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...
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South 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...
Read MoreOfficial Statement on the conclusion of Minister Lamola’s Working Visit to the Russian Federation
Minister Lamola has concluded a two-day Working Visit to the Russian Federation. During his visit to Moscow, Minister Lamola co-chaired the 18th Session of the Joint Inter-Governmental Committee on Trade...
Read MoreSouth Africa condemns the bombing of hospitals in Gaza, and the brutal massacres of humanitarian workers and journalists
South Africa condemns the continuous bombing of civilian targets in Gaza, the most recent being the missile strike by Israel forces on the al-Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza on Sunday,...
Read MoreMinister Lamola embarks on Working Visit to Russia
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Moscow, in the Russian Federation, for a two-day Working Visit. During this visit, Minister Lamola will preside...
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