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President Ramaphosa welcomes election of Pope Leo XIV
President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his sincere congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost on his election as Pope Leo XIV, 267th Pope of the Catholic Church. President Ramaphosa said: “The election of...
Read MoreCommuniqué: Civil 20 (C20) Parties reach agreement following G20 Sherpa-led Mediation
In pursuing the objectives of the South African G20 Presidency particularly as they relate to inclusiveness, Pan Africanism and Solidarity, the G20 Sherpa and Director-General of the Department of International...
Read MoreSouth Africa to maintain close ties with Bulgaria as the embassy in Sofia winds down operations
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) announces the decision to close the South African Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria, effective 30 June 2025. This decision, informed by prudent fiscal...
Read MoreSouth Africa sends message of condolences to the Islamic Republic of Iran following the devastating explosion that occurred at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran
The Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses its deepest condolences to the Government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran following the devastating explosion that occurred at...
Read MoreMinister Lamola welcomes Tanzania’s lifting of import ban on South African agricultural products
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has warmly welcomed Tanzania’s decision to lift its import ban on South African agricultural products. This resolution follows constructive diplomatic engagement...
Read MoreSouth Africa extends condolences to India following the attack on tourists in Jammu & Kashmir
The South African Government is deeply saddened by the news of the attack on tourists that took place in Pahalgam, India. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families...
Read MorePresident Ramaphosa to undertake Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho
President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Wednesday, 23 April 2025, undertake a Working Visit to Maseru, Lesotho, to co-chair the Second Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between the Republic of...
Read MorePresident Ramaphosa mourns passing of Pope Francis
On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to Catholics in South Africa and globally on the passing of the Holy...
Read MoreOfficial Clarification from the Department of International Relations and Cooperation
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) issues the following clarification to address misinformation: False Attributions to Mr Mcebisi Jonas DIRCO categorically denies the claims made by Semafor regarding...
Read MoreMinister Lamola saddened by the passing of South Africa’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has expressed his sadness at the untimely passing of South Africa’s Ambassador to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, His Excellency...
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