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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 20 November 2019
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine, Wednesday, 20 November 2019
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Remarks by Deputy President David Mabuza on conclusion of official Bilateral Talks with Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue of Vietnam, 5 November 2019
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Statement by Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on Peace and Security in Africa: Visit of the Deputy Secretary-General to Horn of Africa, 4 November 2019
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President to lead Second South Africa Investment Conference
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the UN Security Council Briefing on the UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), Thursday, 31 October 2019
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Statement on behalf of South Africa by Ambassador J Matjila, International Court of Justice, Under the theme “Threat to international peace and security and its evolution through the practice of the Security Council and Court”, 31 October 2019
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Opening Remarks by Deputy President David Mabuza as Co-chair of the Plenary Session of the Seventh South Africa – China Bi-National Commission, Beijing, 31 October 2019
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 30 October 2019
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Statement by Minister Mapisa-Nqakula, South African Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Affairs, during the Security Council Briefing on Cooperation between the United Nations and Regional and Sub-Regional Organisations (African Union), 30 October 2019
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Statement by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, for the 10-year Anniversary of the Establishment of the Mandate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Wednesday, 30 October 2019
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Statement by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, during the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security, 29 October 2019
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Deputy President David Mabuza arrives in the People’s Republic of China, Beijing, ahead of the Seventh South Africa-China Bi-National Commission
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Statement by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, during the UN Security Council Open Debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine, Monday, 28 October 2019
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Statement by H.E. Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, on the occasion of the Interactive Debate of the 18th Summit of the NAM, themed: “NAM Baku Summit: Upholding the Bandung Principles to ensure concerted and adequate Response to the Challenges of the Contemporary World,” Baku, Azerbaijan, 26 October 2019
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SADC Day of Solidarity with the Republic of Zimbabwe
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President Ramaphosa concludes Visit to First Russia-Africa Summit
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Statement by the South African Government on the occasion of the United Nations Day
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Statement by Mr Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, on the occasion of the Ministerial General Debate of the 18th Non-Aligned Movement Summit themed: “NAM Baku Summit: Upholding the Bandung Principals to ensure concerted and adequate Response to the Challenges of the Contemporary World,” 23 October 2019
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President Ramaphosa departs SA for Russia for Russia-Africa Summit
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Minister Naledi Pandor leads South Africa’s delegation to the 18th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
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Minister Pandor to host her Chinese counterpart for a bilateral meeting
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 16 October 2019
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Minister Pandor to undertake a Working Visit to the Middle East from 15 to 16 October 2019
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President Cyril Ramaphosa undertakes a Working Visit to London in the United Kingdom 13 – 14 October 2019
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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 Great Lakes Region, 3 October 2019
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Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the State Visit to the Republic of South Africa by His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Inaugural Session of the Elevated Bi-National Commission between South Africa and Nigeria, Pretoria, 03 October 2019
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Debate on the “Maintenance of International Peace and Security in Africa: The Centrality of Preventative Diplomacy, Conflict Prevention and Resolution”, 7 October 2019
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on Mali, 8 October 2019
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on MONUSCO, 09 October 2019
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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 UN Verification Mission in Colombia, 10 October 2019
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Debate on Peace and Security in Africa: Mobilising the Youth towards Silencing the Guns by 2020, 2 October 2019
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Opening Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the Ministerial Session of the Ninth Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between the Republic of South Africa and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Pretoria, 2 October 2019
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Closing Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation on the occasion of the Ministerial Session of the Ninth Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between the Republic of South Africa and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Pretoria, 2 October 2019
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South Africa and the United Arab Emirates celebrates 25 years of Diplomatic Relations
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Remarks by Minister GNM Pandor on the occasion of the Dinner commemorating 25 Years of Diplomatic Relations between South Africa and the United Arab Emirates, 1 October 2019
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Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor on the occasion of the General Debate of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, United Nations, New York, 28 September 2019
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Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of the 43rd Annual Meeting of Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Group of 77, United Nations Headquarters, New York, 27 September 2019
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Statement by Minister Naledi Pandor: Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations, 26 September 2019, New York
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Statement by H.E. Minister Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, during the UN Security Council Meeting on “Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and sub-regional organisations in maintaining international peace and security: the contribution of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO), Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in countering terrorist threats”, 25 September 2019
Statement by H.E. Minister Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, during the UN Security Council Meeting on “Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and sub-regional organisations in ...
Statement by H.E. President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa to the United Nations Secretary-General’s Climate Summit, 23 September 2019
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Speech by Minister Naledi Pandor, MP, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation on the occasion of the African Diaspora Engagement held at DIRCO Conference Centre on 20 September 2019
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Minister Pandor to meet with members of the African Diaspora
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Attack on Saudi Arabian oil refineries
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting on 18 September 2019
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DIRCO, DHET and NYDA to host Career Symposium
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Closure of South African Missions in Nigeria
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Minister Pandor to address the media after meeting with Heads of Mission
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Debate on the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), 10 September 2019
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Minister Pandor leads delegation to UNGA74
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Minister Pandor to brief media on South Africa’s participation in 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York from 24 – 30 September 2019
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Presidential Special Envoys to deliver messages to several countries
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Remarks by Minister Naledi Pandor on the occasion of the Media Briefing on South Africa’s participation in the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York from 24 – 30 September 2019
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 4 September 2019
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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 situation in Libya, 04 September 2019
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Attendance of high-level delegates at WEF Africa
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Keynote Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Ease of Doing Business Seminar, World Economic Forum on Africa, Cape Town, 04 September 2019
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President Cyril Ramaphosa Address at the Science and Technology in Society Forum at Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development, Yokohama, Japan, 28 August 2019
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the UN Security Council Meeting on “the Situation in the Middle East”, Tuesday, 27 August 2019
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President Ramaphosa arrives in Japan for TICAD VII
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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 and African Union Hybrid Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), 26 August 2019
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President Ramaphosa arrives in France for G7 Summit
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President Ramaphosa undertakes Working Visits to France, Japan
Media Statement 23 August 2019 President Ramaphosa undertakes Working Visits to France, Japan President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake working visits to France and Japan from 24 to 30 August 2019 to participate in a ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 21 August 2019
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Deputy Minister Botes to meet family of SA citizen detained in Oman
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Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on Yemen, 20 August 2019
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Deputy Minister Botes to host his Mexican counterpart
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President Ramaphosa undertakes a State Visit and leads delegation to SADC Summit
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Minister Pandor arrives in Tanzania to lead SA’s delegation at the meeting of the SADC Council of Ministers
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Please note the date for the media briefing by Minister Pandor re SADC events and President State Visit to Tanzania has changed to Sunday, 11 August 2019 at 10h00 at DIRCO. Please accept our sincere apology for the inconvenience this may cause
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Media Statement by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr. Naledi Pandor (MP), on President’s Outgoing Visit and upcoming SADC Summit in Tanzania, 11 August 2019
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Minister Pandor to brief Media on upcoming SADC events and President’s State Visit to Tanzania
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Speech by the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, on the occasion of the Official Hand-Over of Humanitarian Assistance from the Republic of South Africa to the Republic of South Sudan in Juba, 08 August 2019
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Deputy Minister Botes to address the International Youth Day Symposium
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Keynote Address by Dr Naledi Pandor, MP, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at the Graduation Ceremony: South African Women’s Capacity Building Programme on Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Negotiation, Thursday, 8 August 2019, 10h30-12h30
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 7 August 2019
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Deputy Minister Botes to participate in Mandela Month activities in Laingsburg – 05 August 2019
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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 AU/UN Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), 25 February 2019
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Deputy Minister Luwellyn Landers, South African Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at the Annual High-Level Panel Discussion on Human Rights mainstreaming, 40th Session of the Human Rights Council, Human Rights in the light of Multilateralism: Opportunities, Challenges and the way forward, 25 February 2019
Deputy Minister Luwellyn Landers, South African Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at the Annual High-Level Panel Discussion on Human Rights mainstreaming, 40th Session of the Human Rights Council, Human Rights in the light of Mult ...
Deputy Minister Luwellyn Landers, South African Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at the High-Level Segment of the 40th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva, Switzerland
Deputy Minister Luwellyn Landers, South African Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at the High-Level Segment of the 40th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva, Switzerland 25 February 2019 ...
Deputy Minister Landers to attend the United Nations High-Level Segment of the Human Rights Council in Geneva
Media Statement 24 February 2019 Deputy Minister Landers to attend the United Nations High-Level Segment of the Human Rights Council in Geneva The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Luwell ...
Statement by Deputy Minister Luwellyn Landers, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at a Public Lecture on Creating a Secure and Peaceful world: Key priorities during South Africa’s tenure in the UN Security Council – 22 February 2019, Cape Town.
Statement by Deputy Minister Luwellyn Landers, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at a Public Lecture on Creating a Secure and Peaceful world: Key priorities during South Africa's tenure in the UN Security Council - 22 February 201 ...
President Ramaphosa concludes working visit to Ethiopia
11 February 2019 President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a successful Working Visit to Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, where he led a high level delegation of South African Cabinet Ministers to the 32nd Ordinary Session ...
Statement by the Deputy Director-General Global Governance and Continental Agenda of South Africa, Ambassador Mxolisi Nkosi, during the United Nations Security Council Debate on “Transnational Organised Crime at Sea as a Threat to International Peace and Security”
5 February 2019 Mr President, I thank you for convening this important debate on Transnational Organised Crime at Sea as a Threat to International Peace and Security. I wish to also thank the Executive Director of UN ...
Statement following Meeting between DIRCO and the country representatives of Switzerland, UK, Germany, Netherlands and USA
4 February 2019 Following a démarche by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, the Director General Mr Kgabo Mahoai accompanied by Ms Yolisa Maya, the Deputy Director General met with the Heads of the Dipl ...
Statement on the Memorandum by Embassies of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland
3 February 2019 The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) notes with disappointment the dispatching of a Memorandum to the Office of The Presidency by the Embassies of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Central African Republic 21 February 2019
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Central African Republic 21 February 2019 Thank you, President Mr Pr ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East including the question of Palestine 20 February 2019
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East including the question of Palestine 20 February 2019 Thank you, Mr. P ...
Deputy Minister Landers to deliver Public Lecture on SA’s UN Security Council tenure – 20 February 2019
Media Advisory 20 February 2019 Deputy Minister Landers to deliver Public Lecture on SA’s UN Security Council tenure The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Luwellyn Landers, will deliver a ...
Remarks by L N Sisulu, Minister of International Relations and cooperation on the occasion of the DIRCO media engagement
Remarks by L N Sisulu, Minister of International Relations and cooperation on the occasion of the DIRCO media engagement 19 February 2019 Deputy Minister Landers DIRCO senior officials Members of the media Introduction: RSA Gene ...
Statement by the Permanent Representative of South Africa, Ambassador Jerry Matjila, on the situation in Burundi
Statement by the Permanent Representative of South Africa, Ambassador Jerry Matjila, on the situation in Burundi 19 February 2019 Mr President We thank former President Michel Kafando, Special Envoy of the Secretary- ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the Security Council meeting on Yemen
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the Security Council meeting on Yemen 19 February 2019 Mr President, We thank the Secretary General’s Specia ...
Minister Sisulu to meet Members of the Diplomatic Corps and brief the media
Media Advisory 18 February 2019 Minister Sisulu to meet Members of the Diplomatic Corps and brief the media International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, will meet Members of the Diplomatic Corps ...
Quiet AU lobbying paid off for Lindiwe Sisulu, IOL, 17 February 2019
https://www.iol.co.za/news/opinion/quiet-au-lobbying-paid-off-for-lindiwe-sisulu-19347565
Minister Sisulu to host post SONA breakfast with Members of the Diplomatic Corps and hold monthly briefing
Media Statement 17 February 2019 Minister Sisulu to host post SONA breakfast with Members of the Diplomatic Corps and hold monthly briefing International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu will meet ...
South Africa condemns attack on Iranian border guards
Media Statement 16 February 2019 South Africa condemns attack on Iranian border guards The South African government has conveyed its sincerest condolences to the Islamic Republic of Iran following an unfortunate and ...
South Africa honoured to assume role of chairing the African Union in 2020, by Lindiwe Sisulu, Daily Maverick, 15 February 2019
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2019-02-15-south-africa-honoured-to-assume-role-of-chairing-the-african-union-in-2020/
South Africa condemns deadly attack in Kashmir
Media Statement 14 February 2019 South Africa condemns deadly attack in Kashmir The South African Government condemns in the strongest terms the attack in Kashmir, killing around 40 security personnel and injuring ma ...
Address by L N Sisulu, MP, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, at the occasion of the debate on the President’s State of the Nation Address, 13 February 2019
Address by L N Sisulu, MP, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, at the occasion of the debate on the President’s State of the Nation Address, 13 February 2019 Madam Speaker, President of the Republic, His Excellency Cyril Ram ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 13 February 2019
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 13 February 2019 Cabinet met on Wednesday, 13 February 2019 at Tuynhuys in Cape Town. A. Issues in the environment 1. State of the Nation Address (SoNA) 1.1. Cabinet w ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the Security Council Meeting on Iraq, 13 February 2019
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the Security Council Meeting on Iraq, 13 February 2019 Mr President, We thank the new Special Representative and Head of ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the Security Council meeting on Ukraine
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the Security Council meeting on Ukraine 12 February 2019 Mr President, We thank Assistant Secretary-General Mirosalv J ...
State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa, 7 February 2019, Parliament
State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa, 7 February 2019, Parliament Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Baleka Mbete, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Thandi Modise, Deputy Speaker of the National Asse ...
Statement by the Deputy Director-General Global Governance and Continental Agenda of South Africa, Ambassador Mxolisi Nkosi, during the United Nations Security Council Debate on “Transnational Organised Crime at Sea as a Threat to International Peace and Security”, 5 February 2019
Statement by the Deputy Director-General Global Governance and Continental Agenda of South Africa, Ambassador Mxolisi Nkosi, during the United Nations Security Council Debate on “Transnational Organised Crime at Sea as a Threat to International Peace and ...
Statement on the Memorandum by Embassies of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland
Statement on the Memorandum by Embassies of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland February 3, 2019 The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) notes with ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: Reply to debate on State of the Nation Address 2019
President Cyril Ramaphosa: Reply to debate on State of the Nation Address 2019 Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Baleka Mbete, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Thandi Modise, Deputy President David Mabuza in absentia, ...
Security Council Press Statement on Mali, 16 January 2019
Security Council Press Statement on Mali, 16 January 2019 The members of the Security Council were briefed on 16 January 2019 by the Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Bintou Keita, on the situation in Mali. The members of t ...
Speech by Deputy Minister Landers participation at the GEG-Africa Programme and the T20 African Standing Group Meeting, the G20 and Africa: Navigating African Priorities for the G20, 29 January 2019
Speech by Deputy Minister Landers participation at the GEG-Africa Programme and the T20 African Standing Group Meeting, the G20 and Africa: Navigating African Priorities for the G20, 29 January 2019 Programme Director, Excellencies, Ambassad ...
Security Council Press Statement on terrorist attack in Sulu Province, the Philippines
28 January 2019 The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack that took place at Jolo Cathedral in Sulu, Philippines, on 27 January 2019, which resulted in 20 killed and wounded ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the UN Security Council Meeting on Venezuela
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the UN Security Council Meeting on Venezuela 26 January 2019 Mr President, In any country, political partie ...
India-South Africa Joint Statement/Joint Communiqué of the State Visit of President Cyril Ramaphosa to India: 25-26 January 2019
India-South Africa Joint Statement/Joint Communiqué of the State Visit of President Cyril Ramaphosa to India: 25-26 January 2019 At the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the President of the Republic of South Africa His Excelle ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the UN Security Council Open Debate on Addressing the Impacts of Climate related Disasters on International Peace and Security
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the UN Security Council Open Debate on Addressing the Impacts of Climate related Disasters on International Peace and Security 25 Jan ...
Gandhi Mandela Freedom Lecture by His Excellency President Ramaphosa during his State Visit to the Republic of India
Gandhi Mandela Freedom Lecture by His Excellency President Ramaphosa during his State Visit to the Republic of India 25 January 2019 Your Excellency Prime Minister Modi, Honourable Ministers and Deputy Ministers of the Indian ...
Media Remarks by His Excellency President Ramaphosa at the conclusion of Official Talks on the occasion of his State Visit to India
Media Remarks by His Excellency President Ramaphosa at the conclusion of Official Talks on the occasion of his State Visit to India 25 January 2019 Your Excellency Prime Minister Modi, Honourable Ministers and Deputy Ministers, ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations during the Security Council meeting on Ukraine
12 February 2019 Mr President, We thank Assistant Secretary-General Mirosalv Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General Ursula Müller, Ambassador Ertuğrul Apakan, as well as Ambassador Martin Sajdik for their informative briefings. &n ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa to lead SA Delegation to AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 10-11 February 2019
8 February 2019 President Cyril Ramaphosa will travel to Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, to lead a high-level South African delegation at the 32nd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Union Heads of State and Gove ...
South Africa assumes Non-Permanent Seat on the United Nations Security Council
1 January 2019 South Africa today officially assumes its seat as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the period 2019-2020. South Africa was overwhelmingly elected to serve on the Council by th ...
Minister Sisulu concerned about allegations of South African involvement in extremist activities in Mozambique
1 January 2019 International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, received a report from the South African High Commissioner to Mozambique Mandisi Mpahlwa, on the charges facing a South African citizen, Mr Andre Mayer Hanekom, ...
President Ramaphosa extends best wishes to the 38th President of the Federative Republic of Brazil
2 January 2019 President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, his sincere greetings and best wishes to President Jair Bolsonaro, on the occasion of his Presidential inauguration on 1 January 201 ...
African Union Electoral Observation Mission for the General Elections of 30 December 2018 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Preliminary Declaration Kinshasa
2 January 2019 I. INTRODUCTION In the framework of the presidential, legislative and national elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) of December 2018, the President of the African Union Commission (AU), HE Mr. Moussa ...
Deputy Minister Mhaule to pay official visit to India
4 January 2019 The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Reginah Mhaule, will pay an official visit to India from 6-10 January 2019. Deputy Minister Mhaule will be attending the Raisina Dialogue, taking place in New D ...
South Africa condemns attempted military coup d’état in Gabon
7 January 2019 South Africa has noted with grave concern the attempted coup d’état undertaken in the Republic of Gabon this morning (07 January 2019) by elements of the military. South Africa condemns in the strongest possible te ...
South Africa calls for calm ahead of the announcement of the official election results in the DRC
7 January 2019 South Africa joins SADC, the AU and many other international organisations in awaiting the election results to be announced by the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). Any other ...
Media Statement following a Meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Edgar Lungu
9 January 2019 Today 9th January 2019, H.E. President Cyril Ramaphosa received H.E. President Lungu of the Republic of Zambia and the SADC Chairperson for the Organ on Politics, Defense, and Security Cooperation who is on a working visit to S ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates newly elected President of Madagascar
9 January 2019 President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Madagascar for running a successful peaceful run-off presidential election, which has seen Mr Andry Rajoelina emerging as the president of the country. President Ramaphos ...
Speech by Deputy Minister Mhaule on the 25 years of South Africa’s Freedom at the Research and Information System for developing countries (RIS)
9 January 2019 Programme Director, Director General of RIS, Prof Sachin Chaturvedi, Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Sanibonani I am honoured to be addressing this distinguished audience and wish to thank the RIS f ...
President Ramaphosa notes provisional results of Elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
10 January 2019 The President of South Africa, H.E. President Cyril Ramaphosa, notes the provisional results released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) of the DRC and call on CENI to finalise the process with speed to en ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates President of Venezuela H.E. Mr Maduro following his Inauguration
10 January 2019 The President of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates H.E. Nicolas Maduro Moros of Venezuela following his inauguration for a Second Term, today, Thursday, 10 January 2019. The National Electoral ...
Statement by South Africa to the United Nations Security Council on the Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
11 January 2019 Mr President, We would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), Ms Leila Zerrougui, for her briefing. We welcome and thank CENI, SADC and the African Union of their assessment of t ...
Minister Sisulu to engage media on recent international developments
12 January 2019 The Minister of International Relations and cooperation, Hon Lindiwe Sisulu, will engage the media on recent international developments, including the recent DRC elections, UN Security Council agenda and upcoming international ...
SADC urges all-inclusive government in DRC
13 January 2019 LUSAKA, (Sunday, 13th January 2019). His Excellency Mr Edgar Chagwa Lungu, President of the Republic of Zambia says given the strong objections to the provisional results of the presidential election in the Democratic Republic ...
Deputy President David Mabuza departs South Africa for the Republic of Ethiopia
14 January 2019 Deputy President David Mabuza in his capacity as Special Envoy to South Sudan today, has today 14 January 2019 departed from the Republic of South Africa ahead of his Working Visit to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopi ...
President Ramaphosa to undertake a Working Visit to the Republic of Mozambique
14 January 2019 President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, 14 January 2019, undertake a Working Visit to Maputo in the Republic of Mozambique, were he will hold bilateral talks with his counterpart President Filipe Nyusi to discuss bilateral, regi ...
South Africa statement on the unfolding electoral process in the DRC
14 January 2019 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation has noted misleading headlines in the media on South African position on DRC elections, South Africa would like to restate and emphasise the following position: ...
Joint Communiqué following Official Talks between H. E. President Cyril Ramaphosa and H. E. President Filipe Nyusi
14 January 2019 1. At the invitation of His Excellency Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of the Republic of Mozambique, His Excellency Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa paid a working visit to the Republic of M ...
President Ramaphosa to address the Pre-World Economic Forum Breakfast
14 January 2019 President Cyril Ramaphosa will address a Team South Africa pre-World Economic Forum (WEF) breakfast meeting in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 16 January 2019. Team South Africa comprises a diversity of stakeholders in the South Af ...
Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the Working Visit by HE Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa to the Democratic People’s Republic of Algeria
14 January 2014 1. On 13 and 14 January 2019, HE Mr Abdelkader Messahel, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, received HE Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Rep ...
South Africa statement on protests in Zimbabwe
15 January 2019 The South African Government has noted protests action in Zimbabwe and is monitoring the situation. Consultations are taking place between diplomats, we are confident that the measures being taken by the Zimbabwea ...
President Ramaphosa condemns attacks in Kenya
15 January 2019 South Africa has noted with concern terrorists attacks in Kenya on Tuesday, 15 January 2019. South Africa condemns in the strongest possible terms the attacks on the government and the people of Kenya. South Afric ...
President Ramaphosa to attend SADC Double Troika Summit in Ethiopia
16 January 2019 President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, 16 January 2019, undertake a Working Visit to Addis Ababa in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to attend a Southern African Development Community (SADC) Double Troika Summit. ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ahead of the SADC Double Troika Summit
16 January 2019 President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Addis Ababa, in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia ahead of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Double Troika Summit. The Summit taking place tomorro ...
United Nations Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Nairobi
16 January 2019 The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest possible terms the terrorist attack in Nairobi on 15 January 2019 which caused numerous deaths and injuries. The members of the Security Council expre ...
United Nations Security Council Press Statement on Mali
16 January 2019 The members of the Security Council were briefed on 16 January 2019 by the Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Bintou Keita, on the situation in Mali. The members of the Security Council welcomed the recent po ...
Statement on four South Africans missing in Mozambique
17 January 2019 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Lindiwe Sisulu, was briefed this morning on the rescue and Consular Services efforts in relation to the four South Africans who travelled on holiday with a group to ...
Statement delivered by H.E. Jerry Matjila during the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Sudan Sanctions
17 January 2019 Mr President We would like to thank you for convening this meeting, and we would also like to thank Ms Wronecka for her briefing and her leadership in this portfolio. South Africa welcomes the improve ...
Communiqué of the High-Level Consultative Meeting of Heads of State and Government on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
17 January 2019 Following consultations between the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) and President of the Republic of Rwanda, H.E. Paul Kagame, and leaders of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and the Souther ...
Statement delivered by H.E. Ambassador J Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations (UN) in New York during the UN Security Council meeting on Libya
18 January 2019 Mr President, We would like to add our voice in thanking you for convening this meeting today, and to thank SRSG Mr Ghassan Salame for his comprehensive briefing to the Council today. This briefin ...
Deputy Minister Landers to pay official visit to Madagascar
18 January 2019 Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Luwellyn Landers will tomorrow, Saturday, 19 January 2019, attend the Inauguration of President-elect Andry Rajoelina in Antananarivo, representing ...
President Ramaphosa to attend Geneva Launch of Future of Work Report
18 January 2019 President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 22 January 2019, attend the launch in Geneva, Switzerland, of the Report on the Future of Work produced by the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Global Commission on the Futur ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates Felix Tshisekedi as president elect of the Democratic Republic of Congo
20 January 2019 His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has on behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa congratulated Mr Felix Tshisekedi Tshilombo as President Elect of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after the confirm ...
Media Statement by Minister Sisulu on the four South Africans who drowned in Mozambique, Mr Andre Hanekom, and protests in Zimbabwe
20 January 2019 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Lindiwe Sisulu has received a briefing this morning on the developments in Zimbabwe, South Africans who drowned in Mozambique and Mr Hanekom who is detained in Mozambiq ...
Voter registration for SA citizens living abroad in February 2019
21 January 2019 Voter registration for South African citizens is continuous, including for those based abroad. Registration abroad takes place at South Africa’s 120 foreign missions, including high commissions, embassies and consulates worldw ...
Media Statement: Minister Sisulu extends condolences to the family and friends of the late Ambassador Dumisani Kumalo
21 January 2019 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon Lindiwe Sisulu, has extended her condolences and those of the DIRCO family, to the family and friends of the former Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Na ...