The Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses its deepest condolences to the peoples of Thailand and Myanmar following the devastating earthquake that has resulted in significant loss of...
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Top Officials return from United States of America
A delegation of senior officials, led by South Africa’s G20 Sherpa and the Director General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Zane Dangor, visited the United Nations...
Read MoreSouth Africa expresses concern over rising tensions in South Sudan
The South African Government is deeply concerned over the rising tensions in South Sudan, particularly following the arrest of First Vice President, Dr Riek Machar. Minister Ronald Lamola said: “We...
Read MoreAlleged South African victims of human trafficking activity successfully repatriated from Myanmar
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) confirms that 23 South Africans were rescued from Myanmar. They formed part of 7 000 other individuals from various countries. Our citizens...
Read MoreDeputy Minister Botes to host his Portuguese counterpart for Bilateral Consultations
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will host the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Portugal, Professor Nuno Sampaio, on Thursday, 27...
Read MoreMinistry confirms meeting with Ambassador Rasool
The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation confirms that Minister Ronald Lamola has met with Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, following his return from the United States of America. Following the meeting,...
Read MoreDeputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile concludes Working Visit to Japan
Deputy President Sipokosa Paulus Mashatile has successfully concluded his Working Visit to Japan aimed at reaffirming the strong cooperation between South Africa and Japan in areas of mutual interest. As...
Read MoreSouth Africa condemns Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, breaching the two-month ceasefire
South Africa condemns the massive Israeli airstrikes launched across Gaza on Tuesday, which have killed over 350 Palestinians. These deadly airstrikes emerge after a failure to implement the second stage...
Read MoreDeputy President Mashatile arrives in Japan on a Working Visit
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, 16 March 2025, arrived at Narita International Airport in Tokyo, Japan on a Working Visit aimed at reaffirming the strong cooperation between South...
Read MoreDeputy President Mashatile to undertake a Working Visit to Japan
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will from 16 to 19 March 2025, undertake a Working Visit to Tokyo in Japan, aimed at reaffirming the strong cooperation between South Africa and...
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