Media Statement 26 November 2024 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 ...

Media Statement 25 November 2024 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 commitmen ...

Media Statement 24 November 2024 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 ...

Media Advisory 22 November 2024 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 Pa ...

Media Statement 21 November 2024 The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Thandi Moraka, has expressed optimism about the potential for greater collaboration between South Africa and countries affiliated to the Association ...

Media Statement 21 November 2024 The South African Government welcomes the ICC’s recent warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant, and Mohammed Deif of Hamas. These actions mark a significant step toward ...

Media Invite 20 November 2024 Minister Lamola to host community outreach programme in Mpumalanga The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will host a community outreach programme in Mpumalanga on Saturday, 23 Nov ...

Media Statement 20 November 2024 Deputy Minister in Italy for Bilateral Consultations The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will hold Bilateral Consultations with his Italian counterpart, the Deputy Minis ...

Media Alert 18 November 2024 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 Sandto ...

Media Statement 18 November 2024 Deputy President Mashatile to participate at the Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government On behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Deputy President ...

Media Statement 16 November 2024 President Ramaphosa arrives in Rio de Janeiro to lead South Africa’s participation at the G20 Leaders' Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa has this evening ,16 November 2024, arrived in the Federative Republic of Bra ...

Media Statement 16 November 2024 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 rece ...

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Media Statement 13 November 2024 Condemnation of Israeli Government’s annexation orders for the West Bank South Africa is dismayed to note a statement attributed to Mr Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s Minister of Finance, on 12 November 2024, in which ...

Media Invite 11 November 2024 Minister Lamola to address the media The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will address a media briefing on Tuesday, 12 November 2024, in Pretoria. The briefing is set to addre ...

Media Statement 7 November 2024 Deputy President Mashatile to attend the inauguration of the newly elected President of Botswana Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will, tomorrow, 8 November 2024, attend the inauguration of His Excellenc ...

Media Statement 6 November 2024 Today, Wednesday, 6 November 2024, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, had a telephone call with his Mozambican counterpart, Minister Verónica Macamo, and reflected on the curren ...

Media Statement 4 November 2024 President Ramaphosa to receive a Courtesy Call from his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, 5 November 2024, receive a Courtesy Call from the Prince of Wales, of the United K ...

Media Advisory 4 November 2024 Minister Lamola to host his UK counterpart in Cape Town International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola will host Rt. Hon David Lammy, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development of t ...

Media Statement 2 November 2024 President Ramaphosa congratulates President-Elect Duma Boko of Botswana during telephone call Today, 2 November 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone call with President-Elect Duma Boko and offered his w ...

Media Statement 31 October 2024 South Africa welcomes the convening of the Sixth Conference of States Parties to the African Nuclear Weapons Free Zone Treaty (Pelindaba Treaty) South Africa welcomes the convening and the outcome of the Sixth Conf ...

Media Statement 29 October 2024 President Ramaphosa to host President Mbumba of Namibia for a Working Visit President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, Tuesday 29 October 2024, host His Excellency President, Dr Nanogold Mbumba of the Republic of Namibi ...

Media Statement 28 October 2024 President Ramaphosa congratulates incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth President Cyril Ramaphosa extends his personal congratulations and those of the South African Government to Ghana’s Foreign Minister, ...

Media Statement 28 October 2024 South Africa delivers evidence of Israel genocide to ICJ South Africa has filed its Memorial to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) today, 28 October 2024, in its case on the Application of the Convention on t ...

Media Statement 27 October 2024 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 S ...

Media Statement 27 October 2024 President Ramaphosa welcomes preliminary General Elections results in Mozambique President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the release of preliminary results of the General Elections in Mozambique by the National Elec ...

Media Statement 26 October 2024 South Africa condemns Israel’s attack on Iran and continuous bombardment of Gaza and Lebanon South Africa strongly condemns Israel’s attack on Iran, which seeks to foment war in the Middle East. This attack is an u ...

Media Invite 24 October 2024 Minister Lamola to host his Ukrainian counterpart for Political Consultations Minister of International Relations and Cooperations, Mr Ronald Lamola, will host his Ukrainian counterpart, Mr Andrii Sybiha, Minister of ...

Media Statement 24 October 2024 Deputy Minister Botes concludes visit to Italy, where he represented South Africa in the G7 Development Ministerial Meeting Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded ...

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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 ...

Media Statement 22 October 2024 President Ramaphosa arrives in the Russian Federation for the XVI BRICS Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, Tuesday, 22 October 2024, arrived in Kazan in the Russian Federation to lead South Africa’s ...

14th South Africa-United States Annual Bilateral Forum, 21 October 2024 The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria hosted the 14th U.S.-South Africa Annual Bilateral Forum (ABF) on 7 October 2024, co-chaired by Ambassador Maud Dlomo, Deputy Director-General: America ...

Media Statement 20 October 2024 South Africa to participate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Thandi Moraka, will lead a South African delegation to the Commonwealth ...

Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the BRICS Business Forum Meeting, Kazan, 20 October 2024 Your Excellency, President Vladimir Putin, Fellow BRICS Leaders, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honour to ...

Media Statement 18 October 2024 Taipei Liaison Office relocation mischaracterised The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) notes with concern the mischaracterisation of its engagements with the Taipei Liaison Office (TLO) ...

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Media Statement 14 October 2024 South Africa condemns the bombardment of Lebanon as a serious violation of territorial sovereignty and international humanitarian law Israel’s bombing of Lebanon is a serious violation of the territory of a soverei ...

Media Invite 9 October 2024 Minister Lamola to deliver remarks at two events in Gauteng The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will speak at two events in Gauteng on Friday, 11 October 2024. In the first eve ...

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 9 October 2024 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 ...

Media Invite 8 October 2024 South Africa and the AU Commission to hold Consultative Meeting on the G20 The Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Mr Zane Dangor, who serves as South Africa’s G20 She ...

Media Statement 8 October 2024 South Africa and the AU Commission to hold Consultative Meeting on the G20 The Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Mr Zane Dangor, who serves as South Africa’s G20 ...

Media Advisory 6 October 2024 Minister Ronald Lamola meets with the Deputy Secretary-General of United Nations (UN), Ms Amina J Mohammed International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola will meet Ms Amina J Mohammed, Deputy Secretar ...

Media Invite 4 October 2024 Deputy Minister to deliver a Public Lecture on 30-years of South Africa’s Foreign Policy The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will deliver a public lecture at the University o ...

Media Statement 4 October 2024 President Ramaphosa to undertake a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho President Cyril Ramaphosa will today Friday, 4 October 2024, undertake a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho at the invitation of King L ...

Media Statement 4 October 2024  Deputy President Mashatile concludes Working Visit to the United Kingdom Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, Friday, 4 October 2024, concluded a successful Working Visit to the United Kingdom. ...

Media Statement 2 October 2024 South Africa concerned at continued escalation of hostilities in the Middle East The Government of South Africa is gravely concerned about the continuing escalation of military action by the State of Israel on the S ...

Media Statement 29 September 2024 Deputy President Mashatile arrives in the United Kingdom on a Working Visit Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, Sunday, 29 September 2024, arrived in London, United Kingdom of Great Britain (UK ...

Media Statement 28 September 2024 DIRCO Statement on the escalation of violence and extrajudicial killings in the Middle East The Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses its profound concern regarding the recent escalation of extraju ...

Media Statement 27 September 2024 Deputy President Mashatile arrives in Ireland on a Working Visit Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, Friday 27 September 2024, arrived in Dublin, Ireland, on a Working Visit aimed at reinforcin ...

Media Statement 26 September 2024 Deputy President Mashatile to undertake Working Visits to Ireland and the United Kingdom Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will on 27 and 28 September 2024, undertake a Working Visit to Ireland. The vis ...

Media Statement 25 September 2024 Deputy Minister Botes to participate in the 10th BRICS Ministers of Communications Meeting The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will participate at the 10th BRICS Minist ...

Media Statement 24 September 2024 President Ramaphosa to address the 79th Session President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, Tuesday, 24 September 2024, address the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) in New York. The theme ...

Media Statement 22 September 2024 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 ...

Media Statement 20 September 2024 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 ...

Media Statement 19 September 2024 Minister Lamola concludes a successful working visit to Washington D. C., USA Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr. Ronald Lamola, successfully concluded a productive Working Visit to Washingto ...

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 18 September 2024 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). ...

Media Statement 18 September 2024 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 exten ...

Media Statement 17 September 2024 Deputy Minister Botes on a Working Visit to Europe The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will visit Ireland, Hungary and Russia on a Working Visit from 18 to 27 September ...

Media Statement 16 September 2024 President Ramaphosa extends congratulations on Algerian elections South Africa congratulates President Tebboune and the people of Algeria on the outcome of the Presidential Election. South Africa extends congr ...

Media Statement 12 September 2024 Minister Ronald Lamola embarks on a Working Visit to the United States of America The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Washington D.C. for a Working Visit from ...

Media Statement 11 September 2024 Deputy President Mashatile to meet with the AU Panel of the Wise on South Sudan His Excellency Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will on Thursday, 12 September 2024, in his capacity as a Special Envoy t ...

Media Statement 10 September 2024 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 p ...

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 climat ...

Media Statement 4 September 2024 Deputy Minister Botes concludes successful visit to Indonesia The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded his successful visit to Bali, Indonesia, where he partici ...

Media Statement 2 September 2024 Joint Statement between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa on the occasion of the Second State Visit to China by HE President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Establishment of an All-Round Strateg ...

Media Statement 1 September 2024 Minister Lamola's engages in Bilateral Talks with Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi Minister Ronald Lamola and his Chinese counterpart, Minister Wang Yi, met in Beijing on Sunday to exchange views on bilate ...

Media Statement 31 August 2024 Deputy Minister Botes to participate in the High-Level Forum on Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships and Second Indonesia-Africa Forum The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will p ...

Media Statement 30 August 2024 President Ramaphosa leads South Africa delegation to China for State Visit and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa will at the invitation of His Excellency, President Xi Jinping, u ...

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Media Invite 28 August 2024 Minister Lamola to host his Norwegian counterpart for Bilateral Consultations The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will host the Norwegian Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr Espen Barth ...

Media Statement 26 August 2024 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 rec ...

Media Statement 24 August 2024 Minister Ronald Lamola hails economic diplomacy milestones in the South Africa-Japan relations International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, is in Japan to attend the Tokyo International Conferenc ...

Press Alert 24 August 2024 Minister Ronald Lamola paid a courtesy call on Professor Tshilidzi Marwala Earlier today, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola (who is on a working visit to Japan), paid a courtesy v ...

Media Invite 23 August 2024 DIRCO Bi-Weekly Media Briefing The media are invited the second instalment of DIRCO’s bi-weekly media briefings. It is expected that, among other things, the briefing will outline current and upcoming activities in ...

Media Invite 22 August 2024 Deputy Minister Moraka to address the Limpopo United Business Forum The Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Thandi Moraka, will deliver remarks at a dinner meeting organised ...

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 21 August 2024 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 ...

Media Statement 17 August 2024 President Ramaphosa to attend the 44th Ordinary SADC Summit in Zimbabwe President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, 17 August 2024, arrived in Harare, in the Republic of Zimbabwe to attend the 44th Ordinary Summit o ...

Media Statement 14 August 2024 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 ...

Media Statement 13 August 2024 Minister Lamola arrives in Harare ahead of the 44th Ordinary SADC Summit The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, arrived in Harare, Republic of Zimbabwe, on 12 August 2024 to parti ...

Media Statement 13 August 2024 University of Cape Town and the Metropolitan University of Hong Kong to sign Memorandum of Understanding On 16 August 2024, the University of Cape Town and the Metropolitan University of Hong Kong will sign a histor ...

Media Advisory 8 August 2024 DIRCO Perspective Media Briefing by Spokesperson DIRCO will on Monday, 12 August 2024, host a media briefing to update the public on the Minister's programme and other topical issues related to the Department of Inter ...

Media Statement 8 August 2024 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 ...

Media Statement 7 August 2024 President Ramaphosa to embark on a Working Visit to Angola President Cyril Ramaphosa will embark on a Working Visit to the Republic of Angola on Thursday, 8 August 2024, to meet with President João Manuel Gonçalves L ...

Media Statement 7 August 2024 Deputy Minister Botes meets representatives of the German Bundestag (Parliament) The Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, met representatives of the German Bun ...

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 7 August 2024 The first normal Cabinet meeting of the 7th administration took place at the Union Buildings, Pretoria, two days before the country commemorates of the National Women’s Day. As we mark the 68th annivers ...

Media Statement 25 July 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa conveys condolences to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia President Cyril Ramaphosa, on behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, has expressed deep sorrow and condole ...

Media Statement 24 July 2024 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, Depu ...

Media Statement 24 July 2024 South Africa welcomes the declaration of unity between the various Palestinian groups South Africa welcomes the declaration of unity between various Palestinian groups and their stated intention to constitute an inter ...

Media Statement 21 July 2024 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 t ...

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 ...

Media Statement 17 July 2024 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 Secreta ...

Media Invite 10 July 2024 Minister Lamola to lead discussions on South Africa’s Foreign Policy The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, is scheduled to participate in a symposium on South Africa’s national intere ...

Media Statement 9 July 2024 President Ramaphosa congratulates President Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his warm congratulations to President Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as the new Presiden ...

Media Statement 8 July 2024 President Ramaphosa receives congratulatory call from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Republic of Egypt President Cyril Ramaphosa was honoured yesterday evening, Sunday, 7 July 2024, with a phone call from His Ex ...

Media Statement 7 July 2024 President Ramaphosa and UK Prime Minister commit to deepening ties President Cyril Ramaphosa and newly elected British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, have expressed their shared commitment to deepening relations bet ...

Media Statement 6 July 2024 President Ramaphosa congratulates new UK Prime Minister President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Sir Keir Starmer on his appointment to the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and North ...

Media Statement 5 July 2024 Bilateral Relations with the United States of America The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola and his counterpart, Mr Anthony Blinken, recommitted to expanding and deepening the specia ...

Media Statement 2 July 2024 South Africa and the United States of America to deepen bilateral ties President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Joe Biden have expressed their shared commitment to advancing the special relationship between the two coun ...

Media Statement   31 December 2023   President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates President-Elect of the DRC, HE Mr Felix Tshisekedi   Today, Sunday, 31 December 2023, President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa conveyed South Africa’s ...

Media Statement   29 December 2023   South Africa approaches the International Court of Justice under the Genocide Convention with respect to acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza   South Africa is ...

Media Statement   19 December 2023   President Ramaphosa congratulates President El-Sisi and the people of Egypt   The President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, extends his warmest congratu ...

Media Statement   18 December 2023   South African nationals to avoid joining foreign armed forces which may contribute to the violation of domestic and international law   The South African Government is gravely concerned ...

Media Statement   15 December 2023   Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Eastern Europe   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded his Working Visit to the ...

Media Statement   13 December 2023   Deputy President Mashatile visits Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the second leg of his Working Visit to Southeast Asia   Deputy President Paul Mashatile has arrived in Hanoi, the capi ...

Media Advisory   12 December 2023   Minister Pandor to host her Austrian counterpart for Bilateral Consultations   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host the Austrian Federal M ...

Media Advisory   11 December 2023   President to attend African Peer Review Mechanism 20th Anniversary   President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 12 December 2023, attend the 20th anniversary celebration of the African P ...

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 ...

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 ...

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   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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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   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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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   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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Media Statement   4 November 2023   South Africa calls on Israel to adhere to its obligations under international law and protect civilians   Reports from Al Jazeera suggest that Israel may delay the repatriation of countr ...

Media Statement   2 November 2023   Statement of support on the Anniversary of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front – 2 November 2023 & ...

Media Statement   2 November 2023   Deputy President Paul Mashatile attends Eight South Africa-China Bi-national Commission and China International Import Expo in China, 3-6 November 2023   Deputy President Paul Mashatile ...

Media Advisory   2 November 2023   Minister Pandor to host her Ukrainian counterpart for Political Consultations   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host the Minister of Foreig ...

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 1 November 2023   A. Issues in the environment   2023 Rugby World Cup Champions   1.1. Cabinet congratulated the Springboks on their 2023 Rugby World Cup victory that made South Afric ...

Media Release   1 November 2023   DA misreads the economic benefits of hosting international conferences   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is dismayed by the misguided statement issued by ...

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 ...

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 ...

Media Statement   28 October   President lauds Springboks' historic Rugby World Cup victory   On behalf the nation, President Cyril Ramaphosa commends the Springboks on their Rugby World Cup 2023 victory over New Zealand w ...

Media Advisory   27 October 2023   Minister Pandor returns to Klapmuts and Kayamandi communities to make donation to a school and meet the elderly   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Media Statement   23 October 2023   Deputy Minister Botes concludes visit to Togo   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes has concluded his visit to Lomé, Togo where he participated in t ...

Media Statement   22 October 2023   President Ramaphosa appeals for more action from the international community in reviving the Israeli-Palestinian peace process   President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his Working Visit ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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   A. ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT   South Africa's Census 2022 national results   1.1. Cabinet commended the Statistics South Africa led by Statistician-General, Mr Risen ...

Media Statement   17 October 2023   Minister Pandor clarifies the content of her discussion with the leader of Hamas   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) wishes to confirm that Minister Naled ...

Media Statement   16 October 2023   President Ramaphosa to host Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of Netherlands on a State Visit   President Cyril Ramaphosa will host Their Majesties King Willem-Alexa ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Media Statement   12 October 2023   President Ramaphosa extends his condolences and calls for the opening of humanitarian corridors in the Middle East   President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to all victims ...

Media Statement   11 October 2023   President Ramaphosa to co-chair Third South Africa–Namibia Bi-National Commission with President Geingob   President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a Working Visit to the Republic of Nam ...

Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) – the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Ministers, the Colombo Communiqué, 2023, 11 October 2023   We, the Ministers and Heads of Delegation of the Member States of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA); Com ...

Media Advisory   9 October 2023   Media Accreditation: Incoming Netherlands State Visit   President Cyril Ramaphosa will host His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands on a State Visit on Thursday, 19 October 20 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Media Statement   1 October 2023   Minister Pandor attends the Retreat of the African Union Executive Council Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda 1–3 October 2023   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi ...

Media Statement   30 September 2023   Joint Media Statement: 13th South Africa-United States Annual Bilateral Forum (ABF)   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) hosted the 13th Annual Bilateral ...

Media Statement   29 September 2023   President designates Special Official Funeral Category 2 to honour Mr Aziz Pahad   President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Aziz Pahad ...

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 ...

Media Invite   28 September 2023   Minister Pandor to host her Tunisian counterpart for Political Consultations   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host Minister Nabil Ammar, M ...

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 ...

Media Statement   28 September 2023   President mourns passing of former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Aziz Pahad   President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the passing of former Deputy Minister of Forei ...

Media Advisory   27 September 2023   Deputy Minister to participate in a Handover Ceremony of the Mookgophong Community Hall   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, wil ...

Media Statement   27 September 2023   President Cyril Ramaphosa to host Lesotho’s Prime Minister Samuel Matekane for the Inaugural Session of South Africa–Lesotho Bi-National Commission (BNC)   President Cyril Ramaphosa wi ...

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 27 September 2023   A. Issues in the environment   United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)   1.1. Cabinet welcomed the address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the 78th UNGA held in New ...

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   We, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs/Intern ...

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 ...

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 ...

Media Statement   18 September 2023   President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Working Visit to UNGA78 media programme   (For planning purposes and subject to change without notice)   Monday, 18 September 2023   P ...

Media Invite   17 September 2023   Deputy Minister Botes to participate in a handover ceremony of IT Equipment in George   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes will in partnership ...

Media Statement   17 September 2023   President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in New York to participate in the 78th United Nations General Assembly   President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 17 September 2023, arrived in New York f ...

We, the Heads of State and Government of the member countries of the Group of 77 and China, meeting in Havana, Cuba, on September 15 and 16, 2023, for the Group's Summit on Current Development Challenges: The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation, co ...

Media Statement   14 September 2023   Minister Naledi Pandor to represent President Ramaphosa at the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Group of 77 (G77) + China in Havana, Cuba from 15-16 September 2023   The ...

Media Statement   13 September2023   Deputy President Mashatile to host Vice President Xuan of Vietnam for an Official Visit to South Africa   His Excellency Deputy President Paul Shipokosa Mashatile, will on Friday, 15 Se ...

Media Statement   13 September 2023   Deputy Minister Botes to host Argentine Secretary of Foreign Affairs for Political Consultations   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will ...

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 13 September 2023   A. Issues in the environment   G20 Summit   1.1. Cabinet congratulated Prime Minister Modi and India for hosting a successful G20 Summit and the admission of the A ...

Media Statement   10 September 2023   President Ramaphosa concludes Working Visit to India and welcomes the inclusion of AU into the G20   President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed membership of the African Union (AU) in the ...

We are One Earth, One Family, and we share One Future. We, the Leaders of the G20, met in New Delhi on 9-10 September 2023, under the theme ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. We meet at a defining moment in history where the decisions we make now will determine the ...

Media Statement   9 September 2023   South Africa offers condolences to Government and people of the Kingdom of Morocco following earthquake tragedy   Deputy President Paul Mashatile has on behalf of President Cyril Ramaph ...

Media Statement   8 September 2023   President Ramaphosa arrives in New Delhi to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit   President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 8 September 2023, arrived in New Delhi, Republic of India to participat ...

Media Statement   7 September 2023   President Ramaphosa to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit   President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a Working Visit to New Delhi, India to participate in the G20 Leaders’ Summit scheduled ...

Media Statement   7 September 2023   Deputy Minister Botes concludes Visit to the African Union in Ethiopia   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded his visit to Addis ...

Media Statement   6 September 2023   Deputy Minister Botes to participate in the validation meeting of Continental Elections Management Bodies   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Bote ...

Media Statement   31 August 2023   Deputy President concludes a historic Working Visit to South Sudan   Deputy President Paul Mashatile has concluded a successful Working Visit to the Republic of South Sudan. The purpose o ...

Media Statement   31 August 2023   Minister Pandor undertakes a Working Visit to Moroni, Comoros – 1 September 2023   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will pay a Working Visit to M ...

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 30 August 2023   A. Issues in the environment   BRICS XV Summit and the Johannesburg II Declaration   1.1. South Africa hosted a successful BRICS XV Summit that adopted the historic Jo ...

Media Statement   28 August 2023   Deputy President Mashatile arrives in South Sudan   Deputy President Paul Mashatile has arrived in Juba, the Republic of South Sudan, to assess the latest developments in the implementation of ...

Media Statement   27 August 2023   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini visits Singapore for the Singapore–Sub-Saharan Africa High-Level Ministerial Exchange Conference   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Coope ...

Media Statement   26 August 2023   Deputy President Mashatile undertakes an Official Visit to South Sudan   Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as a Special Envoy to South Sudan, will undertake an Official Vis ...

Media Statement   24 August 2023   South Africa to co-chair China–Africa Leaders Round Table Dialogue   President Cyril Ramaphosa will later today, 24 August 2023, co-chair the China–Africa Leaders Round Table along with H ...

We, the Leaders of the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Russian Federation, the Republic of India, the People's Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa met in Sandton, South Africa, from 22 to 24 August 2023 for the XV BRICS Summit held under ...

Media Advisory   23 August 2023   BRICS Chair President Ramaphosa to announce the outcomes of the XV BRICS Summit   The President of the Republic of South Africa and Chair of BRICS, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, will ann ...

Media Advisory   21 August 2023   Media Programme: Incoming People's Republic of China State Visit   ARRIVAL OF MEDIA AND ISSUING OF MEDIA ACCREDITATION   Date: Tuesday, 22 August 2023 Time: 07h30–08h30 Ve ...

Media Statement   20 August 2023   President Ramaphosa to address the nation   President Cyril Ramaphosa will this evening, 20 August 2023, address the nation on South Africa’s Foreign Policy and the upcoming BRICS Summit. & ...

Media Statement   19 August 2023   President Ramaphosa to host President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China on a State Visit   President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 22 August 2023, host His Excellency Presid ...

Media Alert   19 August 2023   Collection of XV BRICS Summit media accreditation cards   Members of the media who have applied (and have received confirmation that they are accredited) for the XV BRICS Summit are encourage ...

Media Statement   16 August 2023   President Ramaphosa arrives in Luanda for 43rd Ordinary SADC Summit   President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Luanda, in the Republic of Angola, to participate in a summit of Southern Af ...

Media Statement   15 August 2023   President Ramaphosa to attend 43rd Ordinary SADC Summit in Angola   President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a Working Visit to Luanda, in the Republic of Angola, on 16 and 17 August 2023 ...

South Africa, as Chair of BRICS, is hosting the XV BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 22 to 24 August 2023 under the theme: BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development, and Inclusi ...

At the invitation of Her Excellency, Dr Naledi Pandor, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency, Dr Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran pa ...

Media Invite   9 August 2023   Minister Pandor to co-chair the SA–Iran Joint Commission of Cooperation with her counterpart   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host the Ministe ...

Media Advisory   8 August 2023   South Africa to host BRICS Trade Fair at Gallagher, Midrand   South Africa, through the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), together with the South African BRICS Busin ...

Media Invite   8 August 2023   DIRCO to brief the media on logistical arrangements for the XV BRICS Summit   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation will brief the media on logistical arrangements for the ...

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 8 August 2023   A. Issues in the Environment   South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) Western Cape taxi strike   1.1. Cabinet was briefed about the ongoing impasse between SANT ...

Media Invite   4 August 2023   Minister Pandor to address the media on the BRICS state of readiness   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will on Monday, 7 August 2023 address members ...

Media Invite   3 August 2023   Minister Pandor to host her New Zealand counterpart in Cape Town   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host the Minister of Foreign Affairs of New ...

Media Invite   31 July 2023   Minister Pandor to host Japanese counterpart and launch Mapungubwe Dialogues   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister Pandor will on Tuesday, 01 Au ...