On 18 December 2024, Minister Ronald Lamola received correspondence from his counterpart in Botswana, Dr Phenyo Butale, informing him of the new administration’s decision to gradually lift the ban on vegetable imports from South Africa. This letter follow ...
Joint Media Statement by Honourable Ronald Ozzy Lamola Minister of International and Cooperation for the Republic of South Africa and Honourable Pascoal Ronda Minister of Interior for the Republic of Mozambique on the occasion of the South Africa-Mozambique Joint Inter-Ministerial Meeting, held In Malelane, Mpumalanga Province South Africa, 18 December 2024
Today, Ministerial delegations from South Africa and Mozambique held a joint Inter-Ministerial Meeting. This important meeting between friendly and fraternal neighbouring countries is reflective of the very good levels of bilateral cooperation ...
Minister Lamola to lead a delegation of South African Ministers to meet with Mozambican counterparts
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Mr Ronald Lamola, will on Wednesday, 18 December 2024, lead a South African delegation of Ministers during a bilateral engagement with Mozambique aimed at engaging on the challenges in Mozam ...
President Ramaphosa to host President Steinmeier of Germany for a Working Visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 13 December 2024, host President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of the Federal Republic of Germany, at Mahlamba Ndlopfu, the President’s Official Residence in Pretoria. The visit will serve to highlight the 30th anniv ...
Media Briefing by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Angola State Visit by HE Joao Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, Union Buildings, Pretoria.
Your Excellency Joao Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, Honourable Ministers, Ambassadors, Members of the Media, Good morning. Your Excellency President Lourenço, It has been a pleasure to receive you on your first State Visit to S ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the State Visit by HE Joao Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, 12 December 2024
Your Excellency Joao Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, Honourable Ministers, Ambassadors, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Your Excellency, it is my pleasure to welcome you and your delegation to South Africa. We thank yo ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the South Africa-Angola Business Forum at the CSIR International Convention Centre, 12 December 2024
Programme Directors, Your Excellency Joao Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa, Mr Parks Tau, Minister of Industry and Commerce of the Republic of Angola, Mr Rui de Oliveira, Minist ...
Remarks by the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Mr António Guterres, to the media, in Pretoria, South Africa, 11 December 2024
Honourable Minister and ladies and gentlemen of the media, It is wonderful to be back in South Africa. I thank President Ramaphosa and Minister Lamola for receiving me today. As we speak, we are witnessing the reshaping of the Middle East, with t ...
Media Statement delivered by Minister Lamola post the Meeting with the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Mr António Guterres, Pretoria, South Africa, 11 December 2024
Secretary General, it's a great pleasure to welcome you to South Africa once more. You are not a stranger to our beautiful country and its people. And I can say with pride that you are most welcome here; you will always be welcomed with open arms. ...
President Ramaphosa to receive UNSG Guterres for a Courtesy Call
President Cyril Ramaphosa will this afternoon, 11 December 2024, receive the United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG), His Excellency António Guterres at Mahlamba Ndlopfu, the President’s Official Residence in Pretoria. The UN Secretary-General’s Courte ...
G20 Joint Sherpa and Finance Track Meeting
Media are reminded of the Open Session for the Joint Sherpa and Finance Track Meeting taking place in Sandton, Gauteng. The Open Session details are as follows: Date: Wednesday, 11 December 2024 Time: 09h00 Venue: Investec (Media Centre) This s ...
G20 Sherpa to brief the media
Media are reminded of the briefing to be led by South Africa’s G20 Sherpa, Mr Zane Dangor, at the conclusion of the Sherpas Meeting taking place in Sandton, Gauteng. The briefing will be held as follows: Date: Tuesday, 10 December 2024 Time: 17h00 ...
Minister Lamola to receive the UN Secretary-General, Mr António Guterres, for a Courtesy Call
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will receive the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr António Guterres, for a Courtesy Call on Wednesday, 11 December 2024. The meeting will provide an opportunity to fur ...
Press Briefing Remarks by President Ramaphosa on the occasion of the State Visit to Algeria, 6 December 2024
Your Excellency Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Ministers, Ambassadors, Members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen, We have just concluded a successful 7th session of the Bi-National Commission betwe ...
Remarks by President Ramaphosa on the occasion of the State Visit to Algeria, 6 December 2024
Your Excellency Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Ministers, Ambassadors, Members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen, We have just concluded a successful Seventh Session of the Bi-National Commission b ...
Closing Remarks by President Ramaphosa at the South Africa-Algeria Binational Commission during the State Visit to Algeria, 6 December 2024
Your Excellency, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Honourable Ministers, Ambassadors, Officials, This Seventh Session of the Bi-National Commission between our two countries has been most productive. It has set our partnership on a promising trajec ...
Opening Remarks by President Ramaphosa at the South Africa-Algeria Binational Commission during the State Visit to Algeria, 6 December 2024
Your Excellency Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Honourable Ministers, Ambassadors, Senior Officials, Members of the Media, Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my privilege to address this Seventh S ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa is honoured with an Address to the Parliament of Algeria. 6 December 2024
Speaker of the National Assembly, Speaker of the Senate, Members of Parliament, Ministers, Ambassadors, Honourable Brahim Boughali, President of the Algerian People’s National Assembly, Honourable Members, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Guests, ...
Collection of media accreditation for the Sherpas, Finance and Central Bank Deputies’ Meetings
As President of the G20, South Africa will host the Sherpas, Finance and Central Bank Deputies' Meetings at Investec in Sandton, Johannesburg, from 9 to 12 December 2024. The meetings will take place under the theme, Solidarity, Equality, Sustainabilit ...
South Africa welcomes Amnesty International report exposing genocide in Gaza
South Africa welcomes Amnesty International’s report, which has exposed the genocide against the Palestinian people in occupied Gaza. Amnesty International, a reputable and fiercely independent non-governmental organization, is known for its rigorous and ...
South Africa pledges full support to the efforts of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy in Syria
The South African Government expresses grave concern following the offensive attack on the Governorate of Aleppo and Idlib in the Syrian Arab Republic, which has resulted in the loss of lives, wanton destruction of property, especially critical infrastruc ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa to host His Excellency President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of the Republic of Angola
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 12 December 2024, host His Excellency President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The Heads of State will use the occasion of the State Visit to solidify relations b ...
President Ramaphosa to undertake a State Visit to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria
President Cyril Ramaphosa will, at the invitation of His Excellency, Mr Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, undertake a State Visit to Algeria from 5 to 7 December 2024. The two Heads of State will co-chair t ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the launch of South Africa’s G20 Presidency, GCIS Media Centre, Cape Town, 3 December 2024
Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, Members of the media, Colleagues, Fellow South Africans, Two days ago, on the 1st of December 2024, South Africa assumed the Presidency ...
Closing Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the South Africa-Nigeria Bi-National Commission, 3 December 2024
Your Excellency, President Tinubu, Honourable Ministers, High Commissioners, Senior Government Officials, I wish to thank you, Your Excellency, for your warm and positive concluding remarks. They reinforce the strong bonds of friendship and solid ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the South Africa-Nigeria Bi-National Commission, 3 December 2024
Your Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Honourable Ministers, High Commissioner, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, I warmly welcome you and your esteemed delegation to our country. ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the South Africa-Nigeria Business Roundtable on the occasion of the Working Visit by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Tuynhuys, Cape Town, 3 December 2024
His Excellency, the President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa, Mr Parks Tau, Minister of Trade and Industry of Nigeria, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, ...
South Africa condemns IDF massacres of 100 Palestinians in Gaza in past 24 hours
South Africa condemns in the strongest possible terms the heinous massacres committed by the Israeli Defence Force across Gaza yesterday, which killed approximately 100 Palestinians, mostly women and children. In one of the massacres, 75 Palestinians from ...
Update: President Ramaphosa to launch South Africa’s G20 Presidency in Cape Town
Due to changes in the President's diary, the media briefing on South Africa’s Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency has been rescheduled to Tuesday, 3 December 2024 in Cape Town. Media are invited as follows: Date: Tuesday, 3 December 2024 Time: 09h30 ( ...
Minister Ronald Lamola to address Annual General Meeting of Advocates for Transformation
Minister Ronald Lamola will be attending and addressing the Annual General Meeting of Advocates for Transformation (Johannesburg Region) on Saturday, 30 November 2024. Event Details: Date: Saturday, 30 November 2024 Time: 09h00 Venue: Advocates G ...
Minister Lamola and his Nigerian counterpart to co-chair the Ministerial Session of the 11th Session of the South Africa-Nigeria BNC
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will co-chair the Ministerial Meeting of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ms Bianca Odumegwu-Ojuk ...
South Africa and Nigeria to hold 11th Bi-National Commission
President Cyril Ramaphosa will co-chair the 11th Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between South Africa and the Federal Republic of Nigeria with His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The South Africa-Nigeria Bi-National Commission will ...
President Ramaphosa to launch South Africa’s G20 Presidency
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Monday, 2 December 2024, brief the media on South Africa’s Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency. During the recent G20 Rio Leaders’ Summit in Brazil, President Ramaphosa officially accepted South Africa’s responsibility fo ...
Cease-fire deal between Israel and Lebanon
The Government of the Republic of South Africa welcomes the brokered cease-fire agreement between Israel and Lebanon that took effect on 27 November 2024. This vital act of de-escalation underscores the supremacy of diplomacy and significantly mitigates t ...
Deputy Minister Moraka to host the Sixth South Africa-Vietnam Partnership Forum
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Thandi Moraka, will co-host the Sixth South Africa-Vietnam Partnership Forum with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Ms Nguyen Minh Hang, on Tuesd ...
Deputy Minister Botes to co-chair the South Africa-Poland Political Consultations
The Deputy Minister Alvin Botes will co-chair the South Africa-Poland Political Consultations with his counterpart, HE Mr Andrzej Szejna, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, on 29 November 2024, in Warsaw, Pola ...
South Africa participates in a Conference aimed at an Anti-Personnel Mine-Free World
South Africa will be participating, and serving as a Vice-President, in the Fifth Review Conference of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production, and Transfer of Antipersonnel Mines (Mine Ban Treaty), in Siem Reap, Cambodia. ...
Remarks by HE Minister R O Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, at the 47th UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People: A Call to our Conscience, Freedom Park, Pretoria, 25 November 2024
Programme Director, Our host, the Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Park, Dr Jane Mufamadi, Former Chairperson of the AU, Your Excellency, Ambassador of The State of Palestine Hanan Jarrar, Your Excellency, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Ambassador Sa ...
Statement by the Government of South Africa on the Commemoration of the 47th United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
The South African Government joins the international community in commemorating the 47th United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, as well as renewing South Africa’s shared commitment to a just and lasting solution to the ...
Deputy Minister Botes in Switzerland for High-Level Consultations
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, arrived in Bern, Switzerland, on Sunday, 24 November 2024, for the 11th Meeting of the South Africa-Switzerland High-Level Consultations (HLC). The meeting provides a platf ...
Minister Lamola to participate in the 47th United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Members of the Media are invited to join us as we DIRCO, the Embassy of the State of Palestine, and the UN in South Africa will host an event to mark the 47th United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. This special even ...
Deputy Minister Moraka optimistic about the potential for further collaboration between South Africa and ASEAN
Media Statement 21 November 2024 The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Thandi Moraka, has expressed optimism about the potential for greater collaboration between South Africa and countries affiliated to the Association ...
International Criminal Court arrest warrants significant development on the situation Palestine
Media Statement 21 November 2024 The South African Government welcomes the ICC’s recent warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant, and Mohammed Deif of Hamas. These actions mark a significant step toward ...
Minister Lamola to host community outreach programme in Mpumalanga
Media Invite 20 November 2024 Minister Lamola to host community outreach programme in Mpumalanga The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will host a community outreach programme in Mpumalanga on Saturday, 23 Nov ...
Deputy Minister in Italy for Bilateral Consultations
Media Statement 20 November 2024 Deputy Minister in Italy for Bilateral Consultations The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will hold Bilateral Consultations with his Italian counterpart, the Deputy Minis ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Closing and Handover Ceremony of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 19 November 2024
Your Excellency, President Mr Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Heads of State and Government of the G20 Members and Invited Countries, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr António Guterres, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour to accept, on behalf ...
Media accreditation for the First Sherpas-Finance and Central Bank Deputies Joint Meeting
As President of the G20, South Africa will host the first set of meetings of the grouping in December 2024, in Gauteng. The First Sherpas, Finance Deputies and Central Bank Governors Meetings will take place in Sandton, Johannesburg, from 9 to 12 Decem ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers South Africa’s Statement on Working Session II: Reform of Global Governance Institutions, G20 Leaders’ Summit, 18 November 2024, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
His Excellency President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Heads of State and Government of the G20 Members and Invited Countries, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr António Guterres, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for ensuring that the reform of ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Working Session I: Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Poverty and Hunger, G20 Leaders’ Summit, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 18 November 2024
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Working Session I: Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Poverty and Hunger, G20 Leaders’ Summit, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 18 November 2024 His Excellency, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Heads of State an ...
Deputy President Mashatile to participate at the Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government
Media Statement 18 November 2024 Deputy President Mashatile to participate at the Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government On behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Deputy President ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Rio de Janeiro to lead South Africa’s participation at the G20 Leaders’ Summit
Media Statement 16 November 2024 President Ramaphosa arrives in Rio de Janeiro to lead South Africa’s participation at the G20 Leaders' Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa has this evening ,16 November 2024, arrived in the Federative Republic of Bra ...
South Africa condemns attack in Syria
The South African Government condemns in the strongest possible terms the continued acts of aggression carried out by the State of Israel on the Syrian Arab Republic. The recent attack of 14 November 2024 in the Damascus suburb of Mazzeh, in proximity to ...
Condemnation of Israeli Government’s annexation orders for the West Bank
Media Statement 13 November 2024 Condemnation of Israeli Government’s annexation orders for the West Bank South Africa is dismayed to note a statement attributed to Mr Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s Minister of Finance, on 12 November 2024, in which ...
Minister Lamola to address the media
Media Invite 11 November 2024 Minister Lamola to address the media The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will address a media briefing on Tuesday, 12 November 2024, in Pretoria. The briefing is set to addre ...
Deputy President Mashatile to attend the inauguration of the newly elected President of Botswana
Media Statement 7 November 2024 Deputy President Mashatile to attend the inauguration of the newly elected President of Botswana Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will, tomorrow, 8 November 2024, attend the inauguration of His Excellenc ...
Developments in the Republic of Mozambique
Media Statement 6 November 2024 Today, Wednesday, 6 November 2024, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, had a telephone call with his Mozambican counterpart, Minister Verónica Macamo, and reflected on the curren ...
Opening Remarks by Minister Ronald Lamola, during the Bilateral Meeting with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development of the United Kingdom (UK), Rt. Hon David Lammy, in Cape Town, South Africa, on 5 November 2024
Opening Remarks by Minister Ronald Lamola, during the Bilateral Meeting with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development of the United Kingdom (UK), Rt. Hon David Lammy, in Cape Town, South Africa, on 5 November 2024 Foreign Secret ...
President Ramaphosa to receive a Courtesy Call from his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales
Media Statement 4 November 2024 President Ramaphosa to receive a Courtesy Call from his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, 5 November 2024, receive a Courtesy Call from the Prince of Wales, of the United K ...
Minister Lamola to host his UK counterpart in Cape Town
Media Advisory 4 November 2024 Minister Lamola to host his UK counterpart in Cape Town International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola will host Rt. Hon David Lammy, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development of t ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates President-Elect Duma Boko of Botswana during telephone call
Media Statement 2 November 2024 President Ramaphosa congratulates President-Elect Duma Boko of Botswana during telephone call Today, 2 November 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone call with President-Elect Duma Boko and offered his w ...
South Africa welcomes the convening of the Sixth Conference of States Parties to the African Nuclear Weapons Free Zone Treaty (Pelindaba Treaty)
Media Statement 31 October 2024 South Africa welcomes the convening of the Sixth Conference of States Parties to the African Nuclear Weapons Free Zone Treaty (Pelindaba Treaty) South Africa welcomes the convening and the outcome of the Sixth Conf ...
President Ramaphosa to host President Mbumba of Namibia for a Working Visit
Media Statement 29 October 2024 President Ramaphosa to host President Mbumba of Namibia for a Working Visit President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, Tuesday 29 October 2024, host His Excellency President, Dr Nanogold Mbumba of the Republic of Namibi ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth
Media Statement 28 October 2024 President Ramaphosa congratulates incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth President Cyril Ramaphosa extends his personal congratulations and those of the South African Government to Ghana’s Foreign Minister, ...
South Africa delivers evidence of Israel genocide to ICJ
Media Statement 28 October 2024 South Africa delivers evidence of Israel genocide to ICJ South Africa has filed its Memorial to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) today, 28 October 2024, in its case on the Application of the Convention on t ...
Presidency asserts responsibility and stance on South Africa’s foreign policy
Presidency asserts responsibility and stance on South Africa's foreign policy On 20 August 2023, ahead of the South African Chaired XV BRICS Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered an address to the nation on South Africa’s foreign policy. In th ...
President Ramaphosa welcomes preliminary General Elections results in Mozambique
Media Statement 27 October 2024 President Ramaphosa welcomes preliminary General Elections results in Mozambique President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the release of preliminary results of the General Elections in Mozambique by the National Elec ...
South Africa condemns Israel’s attack on Iran and continuous bombardment of Gaza and Lebanon
Media Statement 26 October 2024 South Africa condemns Israel’s attack on Iran and continuous bombardment of Gaza and Lebanon South Africa strongly condemns Israel’s attack on Iran, which seeks to foment war in the Middle East. This attack is an u ...
Minister Lamola to host his Ukrainian counterpart for Political Consultations
Media Invite 24 October 2024 Minister Lamola to host his Ukrainian counterpart for Political Consultations Minister of International Relations and Cooperations, Mr Ronald Lamola, will host his Ukrainian counterpart, Mr Andrii Sybiha, Minister of ...
Deputy Minister Botes concludes visit to Italy, where he represented South Africa in the G7 Development Ministerial Meeting
Media Statement 24 October 2024 Deputy Minister Botes concludes visit to Italy, where he represented South Africa in the G7 Development Ministerial Meeting Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the BRICS Summit Outreach and BRICS Plus, on the occasion of the XVI BRICS Heads of State Summit in Kazan, Russia, 24 October 2024
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the BRICS Summit Outreach and BRICS Plus, on the occasion of the XVI BRICS Heads of State Summit in Kazan, Russia, 24 October 2024 Your Excellency, President Vladimir Putin, Your Excellencies, Leaders of BRI ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the BRICS Summit Open Plenary Session, on the occasion of the XVI BRICS Heads of State Summit, Kazan, Russia, 23 October 2024
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the BRICS Summit Open Plenary Session, on the occasion of the XVI BRICS Heads of State Summit, Kazan, Russia, 23 October 2024 Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security Your E ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 23 October and 6 November 2024
A. Issues for the environment Safety and Security 1.1. Food borne illness and fatalities 1.1.1. Cabinet was briefed on the food borne illnesses and fatalities recorded in various parts of the country, which have led to the tragic deaths of ch ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in the Russian Federation for the XVI BRICS Summit
Media Statement 22 October 2024 President Ramaphosa arrives in the Russian Federation for the XVI BRICS Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, Tuesday, 22 October 2024, arrived in Kazan in the Russian Federation to lead South Africa’s ...
14th South Africa-United States Annual Bilateral Forum, 21 October 2024
14th South Africa-United States Annual Bilateral Forum, 21 October 2024 The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria hosted the 14th U.S.-South Africa Annual Bilateral Forum (ABF) on 7 October 2024, co-chaired by Ambassador Maud Dlomo, Deputy Director-General: America ...
South Africa to participate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
Media Statement 20 October 2024 South Africa to participate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Thandi Moraka, will lead a South African delegation to the Commonwealth ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the BRICS Business Forum Meeting, Kazan, 20 October 2024
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the BRICS Business Forum Meeting, Kazan, 20 October 2024 Your Excellency, President Vladimir Putin, Fellow BRICS Leaders, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honour to ...
Taipei Liaison Office relocation mischaracterised
Media Statement 18 October 2024 Taipei Liaison Office relocation mischaracterised The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) notes with concern the mischaracterisation of its engagements with the Taipei Liaison Office (TLO) ...
South Africa condemns the bombardment of Lebanon as a serious violation of territorial sovereignty and international humanitarian law
Media Statement 14 October 2024 South Africa condemns the bombardment of Lebanon as a serious violation of territorial sovereignty and international humanitarian law Israel’s bombing of Lebanon is a serious violation of the territory of a soverei ...
Opening Remarks by Minister Lamola for the Meeting of the South Africa-Namibia Diplomatic, Political and Legal Committee, Swakopmund, 14 to 15 October 2024
Opening Remarks by Minister Lamola for the Meeting of the South Africa-Namibia Diplomatic, Political and Legal Committee, Swakopmund, 14 to 15 October 2024 My Dear Brother and Colleague, Minister Dr Peya Mushelenga, Ministers and Deputy Ministers prese ...
Address by Minister Ronald Lamola, during the Thucydides Trap – Challenges and Opportunities for Africa, held at the MISTRA Head Office on 11 October 2024
Address by Minister Ronald Lamola, during the Thucydides Trap – Challenges and Opportunities for Africa, held at the MISTRA Head Office on 11 October 2024 Mr Joel Netshitenzhe (Executive Director – MISTRA), Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Representa ...
Minister Lamola to deliver remarks at two events in Gauteng
Media Invite 9 October 2024 Minister Lamola to deliver remarks at two events in Gauteng The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will speak at two events in Gauteng on Friday, 11 October 2024. In the first eve ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 9 October 2024 A. Issues in the environment Economy 1.1. South Africa: An Investment Destination of Choice 1.1.1. Cabinet reflected on the positive investor sentiments emanating from President ...
South Africa and the AU Commission to hold Consultative Meeting on the G20
Media Invite 8 October 2024 South Africa and the AU Commission to hold Consultative Meeting on the G20 The Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Mr Zane Dangor, who serves as South Africa’s G20 She ...
South Africa and the AU Commission to hold Consultative Meeting on the G20
Media Statement 8 October 2024 South Africa and the AU Commission to hold Consultative Meeting on the G20 The Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Mr Zane Dangor, who serves as South Africa’s G20 ...
Minister Ronald Lamola meets with the Deputy Secretary-General of United Nations (UN), Ms Amina J Mohammed
Media Advisory 6 October 2024 Minister Ronald Lamola meets with the Deputy Secretary-General of United Nations (UN), Ms Amina J Mohammed International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola will meet Ms Amina J Mohammed, Deputy Secretar ...
Deputy Minister to deliver a Public Lecture on 30-years of South Africa’s Foreign Policy
Media Invite 4 October 2024 Deputy Minister to deliver a Public Lecture on 30-years of South Africa’s Foreign Policy The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will deliver a public lecture at the University o ...
Speech by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Bi-Centenary of the Founding of the Basotho Nation and the fifth Anniversary of Independence of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Maseru, Lesotho, 4 October 2024
Speech by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Bi-Centenary of the Founding of the Basotho Nation and the fifth Anniversary of Independence of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Maseru, Lesotho, 4 October 2024 Programme Director, His Majesty, King Le ...
President Ramaphosa to undertake a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho
Media Statement 4 October 2024 President Ramaphosa to undertake a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho President Cyril Ramaphosa will today Friday, 4 October 2024, undertake a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho at the invitation of King L ...
Deputy President Mashatile concludes Working Visit to the United Kingdom
Media Statement 4 October 2024 Deputy President Mashatile concludes Working Visit to the United Kingdom Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, Friday, 4 October 2024, concluded a successful Working Visit to the United Kingdom. ...
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile during the engagement with the South African Chamber of Commerce, London, 3 October 2024
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile during the engagement with the South African Chamber of Commerce, London, 3 October 2024 Programme Director, South African Chamber of Commerce UK, CEO’s, Managing Directors and All the Leaders of ...
South Africa concerned at continued escalation of hostilities in the Middle East
Media Statement 2 October 2024 South Africa concerned at continued escalation of hostilities in the Middle East The Government of South Africa is gravely concerned about the continuing escalation of military action by the State of Israel on the S ...
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at JP Morgan, London, 2 October 2024
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at JP Morgan, London, 2 October 2024 Managing Director, Andre Ross, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Executive Director Head of Subsidiary Banking Sub-Saharan Africa, Hemisha Lakhoo, JP Morgan ex ...
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the London Stock Exchange Investors’ Day, London, 1 October 2024
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the London Stock Exchange Investors' Day, London, 1 October 2024 Programme Director, The leadership of the London Stock Exchange, our host, Ministers and Deputy Ministers from South Africa, ...
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the Standard Bank Infrastructure Focus Engagement with British DFIS, London, 1 October 2024
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the Standard Bank Infrastructure Focus Engagement with British DFIS, London, 1 October 2024 Programme Director, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, CEO the Standard Bank of South Africa Limited, L ...
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile during the Bloomberg Roundtable Discussion, Bloomberg Offices, London, 30 September 2024
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile during the Bloomberg Roundtable Discussion, Bloomberg Offices, London, 30 September 2024 Programme Director, Ministers and Deputy Ministers from South Africa, Bloomberg Executive Members in atten ...
Deputy President Mashatile arrives in the United Kingdom on a Working Visit
Media Statement 29 September 2024 Deputy President Mashatile arrives in the United Kingdom on a Working Visit Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, Sunday, 29 September 2024, arrived in London, United Kingdom of Great Britain (UK ...
DIRCO Statement on the escalation of violence and extrajudicial killings in the Middle East
Media Statement 28 September 2024 DIRCO Statement on the escalation of violence and extrajudicial killings in the Middle East The Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses its profound concern regarding the recent escalation of extraju ...
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the South Africa-Ireland Business Forum, Conrod Hotel, Ireland, 27 September 2024
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the South Africa-Ireland Business Forum, Conrod Hotel, Ireland, 27 September 2024 Programme Director and Moderator, Mr Yunus Hoosen, Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Andrew W ...
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile during the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, 27 September 2024
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile during the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, 27 September 2024 Programme Director, Our seven (7) South African Start-Ups, Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Comp ...
Deputy President Mashatile arrives in Ireland on a Working Visit
Media Statement 27 September 2024 Deputy President Mashatile arrives in Ireland on a Working Visit Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, Friday 27 September 2024, arrived in Dublin, Ireland, on a Working Visit aimed at reinforcin ...
Deputy President Mashatile to undertake Working Visits to Ireland and the United Kingdom
Media Statement 26 September 2024 Deputy President Mashatile to undertake Working Visits to Ireland and the United Kingdom Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will on 27 and 28 September 2024, undertake a Working Visit to Ireland. The vis ...
Statement by Minister Ronald Lamola at the United Nations Security Council High-Level Open Debate under the Agenda Item, Maintenance of International Peace and Security, Leadership for Peace: United in respect of the UN Charter, in search of a Secure Future, 25 September 2024
Statement by Minister Ronald Lamola at the United Nations Security Council High-Level Open Debate under the Agenda Item, Maintenance of International Peace and Security, Leadership for Peace: United in respect of the UN Charter, in search of a Secure Futu ...
Deputy Minister Botes to participate in the 10th BRICS Ministers of Communications Meeting
Media Statement 25 September 2024 Deputy Minister Botes to participate in the 10th BRICS Ministers of Communications Meeting The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will participate at the 10th BRICS Minist ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 High Level Opening Session, 25 September 2024
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Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly, 24 September 2024
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President Ramaphosa to address the 79th Session
Media Statement 24 September 2024 President Ramaphosa to address the 79th Session President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, Tuesday, 24 September 2024, address the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) in New York. The theme ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) and Prosper Africa African Minerals Forum, 23 September 2024
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Remarks by President Ramaphosa during the SA-US Interactive Business Forum, 23 September 2024
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South Africa’s statement at the AU Heads of State Virtual Meeting on MPOX, 22 September 2024
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Deputy Minister Botes to co-chair the South Africa Hungary Political Consultations
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Remarks by President Ramaphosa at the Summit of the Future Plenary Session, 22 September 2024
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President Ramaphosa to participate in the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly
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Minister Lamola concludes a successful working visit to Washington D. C., USA
Media Statement 19 September 2024 Minister Lamola concludes a successful working visit to Washington D. C., USA Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr. Ronald Lamola, successfully concluded a productive Working Visit to Washingto ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 18 September 2024
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 18 September 2024 A. Issues in the environment Economy 1.1 Positive Economic Indicators 1.1.1 Cabinet welcomed positive economic indicators as per the data released by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA). ...
President Ramaphosa welcomes South Sudan transitional government extension — pledges South Africa’s support
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Deputy Minister Botes on a Working Visit to Europe
Media Statement 17 September 2024 Deputy Minister Botes on a Working Visit to Europe The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will visit Ireland, Hungary and Russia on a Working Visit from 18 to 27 September ...
President Ramaphosa extends congratulations on Algerian elections
Media Statement 16 September 2024 President Ramaphosa extends congratulations on Algerian elections South Africa congratulates President Tebboune and the people of Algeria on the outcome of the Presidential Election. South Africa extends congr ...
Minister Ronald Lamola embarks on a Working Visit to the United States of America
Media Statement 12 September 2024 Minister Ronald Lamola embarks on a Working Visit to the United States of America The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Washington D.C. for a Working Visit from ...
Deputy President Mashatile to meet with the AU Panel of the Wise on South Sudan
Media Statement 11 September 2024 Deputy President Mashatile to meet with the AU Panel of the Wise on South Sudan His Excellency Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will on Thursday, 12 September 2024, in his capacity as a Special Envoy t ...
South Africa to file its memorial to the ICJ
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Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit Opening Ceremony, 5 September 2024
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 4 September 2024
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes successful visit to Indonesia
Media Statement 4 September 2024 Deputy Minister Botes concludes successful visit to Indonesia The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded his successful visit to Bali, Indonesia, where he partici ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the South Africa-China Business Forum on the occasion of the State Visit to China, Beijing, China, 4 September 2024
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Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Shenzhen Business Roundtable on the occasion of the State Visit to the People’s Republic of China, Beijing, China, 3 September 2024
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Joint Statement between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa on the occasion of the Second State Visit to China by HE President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Establishment of an All-Round Strategic Cooperative Partnership in a New Era, 2 September 2024
Media Statement 2 September 2024 Joint Statement between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa on the occasion of the Second State Visit to China by HE President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Establishment of an All-Round Strateg ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Official Talks with President Xi Jinping on the occasion of the South Africa State Visit to the People’s Republic of China, Beijing, China, 2 September 2024
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Minister Lamola’s engages in Bilateral Talks with Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi
Media Statement 1 September 2024 Minister Lamola's engages in Bilateral Talks with Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi Minister Ronald Lamola and his Chinese counterpart, Minister Wang Yi, met in Beijing on Sunday to exchange views on bilate ...
Deputy Minister Botes to participate in the High-Level Forum on Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships and Second Indonesia-Africa Forum
Media Statement 31 August 2024 Deputy Minister Botes to participate in the High-Level Forum on Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships and Second Indonesia-Africa Forum The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will p ...
President Ramaphosa leads South Africa delegation to China for State Visit and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit
Media Statement 30 August 2024 President Ramaphosa leads South Africa delegation to China for State Visit and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa will at the invitation of His Excellency, President Xi Jinping, u ...
Opening Remarks by Minister Ronald Lamola on the occasion of the Working Visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway, Mr Espen Barth Eide, Pretoria, 30 August 2024
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Minister Lamola to host his Norwegian counterpart for Bilateral Consultations
Media Invite 28 August 2024 Minister Lamola to host his Norwegian counterpart for Bilateral Consultations The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will host the Norwegian Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr Espen Barth ...
DIRCO Perspective Press Briefing
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Minister Ronald Lamola hails economic diplomacy milestones in the South Africa-Japan relations
Media Statement 24 August 2024 Minister Ronald Lamola hails economic diplomacy milestones in the South Africa-Japan relations International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, is in Japan to attend the Tokyo International Conferenc ...
Minister Ronald Lamola paid a courtesy call on Professor Tshilidzi Marwala
Press Alert 24 August 2024 Minister Ronald Lamola paid a courtesy call on Professor Tshilidzi Marwala Earlier today, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola (who is on a working visit to Japan), paid a courtesy v ...
DIRCO Bi-Weekly Media Briefing
Media Invite 23 August 2024 DIRCO Bi-Weekly Media Briefing The media are invited the second instalment of DIRCO’s bi-weekly media briefings. It is expected that, among other things, the briefing will outline current and upcoming activities in ...
Deputy Minister Moraka to address the Limpopo United Business Forum
Media Invite 22 August 2024 Deputy Minister Moraka to address the Limpopo United Business Forum The Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Thandi Moraka, will deliver remarks at a dinner meeting organised ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 21 August 2024
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President Ramaphosa to attend the 44th Ordinary SADC Summit in Zimbabwe
Media Statement 17 August 2024 President Ramaphosa to attend the 44th Ordinary SADC Summit in Zimbabwe President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, 17 August 2024, arrived in Harare, in the Republic of Zimbabwe to attend the 44th Ordinary Summit o ...
Lamola commends steps towards regional stability and economic integration
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Minister Lamola arrives in Harare ahead of the 44th Ordinary SADC Summit
Media Statement 13 August 2024 Minister Lamola arrives in Harare ahead of the 44th Ordinary SADC Summit The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, arrived in Harare, Republic of Zimbabwe, on 12 August 2024 to parti ...
University of Cape Town and the Metropolitan University of Hong Kong to sign Memorandum of Understanding
Media Statement 13 August 2024 University of Cape Town and the Metropolitan University of Hong Kong to sign Memorandum of Understanding On 16 August 2024, the University of Cape Town and the Metropolitan University of Hong Kong will sign a histor ...
DIRCO Perspective Media Briefing by Spokesperson
Media Advisory 8 August 2024 DIRCO Perspective Media Briefing by Spokesperson DIRCO will on Monday, 12 August 2024, host a media briefing to update the public on the Minister's programme and other topical issues related to the Department of Inter ...
President Ramaphosa concludes Working Visit to the Republic of Angola
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President Ramaphosa to embark on a Working Visit to Angola
Media Statement 7 August 2024 President Ramaphosa to embark on a Working Visit to Angola President Cyril Ramaphosa will embark on a Working Visit to the Republic of Angola on Thursday, 8 August 2024, to meet with President João Manuel Gonçalves L ...
Deputy Minister Botes meets representatives of the German Bundestag (Parliament)
Media Statement 7 August 2024 Deputy Minister Botes meets representatives of the German Bundestag (Parliament) The Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, met representatives of the German Bun ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 7 August 2024
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 7 August 2024 The first normal Cabinet meeting of the 7th administration took place at the Union Buildings, Pretoria, two days before the country commemorates of the National Women’s Day. As we mark the 68th annivers ...
South African Government condemns the targeted assassination of Hamas leader, Dr Ismail Haniyeh
Media Statement 1 August 2024 South African Government condemns the targeted assassination of Hamas leader, Dr Ismail Haniyeh The Government of South Africa condemns the targeted assassination of Dr Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas w ...
Remarks by HE Ms Thandi Moraka, the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of the 30th Commemoration of Liberation Day of Rwanda (Kwibohora30), on 26 July 2024
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President Cyril Ramaphosa conveys condolences to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
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Deputy Minister Botes and his US counterpart discuss closer SA-US relations
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South Africa welcomes the declaration of unity between the various Palestinian groups
Media Statement 24 July 2024 South Africa welcomes the declaration of unity between the various Palestinian groups South Africa welcomes the declaration of unity between various Palestinian groups and their stated intention to constitute an inter ...
Joint Statement Nigeria and South Africa
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Opening of Parliament Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Cape Town City Hall, Western Cape, 18 July 2024
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Minister Lamola to lead South African Delegation at AU Executive Council in Ghana
Media Statement 17 July 2024 Minister Lamola to lead South African Delegation at AU Executive Council in Ghana The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will head the South African delegation to the 45th Ordinary ...
Minister Lamola meets Secretary Lammy on Working Visit
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Input by Hon. Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the Debate on the Budget Vote of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Parliament, Cape Town, 11 July 2024
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Minister Lamola to lead discussions on South Africa’s Foreign Policy
Media Invite 10 July 2024 Minister Lamola to lead discussions on South Africa’s Foreign Policy The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, is scheduled to participate in a symposium on South Africa’s national intere ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates President Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Media Statement 9 July 2024 President Ramaphosa congratulates President Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his warm congratulations to President Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as the new Presiden ...
President Ramaphosa receives congratulatory call from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Republic of Egypt
Media Statement 8 July 2024 President Ramaphosa receives congratulatory call from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Republic of Egypt President Cyril Ramaphosa was honoured yesterday evening, Sunday, 7 July 2024, with a phone call from His Ex ...
President Ramaphosa and UK Prime Minister commit to deepening ties
Media Statement 7 July 2024 President Ramaphosa and UK Prime Minister commit to deepening ties President Cyril Ramaphosa and newly elected British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, have expressed their shared commitment to deepening relations bet ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates new UK Prime Minister
Media Statement 6 July 2024 President Ramaphosa congratulates new UK Prime Minister President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Sir Keir Starmer on his appointment to the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and North ...
Bilateral Relations with the United States of America
Media Statement 5 July 2024 Bilateral Relations with the United States of America The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola and his counterpart, Mr Anthony Blinken, recommitted to expanding and deepening the specia ...
South Africa and the United States of America to deepen bilateral ties
Media Statement 2 July 2024 South Africa and the United States of America to deepen bilateral ties President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Joe Biden have expressed their shared commitment to advancing the special relationship between the two coun ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Presidential Inauguration, 19 June 2024, Union Buildings, Tshwane
Today, we gather under this vast Highveld sky at the seat of our government, the Union Buildings, to witness before all South Africans and our honoured guests from various countries on our beloved continent and from far afield a fundamental rite of our de ...
Presidential Inauguration 2024
Media Statement 18 June 2024 Presidential Inauguration 2024 The Inauguration of President-Elect Cyril Ramaphosa will take place at the Union Buildings, Pretoria, tomorrow following his re-election by Parliament on Fr ...
Statement by Professor Sydney Mufamadi, National Security Advisor of the Republic of South Africa, at the “High-Level Summit on Peace for Ukraine”, Switzerland, 15-16 June 2024
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2024 Presidential Inauguration application for accreditation
Media Advisory 15 June 2024 2024 Presidential Inauguration application for accreditation Members of the media wishing to cover the 2024 Presidential Inauguration are invited to apply for accreditation. Applications for accreditation are to be sub ...
Acceptance Speech by President Cyril Ramaphosa on his election as President of the Republic, National Assembly, 14 June 2024
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Statement by Minister Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa at the BRICS Dialogue with Developing Countries, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, Tuesday 11 June 2024
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President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Vice-President Dr Saulos Chilima of the Republic of Malawi
Media Statement 11 June 2024 President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Vice-President Dr Saulos Chilima of the Republic of Malawi On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa offers h ...
Statement by Minister Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, on BRICS Cooperation and Global and Regional Issues, at the Standalone Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, Monday, 10 June 2024
I wish to thank Minister Lavrov, our host, for bringing us together in this wonderful city. Chairperson, allow me to begin by expressing our Government and the delegation’s condolences to our Iran colleague, the overnment and its people following the trag ...
South African Government condemns the unlawful and callous targeting of the Nuseirat Refugee Camp by the Israeli Occupation Forces
Media Statement 9 June 2024 South African Government condemns the unlawful and callous targeting of the Nuseirat Refugee Camp by the Israeli Occupation Forces The South African Government condemns Israel’s raid on the Nus ...
Minister Pandor to participate in the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Nizhny Novgorod in Russia
Media Statement 9 June 2024 Minister Pandor to participate in the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Nizhny Novgorod in Russia The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has undertake ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his re-election
Media Statement 6 June 2024 President Ramaphosa congratulates Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his re-election President Cyril Ramaphosa, has offered his congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his re-elect ...
Minister Pandor to address the Africa Day Celebration event in Kempton Park at 11h00
Media Alert 1 June 2024 Minister Pandor to address the Africa Day Celebration event in Kempton Park at 11h00 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will this morning, 1 June 2024 a ...
Statement by Ambassador Mathu Joyini, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, at the Meeting of the United Nations Security Council, on the situation in the Middle East, 29 May 2024
South Africa wishes to thank you and members of the Security Council for giving us an opportunity to address the Council at this meeting today. The Security Council is convening yet again to discuss the perilous situation in the Middle East. We can remind ...
South African Government condemns the unlawful targeting of refugee camps in Rafah by the Israeli occupation forces
Press Statement 28 May 2024 South African Government condemns the unlawful targeting of refugee camps in Rafah by the Israeli occupation forces The South African Government joins the international community in condem ...
South Africa expresses grave concern at the escalating conflict in Sudan and attacks in El Fasher, capital of North Darfur
Media Statement 28 May 2024 South Africa expresses grave concern at the escalating conflict in Sudan and attacks in El Fasher, capital of North Darfur South Africa once more expresses its serious concern at the on-go ...
Address by Mr Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, at the CPUT Africa Day Commemoration held on 27 May 2024, at the CPUT Hotel School in Granger Bay, Cape Town
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Deputy Minister Botes to deliver Keynote Address at an Africa Day event
Media Invite 25 May 2024 Deputy Minister Botes to deliver Keynote Address at an Africa Day event The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will deliver the Keynote Address at an ...
President Ramaphosa welcomes new ICJ Orders in aid of Rafah
Media Statement 24 May 2024 President Ramaphosa welcomes new ICJ Orders in aid of Rafah South Africa welcomes the order handed down by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) today by 13 votes to 2, ordering Israel, ...
ICJ to deliver order in the case South Africa vs. Israel
Media Alert 24 May 2024 ICJ to deliver order in the case South Africa vs. Israel The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will today, 24 May 2024, deliver an order in the case, South Africa versus Israel, at 15h00 So ...
South African statement on the attempted coup d’etat in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Media Statement 21 May 2024 South African statement on the attempted coup d’etat in the Democratic Republic of the Congo South Africa condemns the attempted coup d’etat that took place on Sunday, 19 May 2024, in the ...
Minister Pandor’s message of condolences on the passing of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, His Excellency Dr Hossein Amir-Abdollahian
Media Statement 20 May 2024 Minister Pandor’s message of condolences on the passing of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, His Excellency Dr Hossein Amir-Abdollahian The Minister of Inter ...
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of His Excellency President Sayyid Ebrahim Raise of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Media Statement 20 May 2024 President Ramaphosa mourns passing of His Excellency President Sayyid Ebrahim Raise of the Islamic Republic of Iran President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the air disaster that ha ...
Speech by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor at the Ceremony of her bestowal of the Grand Cross of the Order of Rio Branco, 17 May 2024, 14h00
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President Lula Da Silva bestows on Minister Pandor an honorific award of the Grand Cross of the Order of Rio Branco
Press Release 15 May 2024 President Lula Da Silva bestows on Minister Pandor an honorific award of the Grand Cross of the Order of Rio Branco The President of the Federal Republic of Brazil, HE President Lula Da Silv ...
South Africa extends condolences to the people of Afghanistan
Media Statement 13 May 2024 South Africa extends condolences to the people of Afghanistan The South African Government has learnt with sadness of devastating floods in northern Afghanistan that have claimed more than ...
South Africa seeks urgent ICJ Order for additional provisional measures
Media Statement 11 May 2024 South Africa seeks urgent ICJ Order for additional provisional measures The Republic of South Africa yesterday, 10 May 2024, returned to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to seek an ...
Minister Pandor to deliver the Opening Remarks at the Global Anti-Apartheid Conference on Palestine
Press Release 9 May 2024 Minister Pandor to deliver the Opening Remarks at the Global Anti-Apartheid Conference on Palestine The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will tomorrow, F ...
Dr GNM Pandor, Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, Shireen Abu Akleh Memorial Lecture Responsibility of the Academy in a Time of Genocide, 8 May 2024
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Minister Naledi Pandor to deliver the Second Annual Shireen Abu Akleh Memorial Lecture at UJ
Media Invite 7 May 2024 Minister Naledi Pandor to deliver the Second Annual Shireen Abu Akleh Memorial Lecture at UJ The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will tomorrow, Wednesday ...
Minister Pandor concludes Working Visit to Equatorial Guinea
Media Statement 7 May 2024 Minister Pandor concludes Working Visit to Equatorial Guinea The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has concluded her Working Visit to Malabo, Republic o ...
South African Statement on the situation in Rafah
Media Statement 6 May 2024 South African Statement on the situation in Rafah The Government of South Africa is deeply disturbed about the unfolding developments in Gaza and is horrified by the Israeli military’s anno ...
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, is in Malabo, Republic of Equatorial Guinea, on a two-day Working Visit
Media Alert 5 May 2024 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, is in Malabo, Republic of Equatorial Guinea, on a two-day Working Visit Today, 5 May 2024, on the first day of her vis ...
Minister Pandor to participate in the 2024 Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark
Media Statement 1 May 2024 Minister Pandor to participate in the 2024 Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will u ...
All systems go for registered South African voters to cast ballots abroad
Media Statement 30 April 2024 All systems go for registered South African voters to cast ballots abroad The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is confident that all systems are in place for ...
DIRCO and partners to host a symposium in Cape Town
Media Statement 29 April 2024 DIRCO and partners to host a symposium in Cape Town The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) in partnership with the South African Institute of International Aff ...
Discovery of mass graves at Nasser Hospital in Gaza
Media Statement 23 April 2024 Discovery of mass graves at Nasser Hospital in Gaza South Africa is appalled by the recent grim discovery of a mass grave containing the remains of 202 Palestinian civilians at Nasser Ho ...
Deputy President Shipokosa Mashatile in the United Arab Emirates on a Working Visit
Media Statement 23 April 2024 Deputy President Shipokosa Mashatile in the United Arab Emirates on a Working Visit Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile is undertaking a Working Visit to Dubai and Abu-Dhabi in t ...
Deputy Minister Botes hosted his Spanish counterpart for Bilateral Consultations
Media Statement 23 April 2024 Deputy Minister Botes hosted his Spanish counterpart for Bilateral Consultations The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, hosted the State Secretar ...
Minister Pandor co-chairs the VII Session of the South Africa-Brazil Joint Commission
Media Statement 23 April 2024 Minister Pandor co-chairs the VII Session of the South Africa-Brazil Joint Commission The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Minister Pandor, will co-chair the VII Sessi ...
Address by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at the Brazilian Foreign Ministry and Diplomatic Academy, “The Palestinian Question as an Issue of Human Rights, Self-Determination and Genocide”, 22 April 2024
Address by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at the Brazilian Foreign Ministry and Diplomatic Academy, 22 April 2024 “The Palestinian Question as an Issue of Human Rights, Self-Determination and Genocide” Progr ...
Director-General Dangor co-chaired the South Africa-Algeria Political Consultations with his Algerian counterpart
Media Statement 22 April 2024 Director-General Dangor co-chaired the South Africa-Algeria Political Consultations with his Algerian counterpart The Director-General of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Zane ...
Opening Remarks by HE Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of the 10th Session of the Joint Commission for Cooperation between the Republic of South Africa and the Arab Republic of Egypt, Pretoria, 19 April 2024
Opening Remarks by HE Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of the 10th Session of the Joint Commission for Cooperation between the Republic of South Africa and the Arab Republic ...
Minister Pandor to host her Egyptian counterpart
Media Invite 18 April 2024 Minister Pandor to host her Egyptian counterpart The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will co-chair the 10th Session of the Joint Commission for Cooper ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the conclusion of the Working Visit to Juba, South Sudan, on 18 April 2024, delivered by Hon. Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
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President Ramaphosa arrives in South Sudan on a Working Visit
Media Statement 16 April 2024 President Ramaphosa arrives in South Sudan on a Working Visit President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Tuesday, 16 April 2024, arrived in Juba, South Sudan on a Working Visit to strengthen t ...
Communiqué on the occasion of the Official Visit by His Excellency, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa to the Republic of Uganda from 15 to 16 April 2024
HE Mr Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa undertook a Working Visit to HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, from 15 to 16 April 2024. HE President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa was supported by Hon. Dr ...
Keynote Address by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes at the Sixth Commonwealth Red Cross and Red Crescent International Humanitarian Law Conference, 15 April 2024
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DIRCO and partner organisations to host Conference on International Humanitarian Law
Media Invite 14 April 2024 DIRCO and partner organisations to host Conference on International Humanitarian Law The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), the International Committee of the Re ...
South Africa concerned at possible escalation of hostilities in the Middle East
Media Statement 14 April 2024 South Africa concerned at possible escalation of hostilities in the Middle East The Government of South Africa is gravely concerned at developments in the Middle East following the retaliator ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa to undertake Working Visits to the Republics of Uganda and South Sudan
Media Statement 14 April 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa to undertake Working Visits to the Republics of Uganda and South Sudan President Cyril Ramaphosa will on 15-16 April 2024, undertake a Working Visit to the Repu ...
President Ramaphosa to receive His Majesty King Mswati III for a Working Visit
Media Statement 14 April 2024 President Ramaphosa to receive His Majesty King Mswati III for a Working Visit President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Monday, 15 April 2024, host His Majesty King Mswati III, of the Kingdom o ...
Violation of the Mexican Embassy in Quito, Ecuador
Media Statement 11 April 2024 Violation of the Mexican Embassy in Quito, Ecuador South Africa express concern on the reported attack perpetrated by the Ecuadorian police on the Mexican Embassy on 5 April 2024, which ...
Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of 10 April 2024
Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of 10 April 2024 A. Issues from the Environment Economy 1.1. Revenue collection 1.1.1. Cabinet commends the millions of taxpayers who have filed their tax ret ...
Statement by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa and the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of South Africa
Media Statement 9 April 2024 Statement by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa and the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of South Africa The Departm ...
South Africa’s Professor Zukiswa Zingela re-elected to the International Narcotics Control Board
Media Statement 9 April 2024 South Africa’s Professor Zukiswa Zingela re-elected to the International Narcotics Control Board The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has congratulat ...
South Africa welcomes resolution on the human rights situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem
Media Statement 8 April 2024 South Africa welcomes resolution on the human rights situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem South Africa welcomes the adoption by the Human Rights Counc ...
President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate
Media Statement 7 April 2024 President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 9 April 2024, receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Missi ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his Working Visit to Kigali, Rwanda
Media Statement 7 April 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his Working Visit to Kigali, Rwanda This morning, 7 April 2024, President Ramaphosa, joined fellow Heads of States and Government, the Chairperson ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in the Republic of Rwanda
Media Statement 6 April 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in the Republic of Rwanda President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 6 April 2024, arrived in Kigali to attend the 30th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide agai ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa undertakes a Working Visit to the Republic of Rwanda
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South Africa condemns the attack on the consular section building of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Syrian Arab Republic on 1 April 2024
Media Statement 3 April 2024 South Africa condemns the attack on the consular section building of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Syrian Arab Republic on 1 April 2024 The South African Government w ...
President Ramaphosa concludes Courtesy Visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini
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South Africa welcomes additional provisional measures ordered by the ICJ
Media Statement 28 March 2024 South Africa welcomes additional provisional measures ordered by the ICJ The International Court of Justice (‘the Court’) has granted South Africa’s Urgent Request of 6 March 2024, for f ...
President Ramaphosa discusses Ukraine conflict with President Putin
Media Statement 28 March 2024 President Ramaphosa discusses Ukraine conflict with President Putin President Ramaphosa, today, 28 March 2024, held a telephone discussion with the President of the Russian Federation, P ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates President-Elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal
Media Statement 28 March 2024 President Ramaphosa congratulates President-Elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal President Cyril Ramaphosa has on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa congratulated Pres ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 27 March 2024
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South Africa welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Security Council Resolution Demanding an immediate Ceasefire in Gaza
Media Statement 25 March 2024 South Africa welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Security Council Resolution Demanding an immediate Ceasefire in Gaza South Africa has welcomed the adoption of Resolution 2728 (2 ...
Deputy Minister Botes hosts his Swedish counterpart for a Bilateral Meeting
Media Statement 25 March 2024 Deputy Minister Botes hosts his Swedish counterpart for a Bilateral Meeting The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, held a meeting today, 25 March ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates President Putin on his re-election
Media Statement 20 March 2024 President Ramaphosa congratulates President Putin on his re-election His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, congratulated t ...
DIRCO DG visits Ukraine
Media Statement 18 March 2024 DIRCO DG visits Ukraine The Director-General (DG) of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Mr Zane Dangor, will visit Kyiv, Ukraine, this week as part of Sou ...
Minister Pandor to undertake a Working Visit to the US and Jamaica to engage in High-Level Discussions with various stakeholders
Media Statement 17 March 2024 Minister Pandor to undertake a Working Visit to the US and Jamaica to engage in High-Level Discussions with various stakeholders The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 13 March 2024
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 13 March 2024 A. Issues from the environment Economy 1.1. Trade Matters 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomes the adoption by the African Union Assembly of key protocols and deci ...
Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the Second Session of the South Africa-Ghana Bi-National Commission, 12 March 2024
At the invitation of His Excellency, President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, paid a Working Visit to the Republic of South Africa, on 12 March 2024, to co-chair the ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering Closing Remarks on the occasion of the Second Session of the South Africa-Ghana Bi-National Commission (BNC) held at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), OR Tambo Building, 12 March 2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering Closing Remarks on the occasion of the Second Session of the South Africa-Ghana Bi-National Commission (BNC) held at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), OR Tambo Building, 12 March 2024 ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering Opening Remarks on the occasion of the Second Session of the South Africa-Ghana Bi-National Commission (BNC) held at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), OR Tambo Building, 12 March 2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering Opening Remarks on the occasion of the Second Session of the South Africa-Ghana Bi-National Commission (BNC) held at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), OR Tambo Building, 12 March 2024 ...
South Africa observes Commonwealth Day
Media Statement 11 March 2024 South Africa observes Commonwealth Day On 11 March 2024, member countries of the Commonwealth will commemorate Commonwealth Day. Commonwealth Day is the annual celebration observed by pe ...
President Ramaphosa to co-chair Second Session of the South Africa-Ghana Bi-National Commission with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
Media Statement 8 March 2024 President Ramaphosa to co-chair Second Session of the South Africa-Ghana Bi-National Commission with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 12 Ma ...
Minister Pandor to co-chair the South Africa-Ghana Bi-National Commission with her counterpart
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South Africa requests International Court of Justice to urgently act to prevent famine in Gaza genocide
Media Statement 7 March 2024 South Africa requests International Court of Justice to urgently act to prevent famine in Gaza genocide South Africa has on 6 March 2024, approached the International Court of Justice (IC ...
Minister Pandor to host her Danish counterpart for Political Consultations
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Deputy Minister Botes to host his Czech counterpart for Political Consultations
Media Statement 4 March 2024 Deputy Minister Botes to host his Czech counterpart for Political Consultations The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will on Tuesday, 5 March 20 ...
President Ramaphosa receives briefing on Sudan
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South Africa condemns Israel’s targeted killing of Palestinian civilians waiting for humanitarian food aid
Media Statement 1 March 2024 South Africa condemns Israel’s targeted killing of Palestinian civilians waiting for humanitarian food aid South Africa condemns the massacre of 112 Palestinians and the injury of hundred ...
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of former Prime Minister of Canada Brian Mulroney
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Minister Pandor to participate in the Third Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) in Antalya, Türkiye 1-3 March 2024
Media Statement 1 March 2024 Minister Pandor to participate in the Third Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) in Antalya, Türkiye, 1-3 March 2024 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, wi ...
Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini thanks embassies for their generous donations to the Eastern Cape
Media Statement 29 February 2024 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini thanks embassies for their generous donations to the Eastern Cape The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Candith Mashego- ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 28 February 2024
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Statement by HE Dr Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, to the High-Level Segment of the 2024 Conference on Disarmament, 27 February 2024
I thank you for the opportunity to address this august body and congratulate you on your stewardship of the Conference. You can be assured of my country’s support. South Africa aligns itself with the statements to be delivered by the distinguished delegat ...
Speech by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes on the Second Free State Investment Forum, 27 February 2024
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini embarks on public participation programme in the Eastern Cape
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55th Session of the Human Rights Council, South Africa’s Statement High-Level Mainstreaming Panel, Harnessing multilateral efforts to embed, amplify and realise the rights of persons with disabilities, with a focus on full and effective participation and inclusion in society, 26 February 2024, Geneva
Let me extend my appreciation to the members of the panel for their rich and informative presentations. We welcome the proposals for the strengthened implementation of the inclusion strategy and promotion of the human rights of persons with disabilities i ...
55th Session of the Human Rights Council, South Africa’s Statement on the High-Level Segment, Geneva, 26 February 2024
It is a great pleasure and honour for me to be addressing you today. I bring you warm greetings from the government and the people of South Africa. The year 2024 marks 30 years of constitutional democracy in South Africa. Our Constitution, which guides ou ...
South Africa deposits Instrument of Acceptance of the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material
Media Statement 26 February 2024 South Africa deposits Instrument of Acceptance of the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material At a ceremony held at the International Atomic Energy ...
Minister Pandor to participate in the High-level Segment of the 55th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva – Switzerland
Media Statement 26 February 2024 Minister Pandor to participate in the High-level Segment of the 55th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva – Switzerland The Minister of International Relations ...
Deputy Minister Botes to participate in activities leading up to the Second Free State Investment Conference
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Statement by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa during the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting, Agenda Item B: Global Governance Reform, 22 February 2024
We welcome His Excellency, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s call, as the G20 President, for the reinvigoration of multilateralism and the reform of global governance institutions. I want to briefly reflect on some of the statements made yesterday and ...
South Africa, during the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting, Agenda Item A: G20’s role in dealing with ongoing international tensions, 21 February 2024
I wish to express our sincere appreciation to the Government of Brazil for hosting us and look forward to a successful meeting. We also join Ambassador Viera in welcoming the African Union to its very first meeting of G20 foreign ministers as a permanent ...
Budget Speech for 2024, by the Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana, to Parliament, in Cape Town, South Africa, 21 February 2024
Madam Speaker, according to two prominent economists, Alberto Alesina and Dani Rodrik, “A crude distinction between economics and politics would be that economics is concerned with expanding the pie while politics is about distributing it”. The point, Mad ...
Minister Pandor to participate in the G20 Ministerial and IBSA Standalone Foreign Ministers Meetings, 21-22 February 2024
Media Statement 20 February 2024 Minister Pandor to participate in the G20 Ministerial and IBSA Standalone Foreign Ministers Meetings, 21-22 February 2024 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr N ...
President Ramaphosa concludes participation at the African Union Summit
Media Statement 18 February 2024 President Ramaphosa concludes participation at the African Union Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa has today 18 February 2024, concluded his participation at the Assembly of Heads of S ...
President Ramaphosa to participate at the 37th African Union Heads of State and Government Summit
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Minister Pandor participates in the Meeting of the AU Executive Council in Ethiopia
Media Statement 14 February 2024 Minister Pandor participates in the Meeting of the AU Executive Council in Ethiopia The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, is leading a South Afric ...
Minister Pandor to participate in the Meeting of the AU Executive Council in Ethiopia
Media Statement 13 February 2024 Minister Pandor to participate in the Meeting of the AU Executive Council in Ethiopia The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will participate in th ...
South Africa makes urgent request to International Court of Justice on Rafah offensive
Media Statement 13 February 2024 South Africa makes urgent request to International Court of Justice on Rafah offensive The South African Government has made an urgent request to the International Court of Justice (I ...
Remarks by Minister GNM Pandor, at the Parliamentary Debate on the SONA, 13 February 2024
As we reflect on the past 30 years of South Africa’s foreign policy, the country can be proud of the work of our Department of International Relations and Cooperation which has consistently seen South Africa punch above its weight on the global stage. Sou ...
South Africa contributes troops to SADC mission to the DRC
Media Statement 12 February 2024 South Africa contributes troops to SADC mission to the DRC In fulfilling South Africa’s international obligation towards the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission to s ...
Keynote Address by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the Eighth Annual Ubuntu Awards 2024, Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, 10 February 2024
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Message of Goodwill by President Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Chinese New Year
Media Statement 10 February 2024 Message of Goodwill by President Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Chinese New Year On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of South Africa, I extend our warmest wishes ...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile to address the Eighth Annual Awards
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President Ramaphosa undertakes Visit to the Republic of Namibia to pay respects at the passing of President Geingob
Media Statement 9 February 2024 President Ramaphosa undertakes Visit to the Republic of Namibia to pay respects at the passing of President Geingob President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a Working Visit to Windhoek ...
State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Cape Town City Hall, 8 February 2024
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False Alarm about the Safety of Nigerians in South Africa
Media Statement 6 February 2024 False Alarm about the Safety of Nigerians in South Africa The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has learned about an unfortunate advisory issued by the High ...
Minister Pandor to address Invest Africa’s 11th Annual Mining Series reception in Cape Town
Media Statement 5 February 2024 Minister Pandor to address Invest Africa’s 11th Annual Mining Series reception in Cape Town The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will be the guest ...
President Mourns passing of His Excellency President Geingob of the Republic of Namibia
Media Statement 4 February 2024 President Mourns passing of His Excellency President Geingob of the Republic of Namibia President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the passing early today, 4 February 2024, of His ...
Minister Pandor to host the Annual Ubuntu Awards in Cape Town
Media Invite 2 February 2024 Minister Pandor to host the Annual Ubuntu Awards in Cape Town The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host the annual Ubuntu Awards at the Cape Tow ...
Statement by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, DIRCO Media Briefing, OR Tambo Building, Pretoria, 31 January 2024
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Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the launch by South Africa of Preferential Trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area, Port of Durban, Ethekwini, 31 January 2024
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Minister Pandor to brief the media on a range of topics
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President Cyril Ramaphosa to officiate South Africa First Trade Shipments under AfCFTA
Media Statement 29 January 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa to officiate South Africa First Trade Shipments under AfCFTA President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 31 January 2024, officiate the launch of South Afric ...
Statement by South Africa welcoming the provisional measures ordered by the International Court of Justice against Israel
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Application of the Convention on the prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel), 26 January 2024
On 29 December 2023, the Republic of South Africa (hereinafter “South Africa”) filed in the Registry of the Court an Application instituting proceedings against the State of Israel (hereinafter “Israel”) concerning alleged violations in the Gaza Strip of ...
Minister Pandor leads South Africa’s delegation to the Hague to hear the ICJ provisional measures application outcome
Media Advisory 25 January 2024 Minister Pandor leads South Africa’s delegation to the Hague to hear the ICJ provisional measures application outcome The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has announced that it will ...
South Africa remains concerned at the increase of attacks on civilians in armed conflict
Media Release 20 January 2024 South Africa remains concerned at the increase of attacks on civilians in armed conflict The Government of the Republic of South Africa is deeply concerned about the increased attacks on ...
President Ramaphosa to attend the inauguration of President-elect Tshisekedi of the DRC
Media Statement 20 January 2024 President Ramaphosa to attend the inauguration of President-elect Tshisekedi of the DRC President Cyril Ramaphosa, today, 20 January 2024, arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo c ...
Deputy President Mashatile to welcome the Duke of Edinburgh on a Working Visit to South Africa
Media Statement 19 January 2024 Deputy President Mashatile to welcome the Duke of Edinburgh on a Working Visit to South Africa His Excellency Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Tuesday, 23 January 2024 welcome H ...
Country Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa during 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement, Kampala, Republic of Uganda, 19 January 2024
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President Ramaphosa to attend the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Uganda
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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 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement, 17 January 2024
We congratulate Uganda for hosting the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement. We support the five focus areas and priorities of your Chairship. We thank Azerbaijan for the sterling way they led the Movement during the past three years.
Minister Pandor participates in the Ministerial Session of the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, in Kampala, Uganda
Media Statement 17 January 2024 Minister Pandor participates in the Ministerial Session of the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, in Kampala, Uganda The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Na ...
South Africa offers its deepest condolences to Japan following a series of deadly earthquakes experienced in the country’s west coast region
Media Statement 3 January 2024 South Africa offers its deepest condolences to Japan following a series of deadly earthquakes experienced in the country's west coast region The Minister of International Relations and ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates President-Elect of the DRC, HE Mr Felix Tshisekedi
Media Statement 31 December 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates President-Elect of the DRC, HE Mr Felix Tshisekedi Today, Sunday, 31 December 2023, President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa conveyed South Africa’s ...
South Africa approaches the International Court of Justice under the Genocide Convention with respect to acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza
Media Statement 29 December 2023 South Africa approaches the International Court of Justice under the Genocide Convention with respect to acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza South Africa is ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates President El-Sisi and the people of Egypt
Media Statement 19 December 2023 President Ramaphosa congratulates President El-Sisi and the people of Egypt The President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, extends his warmest congratu ...
South African nationals to avoid joining foreign armed forces which may contribute to the violation of domestic and international law
Media Statement 18 December 2023 South African nationals to avoid joining foreign armed forces which may contribute to the violation of domestic and international law The South African Government is gravely concerned ...
Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Eastern Europe
Media Statement 15 December 2023 Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Eastern Europe The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded his Working Visit to the ...
Remarks by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of the Joint Media Briefing with Minister Schallenberg of Austria, DIRCO Media Briefing Room, OR Tambo Building, Pretoria, 14 December 2023
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Deputy President Mashatile visits Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the second leg of his Working Visit to Southeast Asia
Media Statement 13 December 2023 Deputy President Mashatile visits Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the second leg of his Working Visit to Southeast Asia Deputy President Paul Mashatile has arrived in Hanoi, the capi ...
Minister Pandor to host her Austrian counterpart for Bilateral Consultations
Media Advisory 12 December 2023 Minister Pandor to host her Austrian counterpart for Bilateral Consultations The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host the Austrian Federal M ...
Public Lecture by Deputy President Paul Mashatile on the occasion of Celebrating Thirty Years of Diplomatic Relations through Mutual Respect, Strategic Partnership and Cooperation between South Africa and Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Tuesday, 12 December 2023
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President to attend African Peer Review Mechanism 20th Anniversary
Media Advisory 11 December 2023 President to attend African Peer Review Mechanism 20th Anniversary President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 12 December 2023, attend the 20th anniversary celebration of the African P ...
Deputy President Mashatile begins historic Working Visit to Singapore and Vietnam
Media Statement 10 December 2023 Deputy President Mashatile begins historic Working Visit to Singapore and Vietnam Deputy President Paul Mashatile has arrived in the Republic of Singapore to begin the first leg of his fir ...
Deputy Minister Botes to travel to Russia and Belarus for Political Consultations
Media Statement 10 December 2023 Deputy Minister Botes to travel to Russia and Belarus for Political Consultations The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will, from 11-14 Dece ...
South Africa condemns the proposed march by the ultra-nationalist organisations to the Al-Aqsa compound and the ongoing massacres in Gaza
Media Statement 9 December 2023 South Africa condemns the proposed march by the ultra-nationalist organisations to the Al-Aqsa compound and the ongoing massacres in Gaza The Government of the Republic of South Africa has ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 8 December 2023
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Statement on the evacuation of South Africans from Gaza
Media Statement 4 December 2023 Statement on the evacuation of South Africans from Gaza Early on Sunday, 11 November 2023, 19 South African nationals who have been stuck in Gaza since 7 October 2023, were approved fo ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa pleased with milestones reached as he concludes visit to COP28, in Dubai
Media Statement 3 December 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa pleased with milestones reached as he concludes visit to COP28, in Dubai President Cyril Ramaphosa concluded his official visit to Dubai, United Arab Emirates ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the inaugural G77 + China Summit on Climate Change during the United Nations Climate-Focused Conference of Parties (COP 28), in Dubai, 2 December 2023
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the inaugural G77 + China Summit on Climate Change during the United Nations Climate-Focused Conference of Parties (COP 28), in Dubai, 2 December 2023 President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermudez, Your Excel ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the first Global Stock-Take High Level Segment of the United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP 28), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2 December 2023
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Ministers Pandor and Nzimande to co-host the Southern Africa Regional Preparatory Conference for the Ninth Pan-African Congress in Pretoria
Media Statement 1 December 2023 Ministers Pandor and Nzimande to co-host the Southern Africa Regional Preparatory Conference for the Ninth Pan-African Congress in Pretoria The Minister of International Relations and ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the High-Level Segment for the Heads of State and Government during the UN Climate Change Conference 2023, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 1 December 2023
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President Ramaphosa arrives in Dubai to participate in the World Climate Action Summit
Media Statement 30 November 2023 President Ramaphosa arrives in Dubai to participate in the World Climate Action Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), today, Thursday 30 N ...
South Africa and Peru to hold inaugural Political Consultations
Media Statement 29 November 2023 South Africa and Peru to hold inaugural Political Consultations The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will host his counterpart, the Vice Min ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 29 November 2023
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 29 November 2023 A. Issues in the Environment Economy 1.1. Logistics 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed measures and plans put in place by Transnet to resolve the backlog in t ...
South Africa to host the Sixth BRICS Sherpas Meeting
Media Advisory 29 November 2023 South Africa to host the Sixth BRICS Sherpas Meeting The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host the Sixth BRICS Sherpas Meeting from 30 November to 3 D ...
Deputy Minister Botes to mark International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Media Invite 28 November 2023 Deputy Minister Botes to mark International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr. Alvin Botes, will on Wednesd ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Third African Union Men’s Conference on Positive Masculinity, Pretoria, 28 November 2023
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South Africa and Union of the Comoros co-host the Third African Union Men’s Conference
Media Statement 27 November 2023 South Africa and Union of the Comoros co-host the Third African Union Men’s Conference President Cyril Ramaphosa, together with AU Chairperson and President Azali Assoumani of the Uni ...
South Africa to host the Sixth BRICS Sherpas Meeting
Media Advisory 24 November 2023 South Africa to host the Sixth BRICS Sherpas Meeting The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host the Sixth BRICS Sherpas Meeting from 30 November to 3 D ...
Minister Pandor sends condolences following the passing of former DIRCO Deputy Minister
Media Statement 24 November 2023 Minister Pandor sends condolences following the passing of former DIRCO Deputy Minister The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has expressed her pr ...
President Ramaphosa welcomes agreement on humanitarian pause in Israel-Palestine conflict
Media Statement 22 November 2023 President Ramaphosa welcomes agreement on humanitarian pause in Israel-Palestine conflict President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomes the announcement by the State of Qatar that a four-day humanita ...
Minister Pandor to participate in the virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit
Media Release 22 November 2023 Minister Pandor to participate in the virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will this afternoon, Wednesday, 22 November ...
The Chair’s Summary of the Extraordinary Joint Meeting of BRICS Leaders and Leaders of the invited BRICS Members on the situation in the Middle East with particular reference to Gaza, Tuesday, 21 November 2023
We, Leaders and representatives of the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Russian Federation, the Republic of India, the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa met with Leaders of the Argentine Republic, the Arab Republic of Egypt, th ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the Extraordinary Joint Meeting of BRICS Leaders and Leaders of invited BRICS members on the situation in the Middle East, 21 November 2023
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South Africa to chair BRICS Extraordinary Joint Meeting on the Middle East situation in Gaza
Media Advisory 20 November 2023 South Africa to chair BRICS Extraordinary Joint Meeting on the Middle East situation in Gaza President Cyril Ramaphosa will, as Chair of the BRICS group of nations, convene a BRICS Ext ...
President congratulates Auditor-General on UNESCO appointment
Media Statement 19 November 2023 President congratulates Auditor-General on UNESCO appointment President Cyril Ramaphosa commends Auditor-General of South Africa, Ms Tsakani Maluleke, on her appointment as External A ...
South Africa, along with like-minded States, submits joint referral of the situation in Palestine to the ICC
Media Statement 17 November 2023 South Africa, along with like-minded States, submits joint referral of the situation in Palestine to the ICC On 17 November 2023, South Africa referred the situation in the State of P ...
South Africa condemns the Israeli bombardment near the Jordanian field hospital in Gaza
Media Statement 16 November 2023 South Africa condemns the Israeli bombardment near the Jordanian field hospital in Gaza South Africa joins the international community in expressing its serious concern following the ...
President Ramaphosa concludes Official Visit to the State of Qatar
Media Statement 16 November 2023 President Ramaphosa concludes Official Visit to the State of Qatar President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his visit to the State of Qatar. President Ramaphosa travelled to Doha for a ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 16 November 2023
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Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Qatar-South Africa Business Roundtable, Doha, Qatar, 15 November 2023
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President to undertake State Visit to Qatar
Media Statement 13 November 2023 President to undertake State Visit to Qatar President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 15 November 2023, undertake a State Visit to Qatar at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Ta ...
DIRCO démarches the Ambassador of the State of Israel
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Remarks by the Deputy President of South Africa, HE Mr Paul Mashatile, on the occasion of the inaugural Saudi-Africa Summit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre, 10 November 2023
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Deputy President Mashatile leads South Africa’s delegation to the First Saudi Arabia-Africa Summit
Media Statement 10 November 2023 Deputy President Mashatile leads South Africa’s delegation to the First Saudi Arabia-Africa Summit Deputy President Paul Mashatile has arrived in Riyadh, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabi ...
President congratulates Prof. Dire Tladi
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Ministerial Statement on the Ongoing Israeli-Palestinian Conflict by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, in the National Assembly House of Parliament, 7 November 2023
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South Africa calls on Israel to adhere to its obligations under international law and protect civilians
Media Statement 4 November 2023 South Africa calls on Israel to adhere to its obligations under international law and protect civilians Reports from Al Jazeera suggest that Israel may delay the repatriation of countr ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Opening Ceremony of the 20th AGOA Forum, Johannesburg Expo Centre, 3 November 2023
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Statement of support on the Anniversary of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front – 2 November 2023
Media Statement 2 November 2023 Statement of support on the Anniversary of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front – 2 November 2023 & ...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile attends Eight South Africa-China Bi-national Commission and China International Import Expo in China, 3-6 November 2023
Media Statement 2 November 2023 Deputy President Paul Mashatile attends Eight South Africa-China Bi-national Commission and China International Import Expo in China, 3-6 November 2023 Deputy President Paul Mashatile ...
Minister Pandor to host her Ukrainian counterpart for Political Consultations
Media Advisory 2 November 2023 Minister Pandor to host her Ukrainian counterpart for Political Consultations The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host the Minister of Foreig ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 1 November 2023
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DA misreads the economic benefits of hosting international conferences
Media Release 1 November 2023 DA misreads the economic benefits of hosting international conferences The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is dismayed by the misguided statement issued by ...
President Ramaphosa to participate in virtual Extraordinary SADC Summit
Media Statement 31 October 2023 President Ramaphosa to participate in virtual Extraordinary SADC Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, 31 October 2023, participate in a virtual Extraordinary Summit of the SADC ...
South Africa calls for the International community to hold Israel accountable for breaches of International Law
Media Statement 30 October 2023 South Africa calls for the International community to hold Israel accountable for breaches of International Law Save the Children has reported that the number of children killed in Gaz ...
President lauds Springboks’ historic Rugby World Cup victory
Media Statement 28 October President lauds Springboks' historic Rugby World Cup victory On behalf the nation, President Cyril Ramaphosa commends the Springboks on their Rugby World Cup 2023 victory over New Zealand w ...
Minister Pandor returns to Klapmuts and Kayamandi communities to make donation to a school and meet the elderly
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Statement by Ambassador Mathu Joyini Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the UN General Assembly 10th Emergency Special Session on the Illegal Israeli actions in occupied East Jerusalem and the rest of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, 26-27 October 2023
Like many here in this hall today we are deeply disturbed by the harrowing images of death, destruction and turmoil which have engulfed Gaza as a result of Israeli bombardment of civilians, essential infrastructure and places of worship. As the internatio ...
Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, during the Open Debate of the United Nations Security Council, on Women, Peace and Security, 25 October 2023
South Africa would like to thank the Federative Republic of Brazil for convening this open debate to discuss how we effectively move from theory to practice to enhance women’s participation in international peace and security. We appreciate the informativ ...
Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, during the Open Debate of the United Nations Security Council on The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question 24 October 2023
We thank the Federative Republic of Brazil for convening this timely, open debate. We also thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr Tor Wennesland and Ms Lynn Hastings, Deputy Special Coordinator, for their briefings. The detail ...
Minister Pandor to participate in the UNSC debates on the Middle East, including the Question of Palestine and Women and Peace and Security in New York on 24-25 October 2023
Media Release 24 October 2023 Minister Pandor to participate in the UNSC debates on the Middle East, including the Question of Palestine and Women and Peace and Security in New York on 24-25 October 2023 The Minister ...
Minister Pandor concludes Visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran
Media Statement 24 October 2023 Minister Pandor concludes Visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr G N M Pandor, has concluded on 22 October 2023 her one-day v ...
Unisa and DIRCO to host symposium on South Africa’s non-alignment position during the evolving geographical developments
Media Advisory 24 October 2023 Unisa and DIRCO to host symposium on South Africa's non-alignment position during the evolving geographical developments The University of South Africa (Unisa), in partnership with the ...
Deputy Minister Botes concludes visit to Togo
Media Statement 23 October 2023 Deputy Minister Botes concludes visit to Togo The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes has concluded his visit to Lomé, Togo where he participated in t ...
President Ramaphosa appeals for more action from the international community in reviving the Israeli-Palestinian peace process
Media Statement 22 October 2023 President Ramaphosa appeals for more action from the international community in reviving the Israeli-Palestinian peace process President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his Working Visit ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Cairo Summit for Peace, Cairo, Egypt, 21 October 2023
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Opening Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the Political Consultations with Minister Stanley Kakubo of the Republic of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia, 20 October 2023
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President Ramaphosa to attend Cairo Summit for Peace
Media Statement 20 October 2023 President Ramaphosa to attend Cairo Summit for Peace President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Saturday, 21 October 2023, attend the Cairo Summit for Peace at the invitation of His Excellency ...
Deputy Minister Botes to participate in the Inaugural Lomé Peace and Security Forum
Media Statement 20 October 2023 Deputy Minister Botes to participate in the Inaugural Lomé Peace and Security Forum The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will on 21-22 Octobe ...
Minister Pandor undertakes Working Visit to Zambia
Media Statement 19 October 2023 Minister Pandor undertakes Working Visit to Zambia The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Dr Naledi Pandor, will undertake a Working V ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Official Talks with King Willem-Alexander on the occasion of the Netherlands State Visit, Union Buildings, Pretoria, 19 October 2023
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Third Meeting of the South Africa–Netherlands Joint Commission for Cooperation
Media Statement 18 October 2023 Third Meeting of the South Africa–Netherlands Joint Commission for Cooperation The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, Dr Naledi Pandor, hosted the Thi ...
President Ramaphosa and President Zelenskyy affirm closer cooperation in peace process and reflect on the situation in the Middle East
Media Statement 18 October 2023 President Ramaphosa and President Zelenskyy affirm closer cooperation in peace process and reflect on the situation in the Middle East President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone conver ...
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of former Finnish President Ahtisaari
Media Statement 18 October 2023 President Ramaphosa mourns passing of former Finnish President Ahtisaari President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep and profound sadness at the passing of Former President of Fin ...
South Africa condemns the bombing of the Ahli Arab hospital
Media Statement 18 October 2023 South Africa condemns the bombing of the Ahli Arab hospital South Africa condemns in the strongest possible terms the killing of civilians in Palestine and Israel. The targeting of civ ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 18 October 2023
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Minister Pandor clarifies the content of her discussion with the leader of Hamas
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President Ramaphosa to host Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of Netherlands on a State Visit
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Memorial Service for the late Dr Aziz Pahad
Media Invite 16 October 2023 Memorial Service for the late Dr Aziz Pahad The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will hold a memorial service for the late Dr Aziz Pahad on Tuesday, 17 Octobe ...
The Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza
Media Statement 13 October 2023 The Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza The Department of International Relations and Cooperation in South Africa condemns in the strongest possible terms Israel’s violation of the Geneva ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Third South Africa–Namibia Bi-National Commission Business Forum, Windhoek, Namibia, 13 October 2023
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President Ramaphosa’s Closing Remarks during the Third Session of the South Africa–Namibia Bi-National Commission, Windhoek, Namibia, 13 October 2023
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Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Third Session of the South Africa–Namibia Bi-National Commission, Windhoek, Namibia, 13 October 2023
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President Ramaphosa arrives in Namibia to co-chair the Third Session of the South Africa–Namibia BNC
Media Statement 13 October 2023 President Ramaphosa arrives in Namibia to co-chair the Third Session of the South Africa–Namibia BNC President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Friday, 13 October 2023, arrived in the Republ ...
Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to handover laptops
Media Invite 12 October 2023 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to handover laptops The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will in partnership with the Embassy of the ...
President Ramaphosa extends his condolences and calls for the opening of humanitarian corridors in the Middle East
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President Ramaphosa to co-chair Third South Africa–Namibia Bi-National Commission with President Geingob
Media Statement 11 October 2023 President Ramaphosa to co-chair Third South Africa–Namibia Bi-National Commission with President Geingob President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a Working Visit to the Republic of Nam ...
Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) – the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Ministers, the Colombo Communiqué, 2023, 11 October 2023
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Country Statement delivered by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of the 23rd Council of Ministers’ Meeting of the Indian Ocean RIM Association (IORA), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 11 October 2023
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Media Accreditation: Incoming Netherlands State Visit
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Minister Pandor visits Sri Lanka for the Meeting of IORA Council of Ministers
Media Statement 9 October 2023 Minister Pandor visits Sri Lanka for the Meeting of IORA Council of Ministers The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will take part in the 23rd Counc ...
South Africa calls for the immediate cessation of violence, restraint, and peace between Israel and Palestine
Media Statement 7 October 2023 South Africa calls for the immediate cessation of violence, restraint, and peace between Israel and Palestine South Africa expresses its grave concern over the recent devastating escala ...
President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate
Media Statement 2 October 2023 President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Tuesday, 3 October 2023, receive Letters of Credence from Hea ...
Minister Pandor attends the Retreat of the African Union Executive Council Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda 1–3 October 2023
Media Statement 1 October 2023 Minister Pandor attends the Retreat of the African Union Executive Council Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda 1–3 October 2023 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi ...
Joint Media Statement: 13th South Africa-United States Annual Bilateral Forum (ABF)
Media Statement 30 September 2023 Joint Media Statement: 13th South Africa-United States Annual Bilateral Forum (ABF) The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) hosted the 13th Annual Bilateral ...
Eulogy by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Official Funeral of former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Aziz Goolam Hoosein Pahad, West Park Cemetery, Johannesburg, 30 September 2023
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President designates Special Official Funeral Category 2 to honour Mr Aziz Pahad
Media Statement 29 September 2023 President designates Special Official Funeral Category 2 to honour Mr Aziz Pahad President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Aziz Pahad ...
Joint Statement on the Second Session of the South Africa–Tunisia High-Level Political and Diplomatic Consultations, Pretoria, 29 September 2023
The Second Session of the High-Level Political and Diplomatic Consultations between the Republic of South Africa and the Republic of Tunisia took place on 29 September 2023. Her Excellency Dr Grace Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Co ...
Minister Pandor to host her Tunisian counterpart for Political Consultations
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Statement by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the passing of former Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad, 28 September 2023
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Joint Communiqué on the occasion of a Working Visit to the Republic of South Africa, by The Right Honourable, Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane for the Official Launch of the Bi-National Commission on 28 September 2023
At the invitation of President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, The Right Honourable, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, paid a Working Visit to the Republic Inaugural Session ...
Closing Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the conclusion of the Inaugural Lesotho–South Africa Bi-National Commission, 28 September 2023
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Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the launch of the Inaugural Lesotho–South Africa Bi-National Commission, 28 September 2023
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President mourns passing of former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Aziz Pahad
Media Statement 28 September 2023 President mourns passing of former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Aziz Pahad President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the passing of former Deputy Minister of Forei ...
Deputy Minister to participate in a Handover Ceremony of the Mookgophong Community Hall
Media Advisory 27 September 2023 Deputy Minister to participate in a Handover Ceremony of the Mookgophong Community Hall The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, wil ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa to host Lesotho’s Prime Minister Samuel Matekane for the Inaugural Session of South Africa–Lesotho Bi-National Commission (BNC)
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Remarks by Deputy President Paul Mashatile on the occasion of the Ninth BRICS Parliamentary Forum, Emperors Palace, Johannesburg, South Africa, 27 September 2023
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 27 September 2023
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Keynote Address by Deputy President Paul Mashatile at the UNESCO Ninth Africa Engineering Week and Africa Engineering Conference, CSIR International Convention Centre, 25 September 2023
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Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, to the Meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council on Financing for African Union Peace Support Operations, New York, 23 September 2023
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Ministerial Joint Statement: Foreign Policy and Global Health (FPGH) Initiative, Back to basics – towards addressing global health challenges in the foreign policy space, New York, 21 September 2023
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President Ramaphosa concludes participation in 78th United Nations General Assembly
Media Statement 21 September 2023 President Ramaphosa concludes participation in 78th United Nations General Assembly President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a working visit to the United States of America, where he ...
Statement by Zane Dangor, Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, at the United Nations Security Council High-Level Open Debate on Maintenance of International Peace and Security: “Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the United Nations Charter through Effective Multilateralism: Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine”, 20 September 2023
South Africa welcomes the opportunity to contribute to today’s discussion. We hope that this debate lays the basis for concrete action to end the war in Ukraine and focuses on work that is required towards a just and sustainable peace in Ukraine, with ren ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Climate Ambition Summit, New York, USA, 20 September 2023
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Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the High-Level Dialogue on Financing for Development, New York, USA, 20 September 2023
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Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, United Nations, New York, 19 September 2023
Seventy-eight years ago, in the aftermath of the Second World War, the nations of the world made a solemn commitment to save future generations from the horror and the suffering of war. Through the United Nations Charter these nations accepted a shared ma ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa Working Visit to UNGA78 Media Programme, New York, USA
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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Remarks on advancing Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response in Africa, New York, USA, 18 September 2023
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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Remarks at the US–South Africa Trade and Investment Business Roundtable Dialogue, New York, USA, 18 September 2023
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President Ramaphosa Addresses Sustainable Development Goals and Investments during Day 1 and Day 2 of Engagements in New York, USA, 18 September 2023
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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Remarks at the Sustainable Development Goals Summit, UN General Assembly, New York, USA, 18 September 2023
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Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the High-Level Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH) Event, UN General Assembly, New York, USA, 18 September 2023
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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Working Visit to UNGA78 media programme
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Deputy Minister Botes to participate in a handover ceremony of IT Equipment in George
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President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in New York to participate in the 78th United Nations General Assembly
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Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Group of 77 and China on: “Current Development Challenges: The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation”, Havana, Cuba, 15-16 September 2023
We, the Heads of State and Government of the member countries of the Group of 77 and China, meeting in Havana, Cuba, on September 15 and 16, 2023, for the Group's Summit on Current Development Challenges: The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation, co ...
Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of the General Debate of Summit of Heads of State and Government of the G77 + China, on the theme: “Current Development Challenges: The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation”, 16 September 2023
Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of the General Debate of Summit of Heads of State and Government of the G77 + China, on the theme: "Current Development ...
Remarks by Deputy President Mashatile to the media during the incoming Official Visit to South Africa by Vice-President Vo Thi Anh Xuan of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Pretoria, 15 September 2023
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Opening Remarks by Deputy President Paul Mashatile, during the Official Visit to South Africa by Ms Vo Thi Anh Xuan, Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, 15 September 2023
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Minister Naledi Pandor to represent President Ramaphosa at the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Group of 77 (G77) + China in Havana, Cuba from 15-16 September 2023
Media Statement 14 September 2023 Minister Naledi Pandor to represent President Ramaphosa at the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Group of 77 (G77) + China in Havana, Cuba from 15-16 September 2023 The ...
Deputy President Mashatile to host Vice President Xuan of Vietnam for an Official Visit to South Africa
Media Statement 13 September2023 Deputy President Mashatile to host Vice President Xuan of Vietnam for an Official Visit to South Africa His Excellency Deputy President Paul Shipokosa Mashatile, will on Friday, 15 Se ...
Deputy Minister Botes to host Argentine Secretary of Foreign Affairs for Political Consultations
Media Statement 13 September 2023 Deputy Minister Botes to host Argentine Secretary of Foreign Affairs for Political Consultations The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 13 September 2023
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President Ramaphosa concludes Working Visit to India and welcomes the inclusion of AU into the G20
Media Statement 10 September 2023 President Ramaphosa concludes Working Visit to India and welcomes the inclusion of AU into the G20 President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed membership of the African Union (AU) in the ...
G20-New Delhi Leaders Declaration, 9 September 2023
We are One Earth, One Family, and we share One Future. We, the Leaders of the G20, met in New Delhi on 9-10 September 2023, under the theme ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. We meet at a defining moment in history where the decisions we make now will determine the ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Working Session II: One Family, G20 Leaders’ Summit, New Delhi, India, 9 September 2023
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Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Working Session I: One Earth One Earth, G20 Leaders’ Summit, 9 September 2023, New Delhi, India
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South Africa offers condolences to Government and people of the Kingdom of Morocco following earthquake tragedy
Media Statement 9 September 2023 South Africa offers condolences to Government and people of the Kingdom of Morocco following earthquake tragedy Deputy President Paul Mashatile has on behalf of President Cyril Ramaph ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in New Delhi to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit
Media Statement 8 September 2023 President Ramaphosa arrives in New Delhi to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 8 September 2023, arrived in New Delhi, Republic of India to participat ...
President Ramaphosa to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes Visit to the African Union in Ethiopia
Media Statement 7 September 2023 Deputy Minister Botes concludes Visit to the African Union in Ethiopia The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded his visit to Addis ...
Speech delivered by the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, HE Mr Alvin Botes, on the occasion of the Validation Meeting of the Principles and Guidelines for the Use of Digital and Social Media in Elections in Africa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 6 September 2023
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Deputy Minister Botes to participate in the validation meeting of Continental Elections Management Bodies
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Deputy President concludes a historic Working Visit to South Sudan
Media Statement 31 August 2023 Deputy President concludes a historic Working Visit to South Sudan Deputy President Paul Mashatile has concluded a successful Working Visit to the Republic of South Sudan. The purpose o ...
Minister Pandor undertakes a Working Visit to Moroni, Comoros – 1 September 2023
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 30 August 2023
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Deputy President Mashatile arrives in South Sudan
Media Statement 28 August 2023 Deputy President Mashatile arrives in South Sudan Deputy President Paul Mashatile has arrived in Juba, the Republic of South Sudan, to assess the latest developments in the implementation of ...
Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini visits Singapore for the Singapore–Sub-Saharan Africa High-Level Ministerial Exchange Conference
Media Statement 27 August 2023 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini visits Singapore for the Singapore–Sub-Saharan Africa High-Level Ministerial Exchange Conference The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Coope ...
Deputy President Mashatile undertakes an Official Visit to South Sudan
Media Statement 26 August 2023 Deputy President Mashatile undertakes an Official Visit to South Sudan Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as a Special Envoy to South Sudan, will undertake an Official Vis ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s China–Africa Roundtable Closing Remarks on the occasion of the State Visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping, Hilton Hotel, Sandton, 24 August 2023
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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s China–Africa Roundtable Opening Remarks on the occasion of State Visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping, Hilton Hotel, Sandton, 24 August 2023
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Welcome Remarks by BRICS Chair, President Cyril Ramaphosa, at the BRICS–Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue, 24 August 2023
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BRICS Chair President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Media Briefing Remarks announcing the outcomes of the XV BRICS Summit, 24 August 2023
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South Africa to co-chair China–Africa Leaders Round Table Dialogue
Media Statement 24 August 2023 South Africa to co-chair China–Africa Leaders Round Table Dialogue President Cyril Ramaphosa will later today, 24 August 2023, co-chair the China–Africa Leaders Round Table along with H ...
XV BRICS Summit Johannesburg II Declaration, BRICS and Africa: “Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilateralism”, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa, Wednesday, 23 August 2023
We, the Leaders of the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Russian Federation, the Republic of India, the People's Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa met in Sandton, South Africa, from 22 to 24 August 2023 for the XV BRICS Summit held under ...
BRICS Chair President Ramaphosa to announce the outcomes of the XV BRICS Summit
Media Advisory 23 August 2023 BRICS Chair President Ramaphosa to announce the outcomes of the XV BRICS Summit The President of the Republic of South Africa and Chair of BRICS, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, will ann ...
Welcome Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Cultural Performance and State Banquet of the XV BRICS Summit, 23 August 2023
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Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the XV BRICS Summit Open Plenary, Sandton International Convention Centre, 23 August 2023
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Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the BRICS Business Forum Leaders’ Dialogue, 22 August 2023
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Media Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the State Visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping, Union Buildings, Tshwane, 22 August 2023
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Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Official Talks on the occasion of the State Visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping, Union Buildings, Tshwane, 22 August 2023
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Media Programme: Incoming People’s Republic of China State Visit
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Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa on South Africa’s foreign policy, 20 August 2023
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President Ramaphosa to address the nation, 20 August 2023
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President Ramaphosa to host President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China on a State Visit
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Collection of XV BRICS Summit media accreditation cards
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President Ramaphosa arrives in Luanda for 43rd Ordinary SADC Summit
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President Ramaphosa to attend 43rd Ordinary SADC Summit in Angola
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Media Guidelines for the XV BRICS Summit
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Joint Communiqué of the Fifteenth Session of the Joint Commission of Cooperation between the Republic of South Africa and the Islamic Republic of Iran held in Pretoria on 10 August 2023
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Minister Pandor to co-chair the SA–Iran Joint Commission of Cooperation with her counterpart
Media Invite 9 August 2023 Minister Pandor to co-chair the SA–Iran Joint Commission of Cooperation with her counterpart The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host the Ministe ...
South Africa to host BRICS Trade Fair at Gallagher, Midrand
Media Advisory 8 August 2023 South Africa to host BRICS Trade Fair at Gallagher, Midrand South Africa, through the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), together with the South African BRICS Busin ...
DIRCO to brief the media on logistical arrangements for the XV BRICS Summit
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 8 August 2023
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Minister Pandor to address the media on the BRICS state of readiness
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Minister Pandor to host her New Zealand counterpart in Cape Town
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Minister Pandor to host Japanese counterpart and launch Mapungubwe Dialogues
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Public Lecture by HE Dr GNM Pandor, Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, at the UNISA 150th Anniversary celebration, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 31 July 2023
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Closing Remarks by Minister GNM Pandor at the Fourth Session of the South Africa–Ethiopia Joint Ministerial Commission, Addis Ababa, 31 July 2023
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Opening Remarks by Minister Dr GNM Pandor, on the occasion of the Fourth Session of the South Africa–Ethiopia Joint Ministerial Commission, Addis Ababa, 31 July 2023
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Minister Pandor to undertake a Working Visit to Ethiopia to co-chair the Fourth Session of the Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) on Monday, 31 July 2023
Media Advisory 29 July 2023 Minister Pandor to undertake a Working Visit to Ethiopia to co-chair the Fourth Session of the Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) on Monday, 31 July 2023 The Minister of International Rela ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during a Plenary Session in the Second Russia–Africa Summit in St. Petersburg in the Russian Federation, 28 July 2023
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South Africa condemns the coup d’état in the Republic of Niger
Media Statement 27 July 2023 South Africa condemns the coup d’état in the Republic of Niger The Government of the Republic of South Africa condemns the coup d’état in the Republic of Niger and calls on the military e ...
Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Chile and Uruguay
Media Statement 27 July 2023 Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Chile and Uruguay The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded his successful Working Vis ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in the Russian Federation for the Second Russia–Africa Summit
Media Statement 26 July 2023 President Ramaphosa arrives in the Russian Federation for the Second Russia–Africa Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in St. Petersburg in the Russian Federation to lead South A ...
President Ramaphosa to lead SA delegation at Second Russia–Africa Summit in St. Petersburg
Media Statement 24 July 2023 President Ramaphosa to lead SA delegation at Second Russia–Africa Summit in St. Petersburg President Cyril Ramaphosa will participate in the Second Russia–Africa Summit which takes place ...
Deputy Minister Botes visits Chile
Media Statement 22 July 2023 Deputy Minister Botes visits Chile The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will undertake an Official Visit to the Republic of Chile from 22 to 25 ...
South Africa finalises XV BRICS Summit format
Media Statement 19 July 2023 South Africa finalises XV BRICS Summit format President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed South Africa’s readiness to host the historic XV Summit of BRICS nations – Brazil, Russia, India, Chi ...
Minister Pandor leads South African delegation to a SADC Ministerial Meeting in Namibia
Media Statement 19 July 2023 Minister Pandor leads South African delegation to a SADC Ministerial Meeting in Namibia The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will lead a South Africa ...
President Ramaphosa and President Putin discuss Black Sea Grain Initiative
Media Statement 15 July 2023 President Ramaphosa and President Putin discuss Black Sea Grain Initiative President Ramaphosa had a telephone conversation with President Vladimir Putin today following the call the Pres ...