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Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the opening of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, 22 November 2025
Distinguished Heads of State and Government of G20 Members and Invited Guest Countries, Heads of Regional Economic Communities, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr António Guterres, Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Paul Ma ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Leaders’ Reception on the occasion of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, 22 November 2025
Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour and privilege to welcome you all. As South Africa’s G20 Presidency nears its close, we reflect on the journey we have travelled togeth ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Leaders’ Summit Session: A Resilient World, 22 November 2025
Your Excellencies, Heads of States and Government of the G20 Members and Invited Countries, Heads of International Organisations, Foreign Ministers in attendance, Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to Session Two of today's programme, which focuses on t ...
Remarks by His Excellency, Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Paul Mashatile at the Compact with Africa G20 Leaders’ Summit, 22 November 2025
Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany, President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga, Distinguished Ministers and Central Bank Governors, Heads of International Organisations, Distinguished Guests, It is ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the B20 Summit, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, 20 November 2025
Programme Director, B20 Co-Chairs, Ms Nonkululeko Nyembezi and Mr Mxolisi Mgojo, B20 South Africa Sherpa, Mr Cas Coovadia, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Social Summit, Birchwood Conference Centre, Ekurhuleni, 20 November 2025
Programme Director, Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, Former Deputy President of South Africa, Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Minister of Human Rights of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Ms Macaé Evaristo, Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Members of Parliame ...
President Ramaphosa meets European Union Leaders on the margins of G20 Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the European Council, Mr António Costa, and President of the European Commission, Dr Ursula von der Leyen met on the margins of the G20 Summit on 20 November 2025. This meeting follows a series of engagements bet ...
President Ramaphosa to chair South Africa-European Union Trilateral Leaders’ Meeting
President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Thursday, 20 November 2025, lead South Africa’s delegation at the South Africa–European Union Trilateral Leaders’ Meeting, at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. The meeting forms part of the long-stand ...
South Africa congratulates the Republic of Iraq on the successful Iraqi Parliamentary Elections
The Government and people of the Republic of South Africa congratulate the Government and people of the Republic of Iraq on the successful conclusion of the parliamentary elections held on 11 November 2025. These elections demonstrate the dedication of th ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Presidential Business Working Dinner, 18 November 2025
Programme Director, Ms Bongi Kunene, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperation, Mr Parks Tau, Ms Gloria Serobe, Chairperson of the Industrial Development Corporation, Ms Lerato M ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the handover of the Report of the South Africa G20 Africa Expert Panel for the G20 Leaders’ Summit, 18 November 2025
Chairperson of the Africa Expert Panel, Mr Trevor Manuel, All members of the Panel present today, Ladies and gentlemen, Good afternoon. The release of the Report of the Africa Expert Panel today marks a key milestone in South Africa’s G20 Presiden ...
President Ramaphosa to receive G20 Africa Expert Panel Report
President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, 18 November 2025, receive the G20 Africa Expert Panel Report during a handover ceremony at the Wanderers Hotel in Johannesburg. South Africa assumed the G20 Presidency in December 2024, marking the first time that ...
Keynote Address by the Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the Opening and Welcoming Ceremony of the Second G20 Social Summit, 18 November 2025
Programme Directors, Deputy Minister Alvin Botes and Luanda Mpungose, Co-Convenors of the G20 Social Summit, former Deputy President Her Excellency, Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Minister in the Presidency, Honourable Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, Premier of Ga ...
SA’s G20 Presidency Focused On Ushering A New Era for African Debt Sustainability, Independent Online (IOL), by Alvin Botes, 18 November 2025
On 10 November 2025, we had the privilege to lead a delegation of the South African G20 Presidency to host the G20–Africa High-Level Dialogue on Debt Sustainability, Cost of Capital, and Financing Reforms at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, ...
Media Statement by Minister Ronald O Lamola on preparations for the G20 Leaders’ Summit, 17 November 2025
It is my distinct honour to welcome you to the NASREC precinct, The National Arts Sports Recreation Events Centre, a place that stands as a living testament to South Africa’s journey of transformation and resilience. NASREC, also known as the Johannesb ...
Media Arrangements: G20 Social Summit
South Africa will host the G20 Social Summit from 18 to 20 November 2025 at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng Province. The G20 Social Summit is designed as an inclusive platform to amplify the voices of civil so ...
President Ramaphosa to engage with CEOs ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 address a working dinner with South African chief executives as part of the G20 Outreach Programme. Since assuming the Presidency of the G20 in December 2024, the South African Government has ...
Deputy President Mashatile to address the Opening Ceremony of the G20 Social Summit
The Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Mr Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, will on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, deliver a keynote address at the Welcoming and Opening Ceremony of the G20 Social Summit. South Africa will host the ...
South Africa to host the G20 Social Summit
South Africa will host the G20 Social Summit from 18 to 20 November 2025 at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng Province. Under the overarching theme Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability, South Africa’s G20 Pres ...
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of educator and diplomat Dr Franklin Sonn
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of educator, diplomat and business leader Dr Franklin Sonn who contributed significantly to different sectors of society and the economy. Dr Sonn, an Esteemed Member of the Nationa ...
Minister Lamola’s pre-recorded Keynote Address at a Special Session on G20 to the Virtual Global Town Hall 2025, Jakarta, Indonesia, 15 November 2025
Host: Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI). Theme: The Future We Want Dear delegates, Esteemed colleagues, Friends, It is a great honour to deliver this message on behalf of the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa ...
Minister Lamola to brief the media on the state of readiness to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will brief the media on South Africa’s state of readiness to host the historic G20 Leaders’ Summit, which is scheduled to take place from 22 to 23 November 2025, at the Johannesbur ...
Closing Address by South Africa’s Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Alvin Botes (MP), to the C20 Summit, 14 November 2025
Chairperson of the C20 South Africa, Mr Thulani Tshefuta, C20 Sherpa, Mr Mabalane Mfundisi, Head Delegate of South Africa’s Foreign Service, Ms Salomi Baloyi, Distinguished Members of Civil Society, Representatives of the G20 Engagement Groups, Estee ...
Remarks of the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Alvin Botes at the Think-20 (T20) Summit, Sandton, Johannesburg, 13 November 2025
Programme Director, Head Delegate of SA Foreign Service, SA G20 Sous Sherpa, Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Joint Convenors of the T20, Dr Philane Mthembu, Institute of Global Dialogue, associated with the University of SA, Ms Elizabeth Sidropoulos, SA I ...
Collection of Media Accreditation for the G20 Social and Leaders’ Summits
As President of the G20, South Africa will host the G20 Social Summit at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre from 18 to 20 November 2025 and the Leaders' Summit at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, NASREC, on 22 and 23 November 2025. The Sum ...
Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Botes Address at the G20–Africa High-Level Dialogue on Debt Sustainability, Cost of Capital, and Financing Reforms, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 10 November 2025
Programme Facilitator, HE Mrs Francisca Tatchouop Belobe, Commissioner for the Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals Department of the African Union Commission, HE Ambassador Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary, United Nations Econo ...
Message to Pope Leo XIV from His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa, 8 November 2025
Your Holiness, thank you for your warm welcome to this Eternal City and the heart of the Catholic faith. I bring you good wishes from the government and people of South Africa and offer our prayers and support for your leadership of the Catholic Church. ...
South Africa notes President Trump’s regrettable Truth Social post
The South African Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation has noted the content of a post by President Donald J. Trump on the Truth Social platform. The South African Government wishes to state, for the record, that the characterisation of ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Italy for a Working Visit to the Holy See
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, Friday 7 November 2025, arrived in Rome, Italy for a Working Visit to the Holy See. South Africa and the Holy See have cordial bilateral relations and the visit by President Ramaphosa serves as an opportunity ...
Opening Remarks by President Ramaphosa during the virtual Extraordinary SADC Summit, 7 November 2025
Your Excellency, President Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Outgoing Chairperson of SADC, Your Excellency, President Professor Peter Mutharika, President of the Republic of Malawi and the Chairperson of the SA ...
Minister Ronald Lamola congratulates the South African Broadcasting Corporation on United Nations Correspondents Association Award
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, extends his sincere congratulations to the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and its correspondent, Mr Sherwin Bryce-Pease and videographer Aaron Berbrick, on being awa ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the handover of the Report of the G20 Extraordinary Committee of Independent Experts of Global Inequality, Tuynhuys, Cape Town, 4 November 2025
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, Professor Joseph Stiglitz and members of the G20 Extraordinary Committee of Independent Experts on Global Inequality, Representatives of Oxfam, Distinguished guests, Members of the ...
President Ramaphosa and Prof. Joseph Stiglitz to receive report of G20 Task Team on inequality
President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Tuesday, 4 November 2025, receive the G20 Inequality Committee Report on global inequalities together with Professor Joseph Stiglitz and UNAIDS Executive Director Ms Winnie Byanyima. The G20 Presidency of South ...
Statement on the US Special Refugee Programme
The South African Government has taken note of the recent Presidential Determination by the United States. This programme remains concerning and still appears to rest on a premise that is factually inaccurate and a disregard for our constitutional process ...
South Africa condemns Sudan atrocities, demands end to impunity and hostilities
South Africa condemns the abhorrent attacks deliberately targeting civilians and essential civilian infrastructure, including hospitals. We firmly assert that there must be no impunity for the serious violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) and ...
Devastation and loss of life caused by Hurricane Melissa in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba
The Government and people of the Republic of South Africa express their deepest condolences and solidarity with the Governments and peoples of the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, and Cuba following the devastation and tragic loss of life caused by Hur ...
South Africa condemns Israel’s flagrant violation of the latest ceasefire agreement
The South African Government notes with grave concern that the Israeli Prime Minister, Mr Benjamin Netanyahu, has ordered immediate “powerful strikes” on Gaza, claiming that Hamas had violated the truce deal. The air strikes have already killed over 10 ...
Press Conference Remarks by His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa during the State Visit to Switzerland, Bern, Switzerland, 29 October 2025
Programme Director, Madam President, Your Excellencies, Members of the Federal Council, Ambassadors, Members of the media, It is a great honour to be here today on the first South African state visit to Switzerland since the dawn of democracy in ou ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the Swiss House of Parliament in Bern, on the occasion of the State Visit to Switzerland, 29 October 2025
Your Excellency, Ms Karin Keller-Sutter, President of the Swiss Confederation, Honourable Members of the Federal Assembly, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honour for me to speak here at the esteemed Parliament of the Swiss ...
DIRCO, UNISA and Rustenburg Municipality to host a G20 Townhall Outreach Programme
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), in collaboration with the University of South Africa (UNISA) and the Rustenburg Municipality, will host a G20 Townhall Outreach Programme on Thursday, 30 October 2025, at the Civic Centre ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 29 October 2025
A. Issues in the environment Sport and Social Cohesion 1.1. Proteas Women's Cricket Team advances to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup finals 1.1.1. Cabinet congratulated the South African Women's National Cricket Team for their splendid perfo ...
Media Guidelines for the G20 Summit
South Africa, as Chair of the G20, will host the G20 Summit at the NASREC Expo Centre in Johannesburg from 22 to 23 November 2025 under the theme: Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability. Official Media: Only 3 official media per G20 and invited countr ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Switzerland for a State Visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, 28 October 2025, arrived in Switzerland, for a two-day State Visit at the invitation of Her Excellency President Karin Keller-Sutter of the Swiss Confederation. The President will on Wednesday, 29 October 202 ...
Keynote Address by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes, Deepening the China-South Africa Partnership: “Shared Blueprint, Common Development”, hosted by the University of Johannesburg and the Chinese Media Group, 27 October 2025
Shen Haixiong, Vice Minister of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Science and Technology, HE Mr Wu Peng, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to South Africa, Professor Phaswana Mafuya, Deputy ...
President Ramaphosa to undertake a State Visit to Switzerland
At the invitation of Her Excellency President Karin Keller-Sutter of the Swiss Confederation, His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a State Visit from 29 to 30 October 2025 to Switzerland, in the capital city of Bern. The visit will s ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Remarks at the 20th East Asia Summit during a Working Visit to Malaysia, 27 October 2025
Your Excellency Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Distinguished Delegates, It is a great honour for me to address this distinguished gathering. The East Asia Summit as a vital platform for strategic di ...
Public Lecture by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Conferment of an Honorary Doctorate in International Relations South-South Diplomacy in the 21st Century: Malaysia and South Africa, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 27 October 2025
Your Royal Highness, Paduka Seri Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, Chancellor of Universiti Malaya, Your Excellencies, Pro-Chancellors of Universiti Malaya, The Honourable Minister of Higher Education of Malaysia, Dato’ Seri DiRaja Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir, ...
Joint Statement between Malaysia and the Republic of South Africa on the occasion of the Official Visit of His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa to Malaysia, Malaysia, 25 October 2025
At the invitation of the Honourable Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, His Excellency Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, undertook an Official Visit to Malaysia in conjunction with the 47th ASEAN Summit ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Malaysia
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this evening arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for a Working Visit from 24-27 October 2025, where the President will be a Guest of the Chair at the 47th ASEAN Summit and the East Asian Summit. The President's participation ...
South Africa-Vietnam Business Forum Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa during a State Visit to Vietnam, Hanoi, Vietnam, 24 October 2025
Programme Director, His Excellency, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Phạm Minh Chính, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa, Mr Parks Tau, Ambassador Vuyiswa Tulelo, All the Ministers Present, Business and In ...
The ICJ’s findings underscore that there is no legal ambiguity regarding Israel’s obligations
South Africa welcomes the Advisory Opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 22 October 2025 on Israel’s obligations as a United Nations Member State and as an occupying Power, with respect to the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The Co ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates new Japanese Prime Minister on her election
President Cyril Ramaphosa has on behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, extended his warmest congratulations to Ms Sanae Takaichi on her election as Prime Minister of Japan, becoming the first woman in Japan’s history to hold this esteem ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Press Conference during the State Visit to Vietnam, Hanoi, 23 October 2025
Programme Director, Your Excellency President Cuong, Members of the media, Good afternoon, It is a great honour to be here in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. I wish to begin by expressing my sincere appreciation to President Luong Cuong, the ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Official Talks with President Luong Cuong on the occasion of the State Visit to Vietnam, Hanoi, 23 October 2025
Programme Director, Your Excellency, President Luong Cuong, Ambassadors, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honour to join you today for this important plenary session, which reflects the strength an ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Vietnam
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Thursday, 23 October 2025, arrived in Hanoi for a State Visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The visit by President Ramaphosa is both timely and symbolic, reaffirming the importance South Africa accords to its b ...
Press Conference Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the State Visit to Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia, 22 October 2025
Your Excellency, President Prabowo Subianto, Ambassadors, Ministers, Distinguished Guests, Members of the Media, It is a great honour to undertake my first State Visit to the Republic of Indonesia. I am accompanied by Ministers responsible for i ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Official Bilateral Talks on the occasion of the State Visit to Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia, 22 October 2025
Your Excellency, President Prabowo Subianto, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great honour to join you today for this important meeting, which is aimed at strengthening the bonds of friendship and diplomat ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa to undertake a three-nation visit to Southeast Asia
President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a three-nation visit to Southeast Asia from 22 to 28 October 2025, reflecting South Africa’s commitment to deepening strategic ties with this dynamic region. The visit will include a state visit to Indonesia (22 to ...
Address by the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, to the Indonesia-South Africa Business Forum, Jakarta, Indonesia, 21 October 2025
Programme Director, Mr Yunus Hoosen, Invest South Africa, South African Ambassador to Indonesia, Ambassador Lekgoro, Ambassador Daniel Tumpal S. Simanjuntak, Director General of Economic Relations and Development Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs ...
Media accreditation for the G20 Social Summit
South Africa will host the G20 Social Summit from 18 to 20 November 2025 at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Center in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng Province. The G20 Social Summit is designed as an inclusive platform to amplify the voices of civil so ...
Call for informal groups to participate in the G20 Social Summit
Registration remains open for NGOs and other civil society groupings to participate in the G20 Social Summit, scheduled to take place from 18 to 20 November 2025, at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng Province. Th ...
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the South Africa-Türkiye Business Council, Istanbul International Conference Centre, 17 October 2025
Ministers from South Africa and Türkiye, Minister of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye, Dr Ömer Bolat, Chairperson and President of DEİK, Mr Abubekir Salim and Mr Nail Olpak, Esteemed business leaders, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, It ...
Deputy President Mashatile leads the South African delegation on the second day of the Working Visit to Türkiye
His Excellency Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile is today, 16 October 2025, leading the second day of bilateral engagements between South Africa and Türkiye. Today, the Deputy President has held bilateral engagements with the ATA Holding grou ...
Statement by Mr Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa on the occasion of the General Debate of the NAM Mid-Term Ministerial Conference, themed: “Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence”, 15 to 16 October 2025
I thank Uganda for convening this Ministerial meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement under the theme, Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence. This meeting is taking place at a time when the world is faced with geopolitical tensions, rising into ...
DIRCO to host an online G20 Summit media workshop
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will conduct a media workshop focussing on preparations for the G20 Leaders’ Summit. The workshop will take place on Thursday, 16 October 2025, from 08h00 to 10h00. The session will f ...
Statement by Mr Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, on the occasion of the Ministerial Meeting of the Committee of the Non-Aligned Movement on Palestine, Kampala, Uganda, 15 October 2025
Excellencies, We meet today on a day of deep historical resonance. Thirty-eight years ago, on 15 October 1987, the revolutionary leader of Burkina Faso, Thomas Sankara, was assassinated for daring to imagine a sovereign, self-reliant, and united Africa ...
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of former Kenyan Prime Minister His Excellency Raila Odinga
On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa extends his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Kenya on the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Mr Odinga, who led Kenya from 2008 to 2013, ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 15 October 2025
A. Issues in the Environment Sports 1.1. South Africa qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026 1.1.1. Cabinet congratulates the senior soccer national team, Bafana Bafana, on qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026, a feat last achieved in 2002 (throu ...
Statement by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes on “Collective State Action in Defence of International Law”, at the Kuala Lumpur Conference on a New Just and Humane International Order, The Hague Group, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 14 October 2025
His Excellency Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, Honourable Mohamed Hasan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, Honourable Azalina Othman Said, Minister of Law and Institutional Reform Malaysia; Honourable Jeremy Corbyn, Member of Parliamen ...
South Africa condemns the attacks by the Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher, North Darfur
The South African Government strongly condemns the attacks perpetrated by the Rapid Support Forces on 9 October 2025 in El Fasher, North Darfur on a hospital and displacement centre killing at least 20 people. These assaults on civilian infrastructure hav ...
South Africa expresses concern over developments in Madagascar
The Government of the Republic of South Africa has noted with deep concern the recent political developments in the Republic of Madagascar. We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and the destruction of property that has occurred. South Afric ...
Eulogy by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Special Official Funeral of Ambassador of South Africa to the Republic of France, Mr Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa, KwaMbonambi, KwaZulu-Natal, 12 October 2025
Programme Director, My dear Sister and comrade, Ms Philisiwe Buthelezi and the children, The Mthethwa family, nesizwe sonke soNyambose, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Members of Parliament, Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Mr Thamsanqa Ntuli, Members of t ...
President Ramaphosa to eulogise Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa funeral
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday, 12 October 2025 deliver the eulogy in honour of the late Ambassador Emmanuel Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa, in KwaMbonambi, KwaZulu-Natal. The late Ambassador to France will be honoured with a Special Official Fu ...
A Tribute to Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa by Minister Ronald Lamola, 10 October 2025
Mthethwa and Family representatives, Your Excellencies, Deputy Director-General for Europe and the Americas Ambassador VM Dlomo, members of the diplomatic corps, colleagues, ladies and gentlemen. Our gathering here is a sombre reminder that Ambassador ...
Deputy President Mashatile to undertake a Working Visit to Türkiye
The Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Mr Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, will undertake a Working Visit to the Republic of Türkiye to co-chair the inaugural Bi-National Commission (BNC) between South Africa and Türkiye, schedule ...
South Africa welcomes the first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas
The South African Government welcomes the announcement of a peace plan between Hamas and Israel, paving the way for ending the war on Gaza and bringing about durable peace. South Africa urges all parties to commit to the steps agreed upon during negoti ...
DIRCO to host Official Memorial Service for the late Ambassador Mthethwa
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host the Official Memorial Service for the late Ambassador Emmanuel Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa on Friday, 10 October 2025. Ambassador Mthethwa served as South Africa’s Head of Miss ...
Media Briefing Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Working Visit to the European Union, Brussels, Belgium, 9 October 2025
President Ursula von der Leyen, Ambassadors, Ministers, Members of the media, It is a great honour and a privilege to have been invited to participate in the Global Gateway Forum. This initiative is opening up new possibilities for trade and inve ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the Global Gateway Forum, Brussels, Belgium, 9 October 2025
Your Excellency, President Ursula von der Leyen, Fellow Heads of State and Government from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and Europe, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for inviting South Africa to ...
Statement on conclusion of the Working Visit by Deputy President Paul Mashatile to the Republic of South Sudan
Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Paul Mashatile, has concluded a successful two-day Working Visit to the Republic of South Sudan. The visit sought to take stock of the state of the implementation of the 2018 Revitalised Agreement on th ...
Deputy President Mashatile pays a courtesy call on Mama Rebecca Nyandeng de Mabior of South Sudan
His Excellency, the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Paul Mashatile, has today, 9 October 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Mother of the Nation and Vice President of the Republic of South Sudan, Her Excellency Cdr. Mama Rebecca Nyand ...
President Ramaphosa honours Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa with declaration of Special Official Funeral Category 2
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late Ambassador Emmanuel Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2 at KwaMbonambi, KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday, 12 October 2025. Ambassador Mthethwa, who served ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Brussels to advance trade and investment at the EU Global Gateway Forum
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this evening, 8 October 2025, arrived in Brussels in the Kingdom of Belgium following a successful Official Visit to Ireland. At the invitation of the President of the European Commission, HE Ursula von der Leyen, Presiden ...
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers Remarks during a luncheon hosted by His Excellency President Michael Higgins during the Official Visit to Ireland, 8 October 2025
Master of Ceremonies, Your Excellency, President Michael Higgins, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Allow me to begin by thanking you, Your Excellency, for the warm welcome we have received in the Republic of Ireland ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Ireland for Official Visit
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, 8 October 2025, arrived in Dublin, Ireland for an Official Visit aimed at advancing trade relations between South Africa and Ireland. President Ramaphosa will today hold official talks with Pre ...
Deputy President Mashatile arrives in Juba, South Sudan on a Working Visit
Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as Special Envoy to South Sudan, has today, Wednesday, 8 October 2025, arrived in Juba, South Sudan to hold consultations with various stakeholders on the implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the ...
Keynote Address by Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes (MP), during the Second Mapungubwe Dialogues / First Edition of Diaspora Week Theme: “Promoting Socio-Economic and Cultural Rights as Forms of Reparatory Justice”, OR Tambo Building, Pretoria, 8 October 2025
It gives me great pleasure and privilege to welcome you all to this, the Second Mapungubwe Dialogues, held appropriately to coincide with the First Edition of the Diaspora Week. We gather today not merely as heirs to a sacred struggle and trustees of a ...
Deputy President Mashatile undertakes a Working Visit to South Sudan
His Excellency, the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Paul Mashatile will on 8 and 9 October 2025, undertake a Working Visit to Juba, in the Republic of South Sudan, in his capacity as Presidential Special Envoy to South Sudan. The W ...
Keynote Address by Deputy Minister A Botes of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, during the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) Public Dialogue, “Will South Africa’s G20 be a G20 on the African continent or an African G20?”, on 7 October 2025
It is an honour to address you today, and I extend my sincere appreciation to the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) for inviting me to speak on the pivotal question of whether South Africa’s G20 will be a G20 on the African continent or an African G2 ...
South African Government confirms arrival of Flotilla activists in Jordan
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation confirms the safe arrival of the Flotilla activists in Jordan. Our Ambassador, Her Excellency Tselane Mokuena, was present to receive the delegation on behalf of the Republic. Minister Lamola re ...
President Ramaphosa advance trade relations during Working Visits to Ireland and Belgium
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake Working Visits to Ireland on 8 October 2025 and to Belgium on 9 October 2025. On Wednesday, 8 October 2025, the President will hold official talks in Ireland with Irish President Michael D. Higgin ...
DIRCO and UNISA to host a G20 Townhall Engagement in Durban
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), in collaboration with the University of South Africa (UNISA) and the University of KwaZulu-Natal, will host a G20 Townhall Outreach on 8 October 2025, in Durban. The event will take pla ...
South African Flotilla activists to return home via Jordan
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has been formally notified by the Israeli authorities regarding the status of the South African citizens who participated in the recent Global Flotilla initiative. We have received confirmation ...
Keynote Address by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, at the G20 DIRCO-Sanlam Africa Outreach Programme, “Africa in Global Economic Governance: South Africa’s G20 Presidency and the Measurable Outcomes”, 6 October 2025
SPEAKER’S NOTES ON SOUTH AFRICA’S G20 PRESIDENCY When South Africa took over the Presidency of the G20 in December last year, we announced the Theme of our G20 Presidency, namely Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability, as a response to the global unce ...
Deputy President Mashatile embarks on a Working Visit to the Republic of Senegal
His Excellency, the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Paul Mashatile, will on Tuesday, 7 October 2025, embark on a Working Visit to Dakar, in the Republic of Senegal to attend the 2025 Edition of the Invest in Senegal Forum. Deputy P ...
Update on the welfare of Flotilla delegates
Today, our specialist team met with the South African delegation at the Negev Israeli Prison facility. The delegation has confirmed the detainees are in good health and in high spirits. The necessary procedures for their safe passage and return home to ...
South Africa welcomes progress towards a Gaza peace agreement
South Africa has taken note of the recent developments, intended to achieve a ceasefire and peace for Gaza and the region. These developments towards peace have the potential to alleviate profound human suffering and build much-needed confidence. We we ...
Call for informal groups to participate in the G20 Social Summit
The Government of the Republic of South Africa is pleased to announce that registration is now open for participation in the G20 Social Summit, scheduled to take place from 18 to 20 November 2025, at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in E ...
President Ramaphosa calls for immediate release of Global Sumud Flotilla abductees
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the Government of the State of Israel to release South Africans and other nationals abducted as part of Israeli authorities’ interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla comprises humanitarian vessels ...
South Africa urges restraint and protection of the Global Sumud Flotilla
The South African Government is closely monitoring the situation concerning the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is now navigating a high-risk area in the Mediterranean Sea. We note with grave concern the reports of unidentified drone activity in the vicinity ...
President mourns passing of Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa
President Cyril Ramaphosa is saddened by the passing of Ambassador Emmanuel Nkosinathi "Nathi" Mthethwa, South Africa’s Head of Mission in Paris, who has died in tragic circumstances in the French capital at the age of 58. President Ramaphosa offers hi ...
South Africa mourns the untimely passing of Ambassador Nkosinathi Mthethwa
The Government of the Republic of South Africa announces with deep sorrow and profound regret the untimely passing of His Excellency Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, South Africa’s Ambassador to the French Republic. Ambassador Mthethwa was a di ...
President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 2 October 2025, receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate at a Credentials Ceremony to be held at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. Letters of Credence are official diplom ...
Welcoming Address by the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Alvin Botes, at the Opening Ceremony of the Annual Conference of Speakers of African Parliaments, Pan-African Parliament Precinct, Midrand, South Africa, 29 September 2025
President of the Pan-African Parliament, His Excellency, The Right Honourable Chief Fortune Charumbira, Members of the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament, The Speaker of the Transitional National Assembly of Gabon, HE Jean-François NDONGOU, represent ...
Chair’s Statement: The Hague Group High-Level Meeting to halt the Gaza Genocide, New York, 26 September 2025
One year ago, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution A/RES/ES-10/24, demanding that the State of Israel comply with the International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion of July 2024, giving the State of Israel twelve months to cease witho ...
South Africa calls for the safe passage of the Global Sumud Flotilla
The Government of South Africa reiterates its call for the safe passage of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civil society initiative aimed at delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and raising awareness about the urgent humanitarian needs of the Palest ...
Closing Remarks by Minister R O Lamola at the Second G20 Foreign Minsters’ Meeting, New York, USA, 25 September 2025
Your Excellences, I would like to thank you all for your attendance and constructive participation in this Second G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting under South Africa’s G20 Presidency. We further thank the United Nations Secretary-General, HE Mr Antonio Gu ...
Keynote Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, UN General Assembly, New York, USA, 25 September 2025
Your Excellency, Ms Annalena Baerbock, President of the General Assembly, Your Excellency, Mr António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations, Your Excellency, Ms Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr Ronald Lamol ...
Statement by Minister R O Lamola at the Second G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, “The United Nations at 80: reaffirming peace as a path to sustainable development”, New York, USA, 25 September 2025
Honourable Ministers of Foreign Affairs of G20 Members, Honourable Ministers of Foreign Affairs of invited Guest Countries, Honourable Fellow Foreign Ministers of UN Members and permanent observers, G20 Sherpas and Sous-Sherpas, Heads of Invited Inter ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates Professor Mutharika
On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa extends his warm congratulations to Professor Peter Mutharika on his electoral victory in the Republic of Malawi’s general elections of 16 September 2025. President Ramap ...
Press Statement by the Global Governance Group (3G) on its Eighteenth Ministerial Meeting on 24 September 2025
1 The Global Governance Group (3G) held its 18th Ministerial Meeting in New York on 24 September 2025, on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The 3G welcomed the participation of South Africa and Brazil—who eng ...
Keynote Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the SA-USA Trade and Investment Dialogue, UN General Assembly, New York, USA, 24 September 2025
Ms Kendra Gaither, President of the US-Africa Business Centre of the United States Chamber of Commerce, South African Ministers, Distinguished business leaders, friends, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour to join you this evening under the auspic ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the High-Level GLN Event on Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health, UN General Assembly, New York, USA, 24 September 2025
Programme Director, The Right Honourable Helen Clark, Chair of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance, President Duma Boko, Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government of the Global Leaders Network and of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance, Chair o ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Biennial Summit for a Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Global Economy, UN General Assembly, New York, 24 September 2025
Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, It is an honour to address this Biennial Summit. We gather at a moment when the 2030 Agenda is in peril. It is estimated that we need to close a financing gap of $4 trillion annually if we are to meeting th ...
Speech delivered by Minister Ronald Lamola at the International Peace Institute’s (IPI) Annual Event on Africa and the Global Order Reform of the Global Financial Architecture: G20 Imperatives for Sustainable Debt and Inclusive Growth, New York, USA, on 24 September 2025
Your Excellencies, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, My co-host, Mr Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour and privilege to welcome you all here this evening. South Africa’s Leadership at the G20 South Af ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, United Nations, New York, 23 September 2025
President of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly, Ms Annalena Baerbock, United Nations Secretary-General, Mr António Guterres, Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Ladies and Gentlemen, Eighty years ago, the United Nations was establ ...
President Ramaphosa to address the UNGA80 High Level Segment
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, 23 September 2025, join Heads of State and Government, at the General Debate of the High-Level Segment of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80). The proceedings will commen ...
Statement by His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa during the High-Level on Two-State Solution, UN General Assembly, New York, USA, 22 September 2025
Co-Chairs, Excellencies, Thank you for convening this crucial meeting. This is a matter of great significance, not only for the people of Palestine, not only for the people of Israel, but for all people who cherish the ideals of freedom and self-de ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers remarks at the Africa Keystone Protected Area Partnership, New York, USA, 22 September 2025
Distinguished Guests, Colleagues, Partners, It is a great privilege to join you this evening in support of a cause that is vital to the conservation of all life on our planet – the launch of the Africa Keystone Partnership. We wish to commend the ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in New York for the UNGA80 High Level Segment
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in New York in the United States of America to lead a South African delegation during High-Level Segment of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80). The high-level segment wi ...
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Week Media Programme
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is the premier multilateral platform for addressing pressing global issues, including peace and security, sustainable development, climate change, and international cooperation. South Africa has a longstanding tr ...
Motion without notice on the “Resolution on SAHUC controversy” adopted by the National Assembly
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has noted the National Assembly’s adoption of a motion without notice on the “Resolution on SAHUC controversy.” The Department wishes to reiterate the information shared in its previous statemen ...
President Ramaphosa to champion global solutions and UN reform at 80th UN General Assembly
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead a South African delegation to the High-Level Segment of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), in New York, from 23 to 29 September 2025. Under the theme Better together: 80 ...
Minister Lamola concludes Working Visit in California
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has concluded a successful Working Visit to Los Angeles, California. The visit forms part of South Africa’s priority of forward-looking economic diplomacy by actively building stra ...
South Africa calls on all States to take action to halt the genocide in Gaza
The Government of the Republic of South Africa takes solemn account of the findings of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel. T ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 17 September 2025
A. Issues in the environment Economy 1.1. Economic Growth 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed the latest GDP figures, which show that the economy has grown 0.8% in the second quarter of 2025, an improvement from the 0.1% growth in the first quarter. 1.1 ...
Joint Statement on the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Ireland, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Pakistan, Qatar, Oman, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain and Türkiye express their concern about the security of the Global Sumud Flotilla ...
DIRCO and UNISA to host a G20 Townhall Engagement in Cape Town
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), in collaboration with the University of South Africa (UNISA), will host a G20 Townhall Outreach on 16 September 2025 in Cape Town. The event will take place under the theme: Financial Incl ...
Minister Lamola to deliver keynote address at Limpopo Black Excellence Awards
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will deliver the keynote address at a Black Management Forum (BMF) event in Thohoyandou, Limpopo Province, which will be held under the theme: Harnessing Black Excellence to Drive ...
Reviving the Spirit of Bandung in an Era of Geopolitical Uncertainty, Independent Online (IOL), by Alvin Botes, 12 September 2025
SOUTH-SOUTH COOPERATION DAY TODAY, the United Nations marks South-South Cooperation Day. For those of us in the Global South, it is a moment to reflect on the genesis, trajectory, and future of an idea born of struggle, solidarity, steadfastness, an ...
South Africa remains concerned at indiscriminate attacks on civilians in Ukraine
The Government of the Republic of South Africa is deeply concerned about the indiscriminate attacks on civilians emanating from a Russian attack, which killed pensioners in the village of Yarova, in Eastern Ukraine. At a time when armed conflicts are i ...
Statement by Minister Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation to the Meeting of the Joint Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation and the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Wednesday, 10 September 2025, Cape Town
South Africa vs Israel case at the ICJ Chairpersons of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation and the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Honourable members of both Committees, Thank you for pr ...
South Africa condemns the illegal and unprovoked attack carried out by the Israeli Defence Force in Doha, Qatar
The South African Government unequivocally condemns the illegal and unprovoked attack carried out by the Israeli Defence Force in Doha, Qatar, which targeted a civilian building in a residential area, which purportedly housed members of the Political Bure ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the Extraordinary BRICS Leaders’ Meeting, 8 September 2025
Your Excellency, President Lula da Silva, Fellow BRICS Leaders, Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Let me start by thanking President Lula da Silva for convening this extraordinary meeting to discuss current global geopolitic ...
President Ramaphosa to participate in virtual BRICS Leaders’ Summit
President Ramaphosa to participate in virtual BRICS Leaders’ Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa will this afternoon, Monday 8 September 2025, participate in a virtual meeting of the BRICS Leaders’ Summit. The Summit is a platform for leaders to exchan ...
Speech By Minister Ronald Lamola at the Second Annual Peace and Security Dialogue under the auspices of the Thabo Mbeki Foundation held on 4 September 2025
Former President, Your Excellencies, Esteemed Delegates, Brothers and Sisters of Africa, We stand today at a crossroads of history. In the current world of heightened uncertainty, and the return of dangerous might-makes-right policies, new possibili ...
Keynote Address by Minister Roland Lamola on the occasion of the B20 Recommendation Papers Handover, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 4 September 2025
Good afternoon. It is a great honour to be with you today, to represent the President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa. Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, if there is one thing we must take away from the ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 3 September 2025
A. Issues in the environment Economy 1.1. National Freight Rail Network 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed the announcement by the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (a division of Transnet) of the new Train Operating Companies (TOCs). This major devel ...
How non-alignment shapes South Africa’s foreign policy in a multipolar world, Daily Maverick, by Ronald Lamola, 2 September 2025
Our foreign policy of non-alignment is not anti-West or anti anyone. It is an expression of sovereignty anchored in our Constitution and in international law. There is a strong narrative and a seemingly strident lobby in South Africa that insists our f ...
Remarks by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes on the occasion of the Third G20 Food Security Task Force Meeting, Cairo, Egypt, 1 September 2025
Your Excellency, Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance of the Arab Republic of Egypt, South Africa’s G20 Sous-Sherpa, Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, The Director-General of the Department of Agriculture of South Africa, and Chairperson of the G20 Food Securi ...
Media accreditation for the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa
South Africa will host the G20 Leaders’ Summit on 22 and 23 November 2025 in Johannesburg, Gauteng Province. The Summit will take place under the theme: Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability. Members of the media wishing to cover the G20 Leaders’ Summit ...
South Africa calls for Sudanese owned and Sudanese led inclusive dialogue
South Africa has noted with serious concern the escalation of fighting in the Republic of the Sudan. The on-going armed conflict in Sudan, between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has resulted in the signifi ...
Commencement of Media Accreditation for the G20 Summit
Members of the media are informed that accreditation for the G20 Summit, which will be hosted in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 22 and 23 November 2025, will commence on Monday, 1 September 2025. South Africa assumed the role of President of G20 on 1 D ...
President Ramaphosa declares Special Official Funeral Category 2 in honour of the late Ambassador Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late Ambassador Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, former Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces and a long-serving diplomat, will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2 on Saturday, 6 Septe ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Harare to participate in the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 29 August 2025, arrived in Harare, Zimbabwe, at the invitation of His Excellency Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, for a Working Visit to Zimbabwe and to participate, as a Guest of ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa launches historic G20 experts taskforce led by Joseph Stiglitz to combat extreme wealth inequality
The G20 Presidency of South Africa today launched a new “Extraordinary Committee of Independent Experts” – commissioned by the President of South Africa, HE Mr Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, and chaired by Nobel Prize-winning economist Professor Joseph Stiglit ...
Minister Lamola to host the High-Level Forum of the 10th Gertrude Shope Annual Dialogue Forum
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, is scheduled to host the High-Level Forum of the 10th Gertrude Shope Annual Dialogue Forum on Thursday, 28 August 2025, at the DIRCO Conference Centre, in Pretoria. The year 202 ...
Statement on South Africa’s Foreign Policy Engagements and Diplomatic Achievements
Tribute to Ambassador Mahlangu We would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute the late Ambassador Mahlangu who was serving as South Africa’s High Commissioner to Kenya. The Late Ambassador Mahlangu was also accredited to Somalia. He was born on ...
Minister Lamola to brief the media on international developments
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will brief the media on recent developments relating to the implementation of South Africa’s foreign policy. The briefing takes place soon after South Africa’s participation in ...
Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation mourns High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Federal Republic of Somalia, and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON)
It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Mr Ronald Lamola, announces the untimely passing of a dedicated family man and public servant, Mr Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, who passed away on 24 Au ...
President Ramaphosa talks Russia-Ukraine peace with European leaders
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 23 August 2025, held talks with European leaders on the Russia-Ukraine peace efforts. The series of telephone calls held today follows meetings hosted by President Donald Trump with President Vladimir Putin, Preside ...
The UN’s 80-year Struggle with Nuclear Weapons Hypocrisy, Independent Online (IOL), by Alvin Botes, 22 August 2025
The United Nations (UN) was born 80 years ago this month. Its main purpose was to ensure peace through cooperation. The UN’s very first General Assembly resolution —Resolution 1(1) of 1946 — called for the elimination of nuclear weapons. Eighty years l ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the South Africa-Japan Business Forum on the margins of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development Summit, Yokohama, Japan, 21 August 2025
Programme Director, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau, Ministers, Ambassadors, Business and industry leaders, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a privilege to deliver these keynote remarks at a forum that h ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa Remarks to the Plenary Session 2 on the Economy at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development Summit, 21 August 2025
Your Excellency, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour to participate in this plenary session on the economic dimension of the Africa–Japan partners ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the United Nations Populations Fund and Global Leaders Network on Investing In Peace: Health for Adolescent Youth and Women at the TICAD Summit, Yokohama, Japan, 21 August 2025
Excellencies, distinguished Heads of State and Government, Acting Executive Director of UNFPA, Diene Keita, Honourable Members of Parliament, Development partners and agencies, Partners from civil society, Friends from the private sector, It is an ...
South African Government sets Record straight on Farm Crime
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) committed to updating its initial statement on the 2024 US Human Rights Report, specifically its commentary on the safety situation in South Africa's rural and farming communities. The Sout ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Japan to participate at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 19 August 2025, arrived in Japan to lead South Africa’s High Level Delegation participation to the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development Summit (TICAD9). TICAD9 Summit will convene in Yokohama ...
DIRCO and ICRC call for stronger political commitment to uphold IHL across Africa
On World Humanitarian Day, the Deputy Minister of South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Alvin Botes, alongside the Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Pretoria Regional Delegation, Jules A ...
Keynote Address by Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Alvin Botes, to the African Ambassadors Corp, Theme “Global Initiative to Galvanise Political Support and Commitments to International Humanitarian Law”, Tuesday, 19 August 2025, Pretoria
SALUTATIONS HE Ambassador Salih Omar Abdu Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in South Africa and Ambassador of Eritrea to South Africa, HE Ambassadors Fonseco Filho, WU, Martinon, Ayyad and Akhinzhanov, Members of the Core Group, Mr Jules Amoti, Head of th ...
Deputy Minister Moraka visits Jordan and the UAE
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Thandi Moraka, is paying an Official Visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the United Arab Emirates from 15 to 24 August 2025. The key objectives set for the visits to Jordan, an ...
Deputy Minister Botes to host High-Level Event on the Global Initiative to Galvanise Political Commitment for International Humanitarian Law
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will host the High-Level Event on the Global Initiative to Galvanise Political Commitment for International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in Pretoria. The event is scheduled for Tues ...
President Ramaphosa receives briefing from President Putin
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 18 August 2025, received a briefing from President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation, on the outcome of the meeting with President Donald Trump, that was recently held in Anchorage, Alaska in the United States o ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering the 45th Ordinary Summit of SADC Vote of Thanks on behalf of Heads of State and Government, 17 August 2025
Your Majesty - King Mswati III, Your Excellency, President Andry Rajoelina, President of the Republic of Madagascar and Chairperson of SADC, Your Excellency, President Dr Lazarous Chakwera of the Republic of Malawi and the Chairperson of the SADC Organ ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa to participate in the 45th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Antananarivo in the Republic of Madagascar to participate in the 45th Ordinary Summit of Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government, which takes place on Sunday, 17 August 2025. ...
Submission of Final Report by the Ministerial Committee on the Efficient Management of the Annual Hajj and Umrah Pilgrimages to DIRCO
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) refers to its previous media statement dated 10 February 2023, titled “Establishment of the Ministerial Committee on the Efficient Management of the Annual Hajj and Umrah Pilgrimages” (atta ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Africa Water Investment Summit and launch of the G20 Presidential Legacy Initiative on Water Investments, Cape Town International Convention Centre, 13 August 2025
Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Champions, Development Partners, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour to welcome you to Cape Town for the official opening of the Africa W ...
Clarification on South Africa’s Foreign Policy Authority
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has taken note of recent media reports concerning comments attributed to South African National Defence Force (SANDF) General Rudzani Maphwanya. It is crucial to clarify that the implementa ...
South Africa rejects inaccurate and deeply flawed account of Human Rights Practices
The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation registers its profound disappointment with the recent report on human rights in South Africa published by the U.S. State Department. We find the report to be an inaccurate and deeply flawed account t ...
President Ramaphosa to attend AU-AIP Water Investment Summit 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, attend the African Union-Africa Water Investment Programme (AU-AIP) Water Summit 2025. The Summit takes place from 13 to 15 August 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC ...
President Ramaphosa speaks to President Zelenskyy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this afternoon, 8 August 2025, received a briefing from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a peace process between Russia and Ukraine. President Zelenskyy expressed his appreciation for South Africa's continued support in fi ...
Border Management Authority clarifies status of the Russian vessel
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has noted misleading claims made regarding the arrival of a Russian vessel at the Port of Cape Town and wishes to clarify the facts. The vessel in question arrived at Cape Town harbour on Monday, 4 August 2025. Pri ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa offers condolences and solidarity to Government and people of Republic of Ghana
President Cyril Ramaphosa, has on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, conveyed a message of condolences to HE John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, following a helicopter crash which claimed the lives of eight people, i ...
President Ramaphosa speaks to President Putin
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this afternoon, 7 August 2025, held a telephone discussion with President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation. The discussion followed President Putin's request to brief President Ramaphosa on the peace process with U ...
President Ramaphosa speaks to President Trump
President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone discussion during the morning of 6 August 2025, with US President Donald Trump on bilateral trade matters. The two leaders undertook to continue with further engagements recognizing the various trade negotiations ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 22 July and 6 August 2025
A. Issues in the environment Justice, Crime Prevention and Security 1.1. Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed the appointment of the Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference an ...
South Africa objects to abuse of National Symbol
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has registered its strong objection and concern regarding circumstances around the recent visit of an eminent South African leader, former South African President Mr Jacob Zuma, who is Lead ...
South Africa raises immigration related concerns with Eswatini
South Africa has raised concerns with Kingdom of Eswatini following confirmation by the acting spokesperson of the Government, Mrs Thabile Mdluli, that a group of dangerous criminals of various nationalities landed in Eswatini after being transported from ...
DIRCO and UNISA to host a seminar on “The UN at 80: The post-World War II peace architecture and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty”
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) and the University of South Africa (UNISA) will host a public seminar on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, under the theme: The United Nations (UN) at 80: The post-World War II peace architecture a ...
Joint Media Statement by the Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation and Trade, Industry and Competition, 4 August 2025
South Africa's Response Measures to the US tariffs Since the beginning of the 7th Administration, South Africa embarked on a process to stabilise and enhance mutually beneficial trade and investment relations with the US. The aim has been to address lo ...
South Africa continues to engage the US Government on the reciprocal tariffs
President Cyril Ramaphosa notes with concern the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on South African products. The reciprocal tariffs have been imposed by the US on a significant number of its trade partners and South Africa has not b ...
DIRCO to commemorate Nelson Mandela through community outreach in Sebokeng
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will visit Phehello Primary School in Sebokeng, Gauteng, on Thursday, 31 July 2025, as part of its Mandela Month outreach activities. This programme honours the legacy of former Presiden ...
Deputy Minister Botes undertakes Official Visit to Cuba
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, is on an Official Visit to Havana, Republic of Cuba, on 29 July 2025 to co-chair the 18th South Africa-Cuba Joint Consultative Mechanism (JCM) with his Cuban counterpart, Firs ...
Chair’s Statement, Plenary Meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers Group, Cape Town, South Africa, 21 – 25 July 2025
The thirty-fourth Plenary Meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) took place from 21 – 25 July 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. The NSG brings together 48 Participating Governments with the European Commission and the Chair of the Zangger Committ ...
Welcome Remarks by the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Thandi Moraka, at the Opening Ceremony of the Fifth Statutory Sitting of the Sixth Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament, PAP Precinct, Midrand, South Africa, 21 July 2025
President of the Pan-African Parliament, His Excellency, Rt. Hon Chief Fortune Charumbira, Members of the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament, Honourable Members of the Pan-African Parliament, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Distinguished Delegates, ...
Deputy Minister Botes to deliver public lecture on solidarity with Palestine
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will deliver a public lecture under the theme: Solidarity with Palestine and Reflections on the Geopolitical Landscape in the Middle East. The event will take place tonight, 2 ...
South Africa condemns Israeli attacks on Damascus and its announcement that it will continue to occupy Southern Syria
South Africa strongly condemns Israel’s latest attacks on the Syrian capital Damascus, on 16 July 2025, on the Syrian Ministry of Defence and air strikes near the Presidential Palace, which are a flagrant violation of the country’s territorial integrity a ...
Deputy President Mashatile concludes Working Visit to China
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, Friday, 18 July 2025, concluded a successful Working Visit to the People’s Republic of China, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and economic cooperation between South Africa and China. At ...
Keynote Address by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the South Africa-China Investment Forum during the CISCE Visit to China, 17 July 2025
Programme Director, Mr Lester Bouah, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Mr Wang Shaodan, Chairman of the China-Africa Development Fund, Business leaders, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentleman, It is a great honour to address you today at the Sou ...
Speech by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Mr Ronald Lamola (MP), in the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa on the occasion of The Presidency Budget Vote Debate, delivered on 16 July 2025
A Call for Collective Action in a World Under Strain Mr President, Madam speaker, Honourable members, This budget will enable the Presidency to fulfil its obligations to build a national democratic society and not narrow political interests. So ...
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the Working Dinner with ICBC and Standard Bank, China World Summit Wing Hotel and Conference Hall, Beijing, China, 16 July 2025
Programme Director, Mr Liu Jun, President of ICBC Bank, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Esteemed representatives of Standard Bank, Sinosteel, China Communication Construction Company and Chery, Ladies and gentlemen, "Coming together is a beginnin ...
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile during the Opening Ceremony of the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), Shunyi Centre, Beijing, China, 16 July 2025
Programme Director, His Excellency, Vice Premier, He Lifeng, Mr Ren Hongbin, Chairman, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), Mr Parks Tau, Honourable Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition of the Republic of South Africa, ...
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile during the Ribbon Cutting / Opening of the South Africa National Pavilion at the China International Supply Chain Expo held at the Shunyi Centre in Beijing, China, 16 July 2025
Programme Director, Ms Lin Honghong, Head of International Relations, Depart of CCPIT, Mr Parks Tau, Honourable Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Ren Hongbin, Chairman, China Council for the Promotion of Int ...
Deputy President Mashatile arrives in China on a Working Visit
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has arrived in the People’s Republic of China for a strategic Working Visit taking place from 14 to 18 July 2025. The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing economic cooperation bet ...
President Ramaphosa offers condolences on the passing of former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari
On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the Government and nation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, following the passing of Former President Muhammadu Buhari. President Ramapho ...
Deputy President Mashatile to undertake a Working Visit to China
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will from 14 to 18 July 2025, undertake a strategic Working Visit to the People’s Republic of China, to participate in the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), as one of the key engagements. In its ...
Minister Lamola leads South African delegation at the 47th Ordinary Session of AU Executive Council in Equatorial Guinea
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, is leading South Africa’s delegation at the 47th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council taking place on 10 and 11 July 2025 in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. T ...
Intervention by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Environment, COP30 and Global Health, XVII BRICS Leaders’ Summit, BRICS Partners and Outreach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 7 July 2025
Your Excellency, President Lula da Silva, Leaders of BRICS member countries, Leaders of BRICS Partner and Outreach countries, Leaders of global and regional institutions, Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, This moment in hi ...
President Ramaphosa responds to US tariffs announcement
President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the correspondence from President Donald Trump on the unilateral imposition of a 30% trade tariff against South Africa. The President has further noted that South Africa is one of a number of countries to have received ...
Intervention by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Multilateralism, Economic-Financial Affairs and Artificial Intelligence, XVII BICS Leaders’ Summit, BRICS Partners and Outreach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 6 July 2025
Your Excellency, President Lula da Silva, Leaders of BRICS member countries, Leaders of BRICS Partner and Outreach countries, Leaders of Global and Regional Institutions, Your Excellency, Ms Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank, Honourable ...
Intervention by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Peace, Security and Global Governance, XVII BRICS Leaders’ Summit, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 6 July 2025
Your Excellency, President Lula da Silva, Fellow BRICS Leaders, Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to thank you, President Lula, for your warm welcome and for hosting us, as Chair of the XVII BRICS Summit, in Rio ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Brazil to participate in XVII BRICS Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa will, at the invitation of His Excellency Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, attend the XVII BRICS Summit from 6 to 7 July 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. BRICS is a political and diplom ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the South Africa-Austria Business Forum, Tshwane, 4 July 2025
Programme Director, Your Excellency President Van der Bellen, Vice President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, Ms Martha Schultz, Minister of Small Business Development, Ms Stella Ndabeni, Ministers, Ambassadors, Business and industry leader ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during a media briefing on the occasion of the Stave Visit by President Alexander Van der Bellen of Austria, Union Buildings, Tshwane, 4 July 2025
Your Excellency, President Alexander Van der Bellen, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Ambassadors, Senior officials, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, As you are aware, Your Excellency, South Africans are today mourning the passing of our ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Official Talks with President Van Der Bellen on the occasion of the State Visit by Austria, Union Building, Tshwane, 4 July 2025
Your Excellency, President Alexander van der Bellen, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Ambassadors, Members of delegations, Senior officials, On behalf of the people and Government of the Republic of South Africa, it is my pleasure to welcome you on ...
Remarks by Hon. Thandi Moraka, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the Budget Vote Speech of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), in Parliament, Cape Town, South Africa, 3 July 2025
Honourable Speaker / House Chair, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Botes, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Senior Officials of DIRCO led by Director-General Zane Dangor, ...
Budget Vote Speech of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), by Deputy Alvin Botes, in Parliament, Cape Town, South Africa, 3 July 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African Foreig ...
Budget Vote Speech delivered by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, MP, in Parliament, Cape Town, South Africa, 3 July 2025
House Chairperson, Honourable Members, We’re tabling a budget today, just over a year since the formation of the GNU. We continue to make progress in our international relations work. Honourable Members, I have just returned from Sevilla in Spain ...
Pre-Budget Department of International Relations and Cooperation Media Briefing by Minister Ronald Lamola, in Parliament, Cape Town, South Africa, 3 July 2025
Africa: Implementing Agenda 2063 Our foreign policy is an extension of our domestic imperatives on human rights and resolving the triple challenges of inequality, poverty and unemployment. Through attracting Foreign Direct Investment, we intend to h ...
Minister Lamola to deliver DIRCO Budget Vote Speech, which is to be preceded by a media briefing
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamoma, will deliver the Budget Vote Speech of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) on Thursday, 3 July 2025, in Parliament, Cape Town. Minister Lamola will ...
Speech delivered by Minister Ronald Lamola at the Multi-Stakeholder Round Table, under the theme “Revitalising International Development Cooperation”, in Seville, Spain, 30 June 2025
President Sanchez, Secretary-General Guterres, Prime Minister Mottley, Distinguished Delegates, Attracting private investment in developing countries remains a significant challenge due to a range of structural and systemic issues. One of the foremo ...
President Ramaphosa to host President Van Der Bellen of Austria for a State Visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 4 July 2025, host President Alexander van der Bellen of Austria at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The State Visit presents an opportunity to consolidate the long-standing and strong relationship between South ...
South Africa to participate at the Fourth International Conference on the Financing for Development in Spain
At the invitation of the President Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón of the Government of Spain and United Nations Secretary - General António Guterres, the South African Government, led by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Ronald Lamol ...
Keynote Address by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile on the occasion of the G20 High-Level Intergenerational Roundtable, Sandton Convention Centre, Gauteng, 27 June 2025
Master of Ceremony, Ms Noni Khumalo, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, Minister of Human Settlements, Ms Thembi Simelane, Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Ms Nonceba Mhlauli, Statistician-General of South Africa, Ms Risenga Maluleke, NYDA Executive D ...
Speech by Minister Ronald Lamola at the High-Level Session of the Third G20 Sherpa Meeting, Sun City, 26 June 2025
Honourable Premier of the North West Province, Mr Lazarus Mokgosi, Mr Zane Dangor, G20 Sherpa and Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, Sherpas from G20 Members, Invited Guests and International O ...
Opening and Welcome Remarks by South Africa’s G20 Sherpa, the Director-General of the Department on International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Zane Dangor, at the Third Meeting of the G20 Sherpas, at the Sun City Resort, in the North West Province, South Africa, 25 June 2025
G20 Sherpas and Sous-Sherpas, Sherpas and Sous-Sherpas of Invited Guest Countries, Sherpas and Representatives of International Organisations, Directors-General, Deputy Directors-General and Senior Officials from South Africa, Ambassadors and Excellen ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 25 June 2025
A. Issues in the environment National Dialogue 1.1 70 Years of the Freedom Charter 1.1.1 On this day, 70 years ago viz. 26th of June 1955, more than 3000 delegates from various racial and social backgrounds, gathered in Kliptown, Johannesburg ...
BRICS Joint Statement on the escalation of the Security Situation in the Middle East following military strikes on the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran
We express grave concern over the military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran since 13 June 2025, which constitute a violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and the subsequent escalation of the security situation in ...
Deputy President Mashatile to attend the 50th National Independence anniversary celebrations of Mozambique
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will, on Wednesday, 25 June 2025, and on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa and the people of South Africa, attend the Republic of Mozambique’s 50th National Independence Anniversary Celebrations scheduled to t ...
Deputy President Mashatile concludes a successful Working Visit to Russia
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has returned to South Africa after concluding a successful Working Visit to the Russian Federation, spanning the two cities of Moscow and Saint Petersburg, where he engaged in a number of activities aimed at strengthening t ...
Minister Lamola conveys condolences in Zambia, discusses repose of former President Lungu
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Ronald Lamola, MP, on Sunday concluded a High-Level Diplomatic Mission to Lusaka, Republic of Zambia, as Presidential Special Envoy. Minister Lamola was receive ...
South Africa urges dialogue to end Israel-Iran conflict
President Cyril Ramaphosa and the South African Government have noted with a great deal of anxiety the entry by the United States of America into the Israel-Iran war. It was South Africa’s sincerest hope that President Donald Trump would use his influe ...
Release of two South African nationals from detention in Equatorial Guinea following Presidential Pardon
The Government of the Republic of South Africa welcomes the release of Mr Peter Shane Huxham and Mr Frederic Potgieter from detention in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. This release follows the granting of clemency by the President of Equatorial Guinea ...
Media Programme for the G20 Third Sherpa Meeting
South Africa will host the Third Meeting of the G20 Sherpas from 25 to 27 June 2025 at the Sun City Resort in the North West Province. The meeting will take place under the theme: Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability. Live accreditation details are ...
Remarks by the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, HE Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, on the occasion of the Plenary Session of the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF2025), 20 June 2025
Your Excellency, President Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, Esteemed Heads of State and Government, Distinguished Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Diplomats and Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to begin by sending w ...
Public Lecture delivered by the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, HE Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, at the Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg, Russia, 19 June 2025
Programme Director, The Honourable Vice-Rector for International Affairs, Professor Sergey Andryushin, Esteemed Members of the University’s Academic Senate, The Executive Leadership and Faculty of Saint Petersburg State University, Representatives of ...
DIRCO to host high-level dialogue focussing on “Re-imagining Democracy in Africa”
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host a high-level dialogue focussing on the challenges of advancing democratic governance in the Global South. Held in partnership with the International Institute for Democracy and El ...
Deputy President Mashatile arrives in Russia on a Working Visit
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has this afternoon, 17 June 2025, arrived in Moscow, in the Russian Federation on a Working Visit aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and trade ties between South Africa and Russia. The Deputy President ...
Repatriation of the mortal remains of His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu, Former President of the Republic of Zambia
Members of the media are respectfully invited to cover the repatriation and solemn send-off ceremony of His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu, former President of the Republic of Zambia. His Excellency sadly passed away on Thursday, 5 June 2025, in Pretoria, ...
President Ramaphosa concludes Working Visit to Canada
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this afternoon, 17 June 2025, concluded his Working Visit to Canada where he participated in the G7 Summit Outreach Session, on the margins of the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada. The Group of Seven consi ...
South African citizens in the Islamic Republic of Iran requested to ensure they are registered with the Embassy
South Africa wishes to urge all its citizens currently in the Islamic Republic of Iran to contact the Embassy in Tehran to ensure that they are registered with and that their whereabouts are known to the Embassy. It is important to note that South Afri ...
South Africa condemns targeting of civilians, urges de-escalation between Iran and Israel
South Africa expresses deep concern regarding the escalation of hostilities between the State of Israel and Islamic Republic of Iran. We extend our deepest condolences to the peoples of both nations suffering from the tragic loss of life. South Africa ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Canada for the G7 Leaders’ Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this afternoon, 15 June 2025, arrived in Canada to participate in the G7 Summit Outreach Session, scheduled to take place on the margins of the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada on 17 June 2025. The Group o ...
South Africa condemns Israeli attacks on Iran
South Africa expresses profound concern regarding the attacks conducted by Israel on targets within Iran on 13 June 2025, including reported impacts on military areas, nuclear facilities, and civilian infrastructure. Reports of civilian casualties, alongs ...
Deputy President Mashatile undertakes a Working Visit to Russia alongside Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will undertake a Working Visit to the Russian Federation from 17 to 21 June 2025, aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and trade ties between South Africa and Russia. The purpose of the Working Visit is ...
South Africa extends condolences to India following the crash of Air India Flight 171
The South African Government and the people of South Africa wish to express its sincere condolences to the Government and people of India following the crash of an India Airlines aeroplane just after take-off from Ahmedabad, India, earlier today. Fligh ...
South Africa expresses concern at the measures taken against judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
The Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses its deep concern at the decision of the United States of America to sanction four judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC). These measures, in addition to those imposed earlier on the Pro ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 11 June 2025
Issues in the environment Economy 1.1. Economic growth 1.1.1 Cabinet noted the gross domestic product (GDP) figures as released by StatsSA that indicated that the economy grew by 0.1% in the first (quarter (Q1) of 2025, and this follows an inc ...
Minister Lamola attends the FOCAC Ministerial Coordinator’s Meeting, in Changsha, People’s Republic of China, from 10 to 12 June 2025
Minister Ronald Lamola has undertaken an Official Visit to Changsha, Hunan Province, to attend the Ministerial Coordination Meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The purpose of the meeting is to discuss implementation of the outcome ...
Remarks by the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes (MP), on the occasion of the G20 Symposium under the theme: “Advancing Youth Inclusion in the G20 Presidency Agenda”, Stable Theatre, eThekwini, 9 June 2025
We meet on the 9th of June, a month that anchors us in three powerful moments of South African history. Firstly, on this day, 09 June 2002, our country lost Peter Mokaba at the young age of 43. He was our fiery first president of the South African Yout ...
Deputy Minister Botes to lead a G20 Symposium in Durban
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Alvin Botes, will host a G20 Symposium on Monday, 9 June 2025, at the Stable Theatre, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The event is organised in partnership with the eThekwini Municipality. The even ...
Remarks by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Roland Lamola, at the Launch of the South Africa-Finland Youth Peace Mediators Programme, in Pretoria, South Africa, 6 June 2025
Programme Director, Ambassador Dlomo, Honourable Minister Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Ambassador Pekka Metso, Embassy of Finland, Excellencies, Ambassadors and High Commissioners, Director General of DIRCO, Mr Dangor, Rep ...
South Africa and Finland launch groundbreaking Youth Peace Mediators Mentoring Programme
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, today launched the South African leg of the South Africa-Finland Youth Peace Mediators Mentoring Programme. This pioneering initiative, co-implemented by the Department of Inter ...
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of former President Edgar Lungu of the Republic of Zambia
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the passing in South Africa of His Excellency, Former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, of the Republic of Zambia. Aged 68, President Lungu passed away on Thursday, 5 June 2025, in a Pretoria hospital ...
Speech by Minister Mr Ronald Lamola delivered at the Black Business Council at the OR Tambo Conference Centre, Pretoria, South Africa, on 5 June 2025
The President of the BBC Elias Monage and the entire leadership of the BBC, It is an honour and privilege to address the BBC annual summit under the theme socio economic transformation and inclusive growth in the context of the GNU, G20 Presidency and ...
South African Government confirms tragic death of citizen in the USA, extends condolences
The Government of the Republic of South Africa confirms with deep sadness the tragic passing of a South African citizen in West Virginia, United States of America. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has extended con ...
South African Ministers arrive in Paris to champion reform at OECD Ministerial Meeting, target Africa’s Financing Gap
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Mr Ronald Lamola; and the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Mr Parks Tau, arrived in Paris today to lead South Africa’s delegation at the 2025 OECD Ministerial Council Meeting (from 3 to 4 June ...
Accreditation for the Third G20 Sherpas Meeting
South Africa will host the Third Meeting of the G20 Sherpas from 25 to 27 June 2025 at Sun City Resort, North West Province. The meeting will take place under the theme: Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability. South Africa’s G20 Sherpa, Mr Zane Dangor ...
Killing of Palestinians near aid distribution site in Gaza: South Africa outraged and calls for accountability
South Africa is gravely alarmed by reports confirming that at least 31 Palestinians were killed and over 200 injured today, 1 June 2025, near an aid distribution point in Rafah, Southern Gaza. Eyewitnesses and medical personnel attest that Israeli forc ...
Eulogy by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Special Official Funeral of Isithwalandwe Getrude Shope, 31 May 2025
Programme Director, The family of Mama Getrude Shope, children and grandchildren, President of the ANC Women’s League, Cde Sisisi Tolashe, Members of the ANC National Executive Committee, Members of the ANC Women’s League NEC, Leadership of the Allia ...
Deputy Minister Botes to participate in a G20 Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on Illicit Financial Flows, Domestic Resource Mobilisation and Financing for Development
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will deliver remarks during a G20 Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on Illicit Financial Flows, Domestic Resource Mobilisation and Financing for Development on Friday, 30 May 2025, a ...
Remarks by HE Mr Ronald O. Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, during the 12th High-Level Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the DRC and the Region, 28 May 2025
Your Excellency, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Chairperson of the PSC Framework, Your Excellencies, Signatory Countries of the PSC Framework, Your Excellencies, Representatives of Guarantors Institutions, Ladies and Gentlemen, On behalf of Presi ...
Statement on Cabinet Meeting of 28 May 2025
A. Issues In The Environment International 1.1 SA-US Relations 1.1.1 Cabinet welcomed the reset of strategic relationships between South Africa (SA) and the United States (US) during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s working visit to the United Stat ...
Minister Lamola in Uganda to participate in a High-Level Meeting focussing on peace in the DRC, Sudan and South Sudan
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, is in Kampala, Uganda, to participate in the 12th High-Level Meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) of the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the Democr ...
Minister Lamola mourns Ma Shope and says DIRCO will continue to be associated with her name
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, joins the country in mourning the passing of anti-apartheid veteran Gertrude Shope, who passed away on 22 May 2025 aged 99. Shope lived an extra-ordinary life as a teacher, trad ...
Deputy President Mashatile concludes Working Visit to France
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, Saturday 24 May 2025, concluded a successful Working Visit to the Republic of France. The visit was aimed at reinforcing South Africa’s historic and warm bilateral relations with France by expandin ...
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Ma Gertrude Ntiti Shope
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his profound sadness at the passing of educator, freedom fighter, trade unionist and former Member of Parliament Ma Gertrude Shope, who has passed away at the age of 99. Ma Shope, as she was affectionately known, ...
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile on the occasion of UNESCO’s Transforming MEN’talities, Paris, France, 23 May 2025
Programme Director, South Africa's Ambassador to the Republic of France, HE Nathi Mthethwa, Honourable Minsters and Deputy Ministers, UNESCO leaders and delegates, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, We have spent a week here dedicated to strength ...
President Ramaphosa concludes United States of America Working Visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a successful Working Visit to the United States of America at the invitation of President Donald Trump. The visit was aimed at resetting and revitalising bilateral relations between South Africa and the United St ...
Deputy President Mashatile pays a courtesy call on President Emmanuel Macron in France
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, Wednesday 22 May 2025, paid a courtesy call on the President of the French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron at his residence, Palais de I’Élysee. The Deputy President was accompanied by Min ...
President Ramaphosa White House Programme
President Ramaphosa is scheduled to meet with President Trump this morning at 11h30 EDT (17h30 SAST) at the White House, in Washington DC. ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS: 11:30 AM (17:30 SAST) President Trump receives President Ramaphosa 11:35 AM (17:35 S ...
Keynote Address by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile on the occasion of the South Africa-France Investment Conference, France, 21 May 2025
Programme Directors, Deputy Minister Alvin Botes and Ms Sonja de Bruyn, Ambassador of South Africa to France, HE Mr Nathi Mthethwa, Ambassador of France to South Africa, HE Mr David Martinon, Ministers Motsoaledi, Creecy, Ndabeni, De Lille, and McKenzi ...
Deputy President Mashatile engages with South African and French businesses in a Roundtable Breakfast Dialogue
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has, today, 20 May 2025, engaged with South African and French businesses during a Roundtable Breakfast Dialogue hosted by MEDEF International in Paris. MEDEF is France’s largest business federation, represen ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in the United States of America for his Working Visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this afternoon, Monday 19 May 2025, arrived in Washington DC for his Working Visit. The purpose of the visit is to reset and revitalise bilateral relations between South Africa and the United States (US). In this regard, t ...
Deputy President Mashatile arrives in France on a Working Visit
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has this morning, Monday, 19 May 2025, arrived in Paris, the capital city of the Republic of France, on a Working Visit. The visit is aimed at reinforcing South Africa’s historic and warm bilateral relations ...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile undertakes an Official Working Visit to France
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will undertake an Official Working Visit to the Republic of France from 19 to 24 May 2025, for the South Africa-France Investment Conference. The visit is aimed at strengthening relations between the two countri ...
Joint Communiqué of the Fourth Meeting of the South Africa–the Netherlands Joint Commission for Cooperation, 19 May 2025
1. The Netherlands and South Africa signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of a Joint Commission of Cooperation (JCC) on 19 November 2015, which provides for regular meetings chaired by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the two countr ...
Minister Ronald Lamola attends Fourth Joint Cooperation Commission between South Africa and the Netherlands
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Ronald Lamola, has arrived in The Hague, Kingdom of the Netherlands, to co-chair the Fourth Biennial Joint Cooperation Commission (JCC) alongside Mr Caspar Veldkam ...
South Africa condemns the massacre of 143 Palestinians on 15 May 2025, the denial of humanitarian aid to Gaza, and the destruction of hospitals and clinics
South Africa condemns the killing of 143 Gazans by the Israel Defence Force on 15 May 2025, as Palestinians commemorated the 77th anniversary of Nakba Day, which marks the beginning of the displacement of Palestinians in 1948. The Head of UNICEF, Cathe ...
Joint Communiqué: Ministerial Forum for Political Dialogue between the French Republic and the Republic of South Africa, Paris, 16 May 2025
The 9th Session of the Ministerial Forum for Political Dialogue between the Republic of France and the Republic of South Africa was held in la Celle Saint-Cloud, France, on 16 May 2025. The French and South African delegations were led respecti ...
Ninth Meeting of the South Africa-France Forum for Political Dialogue
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Ronald Lamola, has arrived in France to co-chair the Ninth Forum for Political Dialogue alongside the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republi ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 14 May 2025
A. Issues In The Environment Economy 1.1 Operation Vulindlela Phase II 1.1.1 On 7 May 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa launched Phase II of Operation Vulindlela (OV Phase II), the government reforms programme aimed at driving inclusive economic ...
President Ramaphosa to undertake Working Visit to the United States of America
President Cyril Ramaphosa will embark on a Working Visit to the United States of America from 19 to 22 May 2025. On Wednesday, 21 May 2025, President Ramaphosa will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House, in Washington DC to discuss bilate ...
DIRCO and UNISA to host the first G20 Town Hall Engagement
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), in partnership with UNISA, will host a G20 Town Hall Engagement on Wednesday, 14 May 2025, in Pretoria. This G20 Town Hall Outreach aims to engage South Africans on the significance, ob ...
President Ramaphosa concludes a Working Visit to Republic of Côte d’Ivoire
President Cyril Ramaphosa has on Monday 12 May 2025, concluded his Working Visit to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. The visit centred on the 12th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, which was held under the theme, Can a New Deal Between State and Private S ...
Accreditation for the Third G20 Sherpas Meeting
South Africa will host the Third Meeting of the G20 Sherpas from 25 to 27 June 2025 at Sun City Resort, North West Province. The meeting will take place under the theme: Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability. The meeting will be chaired by South Africa’ ...
Media Statement by Minister Ronald Lamola focussing on South Africa’s G20 Presidency, 12 May 2025
Good Morning to members of the media, esteemed colleagues, and fellow citizens. Please allow me to extend a very warm welcome to you all at our Headquarters, the OR Tambo Building. We have invited you today so we may brief the people of South Africa, thro ...
President Ramaphosa to undertake Working Visit to Republic of Côte d’Ivoire
President Cyril Ramaphosa will, at the invitation of His Excellency Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, undertake a Working Visit to Côte d’Ivoire. The visit is centred on the 12th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, scheduled t ...
Government of South Africa engages United States on resettlement concerns
The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation confirms that Deputy Minister Alvin Botes held a cordial discussion with the United States Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, on 9 May 2025. The discussion follows engagements via the ...
Minister Lamola to address Media Briefing focussing on South Africa’s G20 Presidency
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will provide a briefing on South Africa’s G20 Presidency. South Africa assumed the role of President of the G20 on 1 December 2024, taking over from Brazil. Minister Lamola w ...
Minister Lamola to address Solidarity Conference on Women, Peace and Security
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), in partnership with the Gertrude Shope Women’s Mediation Network (GSWMN), invites members of the media to the Solidarity Conference on Women, Peace and Security – Voices of Women within a ...
President Ramaphosa welcomes election of Pope Leo XIV
President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his sincere congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost on his election as Pope Leo XIV, 267th Pope of the Catholic Church. President Ramaphosa said: “The election of Pope Leo XIV is a profound moment for the Catholic Ch ...
Communiqué: Civil 20 (C20) Parties reach agreement following G20 Sherpa-led Mediation
In pursuing the objectives of the South African G20 Presidency particularly as they relate to inclusiveness, Pan Africanism and Solidarity, the G20 Sherpa and Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Zane Dangor, r ...
South Africa to maintain close ties with Bulgaria as the embassy in Sofia winds down operations
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) announces the decision to close the South African Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria, effective 30 June 2025. This decision, informed by prudent fiscal considerations and the need to prioritise ...
Speaker’s Notes by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes at the Group of Twenty (G20) High Level African Dialogue of the Think 20 (T20), in Pretoria, South Africa, 29 April 2025
Programme Directors, Mr El Karaksy and Ms Gopaul, AUDA-NEPAD, Your Excellency, Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Honourable Paul Mashatile, Heads of Diplomatic Missions, Ambassadors and High Commissioners, The Director of the Institute ...
Keynote Address by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile on the occasion of the T20 Africa High-Level Dialogue, at CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, 29 April 2025
Programme Directors, Mr. Mohamed El Karaksy and Ms. Pamla Gopaul, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Honourable Alvin Botes, Chief Executive of the South African Institute for International Affair ...
South Africa sends message of condolences to the Islamic Republic of Iran following the devastating explosion that occurred at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran
The Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses its deepest condolences to the Government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran following the devastating explosion that occurred at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, which res ...
Minister Lamola welcomes Tanzania’s lifting of import ban on South African agricultural products
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has warmly welcomed Tanzania’s decision to lift its import ban on South African agricultural products. This resolution follows constructive diplomatic engagement between Minister Lamol ...
Deputy President Mashatile to deliver a Keynote Address at the T20 Africa High-Level Policy Dialogue
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will attend and deliver a keynote address at the T20 Africa High-Level Policy Dialogue scheduled to take place in Pretoria from 29 to 30 April 2025. A hallmark of the G20’s legitimacy is its engagement with c ...
Media Briefing Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Official Visit by the President of Ukraine, Union Buildings, Tshwane, 24 April 2025
Your Excellency, Mr Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, Ambassadors, Honourable Ministers, Senior officials, Members of the media, It is my distinct honour to receive President Zelenskyy and his delegation at the Union Buildings. This Off ...
South Africa extends condolences to India following the attack on tourists in Jammu & Kashmir
The South African Government is deeply saddened by the news of the attack on tourists that took place in Pahalgam, India. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of those who have lost their lives and to all those who have been inju ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa to host President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine on an Official Visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 24 April 2025, host the President of Ukraine, His Excellency President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on an Official Visit to South Africa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The Official Visit to South Africa by Presi ...
Closing Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the end of Lesotho-South Africa Bi-National Commission, 23 April 2025
Your Excellency Prime Minister Matekane, Ministers, High Commissioners, Colleagues, We have come the end of the Second Session of the Bi-National Commission. The spirit of friendship, cooperation and solidarity that underpins our very close relat ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Second Session of the Lesotho-South Africa Bi-National Commission, 23 April 2025
Your Excellency Prime Minister Matekane, Honourable Ministers, Our respective High Commissioners, Senior Government officials, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, Your Excellency, Thank you for your warm words of welcome. It is an ho ...
Opening Remarks by Honourable Ronald O. Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of the Council of Ministers Meeting of the Second Bi-National Commission between South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho, Maseru, Lesotho, 22 April 2025
Co-Chair and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Honourable Lejone Mpotjoana, High Commissioners, Honourable Ministers, Senior Government Officials, Members of the Media, Good Afternoon, I sincerely ...
President Ramaphosa to undertake Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho
President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Wednesday, 23 April 2025, undertake a Working Visit to Maseru, Lesotho, to co-chair the Second Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho, with His E ...
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Pope Francis
On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to Catholics in South Africa and globally on the passing of the Holy Father Pope Francis. Aged 88, the Pope passed away early today, Monday, 2 ...
Official Clarification from the Department of International Relations and Cooperation
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) issues the following clarification to address misinformation: False Attributions to Mr Mcebisi Jonas DIRCO categorically denies the claims made by Semafor regarding an interview with ...
Minister Lamola saddened by the passing of South Africa’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has expressed his sadness at the untimely passing of South Africa’s Ambassador to the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, His Excellency Zolani Mtshotshisa. Ambassador Mtshotshisa passed ...
Official Statement on the conclusion of Minister Lamola’s Working Visit to the Russian Federation
Minister Lamola has concluded a two-day Working Visit to the Russian Federation. During his visit to Moscow, Minister Lamola co-chaired the 18th Session of the Joint Inter-Governmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) alongside Mr Alexan ...
South Africa condemns the bombing of hospitals in Gaza, and the brutal massacres of humanitarian workers and journalists
South Africa condemns the continuous bombing of civilian targets in Gaza, the most recent being the missile strike by Israel forces on the al-Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza on Sunday, 13 April, forcing the evacuation of dozens of wounded people, and leaving G ...
Minister Lamola embarks on Working Visit to Russia
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Moscow, in the Russian Federation, for a two-day Working Visit. During this visit, Minister Lamola will preside over the 18th Inter-Governmental Committee on Trade a ...
Statement by Mcebisi Jonas: Special Envoy to the United States of America
I would like to thank President Cyril Ramaphosa for entrusting me with this important but challenging role. I will do my best to promote a healthy working relationship between South Africa and the United States. I am fully cognisant of the difficulties ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the appointment of his Special Envoy to the United States of America
I hereby announce the appointment of Mr Mcebisi Jonas as my Special Envoy to the United States of America, serving as the official representative of the President and the Government of the Republic of South Africa. In this capacity, Mr Jonas is entrust ...
Minister Ronald Lamola Lands in Greece for a Working Visit
Mr Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, has landed in Greece for a high-level Working Visit. Minister Lamola will address the prestigious Delphi Economic Forum, where he will outline South ...
Media accreditation application for the incoming Working Visit by Ukraine
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 24 April 2025, receive the President of Ukraine, His Excellency President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on a Working Visit to South Africa, at the Union Buildings, in Pretoria. Media interested in covering the Ukraine ...
Minister Ronald Lamola undertakes Working Visit to Senegal to bolster Diplomatic and Bilateral Relations
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Dakar, Senegal, for a two-day Working Visit to strengthen diplomatic ties and deepen bilateral cooperation between the two nations. Mini ...
Freedom Month: Building a Non-Racial Democracy Remains Unfinished Business, IOL, by Alvin Botes, 8 April 2025
It is a poignant time to reflect deeply on how far we have progressed as a democracy vis-à-vis the sacrifices of those whose lives were tragically cut short in their unwavering pursuit of freedom and justice. We honour Solomon Mahlangu, executed by the ...
Joint Media Statement by the Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation and Trade Industry and Competition
South Africa's Strategic Adaptation to US Tariffs: Advancing National Interests through Policy and Strategy The new tariff regime arising from the decision by the United States of America, which have been directed not only to South Africa, but the enti ...
South Africa’s strategic adaptation to US Tariffs: Advancing National Interests through Policy and Strategy
The Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation and Trade, Industry and Competition will host a joint press conference on South Africa strategic approach to US’s tariff regime. The details of the press conference are as follows: Date: Frida ...
South Africa sends message of condolences to Thailand and Myanmar following earthquake
The Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses its deepest condolences to the peoples of Thailand and Myanmar following the devastating earthquake that has resulted in significant loss of life and extensive damage to property. Minister Ronald ...
South Africa convenes the Second G20 Sherpa Meeting
South Africa’s G20 Sherpa, Mr Zane Dangor, will chair the Second Meeting of the G20 Sherpas, to be held virtually on 3 and 4 April 2025. The meeting will take place under the theme: Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability. The First G20 Sherpa Meeting ...
Top Officials return from United States of America
A delegation of senior officials, led by South Africa's G20 Sherpa and the Director General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Zane Dangor, visited the United Nations General Assembly to brief them on South Africa’s G20 Presi ...
Speech delivered by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, at the Opening of the Aziz Pahad Inaugural Annual Peace, Security and Human Rights Dialogue, in Pretoria, South Africa, Monday, 31 March 2025
Theme: Constitutionalism as the Foundation of Nation Building and Social Cohesion: A Reflection of 30 Years of Freedom, Equity and Justice in a Post Apartheid South Africa. Former President Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki and First Lady Mam Zanele Mbeki, Prof. A ...
South Africa expresses concern over rising tensions in South Sudan
The South African Government is deeply concerned over the rising tensions in South Sudan, particularly following the arrest of First Vice President, Dr Riek Machar. Minister Ronald Lamola said: “We call upon all stakeholders in South Sudan to prioritis ...
Former President Mbeki to address DIRCO’s inaugural Annual Aziz Pahad Peace, Security and Human Rights Dialogue
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host the inaugural Annual Aziz Pahad Peace, Security and Human Rights Dialogue, in Pretoria, on Monday, 31 March 2025. Former President Thabo Mbeki will deliver a keynote address at ...
Alleged South African victims of human trafficking activity successfully repatriated from Myanmar
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) confirms that 23 South Africans were rescued from Myanmar. They formed part of 7 000 other individuals from various countries. Our citizens returned to South Africa a few hours ago, assiste ...
Minister Lamola to hold consultations with his DRC counterpart
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will hold Political and Diplomatic Consultations with his counterpart, Ms Thérèse Kayiwamba Wagner, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Francophonie of the D ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 26 March 2025
A. Issues in the Environment Economy 1.1 Investment 1.1.1 Cabinet expressed confidence in the resilience of the economy, as the country continues to forge partnerships to build key sectors and attract new investments. 1.1.2 Cabinet also wel ...
Deputy Minister Botes to host his Portuguese counterpart for Bilateral Consultations
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will host the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Portugal, Professor Nuno Sampaio, on Thursday, 27 March 2025, in Pretoria. The Working Visit will se ...
Ministry confirms meeting with Ambassador Rasool
The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation confirms that Minister Ronald Lamola has met with Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, following his return from the United States of America. Following the meeting, a formal report will be submitted to Pre ...
President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 27 March 2025, receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate at a Credentials Ceremony to be held at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. Letters of Credence are official dip ...
Deputy Minister Botes to lead symposium on South Africa’s foreign policy approach amid geopolitical uncertainties
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will host a symposium on South Africa’s foreign policy approach on Monday, 24 March 2025, in Sandton. The event will be held in partnership with the South African Institute of ...
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile concludes Working Visit to Japan
Deputy President Sipokosa Paulus Mashatile has successfully concluded his Working Visit to Japan aimed at reaffirming the strong cooperation between South Africa and Japan in areas of mutual interest. As the two countries mark 115 years of well-establi ...
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile on the occasion of the interview with the Foreign Correspondence Club of Japan, Tokyo, 19 March 2025
Good afternoon, I would like to begin by officially thanking all the Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Senior Government Officials, the South African Embassy and all our counterparts for making this short visit a great success. The past three days have b ...
South Africa condemns Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, breaching the two-month ceasefire
South Africa condemns the massive Israeli airstrikes launched across Gaza on Tuesday, which have killed over 350 Palestinians. These deadly airstrikes emerge after a failure to implement the second stage of the peace agreement by Israel and despite ongoin ...
Keynote Address by Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, HE Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, United Nations University, Japan, 18 March 2025
Programme Director, UNU Rector and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Prof Tshilidzi Marwala, Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Ms Arfiya Eri, Our Panellists, Cabinet Ministers of South A ...
Speaking Notes by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile on the occasion of the visit to Isuzu Fujisawa Plant Service in Tokyo, Japan, 17 March 2025
Isuzu Executives, Minister, Senior Officials, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good afternoon, Thank you, Mr Umeda, Executive Vice President, for welcoming me and my delegation of Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Senior Government officials to the Isuzu Plant. ...
Deputy President Mashatile arrives in Japan on a Working Visit
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, 16 March 2025, arrived at Narita International Airport in Tokyo, Japan on a Working Visit aimed at reaffirming the strong cooperation between South Africa and Japan in areas of mutual interest. The ...
Deputy President Mashatile to undertake a Working Visit to Japan
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will from 16 to 19 March 2025, undertake a Working Visit to Tokyo in Japan, aimed at reaffirming the strong cooperation between South Africa and Japan in areas of mutual interest. The two countries enjoy well ...
Remarks by President Ramaphosa at the Joint Press Conference: South Africa-European Union Summit, 13 March 2025
Your Excellencies, Distinguished members of the European Union and South African delegations, It has been an honour to jointly preside over this Eighth South Africa-European Union Summit. Your presence here today reflects our shared commitment to e ...
Opening Remarks by President Ramaphosa at the Eighth European Union Summit, 13 March 2025
Your Excellency, President Costa, Your Excellency, President von der Leyen, Your Excellencies Ambassadors of the European Union and South Africa, Members of the European Union and South African delegations, Good afternoon, It is a great pleasure ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 12 March 2025
A. Issues in the environment Economy 1.1. National Budget 2025 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed the 2025 National Budget which seeks to maintain a balance between South Africa’s fiscal framework, funding the priorities of the Seventh Administration, as ...
President Ramaphosa to co-chair the Eighth South Africa-EU Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 13 March 2025, co-chair the Eighth South Africa-European Union (SA-EU) Summit with the President of the European Council, Mr António Luís Santos da Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Dr Ursula ...
South Africa observes Commonwealth Day
On 10 March 2025, member countries of the Commonwealth will commemorate Commonwealth Day. Commonwealth Day is the annual celebration observed by people all over the Commonwealth in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Americas, as well as the Pacific and Europe. ...
Deputy Minister Moraka to host event marking International Women’s Day
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Tandi Moraka, will mark International Women’s Day (IWD), which is held annually on 8 March, by hosting a breakfast session in honour of female ambassadors on Monday, 10 March 2025, in Pret ...
Remarks for Deputy Minister Tandi Morake at the Community Outreach Programme to Limpopo, Univen Sports Ground, University of Venda, 7 March 2025
Programme Director, MEC Tshitereke Matibe, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, Premier of Limpopo Province, Hosi Pheni Ngove, Chairperson of the Limpopo House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, MEC Sebataolo Rachoene and MEC Mavhungu Lerule, Cllr Freda Nkongo, Exe ...
President Ramaphosa to co-chair the Eighth SA-EU Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 13 March 2025, co-chair the Eighth South Africa-European Union (SA-EU) Summit with the President of the European Council, Mr António Luís Santos da Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Dr Ursula ...
Speech by Minister Ronald Lamola delivered in Parliament, on the Motion: USA decision to cut USAID funding and the response thereto, on 6 March 2025
It was the great son of Africa, President Kwame Nkrumah who once said, "We face neither East nor West; we face forward.” This, Honourable Members, is the foreign policy outlook of this Republic. Indeed, we as South Africa face neither East nor West, ...
South Africa notes the decision by the United States Government to withdraw from the Just Energy Transition Partnership
USA President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14162 in terms of which the United States is engaging in a re-prioritisation exercise and is thus revoking and rescinding the U.S. International Climate Finance Plan issued by the previous administration, ...
Minister Lamola to host his Cuban counterpart for Bilateral Consultations
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will host the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cuba, HE Mr Bruno Rodriquez Parrilla, on 10 March 2025 for Bilateral Talks in Pretoria. The Working Visit will provide an oppor ...
South Africa condemns Israel’s refusal to allow aid into Gaza and its ongoing military operations in the West Bank
South Africa strongly condemns the refusal of Israel to allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip and its closure of border crossings at a time when the people of Gaza are experiencing immeasurable suffering and urgently need food, shelter and medical su ...
President Ramaphosa receives President Chapo of Mozambique
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today on Tuesday, 4 March 2025, received His Excellency President Daniel Chapo of the Republic of Mozambique for a meeting at his official residence, Genadendal, in Cape Town. President Chapo was recently inaugurated Presi ...
Deputy Minister Moraka to host a G20 Outreach Programme at the University of Venda
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Tandi Moraka, will on Friday, 7 March 2025, host a G20 Outreach Programme at the University of Venda (UNIVEN), Thohoyandou. The event forms part of a series of initiatives aimed at fosteri ...
Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of 3 March 2025
A. Cabinet decisions 1. Budget 2025-2026 1.1. A Special Meeting of the Cabinet was convened on Monday, 3 March 2025 to consider inputs by members of the Cabinet into best possible options, under the circumstances, to fund the Budget of 2025/26 finan ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in the Republic of Namibia for State Funeral of former President Nujoma
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, Saturday 1 March 2025, arrived in Windhoek, Namibia where he will join the Nujoma family, the people and Government of Namibia and other Heads of State and Government, to bid farewell to the late former Presiden ...
Deputy Minister Botes to co-chair Political Consultations with his Slovak Republic counterpart
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will co-chair the South Africa-Slovak Republic Political Consultations with his counterpart, Mr Marek Eštok, State Secretary for Foreign and European Affairs, on Monday, 3 Mar ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 26 February 2025
A. ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT 1. International Relations 1.1. South Africa’s Presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20) 1.1.1. South Africa’s Presidency of the G20 under the theme: Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability, has commenced in earnest wit ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting, Cape Town International Convention Centre, 26 February 2025
Minister of Finance of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Enoch Godongwana, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Mr Lesetja Kganyago, President of the Swiss Confederation, Her Excellency Karin Keller-Sutter, Distinguished Ministers of Finance and ...
President Ramaphosa to address G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 26 February 2025, open the First Meeting of Group of 20 (G20) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors under South Africa’s Presidency. This engagement will take place at the Cape Town International Conv ...
Deputy President Mashatile meets Ambassador of Japan to South Africa
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, 25 February 2025, received a courtesy visit from the newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to South Africa, His Excellency Mr Fumio Shimizu, at his Tuynhuys office in Parliament, Cape Town. Ambassado ...
South Africa participates in a General Assembly Meeting commemorating the third anniversary of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine
The United Nations General Assembly is meeting today in New York on the third anniversary of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. South Africa voted in favour of a General Assembly resolution presented by the United States of America with amendment ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Nasrec, Johannesburg, 20 February 2025
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Ronald Lamola, Distinguished Ministers of Foreign Affairs of G20 Member States and Invited Guest Countries, Representatives of International Organisations and Region ...
Remarks by Mr Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa on The Global Geo-Political Situation, Nasrec, Johannesburg, 20 February 2025
Your Excellences, Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Heads of Delegation, G20 Sherpas and Sous Sherpas, Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Allow me, once again, to reiterate the words of His Excellency, President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa in w ...
Deputy President Mashatile receives courtesy visit from Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, Thursday, 20 February 2025, received a courtesy visit by the Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), Mr REN Hongbin, at the OR Tambo Official Residence in Preto ...
President Ramaphosa to officiate First Meeting of G20 Foreign Ministers under South African Presidency
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 20 February 2025, officially open and address the Group of 20 (G20) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Johannesburg. The Foreign Ministers’ Meeting hosted by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mi ...
Joint Press Release: 16th European Union-South Africa Ministerial Political Dialogue, 19 February 2025
1. The European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, Ms Kaja Kallas, and the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Ronald O. Lamo ...
Opening Statement by Mr Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa at the South Africa-European Union Ministerial Political Dialogue held in Cape Town, on 19 February 2025
Your Excellency, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, Mrs Kaja Kallas Excellencies, Ambassador Kramer of the European Union and Ambassador Xasa, South Africa’s Ambassador to the EU My ...
Briefing on this week’s G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
The South African Government will brief the media about the First Foreign Ministers’ Meeting to be held during South Africa’s Presidency of the G20. The meeting will be held on 20 and 21 February 2025 in Nasrec, Johannesburg, under the theme, Solidarity, ...
Minister Lamola and EU High Representative Kallas to co-chair the 16th Ministerial Political Dialogue between South Africa and the EU in Cape Town
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, and Ms Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, will co-chair the 16th Ministerial Political Dialo ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa concludes Official Visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa has this evening concluded his visit to the Federal Republic of Ethiopia to participate at the 38th Ordinary Session of Heads of State and Government of the Assembly of the African Union. The Assembly took place under ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia leading the South African delegation to the African Union Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to lead the South African delegation to the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Heads of State and Government. This gathering of continental leadership will take place this we ...
Collection of media accreditation for the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
As President of the G20, South Africa will host the first Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, on 20 and 21 February 2025. The meeting will take place under the theme, Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability. Live accredi ...
South Africa congratulates Ms Mataboge on her election to the AU Commission
The Government of the Republic of South Africa congratulates Ms Lerato Mataboge on her historic election to the position Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy of the African Union (AU). Ms Mataboge, who currently holds the position of Deputy Direc ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 12 February 2025 and Special Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 29 January 2025
A. Issues in the environment 1. 2025 State of the Nation Address (SoNA) 1.1. Cabinet expressed its support for the bold vision of creating a nation where all South Africans share in its prosperity and opportunities, as outlined by President Cyril Ra ...
Media Statement on the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union to be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 12 and 13 February 2025
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Minister Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, leading the South African delegation to the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the AU on 12 and 13 February 2025. The ...
Speech by Minister Ronald Lamola (MP), Debate: The recent casualties sustained by the South African National Defence Force in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 10 February 2025
Honourable Members, I stand shoulder to shoulder with my esteemed parliamentary colleagues, united in our tribute to the fallen heroes of our national Defence Force members, Malawi Defence Force members, Tanzanian Defence force members and Uruguay, und ...
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of President Sam Nujoma of the Republic of Namibia
On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of Namibia on the passing of Founding President His Excellency Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, aged 95. ...
Address by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the Annual Ubuntu Awards 2025, Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, 8 February 2025
Programme Directors, Ms Mothotoane and Mr Manyathela, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Supr ...
Government of South Africa notes the USA Executive Order
The Government of South Africa has taken note of the latest executive order issued by President Trump. It is of great concern that the foundational premise of this order lacks factual accuracy and fails to recognise South Africa's profound and painful his ...
President Ramaphosa to participate at the Joint SADC-EAC Heads of State and Government Summit on the DRC
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, 8 February 2025, arrived for a Working Visit to Dar Es Salaam in the United Republic of Tanzania on Saturday, 8 February 2025, to participate at the Joint Southern Africa Development Community (SADC)-East Africa ...
Deputy President Mashatile to attend the Ubuntu Awards
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will on Saturday, 08 February 2025, attend and deliver congratulatory remarks at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation's (DIRCO) annual Ubuntu Awards in Cape Town, Western Cape Province. T ...
State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Cape Town City Hall, 6 February 2025
Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, Chief Justice Mandisa Maya and Judges President, Former President Thabo Mbek ...
Statement on further engagements with the USA
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation has noted a tweet by Secretary of State of the United States of America, Mr Rubio. Minister Lamola says, “We are a sovereign and democratic country committed to human dignity, equality, and rights, ch ...
President Ramaphosa looks forward to engaging with President Trump over issues of bilateral interest and concern
South Africa is a constitutional democracy that is deeply rooted in the rule of law, justice and equality. The South African Government has not confiscated any land. The recently adopted Expropriation Act is not a confiscation instrument, but a constit ...
Remarks by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes, High-Level Summit of Foreign Ministers convened by Progressive International, “A United Foreign Policy Response to Israel’s Violations of International Law,” The Hague, 31 January 2025
Her Excellency Minister of Justice Yvonne Dausuab, Excellencies, Representatives of Progressive International, I would like to thank the organisers of this event, which marks a major step by States from the Global South to work collectively towards j ...
Minister Lamola to host the annual Ubuntu Awards in Cape Town
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will host the annual Ubuntu Awards at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on Saturday, 8 February 2025. The event, which is held annually following the opening ...
President Ramaphosa attends SADC Extraordinary Summit in Zimbabwe
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this afternoon, 31 January 2025, arrived in Harare, in the Republic of Zimbabwe to participate in the Southern African Development Committee (SADC) Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government to discuss the security ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the recent developments in the eastern DRC and deaths of South African soldiers, 29 January 2025
Fellow South Africans, Following the recent intensification of fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), South Africa has lost 13 brave soldiers who were dedicated to their mission and committed to peace. The fighting is the resul ...
Liberal Democracies and the Rise of the South, Speech delivered at the Oxford Society by Mr Ronald O Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, Monday, 27 January 2025
Liberal Democracies and the Rise of the South, Speech delivered at the Oxford Society by Mr Ronald O Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, Monday, 27 January 2025 Thank you very much for this auspicious invitation ...
Statement by the Republic of South Africa during the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, delivered by South Africa Permanent Representative at the United Nations Ambassador Mathu Joyini, 26 January 2025
Mr President, South Africa wishes to thank you and the members of the United Nations Security Council for convening this meeting to consider as a matter of urgency the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in the eastern Democratic Republic ...
Minister Lamola extends congratulations to Mozambique’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister Lamola has extended his congratulations to Ambassador Maria Manuela dos Santos Lucas on her appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation for the Republic of Mozambique. Ambassador Lucas served as Ambassador to South Africa since Mar ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the South Africa Night at the World Economic Forum, Davos, Switzerland, 21 January 2025
Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana, Chairperson of Exxaro, Mr Geoffrey Qhena, Chairperson of Brand South Africa, Ms Ipeleng Selele, Esteemed guests, Friends, Good evening. It is an immense honour to welcome you to South Africa Night, a celebr ...
Special Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the World Economic Forum on South Africa’s G20 priorities, Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 21 January 2025
Chairperson of the World Economic Forum, Prof. Klaus Schwab, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, We would like to thank the World Economic Forum and especially Professor Klaus Schwab for giving South Africa this opportunity to outline our obj ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Davos for the World Economic Forum
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, 21 January 2025, arrived in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland where he will lead the South African delegation during the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF). The annual meeting is taking place from 20 to 24 January 202 ...
Media Accreditation for the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
South Africa will host the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the G20 from 20 to 21 February 2025 in Johannesburg, Gauteng Province. The meeting will take place under the theme: Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability. Members of the media wishing to cov ...
President Ramaphosa leads delegation to the World Economic Forum
President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the South African delegation to the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting that will take place from 20 to 24 January 2025 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. The meeting, convened under the theme, Collaboration ...
Minister Lamola arrives in South Sudan ahead of the C5 Ministerial Visit
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Juba, South Sudan, leading a South African Government delegation. This visit comes at a crucial time following the decision by the parties to the Revitalised Agre ...
South Africa welcomes the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas
South Africa welcomes the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas after 15 months of Israel’s genocidal onslaught on Gaza after Hamas and other armed groups launched an attack on Israel. South Africa calls for the implementation of a just ...
President Ramaphosa attends the Presidential Inauguration in Mozambique
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Maputo today, 15 January 2025, to attend the inauguration of the President-Elect of the Republic of Mozambique, His Excellency Daniel Chapo, following the Presidential, Legislative and Provincial Elections, which w ...
South Africa calls on all parties to commit to an urgent dialogue in Mozambique
Following the proclamation final electoral results by the Constitutional Council of Mozambique, South Africa has noted with concern the ongoing violence and the subsequent disruptive protest in reaction to the announcement. South Africa calls on all parti ...
Statement by Mr Ronald Lamola at the Press Conference: The Jubilee 2025 Pilgrimage to Tackle Debt, End Poverty and Heal Our Planet, 23 December 2024, 16h00 (RSA)
Programme Director, Mr Eric LeCompte, His Eminence, Cardinal Silvano Tomasi, His Eminence, Cardinal Peter Turkson, Fellow Panellists from Caritas International, Good afternoon from South Africa. It is a very special honour for me to address you a ...
Minister Lamola to address the Jubilee 2025 Pilgrimage to Tackle Debt, End Poverty and Heal Our Planet Press Conference
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will address the Jubilee and Caritas Internationalis Leaders' Press Conference virtually on 23 December 2024, at 16h00. The press conference will be held at Salone San Pio X, Vatican C ...
Minister Lamola welcomes Botswana’s commitment to fostering closer ties and facilitating trade with South Africa
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 ...
Unity, compassion, equality — our ambitious vision for G20 presidency, Sunday Times, by Roland Lamola, 15 December 2024
South Africa is grasping a golden opportunity to shape a global discourse of sustainable, equitable development. * Roland Lamola is South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation. https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion- ...
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 ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 4 December 2024
A. Issues in the environment Group of Twenty (G20) Summit 1.1. South Africa officially assumed the Presidency of the G20 on 1 December 2024, making it the first country on the African continent to lead the premier forum. The theme of G20 South A ...
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
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 of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). ...
International Criminal Court arrest warrants significant development on the situation Palestine
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 towards justice for crimes against humanity a ...
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 November 2024. The event will take place at Welverdiend Village, Ehlanzeni District, followed by a cocktail r ...
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 Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr Edmondo Cirielli. The meeting is sched ...
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
His Excellency, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Heads of State and Government of the G20 Members and Invited Countries, His Excellency, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr António Guterres, Ladies and Gentlemen, South Africa fully suppor ...
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 Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will on Wednesday, 20 November 2024, participate in the Extraordinary Meeting of SADC Heads of State and Government, in Har ...
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 Brazil to lead South Africa's participation at the Group of Twenty (G20) Leaders’ Summit taking place in Rio de Janeiro. The Rio G20 Leaders’ Summit wil ...
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
South Africa is dismayed to note a statement attributed to Mr Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s Minister of Finance, on 12 November 2024, in which he has ordered preparations for the annexation of the occupied West Bank. This development is compounded by a de ...
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 address key issues pertaining to the implementation of South Africa’s foreign pol ...