The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, is leading South Africa’s delegation at the 47th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council taking place on...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Brazil to participate in XVII BRICS Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa will, at the invitation of His Excellency Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, attend the XVII BRICS Summit from 6 to...
Read MoreBRICS Joint Statement on the escalation of the Security Situation in the Middle East following military strikes on the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran
We express grave concern over the military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran since 13 June 2025, which constitute a violation of international law and the Charter of the...
Read MoreDeputy President Mashatile concludes a successful Working Visit to Russia
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has returned to South Africa after concluding a successful Working Visit to the Russian Federation, spanning the two cities of Moscow and Saint Petersburg, where he...
Read MoreMinister Lamola conveys condolences in Zambia, discusses repose of former President Lungu
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Ronald Lamola, MP, on Sunday concluded a High-Level Diplomatic Mission to Lusaka, Republic of Zambia, as...
Read MoreSouth Africa urges dialogue to end Israel-Iran conflict
President Cyril Ramaphosa and the South African Government have noted with a great deal of anxiety the entry by the United States of America into the Israel-Iran war. It was...
Read MoreRelease of two South African nationals from detention in Equatorial Guinea following Presidential Pardon
The Government of the Republic of South Africa welcomes the release of Mr Peter Shane Huxham and Mr Frederic Potgieter from detention in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. This release...
Read MoreDeputy President Mashatile arrives in Russia on a Working Visit
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has this afternoon, 17 June 2025, arrived in Moscow, in the Russian Federation on a Working Visit aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and trade ties...
Read MorePresident Ramaphosa concludes Working Visit to Canada
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this afternoon, 17 June 2025, concluded his Working Visit to Canada where he participated in the G7 Summit Outreach Session, on the margins of the G7...
Read MoreSouth African citizens in the Islamic Republic of Iran requested to ensure they are registered with the Embassy
South Africa wishes to urge all its citizens currently in the Islamic Republic of Iran to contact the Embassy in Tehran to ensure that they are registered with and that...
Read MoreSouth Africa condemns targeting of civilians, urges de-escalation between Iran and Israel
South Africa expresses deep concern regarding the escalation of hostilities between the State of Israel and Islamic Republic of Iran. We extend our deepest condolences to the peoples of both...
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