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-a ...
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 ...
Deputy President Mashatile to attend the inauguration of the newly elected President of Botswana
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will, tomorrow, 8 November 2024, attend the inauguration of His Excellency President Duma Boko at the National Stadium in Gaborone, Botswana. President Boko was elected after his party, the Umbrella for Democ ...
Developments in the Republic of Mozambique
Today, Wednesday, 6 November 2024, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, had a telephone call with his Mozambican counterpart, Minister Verónica Macamo, and reflected on the current security situation in Mozambique, fo ...
Opening Remarks by Minister Ronald Lamola, during the Bilateral Meeting with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development of the United Kingdom (UK), Rt. Hon David Lammy, in Cape Town, South Africa, on 5 November 2024
Foreign Secretary Lammy, Lord Collins of Highbury, High Commissioner Philipson, Director-General Dangor, Senior Officials from the British and South African Delegations, Your Excellency, I am pleased to welcome you to South Africa, and I hope that ...
President Ramaphosa to receive a Courtesy Call from his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales
President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, 5 November 2024, receive a Courtesy Call from the Prince of Wales, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) at Genadendal, Official Residence of the President in Cape Town. The Prince of ...
Minister Lamola to host his UK counterpart in Cape Town
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola will host Rt. Hon David Lammy, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development of the United Kingdom (UK) on Tuesday, 5 November 2024, in Cape Town. The meeting will focus on stre ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates President-Elect Duma Boko of Botswana during telephone call
Today, 2 November 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone call with President-Elect Duma Boko and offered his warm congratulations to His Excellency and the Government and people of the Republic of Botswana on the success of the recently conclude ...
South Africa welcomes the convening of the Sixth Conference of States Parties to the African Nuclear Weapons Free Zone Treaty (Pelindaba Treaty)
South Africa welcomes the convening and the outcome of the Sixth Conference of States Parties (CSP) to the African Nuclear Weapons Free Zone Treaty (Pelindaba Treaty) held from 24 to 25 October 2024 at the Headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa, ...
President Ramaphosa to host President Mbumba of Namibia for a Working Visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, Tuesday 29 October 2024, host His Excellency President, Dr Nanogold Mbumba of the Republic of Namibia for a Working Visit to the Republic of South Africa at the Genadendal, the Official Residence of the President in C ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth
President Cyril Ramaphosa extends his personal congratulations and those of the South African Government to Ghana’s Foreign Minister, The Honourable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, on her recent appointment as the next Commonwealth Secretary-General. Ms Botc ...
South Africa delivers evidence of Israel genocide to ICJ
South Africa has filed its Memorial to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) today, 28 October 2024, in its case on the Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa vs. Israel). ...
Presidency asserts responsibility and stance on South Africa’s foreign policy
On 20 August 2023, ahead of the South African Chaired XV BRICS Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered an address to the nation on South Africa’s foreign policy. In the address, President Ramaphosa articulated the principles and values that shape o ...
President Ramaphosa welcomes preliminary General Elections results in Mozambique
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the release of preliminary results of the General Elections in Mozambique by the National Electoral Commission (CNE). The general elections were held in Mozambique on 9 October 2024. The Mozambican Constitution ...
South Africa condemns Israel’s attack on Iran and continuous bombardment of Gaza and Lebanon
South Africa strongly condemns Israel’s attack on Iran, which seeks to foment war in the Middle East. This attack is an unacceptable violation of Iran’s sovereignty. In addition to the genocide in Gaza, Israel’s bombardment of Lebanon and systematic an ...
Minister Lamola to host his Ukrainian counterpart for Political Consultations
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will host his Ukrainian counterpart, Mr Andrii Sybiha, Minister of Foreign Affairs, for Political Consultations on Monday, 28 October 2024, in Pretoria. The visit is aimed at streng ...
Deputy Minister Botes concludes visit to Italy, where he represented South Africa in the G7 Development Ministerial Meeting
Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded his visit to Pescara, Italy, where he participated in the G7 Development Ministerial Meeting of Outreach Countries and International Organisations. The meeting took ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the BRICS Summit Outreach and BRICS Plus, on the occasion of the XVI BRICS Heads of State Summit in Kazan, Russia, 24 October 2024
Your Excellency, President Vladimir Putin, Your Excellencies, Leaders of BRICS nations, Your Excellencies, Leaders of Global and Regional Institutions, Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations, Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, La ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the BRICS Summit Open Plenary Session, on the occasion of the XVI BRICS Heads of State Summit, Kazan, Russia, 23 October 2024
Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security Your Excellency, President Vladimir Putin, Excellencies, fellow BRICS Leaders, Honourable Ministers, Ladies and gentlemen, Let me thank our Chair, President Putin, for hosting ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 23 October and 6 November 2024
A. Issues for the environment Safety and Security 1.1. Food borne illness and fatalities 1.1.1. Cabinet was briefed on the food borne illnesses and fatalities recorded in various parts of the country, which have led to the tragic deaths of ch ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in the Russian Federation for the XVI BRICS Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, Tuesday, 22 October 2024, arrived in Kazan in the Russian Federation to lead South Africa’s participation in the XVI BRICS Summit. The summit is held from 22 to 24 October 2024 under the theme, Strengthening ...
14th South Africa-United States Annual Bilateral Forum, 21 October 2024
The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria hosted the 14th U.S.-South Africa Annual Bilateral Forum (ABF) on 7 October 2024, co-chaired by Ambassador Maud Dlomo, Deputy Director-General: Americas and Europe at DIRCO, and U.S. Ambassador Dr Reuben E. Brigety, II. The ...
South Africa to participate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Thandi Moraka, will lead a South African delegation to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2024) scheduled to take place in Apia, Samoa, from 25 to 26 October 2024. This ye ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the BRICS Business Forum Meeting, Kazan, 20 October 2024
Your Excellency, President Vladimir Putin, Fellow BRICS Leaders, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honour to address the BRICS Business Forum as it meets to expand and diversify trade and investment between our countries. ...
Taipei Liaison Office relocation mischaracterised
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) notes with concern the mischaracterisation of its engagements with the Taipei Liaison Office (TLO). South Africa’s democratic Government severed political and diplomatic ties with Taiwan ...
South Africa condemns the bombardment of Lebanon as a serious violation of territorial sovereignty and international humanitarian law
Israel’s bombing of Lebanon is a serious violation of the territory of a sovereign state, and a grave violation of international law. The international community cannot afford to remain indifferent. Israel hit central Beirut on Thursday, reportedly kil ...
Opening Remarks by Minister Lamola for the Meeting of the South Africa-Namibia Diplomatic, Political and Legal Committee, Swakopmund, 14 to 15 October 2024
My Dear Brother and Colleague, Minister Dr Peya Mushelenga, Ministers and Deputy Ministers present here today, Our High Commissioners, Senior Officials and Experts from both Countries, Excellency and Dear Brother Minister Mushelenga, thank you for th ...
Address by Minister Ronald Lamola, during the Thucydides Trap – Challenges and Opportunities for Africa, held at the MISTRA Head Office on 11 October 2024
Mr Joel Netshitenzhe (Executive Director – MISTRA), Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Representatives of Government, Representatives of the Research Community, Academia, and Civil Society, Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, I extend my gra ...
Minister Lamola to deliver remarks at two events in Gauteng
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will speak at two events in Gauteng on Friday, 11 October 2024. In the first event, Minister Lamola will deliver the keynote address at the Mapungunbwe Institute for Strategic R ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 9 October 2024 A. Issues in the environment Economy 1.1. South Africa: An Investment Destination of Choice 1.1.1. Cabinet reflected on the positive investor sentiments emanating from President ...
South Africa and the AU Commission to hold Consultative Meeting on the G20
The Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Mr Zane Dangor, who serves as South Africa’s G20 Sherpa, will host consultations on the G20 with his African Union Commission (AUC) counterpart, HE Ambassador Alber ...
South Africa and the AU Commission to hold Consultative Meeting on the G20
The Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Mr Zane Dangor, who serves as South Africa’s G20 Sherpa, will host consultations on the G20 with his African Union Commission (AUC) counterpart, HE Ambass ...
Minister Ronald Lamola meets with the Deputy Secretary-General of United Nations (UN), Ms Amina J Mohammed
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola will meet Ms Amina J Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of United Nations (UN). Media are invited as follows: Date: Monday, 7 October 2024 Time: 12h30 Venue: DIRCO Media Briefing Room, ...
Deputy Minister to deliver a Public Lecture on 30-years of South Africa’s Foreign Policy
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will deliver a public lecture at the University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban, on Tuesday, 8 October 2024. The Public Lecture will focus on a review of South Africa’s role in th ...
Speech by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Bi-Centenary of the Founding of the Basotho Nation and the fifth Anniversary of Independence of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Maseru, Lesotho, 4 October 2024
Programme Director, His Majesty, King Letsie III and Queen Mohato Seeiso, The Right Honourable Samuel Matekane, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Eminent Majesties, Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, The Deputy President of the Repub ...
President Ramaphosa to undertake a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho
President Cyril Ramaphosa will today Friday, 4 October 2024, undertake a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho at the invitation of King Letsie III to attend the 58th Lesotho Independence Day and Bicentennial Celebration. The Bicentennial Celebration ...
Deputy President Mashatile concludes Working Visit to the United Kingdom
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, Friday, 4 October 2024, concluded a successful Working Visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of the visit was to identify new trade and investment opportunities to grow the South African economy ...
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile during the engagement with the South African Chamber of Commerce, London, 3 October 2024
Programme Director, South African Chamber of Commerce UK, CEO’s, Managing Directors and All the Leaders of Business and Investors present, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, I am honoured to address the South African Chamber of Commerce ...
South Africa concerned at continued escalation of hostilities in the Middle East
The Government of South Africa is gravely concerned about the continuing escalation of military action by the State of Israel on the State of Palestine and the Lebanese Republic, as well as the subsequent response by the Islamic Republic of Iran on 1 Octo ...
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at JP Morgan, London, 2 October 2024
Managing Director, Andre Ross, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Executive Director Head of Subsidiary Banking Sub-Saharan Africa, Hemisha Lakhoo, JP Morgan executives, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to welcome you all to ...
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the London Stock Exchange Investors’ Day, London, 1 October 2024
Programme Director, The leadership of the London Stock Exchange, our host, Ministers and Deputy Ministers from South Africa, Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished members of the London Stock Exchange, it is an honour to address you today as we gather t ...
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the Standard Bank Infrastructure Focus Engagement with British DFIS, London, 1 October 2024
Programme Director, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, CEO the Standard Bank of South Africa Limited, Lungisa Fuzile, CEO Corporate & Investment Banking South Africa, Zaid Moola, Head of Investment Banking Africa Regions and International, Yewande Sa ...
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile during the Bloomberg Roundtable Discussion, Bloomberg Offices, London, 30 September 2024
Programme Director, Ministers and Deputy Ministers from South Africa, Bloomberg Executive Members in attendance, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning. It is an honour to be here today to be part of this Bloomberg Roundtable d ...
Deputy President Mashatile arrives in the United Kingdom on a Working Visit
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, Sunday, 29 September 2024, arrived in London, United Kingdom of Great Britain (UK), for the second leg of his Working Visit, scheduled to take place on 30 September-04 October 2024. The purpose of the ...
DIRCO Statement on the escalation of violence and extrajudicial killings in the Middle East
The Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses its profound concern regarding the recent escalation of extrajudicial killings in the Middle East, most notably the tragic assassination of Hassan Nasrallah and other leaders in Lebanon. This follow ...
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the South Africa-Ireland Business Forum, Conrod Hotel, Ireland, 27 September 2024
Programme Director and Moderator, Mr Yunus Hoosen, Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Andrew Whitfield, Ambassador-Designate Nicolette Schreiber, Mr Frank Gormley, Business Ireland SA, Mr John Mulder, Chair of the SA Ireland Chamber o ...
Remarks by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile during the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, 27 September 2024
Programme Director, Our seven (7) South African Start-Ups, Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Andrew Whitfield, Mr Tom Brazil and his team from the Embassy of Ireland in South Africa, Mr Patrich Walsh, the CEO and founder of Dogpatch ...
Deputy President Mashatile arrives in Ireland on a Working Visit
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, Friday 27 September 2024, arrived in Dublin, Ireland, on a Working Visit aimed at reinforcing the historic and warm bilateral relations between South Africa and Ireland. The Working Visit is expect ...
Deputy President Mashatile to undertake Working Visits to Ireland and the United Kingdom
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will on 27 and 28 September 2024, undertake a Working Visit to Ireland. The visit is aimed at reinforcing South Africa’s historic and warm bilateral relations with Ireland. Upon arrival in Ireland, the Deputy ...
Statement by Minister Ronald Lamola at the United Nations Security Council High-Level Open Debate under the Agenda Item, Maintenance of International Peace and Security, Leadership for Peace: United in respect of the UN Charter, in search of a Secure Future, 25 September 2024
We thank Dr Robert Golob, Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, for convening this debate. We also wish to extend our gratitude to the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the briefers, Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the International ...
Deputy Minister Botes to participate in the 10th BRICS Ministers of Communications Meeting
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will participate at the 10th BRICS Ministers of Communications Meeting scheduled to take place on 26 and 27 September 2024 in Innopolis, Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federat ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 High Level Opening Session, 25 September 2024
President of the General Assembly, Ambassador Philémon Yang, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr António Guterres, President of the Republic of Brazil, Mr Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Your Excellencies, Foreign Ministers, Ladies and gentlemen, ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly, 24 September 2024
President of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly, Mr Philemon Yang, United Nations Secretary-General, Mr António Guterres, Excellencies Heads of State and Government, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thirty years ago, South Africa was born as a new nat ...
President Ramaphosa to address the 79th Session
President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, Tuesday, 24 September 2024, address the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) in New York. The theme identified by the President of UNGA79 is, Unity in diversity, for the advancement of peace ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) and Prosper Africa African Minerals Forum, 23 September 2024
Coordinator of Prosper Africa, Ms British Robinson, President of the Business Council for International Understanding, Mr Peter Tichansky, South African Ministers, Representatives of industry, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, ...
Remarks by President Ramaphosa during the SA-US Interactive Business Forum, 23 September 2024
President of the New York Stock Exchange, Ms Lynn Martin, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Parks Tau, Ministers from the Republic of South Africa, Representatives of business from the US and South Africa, ...
South Africa’s statement at the AU Heads of State Virtual Meeting on MPOX, 22 September 2024
Chair of the African Union, President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, African Union Commission Chair, Moussa Faki Mahamat, Fellow Heads of State, The threat of potential pandemics looms large. Scientists have predicted that climate change will likely increas ...
Deputy Minister Botes to co-chair the South Africa Hungary Political Consultations
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will co-chair the South Africa-Hungary Political Consultations with his counterpart, Mr Levente Magyar, Minister of State of the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trad ...
Remarks by President Ramaphosa at the Summit of the Future Plenary Session, 22 September 2024
President, of the General Assembly, Secretary-General, Excellencies, We meet at a time when the world faces many challenges and threats. Wars, conflict, and the spectre of emerging conflicts are ever-persistent features of our time. Climate cha ...
President Ramaphosa to participate in the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly
President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the South African delegation to the 79th Session of the United Nations General Debate and High-Level Week (UNGA79) in New York from 21-24 September 2024. This annual gathering of world leaders is the most important e ...
Minister Lamola concludes a successful working visit to Washington D. C., USA
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr. Ronald Lamola, successfully concluded a productive Working Visit to Washington, D. C. During his visit, he engaged with key stakeholders, including the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Afric ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 18 September 2024
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 18 September 2024 A. Issues in the environment Economy 1.1 Positive Economic Indicators 1.1.1 Cabinet welcomed positive economic indicators as per the data released by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA). ...
President Ramaphosa welcomes South Sudan transitional government extension — pledges South Africa’s support
President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the statement by the Government of the Republic of South Sudan extending the country's transitional period by another two years. This effectively postpones the national elections initially due to take place on 22 Decemb ...
Deputy Minister Botes on a Working Visit to Europe
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will visit Ireland, Hungary and Russia on a Working Visit from 18 to 27 September 2024. The Deputy Minister will commence his visit in Dublin, Ireland, where he will co-cha ...
President Ramaphosa extends congratulations on Algerian elections
South Africa congratulates President Tebboune and the people of Algeria on the outcome of the Presidential Election. South Africa extends congratulations to His Excellency President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on his successful re-election as President of the ...
Minister Ronald Lamola embarks on a Working Visit to the United States of America
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Washington D.C. for a Working Visit from 12 to 19 September 2024. South Africa enjoys strategic relations with the US and has strong political, economic, and soci ...
Deputy President Mashatile to meet with the AU Panel of the Wise on South Sudan
His Excellency Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will on Thursday, 12 September 2024, in his capacity as a Special Envoy to South Sudan, meet with the African Union (AU) Panel of the Wise, for the Panel to brief him on their regional diplomacy e ...
South Africa to file its memorial to the ICJ
South Africa will be filing its memorial to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) next month (October 2024). South Africa intends to provide facts and evidence to prove that Israel is committing the crime of genocide in Palestine. This case will con ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit Opening Ceremony, 5 September 2024
Your Excellency, Mr Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, Your Excellency, Mr Mohamed Ghazouani, Chairperson of the African Union and President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Your Excellency, Mr Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Presiden ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 4 September 2024
A. Issues in the environment Economic imperatives Government remains steadfast in its quest to: grow the economy reduce unemployment; and create a more resilient investment climate. 1.1 Notable developments on economic-related imper ...
Deputy Minister Botes concludes successful visit to Indonesia
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded his successful visit to Bali, Indonesia, where he participated in the High-Level Forum on Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships (HLF-MSP) and the Second Indonesia-Afric ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the South Africa-China Business Forum on the occasion of the State Visit to China, Beijing, China, 4 September 2024
Ambassador Wu Peng of the Peoples Republic of China, Ambassador Siyabonge Cwele of the Republic of South Africa, Business Leaders from China and South Africa, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentleman, It gives me great pleasure to address you tod ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Shenzhen Business Roundtable on the occasion of the State Visit to the People’s Republic of China, Beijing, China, 3 September 2024
Leadership of Guandong Province and the city of Beijing, Ministers, Premier of the Eastern Cape, Mr Oscar Mabuyane, Business leaders, Thank you to the leadership of Guangdong province and the city of Shenzhen for your generous hospitality. This i ...
Joint Statement between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa on the occasion of the Second State Visit to China by HE President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Establishment of an All-Round Strategic Cooperative Partnership in a New Era, 2 September 2024
At the invitation of HE President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China, HE President Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa paid a State Visit to China on 2 September 2024. During the State Visit, the two heads of state held talks in a co ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Official Talks with President Xi Jinping on the occasion of the South Africa State Visit to the People’s Republic of China, Beijing, China, 2 September 2024
Your Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, Honourable Ministers and Deputy Ministers from China and South Africa, Ambassadors of China and South Africa, Senior officials, Ladies and gentlemen, Your Excellency, I am gra ...
Minister Lamola’s engages in Bilateral Talks with Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi
Minister Ronald Lamola and his Chinese counterpart, Minister Wang Yi, met in Beijing on Sunday to exchange views on bilateral, multilateral and geopolitical matters of mutual interest ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa's second State Visit to China and th ...
Deputy Minister Botes to participate in the High-Level Forum on Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships and Second Indonesia-Africa Forum
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will participate in the High-Level Forum on Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships (HLF-MSP) and the Second Indonesia-Africa Forum (Second IAF) in Bali, Indonesia, from 2-3 September ...
President Ramaphosa leads South Africa delegation to China for State Visit and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa will at the invitation of His Excellency, President Xi Jinping, undertake a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China and participate at the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation Summit (FOCAC). The State Visit and FOCAC Summi ...
Opening Remarks by Minister Ronald Lamola on the occasion of the Working Visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway, Mr Espen Barth Eide, Pretoria, 30 August 2024
Your Excellency, Mr Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway; it gives me great pleasure to welcome you and your esteemed delegation to South Africa for this meeting. Our engagement today allows us to review the current st ...
Minister Lamola to host his Norwegian counterpart for Bilateral Consultations
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will host the Norwegian Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr Espen Barth Eide, for Bilateral Consultations on Friday, 30 August 2024, in Pretoria. The discussions will focus on bilatera ...
DIRCO Perspective Press Briefing
INVESTIGATION OF THE CONSULATE IN DUBAI The Department has acted on information from whistleblowers about alleged security breaches and misconduct. The Consul-General has been recalled from Dubai to Pretoria to respond to the preliminary investigation ...
Minister Ronald Lamola hails economic diplomacy milestones in the South Africa-Japan relations
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, is in Japan to attend the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Ministerial Meeting. Ahead of the opening ceremony of the TICAD Ministerial meeting, Minister Lamola h ...
Minister Ronald Lamola paid a courtesy call on Professor Tshilidzi Marwala
Earlier today, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola (who is on a working visit to Japan), paid a courtesy visit to Professor Tshilidzi Marwala at the United Nations University in Tokyo. Prof. Marwala is the Rector of t ...
DIRCO Bi-Weekly Media Briefing
The media are invited the second instalment of DIRCO’s bi-weekly media briefings. It is expected that, among other things, the briefing will outline current and upcoming activities in South Africa’s international relations calendar. The media briefi ...
Deputy Minister Moraka to address the Limpopo United Business Forum
The Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Thandi Moraka, will deliver remarks at a dinner meeting organised by the Limpopo United Business Forum (LUBF). The event, which will take place on Friday, 23 August 20 ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 21 August 2024
A. Issues in the environment Building a Safer South Africa 1.1. Fight Against Crime 1.2. Cabinet welcomed the arrest of a 40-year-old suspect believed to be one of the ringleaders behind a kidnapping-for-ransom syndicate that is targeting busi ...
President Ramaphosa to attend the 44th Ordinary SADC Summit in Zimbabwe
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, 17 August 2024, arrived in Harare, in the Republic of Zimbabwe to attend the 44th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government. The 44th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads ...
Lamola commends steps towards regional stability and economic integration
Harare, Zimbabwe – On August 13 &14, 2024, the Southern African Development Community's (SADC) Council of Ministers gathered in Harare to set the stage for the 44th Heads of State and Government Summit. The theme for the summit is, Promoting Innovatio ...
Minister Lamola arrives in Harare ahead of the 44th Ordinary SADC Summit
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, arrived in Harare, Republic of Zimbabwe, on 12 August 2024 to participate in the Meeting of the SADC Council of Ministers taking place ahead of the 44th Ordinary Summit of SADC Hea ...
University of Cape Town and the Metropolitan University of Hong Kong to sign Memorandum of Understanding
On 16 August 2024, the University of Cape Town and the Metropolitan University of Hong Kong will sign a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which is the first of its kind to establish official working relations between the two universities. This ...
DIRCO Perspective Media Briefing by Spokesperson
DIRCO Perspective Media Briefing by Spokesperson DIRCO will on Monday, 12 August 2024, host a media briefing to update the public on the Minister's programme and other topical issues related to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation. ...
President Ramaphosa concludes Working Visit to the Republic of Angola
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Thursday, 8 August 2024, concluded his Working Visit to the Republic of Angola. President Ramaphosa was in Luanda, Angola on a one day Working Visit as a guest of his counterpart President João Lourenço. The visi ...
President Ramaphosa to embark on a Working Visit to Angola
President Cyril Ramaphosa will embark on a Working Visit to the Republic of Angola on Thursday, 8 August 2024, to meet with President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço. The two Heads of State will use the occasion of the Working Visit to reflect on the bi ...
Deputy Minister Botes meets representatives of the German Bundestag (Parliament)
The Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, met representatives of the German Bundestag on Wednesday, 7 August 2024, in Pretoria. The meeting with Mr Nils Schmid, Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs for ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 7 August 2024
The first normal Cabinet meeting of the 7th administration took place at the Union Buildings, Pretoria, two days before the country commemorates of the National Women’s Day. As we mark the 68th anniversary of the Women’s March and 70 years since the adopt ...
South African Government condemns the targeted assassination of Hamas leader, Dr Ismail Haniyeh
The Government of South Africa condemns the targeted assassination of Dr Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas who was killed by an airstrike in Tehran in the early hours of Wednesday, 31 July 2024. The Government expresses its heartfelt condol ...
Remarks by HE Ms Thandi Moraka, the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of the 30th Commemoration of Liberation Day of Rwanda (Kwibohora30), on 26 July 2024
Your Excellency, the High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency, Mr Emmanuel Hategeka, and Spouse, Mrs Kasingye Vumila Jackie, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Your Excellencies: Ambassadors and High Commissioners, Representatives of Dipl ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa conveys condolences to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Media Statement25 July 2024President Cyril Ramaphosa conveys condolences to the Federal Democratic Republic of EthiopiaPresident Cyril Ramaphosa, on behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, has expressed deep sorrow and condolences followi ...
Deputy Minister Botes and his US counterpart discuss closer SA-US relations
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, held a telephonic courtesy call with his US counterpart, Deputy Secretary of State, Mr Kurt M Campbell, yesterday, 23 July 2024. The main purpose of the teleconference was ...
South Africa welcomes the declaration of unity between the various Palestinian groups
South Africa welcomes the declaration of unity between various Palestinian groups and their stated intention to constitute an interim national unity reconciliation government. Palestinian unity has the capacity to bring Palestinians closer to achieving th ...
Joint Statement Nigeria and South Africa
On 19 July 2024, Mr Ronald Lamola, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa and Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, held a meeting on the sidelines of the African ...
South Africa welcomes Advisory Opinion of the ICJ on Israeli Practices, 19 July 2024
The Government of South Africa welcomes the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice issued today in The Hague in respect of the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, incl ...
Opening of Parliament Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Cape Town City Hall, Western Cape, 18 July 2024
Speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Thoko Didiza, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Honourable Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, Former President Thabo Mbeki, Former Deputy President and Former Speaker ...
Minister Lamola to lead South African Delegation at AU Executive Council in Ghana
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will head the South African delegation to the 45th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council, scheduled for 18 and 19 July 2024 in Accra, Ghana. The theme of thi ...
Minister Lamola meets Secretary Lammy on Working Visit
On July 16, 2024, Mr Ronald Lamola (MP), the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation for the Republic of South Africa, and Mr David Lammy, the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom, held a meeting during ...
Input by Hon. Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the Debate on the Budget Vote of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Parliament, Cape Town, 11 July 2024
Honourable Deputy Speaker, Ms Lotriet, Minister Lamola, Honourable Members of the Portfolio Committee, Director General of DIRCO and members of the South African Foreign Service, Ladies and gentlemen, Karl Marx once wrote in 1835 that history besto ...
Minister Lamola to lead discussions on South Africa’s Foreign Policy
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, is scheduled to participate in a symposium on South Africa’s national interests and global advancements. The event is organised in partnership with the South Africa Institute of ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates President Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran
President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his warm congratulations to President Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as the new President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Ramaphosa also congratulate ...
President Ramaphosa receives congratulatory call from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Republic of Egypt
President Cyril Ramaphosa was honoured yesterday evening, Sunday, 7 July 2024, with a phone call from His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt who warmly congratulated President Ramaphosa on his new term of office. Pr ...
President Ramaphosa and UK Prime Minister commit to deepening ties
President Cyril Ramaphosa and newly elected British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, have expressed their shared commitment to deepening relations between South Africa and the United Kingdom in several areas of cooperation, including the just energy tran ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates new UK Prime Minister
President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Sir Keir Starmer on his appointment to the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Prime Minister Starmer assumed the position today, 5 July 2024, following the ...
Bilateral Relations with the United States of America
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola and his counterpart, Mr Anthony Blinken, recommitted to expanding and deepening the special relationship enjoyed by both South Africa and the United States. This happened during ...
South Africa and the United States of America to deepen bilateral ties
President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Joe Biden have expressed their shared commitment to advancing the special relationship between the two countries. The Presidents expressed this commitment in a telephone discussion this evening, Tuesday, 2 July 2 ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Presidential Inauguration, 19 June 2024, Union Buildings, Tshwane
Today, we gather under this vast Highveld sky at the seat of our government, the Union Buildings, to witness before all South Africans and our honoured guests from various countries on our beloved continent and from far afield a fundamental rite of our de ...
Presidential Inauguration 2024
Presidential Inauguration 2024 The Inauguration of President-Elect Cyril Ramaphosa will take place at the Union Buildings, Pretoria, tomorrow following his re-election by Parliament on Friday, 14 June 2024. The swearing-in of the President-Elect wil ...
Statement by Professor Sydney Mufamadi, National Security Advisor of the Republic of South Africa, at the “High-Level Summit on Peace for Ukraine”, Switzerland, 15-16 June 2024
We thank the Government of Switzerland for the invitation to participate in this dialogue on pathways towards a comprehensive, inclusive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine and the region. The countries that responded positively to the invitat ...
2024 Presidential Inauguration application for accreditation
Members of the media wishing to cover the 2024 Presidential Inauguration are invited to apply for accreditation. Applications for accreditation are to be submitted online using the link: https://mrs.gcis.gov.za. The closing date for applications is Mon ...
Acceptance Speech by President Cyril Ramaphosa on his election as President of the Republic, National Assembly, 14 June 2024
Madame Speaker, Madame Deputy Speaker, Chief Justice, Leaders of all political parties represented in this National Assembly, I congratulate you Speaker and Deputy Speaker for your election. I am humbled and honoured tha ...
Statement by Minister Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa at the BRICS Dialogue with Developing Countries, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, Tuesday 11 June 2024
Honourable Chair, Minister Lavrov, Honourable BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Honourable Ministers of Foreign Affairs of invited countries Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Chairperson, colleagues ...
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Vice-President Dr Saulos Chilima of the Republic of Malawi
On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of Malawi on the passing of Vice-President, Dr Saulos Chilima and nine passengers in an aircraft cra ...
Statement by Minister Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, on BRICS Cooperation and Global and Regional Issues, at the Standalone Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, Monday, 10 June 2024
I wish to thank Minister Lavrov, our host, for bringing us together in this wonderful city. Chairperson, allow me to begin by expressing our Government and the delegation’s condolences to our Iran colleague, the overnment and its people following the trag ...
South African Government condemns the unlawful and callous targeting of the Nuseirat Refugee Camp by the Israeli Occupation Forces
The South African Government condemns Israel’s raid on the Nuseirat Refugee Camp on 8 June 2024. This attack, consisting of air, land and sea attacks on innocent civilians in a designated safe zone, is one of the single worst massacres committed by the Is ...
Minister Pandor to participate in the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Nizhny Novgorod in Russia
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has undertaken an Official Visit to Russia to participate in the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, scheduled to take place on 10-11 June 2024, in Nizhny Novgorod. The ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his re-election
President Cyril Ramaphosa, has offered his congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his re-election as Prime Minister of the Republic of India, commending him for his dedication and commitment to the people of India. President Ramap ...
Minister Pandor to address the Africa Day Celebration event in Kempton Park at 11h00
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will this morning, 1 June 2024 at 11h00, address the Africa Day Celebrations event in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. Organised by the Group of Heads of Diplomatic Mission ...
Statement by Ambassador Mathu Joyini, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, at the Meeting of the United Nations Security Council, on the situation in the Middle East, 29 May 2024
South Africa wishes to thank you and members of the Security Council for giving us an opportunity to address the Council at this meeting today. The Security Council is convening yet again to discuss the perilous situation in the Middle East. We can remind ...
South African Government condemns the unlawful targeting of refugee camps in Rafah by the Israeli occupation forces
The South African Government joins the international community in condemning the deplorable and brutal attacks on innocent civilians after Israeli forces bombed a tent camp housing displaced Palestinians in a designated safe zone in Rafah, killing dozens ...
South Africa expresses grave concern at the escalating conflict in Sudan and attacks in El Fasher, capital of North Darfur
South Africa once more expresses its serious concern at the on-going armed conflict in Sudan, which has resulted in loss of civilian lives, wanton destruction of property, especially critical infrastructure, and displacement of the population. ...
Address by Mr Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, at the CPUT Africa Day Commemoration held on 27 May 2024, at the CPUT Hotel School in Granger Bay, Cape Town
Professor Chris Nhlapo, Vice Chancellor and Principal, Consul Esther Mudambo, Consul General of Zimbabwe in Cape Town, Consul Selma Nghinamundova, Consul General of Namibia in Cape Town, Consul Elsa Caposso Vicente, Consular General of Angola in ...
Deputy Minister Botes to deliver Keynote Address at an Africa Day event
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will deliver the Keynote Address at an Africa Day event to be hosted by the Cape Peninsula University of Technology on Monday, 27 May 2024, in Cape Town. The theme of the Depu ...
President Ramaphosa welcomes new ICJ Orders in aid of Rafah
President Ramaphosa welcomes new ICJ Orders in aid of Rafah South Africa welcomes the order handed down by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) today by 13 votes to 2, ordering Israel, in conformity with its obligations under the Genocide ...
ICJ to deliver order in the case South Africa vs. Israel
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will today, 24 May 2024, deliver an order in the case, South Africa versus Israel, at 15h00 South African time. On 10 May 2024, South Africa returned to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to seek ...
South African statement on the attempted coup d’etat in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
South Africa condemns the attempted coup d’etat that took place on Sunday, 19 May 2024, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The attempted coup’ in the DRC constitutes an erosion of the normative framework that underpins constitutionalism ...
Minister Pandor’s message of condolences on the passing of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, His Excellency Dr Hossein Amir-Abdollahian
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has expressed her deepest sympathy and condolences to the Government and the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran following the shocking and sad news of the passing of her counte ...
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of His Excellency President Sayyid Ebrahim Raise of the Islamic Republic of Iran
President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the air disaster that has claimed the lives of Iranian President Ayatollah Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and personnel. President Raisi and Minister Amir-Abdollahian d ...
Speech by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor at the Ceremony of her bestowal of the Grand Cross of the Order of Rio Branco, 17 May 2024, 14h00
Chargé d’ Affaires of the Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil, HE Ambassador Ligia Maria Scherer, DIRCO Senior Management and officials, Members of the Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Beloved members of my family, Distin ...
President Lula Da Silva bestows on Minister Pandor an honorific award of the Grand Cross of the Order of Rio Branco
The President of the Federal Republic of Brazil, HE President Lula Da Silva has bestowed on Minister Naledi Pandor, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, an honorific award of the Grand Cross of the Order ...
South Africa extends condolences to the people of Afghanistan
The South African Government has learnt with sadness of devastating floods in northern Afghanistan that have claimed more than 300 lives. The Government and the people of South Africa stand in solidarity with those affected by this tragedy an ...
South Africa seeks urgent ICJ Order for additional provisional measures
The Republic of South Africa yesterday, 10 May 2024, returned to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to seek an urgent order from the court for the protection of the Palestinian people in Gaza from grave and irreparable violations of their rights und ...
Minister Pandor to deliver the Opening Remarks at the Global Anti-Apartheid Conference on Palestine
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will tomorrow, Friday, 10 May 2024, at 09h00, deliver on behalf of President Ramaphosa, the Opening Remarks at the Global Anti-Apartheid Conference on Palestine at the Sandton Conv ...
Dr GNM Pandor, Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, Shireen Abu Akleh Memorial Lecture Responsibility of the Academy in a Time of Genocide, 8 May 2024
Programme Coordinator Salim Vally, Professor Kammila Naidoo, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Former Minister Ronnie Kasrils, Director-General Zane Dangor, Professor Samia Botmeh, Dean of Economics, Birzeit University, Advocate Diana Butt ...
Minister Naledi Pandor to deliver the Second Annual Shireen Abu Akleh Memorial Lecture at UJ
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will tomorrow, Wednesday, 8 May 2024 at 14h00, deliver the Second Annual Shireen Abu Akleh Memorial Lecture at the University of Johannesburg’s APK Library, Auckland Park Kingsway ...
Minister Pandor concludes Working Visit to Equatorial Guinea
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has concluded her Working Visit to Malabo, Republic of Equatorial Guinea, where she held bilateral talks with her counterpart, HE Mr Simeon Oyono Esono Angue, Minister of Foreign A ...
South African Statement on the situation in Rafah
The Government of South Africa is deeply disturbed about the unfolding developments in Gaza and is horrified by the Israeli military’s announcement that Rafah should be evacuated immediately as it will be operating in the area with “extreme force”. &nb ...
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, is in Malabo, Republic of Equatorial Guinea, on a two-day Working Visit
Today, 5 May 2024, on the first day of her visit, Minister Pandor held Bilateral Talks with her counterpart, HE Mr Simeon Oyono Esono Angue, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Diaspora. The discussions focussed on stre ...
Minister Pandor to participate in the 2024 Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will undertake an Official Visit to Denmark to participate in the 2024 Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, scheduled to take place from 2-3 May 2024, in Copenhagen. ...
All systems go for registered South African voters to cast ballots abroad
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is confident that all systems are in place for the shipment of voting materials to enable South African citizens living abroad to cast their ballots. DIRCO and the Independent ...
DIRCO and partners to host a symposium in Cape Town
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) in partnership with the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and the University of Cape Town (UCT) will host a symposium on South Africa’s foreign policy, aimed at conti ...
Discovery of mass graves at Nasser Hospital in Gaza
South Africa is appalled by the recent grim discovery of a mass grave containing the remains of 202 Palestinian civilians at Nasser Hospital in Gaza. This follows the reported discovery of mass graves at Al-Shifa Hospital. These grim findings ...
Deputy President Shipokosa Mashatile in the United Arab Emirates on a Working Visit
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile is undertaking a Working Visit to Dubai and Abu-Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 22-25 April 2024. The Deputy President’s visit to the UAE is aimed at building and strengthening bilatera ...
Deputy Minister Botes hosted his Spanish counterpart for Bilateral Consultations
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, hosted the State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs of the Kingdom of Spain, Mr Diego Martínez Belío, on 23 April 2024. Deputy Minister Botes and State Secretary Martíne ...
Minister Pandor co-chairs the VII Session of the South Africa-Brazil Joint Commission
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Minister Pandor, will co-chair the VII Session of the South Africa-Brazil Joint Commission (JC) on 23 April 2024 in Brasilia, Brazil, with her counterpart, Minister Mauro Vieira, the Minister of Fore ...
Address by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at the Brazilian Foreign Ministry and Diplomatic Academy, “The Palestinian Question as an Issue of Human Rights, Self-Determination and Genocide”, 22 April 2024
Programme Director, Excellencies, Senior officials, Ladies and gentlemen, The history of struggle against racism and apartheid in South Africa is a well-known historical record. There is less acknowledgement and study of the influenc ...
Director-General Dangor co-chaired the South Africa-Algeria Political Consultations with his Algerian counterpart
The Director-General of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Zane Dangor, and his counterpart, Mr Lounes Magramane, the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Community Abroad, of the People`s Democratic Republic of Algeria, held ...
Opening Remarks by HE Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of the 10th Session of the Joint Commission for Cooperation between the Republic of South Africa and the Arab Republic of Egypt, Pretoria, 19 April 2024
Your Excellency, Mr Sameh Shoukry, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Ambassador Ntsiki Mashimbye, South Africa’s Ambassador to Egypt, Ambassador Ahmed El Fadly, Egypt’s Ambassador to South Africa, Senior Government Offici ...
Minister Pandor to host her Egyptian counterpart
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will co-chair the 10th Session of the Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) with her counterpart, Mr Sameh Shoukry, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt o ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the conclusion of the Working Visit to Juba, South Sudan, on 18 April 2024, delivered by Hon. Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, Good afternoon, I am immensely grateful to my dear brother, President Salva Kiir Mayardit for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to me and my delegation since our arrival here ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in South Sudan on a Working Visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Tuesday, 16 April 2024, arrived in Juba, South Sudan on a Working Visit to strengthen the existing bilateral relations between South Africa and South Sudan. President Ramaphosa will also receive a detailed ...
Keynote Address by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes at the Sixth Commonwealth Red Cross and Red Crescent International Humanitarian Law Conference, 15 April 2024
Dr Nils Melzer, Director of International Law, Policy and Humanitarian Diplomacy, ICRC Geneva, Mr Jules Amoti, Head of Regional Delegation, ICRC Pretoria, Mr Takalo Molefi, CEO, South African Red Cross Society, Mr Michael Meyer, Head of Internati ...
DIRCO and partner organisations to host Conference on International Humanitarian Law
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the South African Red Cross Society (SARCS), with support from the British Red Cross Society and the Commonwealth Secretariat, will ...
South Africa concerned at possible escalation of hostilities in the Middle East
The Government of South Africa is gravely concerned at developments in the Middle East following the retaliatory action by the Islamic Republic of Iran against Israel following Israel’s attacks on Iran’s Embassy in Damascus, Syria, on 1 April 2024. &nb ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa to undertake Working Visits to the Republics of Uganda and South Sudan
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on 15-16 April 2024, undertake a Working Visit to the Republic of Uganda to meet with HE President Yoweri Museveni. The two leaders will discuss regional security and stability, including the situation in the Ea ...
President Ramaphosa to receive His Majesty King Mswati III for a Working Visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Monday, 15 April 2024, host His Majesty King Mswati III, of the Kingdom of Eswatini, for a Working Visit at Mahlamba Ndlopfu, the President’s Official Residence, in Pretoria. The visit follows a Courtesy Visi ...
Violation of the Mexican Embassy in Quito, Ecuador
South Africa express concern on the reported attack perpetrated by the Ecuadorian police on the Mexican Embassy on 5 April 2024, which was in violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961, in particular the principle of inviolability ...
Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of 10 April 2024
A. Issues from the Environment Economy 1.1. Revenue collection 1.1.1. Cabinet commends the millions of taxpayers who have filed their tax returns to help the South African Revenue Service collect tax revenue of R ...
Statement by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa and the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of South Africa
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa and the Delegation of the European Union to South Africa regret the misrepresentation made by the media outlets Bloomberg and News 24 yesterday, 8 April 2024, regard ...
South Africa’s Professor Zukiswa Zingela re-elected to the International Narcotics Control Board
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has congratulated Professor Zukiswa Zingela on her re-election to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on 09 April 2024 in N ...
South Africa welcomes resolution on the human rights situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem
South Africa welcomes the adoption by the Human Rights Council of Resolution A/HRC/L.30 on the Human Rights Situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the Obligation to Ensure Accountability and Justice by 28 votes in f ...
President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 9 April 2024, receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate at a Credentials Ceremony in Pretoria. Letters of Credence are official diplomatic documents presented to the President by He ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his Working Visit to Kigali, Rwanda
This morning, 7 April 2024, President Ramaphosa, joined fellow Heads of States and Government, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the President of the European Council, well as other dignitaries including Former Heads of States and Govern ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in the Republic of Rwanda
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 6 April 2024, arrived in Kigali to attend the 30th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. This year, Rwanda marks 30 years since the Genocide against the Tutsi which began on 7 April 1994 an ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa undertakes a Working Visit to the Republic of Rwanda
President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, 6 April 2024, undertake a visit to the Republic of Rwanda to attend the 30th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. This year, Rwanda marks 30 years since the Genocide against the Tutsi whi ...
South Africa condemns the attack on the consular section building of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Syrian Arab Republic on 1 April 2024
The South African Government wishes to convey its condolences to the families of the victims as well as the Government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran following the attack on the consular section building of its Embassy in Damascus, the Syrian ...
President Ramaphosa concludes Courtesy Visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a Courtesy Visit to the His Majesty King Mswati III in Lozitha, Eswatini. On arrival in the Kingdom of Eswatini, the President first paid a brief visit to the Queen Mother, Her Majesty iN ...
South Africa welcomes additional provisional measures ordered by the ICJ
The International Court of Justice (‘the Court’) has granted South Africa’s Urgent Request of 6 March 2024, for further provisional measures to prevent Israel from causing irreparable harm to the rights invoked by South Africa under the 1948 Genocide Conv ...
President Ramaphosa discusses Ukraine conflict with President Putin
President Ramaphosa, today, 28 March 2024, held a telephone discussion with the President of the Russian Federation, President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders discussed the ongoing efforts in the search for a peaceful end to the conflict in Ukraine. &n ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates President-Elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal
President Cyril Ramaphosa has on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa congratulated President-elect, Mr Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on his election as the President of the Republic of Senegal. The outcome of the election bears testi ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 27 March 2024
A. ISSUES FROM THE ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL MATTERS 1.1. UN Security Council Resolution on Gaza 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed the United Nations Security Council Resolution passed on Monday, 25 March 2024 that demand ...
South Africa welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Security Council Resolution Demanding an immediate Ceasefire in Gaza
South Africa has welcomed the adoption of Resolution 2728 (2024) by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on 25 March 2024, which demands an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip for the Holy Month of Ramadan. Responding to the adoption ...
Deputy Minister Botes hosts his Swedish counterpart for a Bilateral Meeting
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, held a meeting today, 25 March 2024, with his Swedish counterpart, Mr Jan Knutsson. The meeting offered an opportunity for South Africa and Sweden to reflect on t ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates President Putin on his re-election
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, congratulated the President of the Russian Federation, His Excellency Vladimir Putin, for his re-election to the position of President of the Russian Fed ...
DIRCO DG visits Ukraine
The Director-General (DG) of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Mr Zane Dangor, will visit Kyiv, Ukraine, this week as part of South Africa’s ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at contributing to the resolution of the Russia- ...
Minister Pandor to undertake a Working Visit to the US and Jamaica to engage in High-Level Discussions with various stakeholders
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will undertake a Working Visit to the United States of America and the Caribbean Island of Jamaica, from 18-26 March 2024. The purpose of Minister Pandor’s visit to th ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 13 March 2024
A. Issues from the environment Economy 1.1. Trade Matters 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomes the adoption by the African Union Assembly of key protocols and decisions affecting the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA ...
Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the Second Session of the South Africa-Ghana Bi-National Commission, 12 March 2024
At the invitation of His Excellency, President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, paid a Working Visit to the Republic of South Africa, on 12 March 2024, to co-chair the ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering Closing Remarks on the occasion of the Second Session of the South Africa-Ghana Bi-National Commission (BNC) held at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), OR Tambo Building, 12 March 2024
Your Excellency, President Akufo-Addo, Honourable Ministers, High Commissioners, Senior Officials, Members of the Media, We have now come to the end of the Second Session of the BNC. We have exchanged views on several ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering Opening Remarks on the occasion of the Second Session of the South Africa-Ghana Bi-National Commission (BNC) held at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), OR Tambo Building, 12 March 2024
Your Excellency, President Nana Akufo-Addo of the Republic of Ghana, Honourable Ministers, High Commissioners, Senior Officials, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good Morning, Welcome to the Second Session of the Bi-National Com ...
South Africa observes Commonwealth Day
On 11 March 2024, member countries of the Commonwealth will commemorate Commonwealth Day. Commonwealth Day is the annual celebration observed by people all over the Commonwealth in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Americas, as well as the Pacific and Euro ...
President Ramaphosa to co-chair Second Session of the South Africa-Ghana Bi-National Commission with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 12 March 2024, co-chair the Second Session of the South Africa-Ghana Bi-National Commission (BNC) with His Excellency President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of the Republic of Ghana. The BNC will be p ...
Minister Pandor to co-chair the South Africa-Ghana Bi-National Commission with her counterpart
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will co-chair the Ministerial Segment of the South Africa-Ghana Bi-National Commission (BNC) with her counterpart, Ms Shirley Botchwey, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Int ...
South Africa requests International Court of Justice to urgently act to prevent famine in Gaza genocide
South Africa has on 6 March 2024, approached the International Court of Justice (ICJ) with an urgent application for the provisional measures the court ordered on 26 January 2024, to be strengthened to prevent a catastrophic famine in the Gaza Strip. & ...
Minister Pandor to host her Danish counterpart for Political Consultations
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will on Tuesday, 5 March 2024, host her Danish counterpart, Mr Lars Løkke Rasmussen, for Political Consultations. A “Declaration of Intent” signed by the two countries ...
Deputy Minister Botes to host his Czech counterpart for Political Consultations
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will on Tuesday, 5 March 2024, host his counterpart from the Czech Republic, the First Deputy Foreign Minister, Mr Jiří Kozák, for Bilateral Political Consultations. ...
President Ramaphosa receives briefing on Sudan
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 3 March 2024, held a meeting with the Vice President of the Transitional Sovereign Council of the Republic of Sudan, Mr Malik Agar Eyre Nganyoufa. The purpose of the meeting was to brief the President on the developmen ...
South Africa condemns Israel’s targeted killing of Palestinian civilians waiting for humanitarian food aid
South Africa condemns the massacre of 112 Palestinians and the injury of hundreds more as they sought life-saving aid. The Israeli forces fired on hundreds of Palestinian civilians already vulnerable due to the onslaught on Palestinians over the last four ...
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of former Prime Minister of Canada Brian Mulroney
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the passing of Mr Brian Mulroney, former Prime Minister of Canada and Esteemed Member of the National Order of the Companions of OR Tambo. Mr Mulroney, who served as Prime Minister from 1 ...
Minister Pandor to participate in the Third Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) in Antalya, Türkiye 1-3 March 2024
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will participate in the Third Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF), scheduled to take place from 1-3 March 2024 in Antalya, in the Republic of Türkiye. Minister Pandor will u ...
Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini thanks embassies for their generous donations to the Eastern Cape
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Candith Mashego-Dlamini, has thanked the foreign diplomatic missions that participated in the public participation programme held in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, on 28-29 February 2024. &nb ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 28 February 2024
A. Issues from the environment Economy 1.1 National Budget Speech 1.1.1 Cabinet welcomed the 2024 National Budget, which demonstrated the resolute commitment by government to consistently manage the country’s econ ...
Statement by HE Dr Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, to the High-Level Segment of the 2024 Conference on Disarmament, 27 February 2024
I thank you for the opportunity to address this august body and congratulate you on your stewardship of the Conference. You can be assured of my country’s support. South Africa aligns itself with the statements to be delivered by the distinguished delegat ...
Speech by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes on the Second Free State Investment Forum, 27 February 2024
Programme Director, MEC Meeko, Premier of the Free State, Honourable Mxolisi Dukwana, Minister of Electricity, Dr Ramokgopa, Deputy Minister Kekana, Presidency, Deputy Minister Gina, DTIC, Deputy Minister Tshabalala, Water and Sanitation, ...
Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini embarks on public participation programme in the Eastern Cape
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will embark on a public participation programme in Mthatha, Eastern Cape Province, on 28-29 February 2024. The Deputy Minister will be joined by sev ...
55th Session of the Human Rights Council, South Africa’s Statement High-Level Mainstreaming Panel, Harnessing multilateral efforts to embed, amplify and realise the rights of persons with disabilities, with a focus on full and effective participation and inclusion in society, 26 February 2024, Geneva
Let me extend my appreciation to the members of the panel for their rich and informative presentations. We welcome the proposals for the strengthened implementation of the inclusion strategy and promotion of the human rights of persons with disabilities i ...
55th Session of the Human Rights Council, South Africa’s Statement on the High-Level Segment, Geneva, 26 February 2024
It is a great pleasure and honour for me to be addressing you today. I bring you warm greetings from the government and the people of South Africa. The year 2024 marks 30 years of constitutional democracy in South Africa. Our Constitution, which guides ou ...
South Africa deposits Instrument of Acceptance of the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material
At a ceremony held at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today, the South African Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna, Ambassador Rapulane Molekane, handed over South Africa’s Instrument of Acceptance of the Amendment to th ...
Minister Pandor to participate in the High-level Segment of the 55th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva – Switzerland
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will participate in the High-Level Segment of the 55th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC 55), scheduled to take place from 26-28 February 202 in Geneva, Switz ...
Deputy Minister Botes to participate in activities leading up to the Second Free State Investment Conference
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will participate in activities leading up to the Second Free State Investment Conference on Monday and Tuesday (26 and 27 February 2024) in Bloemfontein, Free State Province. ...
Statement by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa during the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting, Agenda Item B: Global Governance Reform, 22 February 2024
We welcome His Excellency, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s call, as the G20 President, for the reinvigoration of multilateralism and the reform of global governance institutions. I want to briefly reflect on some of the statements made yesterday and ...
South Africa, during the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting, Agenda Item A: G20’s role in dealing with ongoing international tensions, 21 February 2024
I wish to express our sincere appreciation to the Government of Brazil for hosting us and look forward to a successful meeting. We also join Ambassador Viera in welcoming the African Union to its very first meeting of G20 foreign ministers as a permanent ...
Budget Speech for 2024, by the Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana, to Parliament, in Cape Town, South Africa, 21 February 2024
Madam Speaker, according to two prominent economists, Alberto Alesina and Dani Rodrik, “A crude distinction between economics and politics would be that economics is concerned with expanding the pie while politics is about distributing it”. The point, Mad ...
Minister Pandor to participate in the G20 Ministerial and IBSA Standalone Foreign Ministers Meetings, 21-22 February 2024
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Federative Republic of Brazil to participate in the Group of Twenty (G20) Foreign Ministers Meeting, scheduled to take place, on Wednesday, 21 Februa ...
President Ramaphosa concludes participation at the African Union Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today 18 February 2024, concluded his participation at the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU). The AU Assembly met under the theme: “Educate an Africa fit for the 21st Century: Bu ...
President Ramaphosa to participate at the 37th African Union Heads of State and Government Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 16 February 2024, arrived in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia for the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union, to be convened between 17 and 18 February 20 ...
Minister Pandor participates in the Meeting of the AU Executive Council in Ethiopia
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, is leading a South African delegation at the 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) taking place on 14-15 February 2024 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. ...
Minister Pandor to participate in the Meeting of the AU Executive Council in Ethiopia
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will participate in the 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) on 14-15 February 2024, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The AU Executive Cou ...
South Africa makes urgent request to International Court of Justice on Rafah offensive
The South African Government has made an urgent request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to consider whether the decision announced by Israel to extend its military operations in Rafah, which is the last refuge for surviving people in Gaza, req ...
Remarks by Minister GNM Pandor, at the Parliamentary Debate on the SONA, 13 February 2024
As we reflect on the past 30 years of South Africa’s foreign policy, the country can be proud of the work of our Department of International Relations and Cooperation which has consistently seen South Africa punch above its weight on the global stage. Sou ...
South Africa contributes troops to SADC mission to the DRC
In fulfilling South Africa’s international obligation towards the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission to support the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), President Cyril Ramaphosa ordered the employment of 2900 members of the South Africa ...
Keynote Address by Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at the Eighth Annual Ubuntu Awards 2024, Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, 10 February 2024
Programme Directors, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, and Mr Pandor, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Your Excellencies, Ambassadors, and High Commissioners, Esteemed Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Mem ...
Message of Goodwill by President Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Chinese New Year
On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of South Africa, I extend our warmest wishes to the Government and people of the People’s Republic of China as well the Chinese community in South Africa on the advent of the Lunar New Year on Saturda ...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile to address the Eighth Annual Awards
On behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, Deputy President Paul Mashatile will tomorrow, 10 February 2024, deliver the keynote address at the Eighth Annual #UbuntuAwards2024 Ceremony. The awards ceremony is organised annually by the Department ...
President Ramaphosa undertakes Visit to the Republic of Namibia to pay respects at the passing of President Geingob
President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a Working Visit to Windhoek, Namibia, tomorrow on Saturday, 10 February 2024, to pay his respects following the passing of the President of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency Hage Gottfried Geingob. ...
State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Cape Town City Hall, 8 February 2024
Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Mr Amos Masondo, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, Former President Thabo Mbeki, Former Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, ...
False Alarm about the Safety of Nigerians in South Africa
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has learned about an unfortunate advisory issued by the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Pretoria. The advisory is regrettable, because it seems to create ...
Minister Pandor to address Invest Africa’s 11th Annual Mining Series reception in Cape Town
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will be the guest of honour and speak at a High-level reception of Invest Africa’s 11th Annual Mining Series, which will be held on the margins of the Investing in African Mining I ...
President Mourns passing of His Excellency President Geingob of the Republic of Namibia
President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the passing early today, 4 February 2024, of His Excellency Dr Hage Gottfried Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia. On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Ram ...
Minister Pandor to host the Annual Ubuntu Awards in Cape Town
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host the annual Ubuntu Awards at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on Saturday, 10 February 2024. The event takes place after the opening of P ...
Statement by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, DIRCO Media Briefing, OR Tambo Building, Pretoria, 31 January 2024
Programme Director, Deputy Ministers Mashego-Dlamini, Director-General Dangor and all DIRCO Senior officials, Ladies and gentlemen of the Media, Thank you for honouring our invitation to this media briefing. This year we are celebrat ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the launch by South Africa of Preferential Trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area, Port of Durban, Ethekwini, 31 January 2024
Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Ms Nomusa Dube-Ncube, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Ebrahim Patel, Ministers, Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area, Mr Wamkele Mene, Ministers of Trade from AfCFTA State Parti ...
Minister Pandor to brief the media on a range of topics
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, is scheduled to host a media briefing on Wednesday, 31 January 2024. It is expected that Minister Pandor will focus on, among other things: The upcoming ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa to officiate South Africa First Trade Shipments under AfCFTA
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 31 January 2024, officiate the launch of South Africa's first shipment and preferential trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The launch ceremony will take place at the Po ...
Statement by South Africa welcoming the provisional measures ordered by the International Court of Justice against Israel
Today marks a decisive victory for the international rule of law and a significant milestone in the search for justice for the Palestinian people. In a landmark ruling, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has determined that Israel’s actions in Gaza ...
Application of the Convention on the prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel), 26 January 2024
On 29 December 2023, the Republic of South Africa (hereinafter “South Africa”) filed in the Registry of the Court an Application instituting proceedings against the State of Israel (hereinafter “Israel”) concerning alleged violations in the Gaza Strip of ...
Minister Pandor leads South Africa’s delegation to the Hague to hear the ICJ provisional measures application outcome
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has announced that it will deliver its order on Friday, 26 January 2024 “on the request for the indication of provisional measures submitted by South Africa” in a genocide case against Israel. The Minister of Inter ...
South Africa remains concerned at the increase of attacks on civilians in armed conflict
The Government of the Republic of South Africa is deeply concerned about the increased attacks on civilians around the world and recent reports that more civilians were killed in armed conflict over the last year than any other year for more than a decade ...
President Ramaphosa to attend the inauguration of President-elect Tshisekedi of the DRC
President Cyril Ramaphosa, today, 20 January 2024, arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital Kinshasa, to attend the inauguration and swearing-in of President-elect, His Excellency, Mr Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo. South Afric ...
Deputy President Mashatile to welcome the Duke of Edinburgh on a Working Visit to South Africa
His Excellency Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Tuesday, 23 January 2024 welcome His Royal Highness Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, on a courtesy call at the OR Tambo Official Residence in Pretoria. The Duke of Edinburgh is on a ...
Country Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa during 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement, Kampala, Republic of Uganda, 19 January 2024
Your Excellency President Yoweri Museveni, President of Uganda and Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement, Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Your Excellencies, Ministers and Ambassadors, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen ...
President Ramaphosa to attend the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Uganda
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this evening, 18 January 2024, arrived in Kampala in the Republic of Uganda to attend the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, to be held on 19 to 20 January 2024 under the theme Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Aff ...
Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, on the occasion of the Ministerial Meeting of the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement, 17 January 2024
We congratulate Uganda for hosting the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement. We support the five focus areas and priorities of your Chairship. We thank Azerbaijan for the sterling way they led the Movement during the past three years.
Minister Pandor participates in the Ministerial Session of the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, in Kampala, Uganda
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has undertaken a Working Visit to Kampala in Uganda to participate in the Ministerial Session of the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, held under the theme Deepening Cooperat ...
South Africa offers its deepest condolences to Japan following a series of deadly earthquakes experienced in the country’s west coast region
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor has, on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, offered South Africa’s sincere condolences to the Government and people of Japan following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake, w ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates President-Elect of the DRC, HE Mr Felix Tshisekedi
Today, Sunday, 31 December 2023, President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa conveyed South Africa’s message of congratulations to HE Mr Félix Tshisekedi, President-Elect, on his re-election as President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). On 2 ...
South Africa approaches the International Court of Justice under the Genocide Convention with respect to acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza
South Africa is gravely concerned with the plight of civilians caught in the present Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip due to the indiscriminate use of force and forcible removal of inhabitants. Furthermore, there are ongoing reports of international crim ...
President Ramaphosa congratulates President El-Sisi and the people of Egypt
The President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, extends his warmest congratulations to His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi upon his successful election as President of the Arab Republic of Egypt following the conclusion of t ...
South African nationals to avoid joining foreign armed forces which may contribute to the violation of domestic and international law
The South African Government is gravely concerned by reports that some South African citizens and permanent residents have joined or are considering joining the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) in the war in Gaza and in the other Occupied Palestinian Territor ...
Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Eastern Europe
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded his Working Visit to the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus. In Russia, the Deputy Minister met with his counterpart, Mr Mikhail Bogdano ...
Remarks by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of the Joint Media Briefing with Minister Schallenberg of Austria, DIRCO Media Briefing Room, OR Tambo Building, Pretoria, 14 December 2023
Your Excellency, Minister Schallenberg, Your Excellencies the Ambassadors of Austria to South Africa and of South Africa to Austria, Members of the South African and Austrian media, I wish to begin by once again thanking Minister Schall ...
Deputy President Mashatile visits Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the second leg of his Working Visit to Southeast Asia
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has arrived in Hanoi, the capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to begin the second leg of his first Working Visit to Southeast Asia. The Deputy President began his visit today with a tour of the Mausoleum and home o ...
Minister Pandor to host her Austrian counterpart for Bilateral Consultations
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host the Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs, HE Mr Alexander Schallenberg, for Bilateral Consultations. The visit by Minister Schall ...
Public Lecture by Deputy President Paul Mashatile on the occasion of Celebrating Thirty Years of Diplomatic Relations through Mutual Respect, Strategic Partnership and Cooperation between South Africa and Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Tuesday, 12 December 2023
Professor Mancini, High Commissioner to South Africa, Zainal Arif Mantaha, High Commissioner to Singapore, Charlotte Lobe, Deputy Ministers of the Republic of South Africa, Ambassadors and High Commissioner, Distinguished guests, Ladies ...
President to attend African Peer Review Mechanism 20th Anniversary
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 12 December 2023, attend the 20th anniversary celebration of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). This event at the Capital On The Park Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg, will also entail the launc ...
Deputy President Mashatile begins historic Working Visit to Singapore and Vietnam
Media Statement 10 December 2023 Deputy President Mashatile begins historic Working Visit to Singapore and Vietnam Deputy President Paul Mashatile has arrived in the Republic of Singapore to begin the first leg of his fir ...
Deputy Minister Botes to travel to Russia and Belarus for Political Consultations
Media Statement 10 December 2023 Deputy Minister Botes to travel to Russia and Belarus for Political Consultations The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will, from 11-14 Dece ...
South Africa condemns the proposed march by the ultra-nationalist organisations to the Al-Aqsa compound and the ongoing massacres in Gaza
Media Statement 9 December 2023 South Africa condemns the proposed march by the ultra-nationalist organisations to the Al-Aqsa compound and the ongoing massacres in Gaza The Government of the Republic of South Africa has ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 8 December 2023
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 8 December 2023 Cabinet met on Friday, 8 December 2023 to consider outstanding matters from its Cabinet Meeting of 29th November 2023. A. ISSUES FROM THE ENVIRONMENT The 11th Pr ...
Statement on the evacuation of South Africans from Gaza
Media Statement 4 December 2023 Statement on the evacuation of South Africans from Gaza Early on Sunday, 11 November 2023, 19 South African nationals who have been stuck in Gaza since 7 October 2023, were approved fo ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa pleased with milestones reached as he concludes visit to COP28, in Dubai
Media Statement 3 December 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa pleased with milestones reached as he concludes visit to COP28, in Dubai President Cyril Ramaphosa concluded his official visit to Dubai, United Arab Emirates ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the inaugural G77 + China Summit on Climate Change during the United Nations Climate-Focused Conference of Parties (COP 28), in Dubai, 2 December 2023
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the inaugural G77 + China Summit on Climate Change during the United Nations Climate-Focused Conference of Parties (COP 28), in Dubai, 2 December 2023 President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermudez, Your Excel ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the first Global Stock-Take High Level Segment of the United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP 28), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2 December 2023
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the first Global Stock-Take High Level Segment of the United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP 28), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2 December 2023 Moderators, Excellencies, ...
Ministers Pandor and Nzimande to co-host the Southern Africa Regional Preparatory Conference for the Ninth Pan-African Congress in Pretoria
Media Statement 1 December 2023 Ministers Pandor and Nzimande to co-host the Southern Africa Regional Preparatory Conference for the Ninth Pan-African Congress in Pretoria The Minister of International Relations and ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the High-Level Segment for the Heads of State and Government during the UN Climate Change Conference 2023, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 1 December 2023
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the High-Level Segment for the Heads of State and Government during the UN Climate Change Conference 2023, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 1 December 2023 His Excellency António Guterres, S ...
President Ramaphosa arrives in Dubai to participate in the World Climate Action Summit
Media Statement 30 November 2023 President Ramaphosa arrives in Dubai to participate in the World Climate Action Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), today, Thursday 30 N ...
South Africa and Peru to hold inaugural Political Consultations
Media Statement 29 November 2023 South Africa and Peru to hold inaugural Political Consultations The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will host his counterpart, the Vice Min ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 29 November 2023
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 29 November 2023 A. Issues in the Environment Economy 1.1. Logistics 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed measures and plans put in place by Transnet to resolve the backlog in t ...
South Africa to host the Sixth BRICS Sherpas Meeting
Media Advisory 29 November 2023 South Africa to host the Sixth BRICS Sherpas Meeting The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host the Sixth BRICS Sherpas Meeting from 30 November to 3 D ...
Deputy Minister Botes to mark International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Media Invite 28 November 2023 Deputy Minister Botes to mark International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr. Alvin Botes, will on Wednesd ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Third African Union Men’s Conference on Positive Masculinity, Pretoria, 28 November 2023
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Third African Union Men's Conference on Positive Masculinity, Pretoria, 28 November 2023 Programme Director and former Chair of UN Women, former Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Your Exce ...
South Africa and Union of the Comoros co-host the Third African Union Men’s Conference
Media Statement 27 November 2023 South Africa and Union of the Comoros co-host the Third African Union Men’s Conference President Cyril Ramaphosa, together with AU Chairperson and President Azali Assoumani of the Uni ...
South Africa to host the Sixth BRICS Sherpas Meeting
Media Advisory 24 November 2023 South Africa to host the Sixth BRICS Sherpas Meeting The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host the Sixth BRICS Sherpas Meeting from 30 November to 3 D ...
Minister Pandor sends condolences following the passing of former DIRCO Deputy Minister
Media Statement 24 November 2023 Minister Pandor sends condolences following the passing of former DIRCO Deputy Minister The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has expressed her pr ...
President Ramaphosa welcomes agreement on humanitarian pause in Israel-Palestine conflict
Media Statement 22 November 2023 President Ramaphosa welcomes agreement on humanitarian pause in Israel-Palestine conflict President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomes the announcement by the State of Qatar that a four-day humanita ...
Minister Pandor to participate in the virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit
Media Release 22 November 2023 Minister Pandor to participate in the virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will this afternoon, Wednesday, 22 November ...
The Chair’s Summary of the Extraordinary Joint Meeting of BRICS Leaders and Leaders of the invited BRICS Members on the situation in the Middle East with particular reference to Gaza, Tuesday, 21 November 2023
We, Leaders and representatives of the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Russian Federation, the Republic of India, the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa met with Leaders of the Argentine Republic, the Arab Republic of Egypt, th ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the Extraordinary Joint Meeting of BRICS Leaders and Leaders of invited BRICS members on the situation in the Middle East, 21 November 2023
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the Extraordinary Joint Meeting of BRICS Leaders and Leaders of invited BRICS members on the situation in the Middle East, 21 November 2023 Your Excellencies, Leaders of BRICS nations, Your E ...
South Africa to chair BRICS Extraordinary Joint Meeting on the Middle East situation in Gaza
Media Advisory 20 November 2023 South Africa to chair BRICS Extraordinary Joint Meeting on the Middle East situation in Gaza President Cyril Ramaphosa will, as Chair of the BRICS group of nations, convene a BRICS Ext ...
President congratulates Auditor-General on UNESCO appointment
Media Statement 19 November 2023 President congratulates Auditor-General on UNESCO appointment President Cyril Ramaphosa commends Auditor-General of South Africa, Ms Tsakani Maluleke, on her appointment as External A ...
South Africa, along with like-minded States, submits joint referral of the situation in Palestine to the ICC
Media Statement 17 November 2023 South Africa, along with like-minded States, submits joint referral of the situation in Palestine to the ICC On 17 November 2023, South Africa referred the situation in the State of P ...
South Africa condemns the Israeli bombardment near the Jordanian field hospital in Gaza
Media Statement 16 November 2023 South Africa condemns the Israeli bombardment near the Jordanian field hospital in Gaza South Africa joins the international community in expressing its serious concern following the ...
President Ramaphosa concludes Official Visit to the State of Qatar
Media Statement 16 November 2023 President Ramaphosa concludes Official Visit to the State of Qatar President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his visit to the State of Qatar. President Ramaphosa travelled to Doha for a ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 16 November 2023
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 16 November 2023 A. Issues in the Environment Economic Recovery and Growth Quarterly Labour Force Survey 1.1. Cabinet welcomes the 2023, third quarter, Quarterly Labour Force Su ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Qatar-South Africa Business Roundtable, Doha, Qatar, 15 November 2023
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Qatar-South Africa Business Roundtable, Doha, Qatar, 15 November 2023 Ministers from South Africa, Leaders of business from South Africa and the State of Qatar, Distinguished guests, ...
President to undertake State Visit to Qatar
Media Statement 13 November 2023 President to undertake State Visit to Qatar President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 15 November 2023, undertake a State Visit to Qatar at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Ta ...
DIRCO démarches the Ambassador of the State of Israel
Media Statement 10 November 2023 DIRCO démarches the Ambassador of the State of Israel On 9 November 2023, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) démarched the Ambassador of the State of Is ...
Remarks by the Deputy President of South Africa, HE Mr Paul Mashatile, on the occasion of the inaugural Saudi-Africa Summit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre, 10 November 2023
Remarks by the Deputy President of South Africa, HE Mr Paul Mashatile, on the occasion of the inaugural Saudi-Africa Summit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre, 10 November 2023 Custodian of the Two ...
Deputy President Mashatile leads South Africa’s delegation to the First Saudi Arabia-Africa Summit
Media Statement 10 November 2023 Deputy President Mashatile leads South Africa’s delegation to the First Saudi Arabia-Africa Summit Deputy President Paul Mashatile has arrived in Riyadh, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabi ...
President congratulates Prof. Dire Tladi
Media Statement 10 November 2023 President congratulates Prof. Dire Tladi President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his warm congratulations to Prof. Dire Tladi of the University of Pretoria, on his election by the United Nat ...
Ministerial Statement on the Ongoing Israeli-Palestinian Conflict by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, in the National Assembly House of Parliament, 7 November 2023
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South Africa calls on Israel to adhere to its obligations under international law and protect civilians
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Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Opening Ceremony of the 20th AGOA Forum, Johannesburg Expo Centre, 3 November 2023
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Statement of support on the Anniversary of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front – 2 November 2023
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile attends Eight South Africa-China Bi-national Commission and China International Import Expo in China, 3-6 November 2023
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Minister Pandor to host her Ukrainian counterpart for Political Consultations
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 1 November 2023
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DA misreads the economic benefits of hosting international conferences
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President Ramaphosa to participate in virtual Extraordinary SADC Summit
Media Statement 31 October 2023 President Ramaphosa to participate in virtual Extraordinary SADC Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, 31 October 2023, participate in a virtual Extraordinary Summit of the SADC ...
South Africa calls for the International community to hold Israel accountable for breaches of International Law
Media Statement 30 October 2023 South Africa calls for the International community to hold Israel accountable for breaches of International Law Save the Children has reported that the number of children killed in Gaz ...
President lauds Springboks’ historic Rugby World Cup victory
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Minister Pandor returns to Klapmuts and Kayamandi communities to make donation to a school and meet the elderly
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Statement by Ambassador Mathu Joyini Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the UN General Assembly 10th Emergency Special Session on the Illegal Israeli actions in occupied East Jerusalem and the rest of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, 26-27 October 2023
Like many here in this hall today we are deeply disturbed by the harrowing images of death, destruction and turmoil which have engulfed Gaza as a result of Israeli bombardment of civilians, essential infrastructure and places of worship. As the internatio ...
Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, during the Open Debate of the United Nations Security Council, on Women, Peace and Security, 25 October 2023
South Africa would like to thank the Federative Republic of Brazil for convening this open debate to discuss how we effectively move from theory to practice to enhance women’s participation in international peace and security. We appreciate the informativ ...
Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, during the Open Debate of the United Nations Security Council on The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question 24 October 2023
We thank the Federative Republic of Brazil for convening this timely, open debate. We also thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr Tor Wennesland and Ms Lynn Hastings, Deputy Special Coordinator, for their briefings. The detail ...
Minister Pandor to participate in the UNSC debates on the Middle East, including the Question of Palestine and Women and Peace and Security in New York on 24-25 October 2023
Media Release 24 October 2023 Minister Pandor to participate in the UNSC debates on the Middle East, including the Question of Palestine and Women and Peace and Security in New York on 24-25 October 2023 The Minister ...
Minister Pandor concludes Visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran
Media Statement 24 October 2023 Minister Pandor concludes Visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr G N M Pandor, has concluded on 22 October 2023 her one-day v ...
Unisa and DIRCO to host symposium on South Africa’s non-alignment position during the evolving geographical developments
Media Advisory 24 October 2023 Unisa and DIRCO to host symposium on South Africa's non-alignment position during the evolving geographical developments The University of South Africa (Unisa), in partnership with the ...
Deputy Minister Botes concludes visit to Togo
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President Ramaphosa appeals for more action from the international community in reviving the Israeli-Palestinian peace process
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Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Cairo Summit for Peace, Cairo, Egypt, 21 October 2023
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Opening Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the Political Consultations with Minister Stanley Kakubo of the Republic of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia, 20 October 2023
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President Ramaphosa to attend Cairo Summit for Peace
Media Statement 20 October 2023 President Ramaphosa to attend Cairo Summit for Peace President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Saturday, 21 October 2023, attend the Cairo Summit for Peace at the invitation of His Excellency ...
Deputy Minister Botes to participate in the Inaugural Lomé Peace and Security Forum
Media Statement 20 October 2023 Deputy Minister Botes to participate in the Inaugural Lomé Peace and Security Forum The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will on 21-22 Octobe ...
Minister Pandor undertakes Working Visit to Zambia
Media Statement 19 October 2023 Minister Pandor undertakes Working Visit to Zambia The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Dr Naledi Pandor, will undertake a Working V ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Official Talks with King Willem-Alexander on the occasion of the Netherlands State Visit, Union Buildings, Pretoria, 19 October 2023
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Third Meeting of the South Africa–Netherlands Joint Commission for Cooperation
Media Statement 18 October 2023 Third Meeting of the South Africa–Netherlands Joint Commission for Cooperation The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, Dr Naledi Pandor, hosted the Thi ...
President Ramaphosa and President Zelenskyy affirm closer cooperation in peace process and reflect on the situation in the Middle East
Media Statement 18 October 2023 President Ramaphosa and President Zelenskyy affirm closer cooperation in peace process and reflect on the situation in the Middle East President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone conver ...
President Ramaphosa mourns passing of former Finnish President Ahtisaari
Media Statement 18 October 2023 President Ramaphosa mourns passing of former Finnish President Ahtisaari President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep and profound sadness at the passing of Former President of Fin ...
South Africa condemns the bombing of the Ahli Arab hospital
Media Statement 18 October 2023 South Africa condemns the bombing of the Ahli Arab hospital South Africa condemns in the strongest possible terms the killing of civilians in Palestine and Israel. The targeting of civ ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 18 October 2023
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Minister Pandor clarifies the content of her discussion with the leader of Hamas
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President Ramaphosa to host Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of Netherlands on a State Visit
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Memorial Service for the late Dr Aziz Pahad
Media Invite 16 October 2023 Memorial Service for the late Dr Aziz Pahad The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will hold a memorial service for the late Dr Aziz Pahad on Tuesday, 17 Octobe ...
The Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza
Media Statement 13 October 2023 The Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza The Department of International Relations and Cooperation in South Africa condemns in the strongest possible terms Israel’s violation of the Geneva ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the Third South Africa–Namibia Bi-National Commission Business Forum, Windhoek, Namibia, 13 October 2023
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President Ramaphosa’s Closing Remarks during the Third Session of the South Africa–Namibia Bi-National Commission, Windhoek, Namibia, 13 October 2023
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Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Third Session of the South Africa–Namibia Bi-National Commission, Windhoek, Namibia, 13 October 2023
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President Ramaphosa arrives in Namibia to co-chair the Third Session of the South Africa–Namibia BNC
Media Statement 13 October 2023 President Ramaphosa arrives in Namibia to co-chair the Third Session of the South Africa–Namibia BNC President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Friday, 13 October 2023, arrived in the Republ ...
Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to handover laptops
Media Invite 12 October 2023 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to handover laptops The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will in partnership with the Embassy of the ...
President Ramaphosa extends his condolences and calls for the opening of humanitarian corridors in the Middle East
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President Ramaphosa to co-chair Third South Africa–Namibia Bi-National Commission with President Geingob
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Country Statement delivered by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of the 23rd Council of Ministers’ Meeting of the Indian Ocean RIM Association (IORA), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 11 October 2023
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Media Accreditation: Incoming Netherlands State Visit
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Minister Pandor visits Sri Lanka for the Meeting of IORA Council of Ministers
Media Statement 9 October 2023 Minister Pandor visits Sri Lanka for the Meeting of IORA Council of Ministers The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will take part in the 23rd Counc ...
South Africa calls for the immediate cessation of violence, restraint, and peace between Israel and Palestine
Media Statement 7 October 2023 South Africa calls for the immediate cessation of violence, restraint, and peace between Israel and Palestine South Africa expresses its grave concern over the recent devastating escala ...
President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate
Media Statement 2 October 2023 President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Tuesday, 3 October 2023, receive Letters of Credence from Hea ...
Minister Pandor attends the Retreat of the African Union Executive Council Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda 1–3 October 2023
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Joint Media Statement: 13th South Africa-United States Annual Bilateral Forum (ABF)
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Eulogy by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Official Funeral of former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Aziz Goolam Hoosein Pahad, West Park Cemetery, Johannesburg, 30 September 2023
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President designates Special Official Funeral Category 2 to honour Mr Aziz Pahad
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Joint Statement on the Second Session of the South Africa–Tunisia High-Level Political and Diplomatic Consultations, Pretoria, 29 September 2023
The Second Session of the High-Level Political and Diplomatic Consultations between the Republic of South Africa and the Republic of Tunisia took place on 29 September 2023. Her Excellency Dr Grace Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Co ...
Minister Pandor to host her Tunisian counterpart for Political Consultations
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Statement by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the passing of former Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad, 28 September 2023
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Joint Communiqué on the occasion of a Working Visit to the Republic of South Africa, by The Right Honourable, Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane for the Official Launch of the Bi-National Commission on 28 September 2023
At the invitation of President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, The Right Honourable, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, paid a Working Visit to the Republic Inaugural Session ...
Closing Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the conclusion of the Inaugural Lesotho–South Africa Bi-National Commission, 28 September 2023
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President mourns passing of former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Aziz Pahad
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Deputy Minister to participate in a Handover Ceremony of the Mookgophong Community Hall
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President Cyril Ramaphosa to host Lesotho’s Prime Minister Samuel Matekane for the Inaugural Session of South Africa–Lesotho Bi-National Commission (BNC)
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Remarks by Deputy President Paul Mashatile on the occasion of the Ninth BRICS Parliamentary Forum, Emperors Palace, Johannesburg, South Africa, 27 September 2023
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 27 September 2023
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Keynote Address by Deputy President Paul Mashatile at the UNESCO Ninth Africa Engineering Week and Africa Engineering Conference, CSIR International Convention Centre, 25 September 2023
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Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, to the Meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council on Financing for African Union Peace Support Operations, New York, 23 September 2023
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Ministerial Joint Statement: Foreign Policy and Global Health (FPGH) Initiative, Back to basics – towards addressing global health challenges in the foreign policy space, New York, 21 September 2023
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President Ramaphosa concludes participation in 78th United Nations General Assembly
Media Statement 21 September 2023 President Ramaphosa concludes participation in 78th United Nations General Assembly President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a working visit to the United States of America, where he ...
Statement by Zane Dangor, Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, at the United Nations Security Council High-Level Open Debate on Maintenance of International Peace and Security: “Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the United Nations Charter through Effective Multilateralism: Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine”, 20 September 2023
South Africa welcomes the opportunity to contribute to today’s discussion. We hope that this debate lays the basis for concrete action to end the war in Ukraine and focuses on work that is required towards a just and sustainable peace in Ukraine, with ren ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Climate Ambition Summit, New York, USA, 20 September 2023
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Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the High-Level Dialogue on Financing for Development, New York, USA, 20 September 2023
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Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, United Nations, New York, 19 September 2023
Seventy-eight years ago, in the aftermath of the Second World War, the nations of the world made a solemn commitment to save future generations from the horror and the suffering of war. Through the United Nations Charter these nations accepted a shared ma ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa Working Visit to UNGA78 Media Programme, New York, USA
Media Statement 18 September 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa Working Visit to UNGA78 Media Programme, New York, USA (For planning purposes and subject to change without notice) MONDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER 2023 ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Remarks on advancing Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response in Africa, New York, USA, 18 September 2023
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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Remarks at the US–South Africa Trade and Investment Business Roundtable Dialogue, New York, USA, 18 September 2023
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