary Celebration of the Independence of the Republic of Namibia, 21 March 2020
Remarks delivered by South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of the Presidential Inauguration and 30-Years Anniversary Celebration of the Independence of the Republic of Namibia, 21 March 2020 ...
Minister Pandor and her German Counterpart, Mr Heiko Maas, co-chaired the Tenth Meeting of the South Africa-Germany Bi-National Commission, 20 March 2020
Media Statement 20 March 2020 Minister Pandor and her German Counterpart, Mr Heiko Maas, co-chaired the Tenth Meeting of the South Africa-Germany Bi-National Commission, 20 March 2020 The Tenth Meeting of the South Africa – Germany Bi-National Co ...
President postpones Meeting with AU Commissioners
Media Advisory 17 March 2020 President postpones Meeting with AU Commissioners President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in his capacity as Chair of the African Union, requested a postponement of a meeting - scheduled for Thursday 19 March - with Commission ...
Speech by Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini at the Symposium on SA’s chairing of the African Union, University of Venda, 13 March 2020
Speech by Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini at the Symposium on SA's chairing of the African Union, University of Venda, 13 March 2020 Programme Director, The Vice Chancellor, The Chairperson of Council, The University Administration, Stude ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Inaugural Meeting of the African Union Contact Group on Libya, Oyo, Republic of Congo, 12 March 2020
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Inaugural Meeting of the African Union Contact Group on Libya, Oyo, Republic of Congo, 12 March 2020 Your Excellency, President Denis Sassou N’Guesso, Chairperson of the AU High-level Committee on ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 11 March 2020
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 11 March 2020 Statement on the Cabinet Meeting held on Wednesday, 11 March 2020 at Parliament, Tuynhuys in Cape Town. A. Issues in the environment 1. Coronavirus (COVID-19) 1.1. Cabinet reassures all in Sout ...
Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to address a symposium on SA’s chairing of the AU, University of Venda
Media Statement 11 March 2020 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to address a symposium on SA’s chairing of the AU, University of Venda The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will on Friday, 13 Ma ...
Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to address a symposium on SA’s chairing of the AU, University of Venda
Media Invite 11 March 2020 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to address a symposium on SA’s chairing of the AU, University of Venda The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will on Friday, 13 March ...
President Ramaphosa departs to the Republic of Congo for Working Visit
Media Statement 11 March 2020 President Ramaphosa departs to the Republic of Congo for Working Visit President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 11 March 2020 departed the Republic of South Africa to Oyo, in the Republic of Congo for the Inaugural Meeti ...
President hosts Prime Minister Fayez Al Sarraj of Libya
Media Statement 10 March 2020 President hosts Prime Minister Fayez Al Sarraj of Libya President Cyril Ramaphosa has hosted Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj of the Government of National Accord of the State of Libya for deliberations on the conflict ...
South Africa observes Commonwealth Day
Media Statement 9 March 2020 South Africa observes Commonwealth Day Today, Monday, 9 March 2020, Commonwealth countries are celebrating Commonwealth Day under the theme: “Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming.” As a ...
NATJOINTS Update on the repatriation process of South African citizens residing in Wuhan
Media Statement 04 March 2020 NATJOINTS Update on the repatriation process of South African citizens residing in Wuhan A week ago the President announced the decision to repatriate South Africans currently residing in Wuhan. The decision was prom ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates President Fauré Essozimna on his re-election as President of Togo
Media Statement 05 March 2020 President Ramaphosa congratulates President Fauré Essozimna on his re-election as President of Togo President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated President-elect, His Excellency Mr Fauré Essozimna Gnassingbé, on his re ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), 4 March 2020
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), 4 March 2020 Mr President, We would ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on Iraq, 03 March 2020
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on Iraq, 03 March 2020 Mr President, We thank the Special Representative and head of the ...
Deputy Minister Botes concludes working visit to Geneva
Media Statement 27 February 2020 Deputy Minister Botes concludes working visit to Geneva The Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded his working visit to Geneva, Switzerland, whe ...
President directs evacuation of South Africans from China following Corona Virus outbreak
Media Statement 27 February 2020 President directs evacuation of South Africans from China following Corona Virus outbreak President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed the repatriation of South African citizens from Wuhan city in Hubei province, China. ...
Statement by the Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, Ambassador Jerry Matjila, at the Briefing of the Security Council on Non-Proliferation: supporting the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) ahead of the 2020 Review Conference, 26 February 2020
Statement by the Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, Ambassador Jerry Matjila, at the Briefing of the Security Council on Non-Proliferation: supporting the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) ahead of the 2 ...
Statement by HE Deputy Minister Alvin Botes to the High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament, 26 February 2020
Statement by HE Deputy Minister Alvin Botes to the High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament, 26 February 2020 Thank you, Mr President, for the opportunity to address this august body. Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen ...
Address by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes to the Ambassadors of the African Group of the UN Human Rights Council, 25 February 2020, Geneva
Address by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes to the Ambassadors of the African Group of the UN Human Rights Council, 25 February 2020, Geneva Your Excellency Chair of the African Group, the Ambassador of Congo-Brazzaville, Your Excellency the Amba ...
Statement by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes during the Panel Discussion commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action adopted at the Fourth World Conference on Women: “Accelerating the Commitments of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action”, Geneva, 25 February 2020
Statement by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes during the Panel Discussion commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action adopted at the Fourth World Conference on Women: “Accelerating the Commitments of the Beijing Declar ...
South African Statement on the High-Level Mainstreaming Panel under the theme “Thirty Years of Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child: Challenges and Opportunities”, HRC43, Geneva, 24 February 2020
South African Statement on the High-Level Mainstreaming Panel under the theme "Thirty Years of Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child: Challenges and Opportunities", HRC43, Geneva, 24 February 2020 Mr President, ...
Statement by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes during the High-Level Panel National Statement during the 43rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva, 24 February 2020
Statement by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes during the High-Level Panel National Statement during the 43rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva, 24 February 2020 Madam President, The President of the 74th Session of the ...
Deputy Minister Botes to participate in the High-Level Segment UN Human Rights Council
Media Statement 23 February 2020 Deputy Minister Botes to participate in the High-Level Segment UN Human Rights Council The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will participate in the High-Level Segment of ...
Minister Pandor concludes fruitful talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal
Media Statement 21 February 2020 Minister Pandor concludes fruitful talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has concluded fruitful deliberations with her Po ...