Media Statement   05 October 2021   Minister Pandor to lead a South African delegation during an Extra-Ordinary virtual SADC Council of Ministers, 6 October 2021   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, D ...

Media Statement   04 October 2021   DIRCO ends employment relationship with Chief Financial Officer   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has terminated its employment relationship with Chief Financia ...

Media Statement   28 September 2021   South Africa and the United Kingdom co-hosted the Inaugural SA – UK Dialogue   On 28 September 2021 the Republic of South Africa and the United Kingdom held the first ever ICT Cyber Di ...

Media Statement   27 September 2021   South Africa and United Kingdom to co-host Cyber Dialogue   The Republic of South Africa and the United Kingdom will co-host the inaugural Information Communication Technology (ICT) Cy ...

Media Statement   25 September 2021   Minister Pandor concludes visit to the UN General Assembly   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, concluded her visit to New York on Friday, 24 Se ...

Media Statement   20 September 2021   Minister Pandor arrives in New York for the UN General Assembly   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has today, Monday, 20 September 2021, arriv ...

Media Statement   19 September 2021   South Africa to intensify efforts to get off the UK’s Red List   The Government of South Africa is puzzled at the United Kingdom’s (UK) decision to keep South Africa on the Red List of ...

Media Statement   18 September 2021   South Africa’s message of condolences to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria on the passing of former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika   The Minister of International Relations a ...

Media Statement   10 September 2021   DIRCO parts ways with Director-General   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has terminated its employment relationship with Director-General, Mr Kgabo Mahoai. Th ...

Media Advisory   10 September 2021   Minister Pandor to officially hand over the newly renovated Science Lab and the library to Siqongweni High School at Imbali Township, Pietermaritzburg – 11 September 2021 at 09h00   The ...

Media Alert   09 September 2021   DIRCO and the Embassy of Vietnam to hand over masks to the Northern Cape Department of Education   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, and the A ...

Media Advisory   08 September 2021   Minister Pandor to officially hand over the newly renovated Science Lab and the library to Siqongweni High School at Imbali Township, Pietermaritzburg – 11 September 2021 at 09h00   The ...

Media Statement   06 September 2021   Ongoing political and security situation in the Republic of Guinea   The South African Government notes with great concern the ongoing political and security situation in the Republic ...

Media Statement   06 September 2021   Minister Pandor conveys her condolences to Ms Zanele Magwaza-Msibi’s family   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has conveyed her heartfelt cond ...

Media Statement   04 September 2021   Deputy Minister Alvin Botes concludes visits to Poland and Romania   The Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded his ...

Speaking Notes for Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, at the Gertrude Shope Annual Dialogue Forum, 3 September 2021   Progamme Director: Ambassador Mxakatho Diseko, HE Mr Audun Halvorsen, Honourable Deputy ...

Media Statement   2 September 2021   Update on Afghanistan   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has confirmed that there is only one (1) registered South African national remaining in Kabul. Thirty-f ...

Media Statement   1 September 2021   South Africa is unable to receive Afghan refugees   The South African Government notes the overtures made to the country to consider receiving a number of Afghanistan refugees who have ...

Media Release   31 August 2021   Minister Pandor to participate in a panel discussion on the protection of women in conflict-affected environments   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor ...

Media Statement   30 August 2021   Deputy Minister Botes visits Poland and Romania for Bilateral Political Consultations   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will visit Poland a ...

Media Statement   30 August 2021   Minister Pandor to be a Keynote Speaker at the Opening Session of the Eighth Edition of the “AAAS-TWAS Summer Course on Science and Diplomacy   The Minister of International Relations and ...

Media Statement   23 August 2021   Minister Pandor to host the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Dr AK Abdul Momen, during an Official Visit to South Africa from 22 - 25 August 2021   The ...

Media Statement   19 August 2021   Minister Pandor to be a guest speaker at Stellenbosch University Women Alumnae Network   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will be a guest speaker ...

Media Statement   19 August 2021   President Ramaphosa in discussion with President-Elect Hakainde Hichilema of the Republic of Zambia   President Cyril Ramaphosa placed a call yesterday, Wednesday 18 August 2021, to Zambi ...

Media Statement   17 August 2021   South African Government reaction to the unfolding situation in Afghanistan   The South African Government has taken note of the unfolding situation in Afghanistan and is particularly con ...

Joint Communiqué issued by Amb. Raychelle Omamo and Dr Naledi Pandor at the Inaugural Session of the Kenya – South Africa Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC), held on 11th August, 2021   1. The Inaugural Session of the Joint Commission for C ...

Media Statement   10 August 2021   Minister Pandor travels to Kenya to inaugurate the South Africa – Kenya Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC)   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, ...

Media Statement   28 July 2021   South Africa objects to the African Union Commission Decision to grant Israel Observer Status   The Government of South Africa is appalled at the unjust and unwarranted decision of the AU C ...

Media Statement   21 July 2021   Deputy Minister Botes to chair the Seventh Meeting of the South Africa – Chile Joint Consultative Mechanism on 22 July 2021   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, ...

Media Statement   20 July 2021   Minister Pandor leads the South African delegation at the 16th South Africa – Russian Federation Session of the Intergovernmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ITEC)   The Mi ...

Media Statement   20 July 2021   Minister Pandor to deliver the Keynote Address at the Annual Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on the occasion of the Nelson Mandela International Day   The Minister of Interna ...

Media Release   14 July 2021   Minister Pandor travels to Windhoek, Namibia for Diplomatic and Political Consultations   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, is travelling to Namibia, ...

Media Statement   07 July 2021   Minister Pandor leads South African delegation at the Meeting of the SADC Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation   The Minister of International Re ...

Media Statement   01 July 2021   Ongoing political and security situation in the Kingdom of eSwatini   The South African Government notes with great concern the ongoing political and security situation in the Kingdom of eS ...

Media Statement   01 July 2021   Deputy Minister Botes holds Political Consultations with the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Czech Republic   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, ...

Media Statement   29 June 2021   South Africa reiterates its support for multilateral efforts aimed at tackling global challenges   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, said today, 29 ...

Matera Declaration on Food Security, Nutrition and Food Systems. A Call to Action in the time of the COVID–19 pandemic and beyond   1. We, the G20 Foreign Affairs and Development Ministers, UN agencies and other partners convened here in Matera ...

Media Statement   28 June 2021   Minister Pandor arrives in Italy for G20 Ministers’ Meetings   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has today, 28 June 2021, arrived in Matera, Italy, ...

Media Statement   27 June 2021   Minister Pandor travels to Italy to represent South Africa in the G20 Ministers’ Meetings   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, is scheduled to travel ...

Media Statement   24 June 2021   South Africa contacts French authorities following the ill treatment of opera star Pretty Yende   The South African Government has noted with concern the manner in which acclaimed internati ...

Media Statement   23 June 2021   Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Turkey   The Deputy of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded his Working Visit to Turkey, where he attended ...

Media Statement   17 June 2021   Deputy Minister Botes undertakes Working Visit to Turkey   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, is scheduled to undertake a Working Visit to Turke ...

Media Statement   15 June 2021   Minister Pandor to lead a South African delegation to a SADC-EU Ministerial Political Dialogue on 16 June 2021   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, w ...

Media Statement   12 July 2021   Minister Pandor mourns the passing of Dr Ben Ngubane   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has conveyed her heartfelt condolences to Dr Ben Ngubane fa ...

Media Statement   11 June 2021   South Africa sends condolences to Pakistan following a train crash in the Sindh province   The South African Government has learnt with sadness of the Pakistani train collision in a remote ...

Press Release   11 June 2021   South Africa declares diplomats persona non grata for abusing diplomatic privileges   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation wishes to confirm that it has, on behalf of the ...

Media Statement   4 June 2021   Joint Statement at the conclusion of the Working Visit to South Africa by Dr Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Rwanda, 04 June 2021   ...

Media Release   03 June 2021   South Africa and Cuba commemorates 27 years of diplomatic relations based on solidarity and cooperation   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, and her Cu ...

Media Statement   02 June 2021   Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs / International Relations   1. The Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations under India’s Chairmanship was ...

BRICS Joint Statement on Strengthening and Reforming the Multilateral System   1. The Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations of the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Russian Federation, the Republic of India, the People’s Republi ...

Media Statement   31 May 2021   Minister Pandor to participate in a virtual Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs / International Relations   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi P ...

Media Statement   30 May 2021   South Africa welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution on Ensuring respect for international human rights law and international humanitarian law in the Occupied Palest ...

Media Statement   25 May 2021   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to participate in a panel discussion focussing on Africa Month at the University of Limpopo   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, ...

Media Release   23 May 2021   Minister Pandor to welcome Members of Pan-African Parliament   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will, on behalf of South Africa, as the host country, ...

Press Release   23 May 2021   South Africa to deliver tonnes of maize meal to support Zimbabwe victims of 2019 flooding   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor will travel to Zimbabwe on ...

Media Statement   21 May 2021   Minister Pandor to host the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Dr Frederick Shava, on a Working Visit to South Africa   The Minister of Internat ...

Media Advisory   19 May 2021   Minister Pandor to address Media at 10h00 ahead of DIRCO Budget Vote Speech at 14h00 - 20 May 2021   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, is scheduled to ...

Media Statement   16 May 2021   BRICS Deputy Ministers to discuss the situation in the Middle East   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will participate in a video c ...

Media Statement   14 May 2021   South African Government strongly condemns Israel’s unjust attacks on civilians in Palestine especially on the most vulnerable, children, women and the elderly   The South African Government ...

Press Release   12 May 2021   President Akufo-Addo to grace opening of PAP Session   H E Nana Addo Dankwa AKUFO-ADDO, President of the Republic of Ghana will be the Guest of honour and keynote speaker at the Opening Ceremo ...

Media Advisory   10 May 2021   Deputy Minister Botes to anchor a symposium on South Africa’s role in fostering multilateralism   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), in partnership with Nelson ...

Media Statement   8 May 2021   Clashes between Israelis and Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Mosque   The South African Government expresses its deep concern at the continued clashes at Al-Aqsa Mosque wherein Israeli soldiers attac ...

Media Statement   06 May 2021   South Africa and the UK holds a Joint Ministerial Commission in the UK   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Dr Naledi Pandor, and the Se ...

Media Statement   03 May 2021   Minister Pandor to attend the Group of Seven (G7) Foreign and Development Ministerial Meeting on 4 and 5 May 2021, in London, UK   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr ...

Media Statement   14 April 2021   Deputy Minister Botes to host the Spanish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will on Thursday, 15 Apri ...

Media Alert   07 April 2021   Deputy Minister Botes makes follow-up visit to the Western Cape   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, is scheduled to visit George, Western Cape Pro ...

Media Statement   30 March 2021   South Africans evacuated from Mozambique; mortal remains repatriated   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) would like to thank the Government of the Republic ...

Media Statement   27 March 2021   South Africa reinforces its Mission in Mozambique in the wake of attacks   The Government of the Republic of South Africa has noted with concern the recent attacks in Palma, northern Mozam ...

Media Alert   26 March 2021   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini embarks on a Back-to-School campaign in Limpopo   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, is today, Friday, ...

Media Statement   25 March 2021   Statement on the occasion of the Meeting of the Annual Consultations between the Republic of South Africa and Canada held on 25 March 2021   On 25 March 2021, Ambassador NN Losi, Acting Di ...

Media Statement   22 March 2021   President Ramaphosa to attend funeral of His Excellency President John Magufuli of the United Republic of Tanzania   President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, Monday 22 March 2020, undertake a ...

Media Statement   19 March 2021   President Ramaphosa to host Working Visit by President Masisi of Botswana   His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa will this morning, 19 March 2021, receive His Excellency President Eric ...

Media Statement   18 March 2021   President expresses condolences at the passing of President Magafuli of the Republic of Tanzania   President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of His Excellency ...

Media Statement   16 March 2021   Media Statement on the Virtual Meeting between the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigrant Affairs of the Republic of Y ...

Media Statement   11 March 2021   Minister Pandor to lead a South African delegation to a virtual Meeting of the SADC Council of Ministers on 12 and 13 March 2021   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, ...

Media Statement   09 March 2021   South Africa observes Commonwealth Day   On 08 March 2021, countries of the Commonwealth commemorated Commonwealth Day, which is annually observed on the second Monday of March.   ...

Joint Press Statement – Meeting of the Leaders’ Network with United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, 9 March 2021   On 9 March, 2021 Swedish Prime Minister, Löfven, and Spanish Prime Minister, Sanchez, hosted a meeting with the Head ...

Media Invite   04 March 2021   Minister Pandor to visit schools in Stellenbosch as part of DIRCO’s “Back to School Campaign”   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor will, tomorrow, Frida ...

Media Statement   10 February 2021   South Africa congratulates Adv Dumisa Ntsebeza’s on his appointment to the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights   The Government of the Republic of South Africa congratulates Adv ...

Media Statement   01 January 2021   South Africa completes its two-year term as an elected member of the United Nations Security Council   Yesterday, 31 December 2020, marked the conclusion of South Africa’s two-year term ...

Media Statement 26 January 2021 President Ramaphosa to address virtual World Economic Forum Davos Dialogues President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 26 January 2021, deliver a virtual State of the World Address to the World Economic Forum (WEF) ...

Media Statement   01 February 2021   South Africa condemns the detention of leaders in Myanmar   The Government of the Republic of South Africa has noted with serious concern the detention of the State Counsellor, Daw Aung ...

Media Statement   4 February 2021   President Ramaphosa and Prime Minister Modi affirm strong relations between South Africa and India   President Ramaphosa had a telephonic conversation with the Prime Minister of India, H ...

Media Statement   5 February 2021   South Africa hands over chairship of the African Union   South Africa will relinquish its role as Chair of the African Union (AU) at the virtual 34th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of ...

Media Statement   13 February 2021   South Africa condemns drone attacks directed at various targets in Saudi Arabia   The South African Government has noted, with concern, the increase in drone attacks directed at various ...

Media Statement   27 February 2021   Minister Pandor conveys South Africa’s message of condolences to Botswana on the passing of former Foreign Minister Archie Mogwe   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperatio ...

Media Statement   28 March 2021   Minister Pandor visits the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Kuwait   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will undertake an Official Visit to ...

Media Statement   29 March 2021   Distressed South African citizens in Mozambique accounted for   The South African High Commission in Maputo, Republic of Mozambique, has managed to account for a total of 43 South Africans ...

Joint Communiqué issued by Dr GNM Pandor and Dr AK Abdul Momen at the conclusion of a Working Meeting held on 24 August 2021   The Working Meeting between the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, ...

Media Statement   25 January 2021   Ambassador Mathu Joyini, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations delivers her maiden statement on Security Council Reform   Today, Monday, 25 January 2021, the new ...

Media Statement   22 January 2021   South Africa welcomes the entry-into-force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons   Today, 22 January 2021, the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons e ...

Media Statement   20 January 2021   Minister Pandor to reflect on South Africa’s tenure in the UNSC and as the chair of the African Union, 20 January 2021 at 16h00   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, ...

Media Statement   20 January 2021   Minister Naledi Pandor conveys condolences on the passing away of His Excellency, Dr General (Rt) Sibusiso Moyo, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Zimbabwe & ...

Media Statement   19 January 2021   Minister Pandor to deliver the opening address for AUDA NEPAD 6th Annual Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr ...

Press Statement   16 January 2021   South Africa welcomes forthcoming elections in Palestine   The Government of South Africa notes and welcomes the decree issued by President Mahmoud Abbas on legislative, presidential and ...

Media Statement   11 January 2021   Minister Pandor to host the Minister of Foreign Affairs of The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, H E Mr Sabri Boukadoum, on a Working Visit to South Africa   The Minister of Inter ...

Media Statement   11 January 2021   Minister Pandor saddened by the passing away of Ambassador Kubheka   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has expressed sadness upon learning of the ...

Media Statement 26 December 2020 AU Chair supports ECCAS position regarding the situation in Central African Republic African Union Chairperson, His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa wishes to thank the Economic Community of Central African St ...

Media Statement 18 December 2020 Working Visit to South Africa by President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo The President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Mr Matamela Cyril Ramaphos ...

Media Statement 17 December 2020 South Africa co-hosts Event commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Declaration on Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples South Africa will today, 17 December 2020, co-host an event in New Yo ...

Media Statement 15 December 2020 Minister Pandor to partake in the 20th IORA Council of Minister's Meeting The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, is scheduled to participate in the 20th Meeting of the Council o ...

Media Statement 14 December 2020 President Ramaphosa expresses condolences on the passing of Prime Minister of eSwatini President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, expressed his deep condolences to the G ...

Media Statement 14 December 2020 President undertakes Working Visit to Mozambique for SADC Meeting President Cyril Ramaphosa is participating today, Monday 14 December 2020 in a one-day Southern African Development Community (SADC) Consultation M ...

Media Statement 13 December 2020 Minister Pandor to host the Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister on Working Visit to Pretoria – Tomorrow, Monday, 14 December 2020 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will, tomorro ...

Media Statement 11 December 2020 Minister Pandor to host her Japanese counterpart for Bilateral Talks The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will on Saturday, 12 December 2020, host her Japanese counterpart, Mi ...

Media Advisory 11 December 2020 DIRCO to host a Media Briefing on International Relations and Cooperation in 2020 Members of the media are invited to a media briefing to be addressed by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr ...

Statement on virtual Special Cabinet Meeting of 9 December 2020 A virtual Special Cabinet Meeting was held yesterday Wednesday, 9 December 2020, to deliberate on an appointment in the Department of Tourism. Cabinet approved the appointment subject to t ...

Media Statement 07 December 2020 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation saddened by the passing of Ambassador Lenin Shope The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has expressed her shock and sadn ...

Media Statement 07 December 2020 Rebuttal of France.24 article dated 6 December 2020 on Western Sahara - Decision of the 14th Extraordinary Summit on Silencing the Guns, 6 December 2020 The South African Government strongly objects to the “fake n ...

Media Statement 5 December 2020 President saddened by passing of Ambassador Lenin Shope President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the recent passing of South Africa’s Ambassador to Senegal, His Excellency Lenin Magigwane Shope. Am ...

Media Statement 04 December 2020 South Africa donates electoral material to the Central African Republic The South African Government is donating electoral material to the Government of the Central African Republic (CAR) aimed at assisting the Na ...

Media Statement 04 December 2020 South Africa welcomes the unanimous adoption of Security Council Resolution 2553 on Security Sector Reform The Government of the Republic of South Africa welcomes the unanimous adoption of United Nations Security ...

Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 2 December 2020 A. Issues In The Environment 1. Increase in Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) infections 1.1. Cabinet has expressed extreme concern about the spike in the number of new COVID-19 infections ...

Media Statement 02 December 2020 Minister Pandor to preside over an AU meeting focusing on the AFCFTA and Silencing the Guns The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, in her capacity as the Chairperson of the Exec ...

Press Release 01 December 2020 South Africa’s presidency of the United Nations Security Council – December 2020 Today, 1 December 2020, South Africa will assume the rotating monthly presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Thi ...

Media Statement 29 November 2020 South Africa condemns acts of terrorism in Jeddah - Saudi Arabia The South African Government has noted, with deep concern, the attack targeting a petroleum facility in Jeddah on 23 November 2020. In her respon ...

Media Advisory   29 November 2020   Deputy Minister Botes to lead the commemoration of the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr ...

Media Statement 28 November 2020 South Africa calls for calm in the Middle East, following the assassination of Iran’s Dr Mohsehn Fakhrizadeh The South African Government has condemned the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist, Dr Mohsen Fak ...

Media Statement 27 November 2020 Commemoration of the 43rd United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People On 29 November 2020, the Government and people of the Republic of South Africa will join the international commu ...

Media Statement 26 November 2020 Minister Pandor congratulates Prof. Skelton on her re-election to the Committee on the Rights of the Child The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has congratulated Professor Ann ...

Media Statement 22 November 2020 Minister Pandor refutes the allegations contained in the Sunday Independent Newspaper The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has noted the Headlines and accompanying story in th ...

Media Statement 19 November 2020 President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence from Ambassadors- and High Commissioners-Designate President Cyril Ramaphosa will later today, Thursday, 19 November 2020, receive Letters of Credence from Ambass ...

Media Statement 19 November 2020 Minister Pandor leads a Ministerial delegation to a meeting with Lesotho The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will lead a South African delegation to a Joint Bilateral Commiss ...

Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 18 November 2020 A. Issues in the environment 1. 12th Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Summit 1.1. Cabinet welcomed the outcomes of the 12th BRICS Summit which, was led by President Cyr ...

Media Statement 17 November 2020 South Africa and Malawi cooperation South Africa and Malawi enjoy cordial relations conducted at the highest level, as evidenced by the recent official working visit of His Excellency, Dr Lazarus Chakwera, the Pre ...

Media Statement 16 November 2020 Minister Naledi Pandor conveys condolences on the passing away of His Excellency, Walid Al-Moallem, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic We would like to express our profound sad ...

Media Statement 15 November 2020 South Africa embarks on Bushiri extradition process Government is able to confirm that fugitives Mr Shepherd Bushiri and Ms Mary Bushiri did not leave South Africa aboard a flight on which President Lazarus Chakwe ...

Media Statement 12 November 2020 South Africa condemns bomb attack at World War I cemetery in Jeddah The South African Government has joined the international community in strongly condemning the calculated and cowardly terrorist attack on a Worl ...

Media Statement 12 November 2020 AU Chair calls for calm between Saharawi and Morocco The Chairperson of the African Union (AU), His Excellency, the President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, has been made aware of the growing ...

Media Statement 12 November 2020 President Ramaphosa to host President Chakwera of Malawi on a Working Visit President Cyril Ramaphosa will host His Excellency, Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi, for a Working Visi ...

Media Statement 11 November 2020 South Africa sends condolences to the State of Palestine on the passing away of Dr Saeb Erekat The South African Government wishes to express its deepest condolences to the Government and people of the State of Pa ...

Media Advisory 10 November 2020 Minister Pandor to participate on the African Forum on Women Peace and Security The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor will, today, 10 November 2020, at 13h00 participate in the A ...

Media Statement 10 November 2020 President to participate in high-level meeting on reinforcing multilateralism President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, Tuesday, 10 November 2020, participate in a virtual high-level event to be held in Madrid, Spain, ...

Joint Statement: Reinforcing Multilateralism together building on the United Nations 75th Anniversary Declaration, Madrid, 10 November 2020 We, the Heads of State and Government and other High Level Representatives of the People’s Republic of Banglades ...

Media Invite 09 November 2020 Minister Pandor to host her DRC counterpart for Political Consultations The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will tomorrow, Tuesday, 10 November 2020, host her Democratic Republi ...

Media Invite 08 November 2020 Minister Pandor to represent South Africa as the country accedes to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation with South East Asian nations The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will re ...

Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 4 November 2020 1. Issues in the environment 1. Economy 1.1. The 2020 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement presented by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni on Wednesday, 28 October 2020, sets out a course that lim ...

Media Statement 3 November 2020 President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates Dr John Pombe Magufuli as President-elect of the United Republic of Tanzania Chairperson of the Africa Union, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of Sou ...

Media Statement 02 November 2020 Deputy Minister Botes to host a Bilateral Meeting with the French Minister Delegate Franck Riester The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, is scheduled to hold bilateral tal ...

Media Statement 31 October 2020 South Africa’s Vote on Women Peace and Security Resolution at the United Nations Security Council An article in The Guardian newspaper of 30 October 2020, incorrectly suggested that the Russian sponsored UN Securit ...

Media Advisory 28 October 2020 Minister Pandor to lead webinar commemorating UN Day The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, is scheduled to lead a webinar on Friday, 30 October 2020, commemorating the 75th anniv ...

Media Statement 28 October 2020 South Africa and the Netherlands co-host successful virtual Global Cyber Policy Dialogue South Africa and the Netherlands, in partnership with the EastWest Institute and Research ICT Africa, co-hosted a successful ...

Media Statement 28 October 2020 Statement on the Virtual Ministerial Meeting of the Negotiating Parties of the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) held on 27 October 2020 At the behest of His Excellency, Mr Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the ...

Media Statement 26 October 2020 South Africa and the Netherlands to co-host a virtual Global Cyber Policy Dialogue for Southern Africa South Africa and the Netherlands in partnership with the EastWest Institute and Research ICT Africa will co-hos ...

Media Statement 26 October 2020 South Africa welcomes the 50th ratification of the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) South Africa welcomes the 50th ratification on 24 October 2020 of the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclea ...

Media Statement 26 October 2020 Statement regarding the resumption of the Trilateral Negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (DERD) His Excellency, President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chai ...

Media Statement 25 October 2020 SADC Day of Solidarity with the Republic of Zimbabwe Today, 25 October, marks the day in which the Member States of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) united in their resolve in calling for the remov ...

Media Statement 22 October 2020 President Ramaphosa to chair second Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union African Union (AU) Chairperson, His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa, will today, 22 October 2020, chair the 2nd Mid-Year C ...

Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 21 October 2020 A. Issues in the environment 1. Economy 1.1. The Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan that President Cyril Ramaphosa presented to a Joint Hybrid Sitting of Parliament on Thursday, 1 ...

Media Statement 19 October 2020 Minister Pandor hands over PPEs and other necessities in the Western Cape The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, visited the Stellenbosch region, Western Cape Province, on Monday ...

Media Alert 16 October 2020 Minister Pandor to hand over PPEs in the Western Cape The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, who also serves on the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC), will on Monday, 19 Oc ...

Media Statement 13 October 2020 Deputy Minister Alvin Botes to participate in a virtual Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will tomorrow, Wednesday, 14 Oc ...

Media Statement 12 October 2020 Minister Pandor to chair the 37th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU), 13-14 October 2020 In her capacity as the Chairperson of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) the Minister of ...

Media Statement 05 October 2020 President Ramaphosa to chair meeting of the African Union Bureau President Cyril Ramaphosa will, in his capacity as the African Union (AU) Chairperson, convene the Sixth Virtual Meeting of the AU Bureau of the Asse ...

SA agreement with South East Asian bloc opens up a host of opportunities, Daily Maverick, by Hilton Fisher, 30 September 2020 South Africa is in the process of acceding to the Treaty of Amity of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), the ...

Media Statement 30 September 2020 President extends condolences on passing of His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah President Cyril Ramaphosa extended his condolences, on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, to the ...

Media Advisory 30 September 2020 Media Briefing on easing of international travel restrictions Following the address by the President, his Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday, 16 September 2020, on the progress in the national effor ...

Re-opening of the borders and ports of entry for international travellers – Questions and Answers When will borders be opened for international travel? Borders will be reopened for international travel from 1 October 2020. What are the health pro ...

Media Statement 29 September 2020 President Ramaphosa to address virtual UNGA75 Summit on Biodiversity President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Wednesday, 30 September 2020, address a virtual Summit on Biodiversity that is taking place on the sid ...

Media Statement 24 September 2020 Minister Pandor to participate in a virtual Ministerial Meeting of the Alliance for Multilateralism The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will tomorrow, Friday, 25 September 2 ...

Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 23 September 2020 Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 23 September 2020 A. ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT 1. Update on the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) 1. In his address to the nation on ...

Media Statement 23 September 2020 South Africa to reaffirm commitment to partnership for Women’s Digital Financial Inclusion in Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, 23 September 2020, participate in the High Level Virtual Panel hosted by ...

Media Statement 22 September 2020 South Africa to address the General Debate of the virtual 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as the African Union (AU) Chairperson, will ...

Media Advisory 21 September 2020 South Africa to commemorate 75th anniversary of the United Nations President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, 21 September 2020, reaffirm South Africa’s commitment to the United Nations on the occasion of its 75th anni ...

Media Statement 18 September 2020 South Africa to underpin multilaterism at virtual 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead South Africa’s participation in a number of virtual sessions of the 75th U ...

Media Advisory 13 September 2020 Deputy Minister Botes to receive United Kingdom (UK) Government’s donation to the Solidarity Fund The Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will on Monday, 1 ...

Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 9 September 2020 A. Issues in the environment 1. Update on the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) 1.1. Cabinet welcomes the drop in the number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the past few weeks and the ...

Media Statement 02 September 2020 Minister Pandor to lead SA delegation at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will lead the South African delegation at the extraordinary G ...

Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 26 August 2020 A. Issues in the Environment 1. Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Alert Level 2 1.1. The move from Alert Level 3 to Alert Level 2 of the national lockdown with effect from 18 August 2020 has ...

Media Advisory 26 August 2020 Minister Pandor to host the 2020 Gertrude Shope Annual Dialogue Forum The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, is scheduled to host the 2020 Gertrude Shope Annual Dialogue Forum, to ...

Media Statement 24 August 2020 President Ramaphosa reprimands Minister Mboweni for inappropriate comment The President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, has strongly reprimanded the Minister of Finance, Mr Tito Mbow ...

Media Statement 19 August 2020 President of South Africa and AU Chairperson’s statement on unconstitutional change of Government of Mali HE Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa has learnt with concern of developments in t ...

Media Statement 14 August 2020 United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel Peace Agreement The South African Government has noted with concern, the developments regarding the normalisation of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), ...

Media Statement 13 August 2020 Minister Pandor to lead a South African delegation to a virtual meeting of the SADC Council of Ministers The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, MP, will lead a South African deleg ...

Media Statement 13 August 2020 Minister Pandor hosts webinar with women diplomats on gender equality The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will on Friday, 14 August 2020, host a webinar, which forms part of a ...

Media Statement 12 August 2020 Minister Pandor to participate on the United Nations Security Council Debate on the Pandemics and Sustainable Peace – Today, 12 August 2020 – 16h00 – 17h30 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr ...

Media Statement 11 August 2020 Deputy Minister Botes to address virtual dialogue on Silencing the Guns The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Corporation, Mr. Alvin Botes, will on Wednesday, 12 August 2020, address the 2020 Internatio ...

Media Statement 07 August 2020 Minister Pandor saddened by the passing away of Ambassador Nkadimeng The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has expressed sadness at the loss of Ambassador John Nkadimeng, who pas ...

Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 5 August 2020 A. Focus on Corruption 1. Abuse of resources for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) interventions 1.1. Cabinet reflected with disappointment on recent reports of acts of corruption ...

Media Statement 05 August 2020 President Ramaphosa to participate in SADC’s virtual Organ Troika Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa will later today, Wednesday, 05 August 2020, participate in a virtual Summit of the SADC Organ Troika plus countries ...

Media Statement 01 August 2020 Minister Pandor thanks the IAEA for the assistance provided to South Africa in the fight against COVID-19 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has on behalf of the South African ...

Media Statement 29 July 2020 Deputy Minister Botes visits the Karoo and Southern Cape as part of Cabinet deployment to combat Gender-Based Violence and COVID-19 The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes (MP), ...

Employment Opportunities in the African Union (AU) ADVERT FOR THE AU COMMISSION POSITIONS The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) wishes to invite applications from the public and private sector employees and civil society ...

Media Statement 24 July 2020 President Ramaphosa sends condolences to Tanzania following passing of former President Benjamin Mkapa President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, sent a message of condo ...

Media Statement 22 July 2020 Message of Condolence by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the Passing of Tata Andrew Mlangeni The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has lea ...

Media Statement 20 July 2020 President salutes late US Congressman John Lewis President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to the late United States Congressman John Lewis for uniting two continents in the struggle to end racist inequality and affi ...

Media Statement 19 July 2020 Minister Pandor congratulates Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng following her appointment to a UN role The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has congratulated Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng following her a ...

Media Statement 18 July 2020 South Africa’s Message of Condolence on the passing of US Congressman and Civil Rights Activist, John Lewis The Government of South Africa has learned with great sadness about the death of US Congressman and renowned ...

Media Statement 17 July 2020 Minister Pandor to participate in a Virtual Meeting of the UN General Assembly to observe the annual Nelson Mandela International Day The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will par ...

Joint Press Release: 14th European Union - South Africa Ministerial Political Dialogue, July 2020 (by Video Conference) 1. The European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, Mr ...

Media Statement 13 July 2020 Minister Pandor expresses her condolences on the passing of Zindzi Mandela, South Africa’s Ambassador to Denmark The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has learnt with shock of the ...

Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting of Friday, 10 July and 12 July 2020 1. Update on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Cabinet received a status report from the National Coronavirus Command Council. It comprised submissions and recommendations fro ...

Media Statement 30 June 2020 South Africa condemns Israel's planned annexation of Palestinian territories The South African Government remains gravely concerned at the intention of Israel to proceed with its unilateral action to annex strategic a ...

Media Statement 30 June 2020 Deputy Minister Botes to visit the COVID-19 Humanitarian Staging Area at ORTIA The Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, at the invitation of the United Nations ...

Media Invite 29 June 2020 Deputy Minister Botes to visit the COVID-19 Humanitarian Staging Area at ORTIA The Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, at the invitation of the United Nations (UN ...

President Ramaphosa congratulates Dr Lazarus Chakwera on his election as President of Malawi Chairperson of the Africa Union His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa has offered his congratulations to Dr Lazarus Chakwer ...

Communiqué of the Extraordinary African Union (AU) Bureau of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government Video-Teleconference Meeting on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), 27 June 2020 President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of So ...

Media Statement by South Africa on the commemoration of the signing of the Charter of the United Nations, 26 June 2020 South Africa today joins the international community in commemorating the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Charter of the Unite ...

Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting of 24 June 2020 1. South African Airways (SAA) Business Rescue Plan 1.1 Cabinet received a progress report on the SAA business rescue process from the IMC on the SAA, chaired by the Public Enterprises Ministe ...

Media Statement 19 June 2020 South Africa congratulates the elected members of the United Nations Security Council for the term 2021-2022 President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 19 June 2020, congratulated Kenya, India, Ireland, Mexico and Norway on ...

Media Statement 18 June 2020 President Ramaphosa congratulates new Burundi President on his election and inauguration His Excellency President Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of the African Union, congratulate ...

Media Statement 17 June 2020 African Union and FOCAC to co-host China-Africa Solidarity Summit on COVID-19 President Cyril Ramaphosa will, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the African Union (AU), participate in a virtual Extraordinary China- ...

Media Statement 17 June 2020 AU Chair to provide public update on continental strategy to fight COVID-19 His Excellency, President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa, and Chairperson of the African Union (AU), will tomorrow, ...

Media Statement 12 June 2020 Courtesy call on President Cyril Ramaphosa by Lesotho Prime Minister Dr Moeketsi Majoro His Excellency, President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa will receive the Right Honourable Dr Moeketsi Majoro, the Prime Minister of th ...

Media Statement 11 June 2020 President Ramaphosa convenes Virtual Meeting of the AU Bureau and Regional Economic Communities President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as African Union Chairperson, will chair a virtual meeting of the African Unio ...

Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting held on Wednesday, 10 June 2020 1. Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) 1.1 At its virtual meeting held on Wednesday, 10 June 2020, Cabinet received an updated report from the National Coronavirus Command Council ...

Media Statement 10 June 2020 President Ramaphosa conveys condolences on the passing of President Pierre Nkurunziza His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of the African Union, has expressed his s ...

Media Statement 09 June 2020 Deputy Minister Botes to host a webinar on Diplomacy and Youth in the age of COVID-19 pandemic The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will lead a webinar on Diplomacy and Youth ...

Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting held on Thursday, 4 June 2020 1. North High Court Judgment of Tuesday, 2 June 2020 1.1 A special virtual Cabinet meeting was held today, Thursday, 4 June 2020, to discuss developments in South Africa’s effort ...

Media Statement 02 June 2020 South Africa’s Statement regarding protests in America following the death of Mr George Floyd The Government of the Republic of South Africa has observed the protests in the United States of America, following the tra ...

Statement on the Virtual Cabinet Meeting held on Wednesday, 27 May 2020 1. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in South Africa 1.1. Cabinet was briefed on the outcome of consultations undertaken by President Cyril Ramaphosa with various civil-societ ...

Media Alert 27 May 2020 Minister Pandor to lead webinar on the impact of COVID-19 on the African continent The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will lead a webinar on the impact of COVID-19 on the African con ...

Media Statement 15 May 2020 Annexation is a threat to Palestine’s existence The South African Government expresses its deep concern and strongly condemns the planned execution of Israel’s provocative plan to annex the Occupied Palestinian Territo ...

Media Statement 24 May 2020 The Continent celebrates 57th Africa Day On 25 May 2020, the African continent will mark the 57th anniversary of the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The day is marked annually as Africa Day. ...

Media Statement 23 May 2020 President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates new Lesotho Prime Minister His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of the African Union, has congratulated Dr Moeketsi Majoro on ...

Media Statement 21 May 2020 Updates on Repatriations of South Africans stranded abroad Following the declaration of the State of Disaster by President Cyril Ramaphosa, which saw South Africa implementing the national lockdown on 26 March 2020, th ...

Media Advisory 20 May 2020 Minister Pandor to virtually brief Media on Repatriation of stranded South Africans abroad - Thursday, 21 May 2020, 08h45 for 09h00 - 10h00 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will ...

Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of 12 and 13 May 2020 A Special Cabinet Meeting was held on a virtual platform on 12 and 13 May 2020. Cabinet was apprised through the National Coronavirus Command Council on progress achieved and challenges exp ...

Media Statement 06 May 2020 South African Government hasn’t pulled the plug on Qatar to repatriate South Africans The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has noted with disappointment a press statement alleging that the ...

Media Statement 04 May 2020 President Cyril Ramaphosa to participate in the Non-Aligned Movement Online Summit COVID-19 President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Monday, 4 May 2020, participate in a virtual Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) entitl ...

Media Statement 03 May 2020 Repatriations of South Africans stranded abroad Since the announcement of the State of Disaster by President Cyril Ramaphosa, which saw South Africa implementing a lockdown on 26 March 2020, the Department of Internati ...

Communiqué of the Teleconference Meeting of the Bureau of the Assembly of the AU Heads of State and Government with Chairpersons of the Regional Economic Communities of the AU, 29 April 2020 His Excellency, President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, of the Re ...

Media Statement 24 April 2020 President participates in global collaboration on COVID-19 tools President Cyril Ramaphosa participated today, Friday, 24 April 2020, in the World Health Organisation’s launch of a global collaboration to accelerate ...

Media Statement 23 April 2020 President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the nation President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation this evening, Thursday 23 April 2020, at 20h30 on measures the country continues to undertake to contain the spread of ...

Media Statement 21 April 2020 President Ramaphosa to engage African business leaders In line with decision of the Extended African Union Bureau Meeting held on the 3rd April 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 22 April 2020, chair ...

Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of 20 April 2020 A virtual Special Cabinet Meeting was held on Monday, 20 April 2020, to among other things, deliberate on the consolidated report on the socio-economic recovery plan post the COVID-19 National L ...

Media Statement 18 April 2020 DIRCO assures stranded South Africans of its commitment to assist them to return back home The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) continues to facilitate the repatriation of South Africans ...

Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting of 15 April 2020 A virtual Special Cabinet Meeting was held today, 15 April 2020, to discuss the socio-economic recovery plan post the COVID-19 National Lockdown. This follows the announcement made by Preside ...

Media Statement 12 April 2020 South Africa concerned about the allegations of discrimination and stigmatisation of Africans in China As Chair of the African Union, South Africa is deeply concerned about reports of alleged ill-treatment of African ...

Media Statement 12 April 2020 African Union Chair, President Cyril Ramaphosa, appoints Special Envoys to mobilise international economic support for continental fight against COVID-19 The Chairperson of the African Union, President of the Republi ...

Media Statement 11 April 2020 President Cyril Ramaphosa sends condolences on the passing of former Prime Minister of Togo The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) and President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, has ...

Media Statement 9 April 2020 President to address the nation President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, 9 April 2020 address the nation on the continuing efforts to contain the spread of the Coronavirus. The President’s address follows a meeting of ...

Media Advisory 31 March 2020 Media Briefing to update Government’s Lockdown Intervention Measures on COVID-19 Ministers representing the COVID -19 National Command Council will update the nation on the status of the COVID 19 lockdown in South Afr ...