Posts in category: Media Statement

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 ...

Media Advisory 23 March 2020 Media Briefing to further unpack Government’s Intervention Measures on COVID-19 Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation providing updates about COVID-19 in South Africa, members of the national com ...

Media Advisory 23 March 2020 Media Briefings to further unpack Government’s Intervention Measures on COVID-19 Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation providing updates about COVID-19 in South Africa, members of the national co ...

Media Statement 20 March 2020 Minister Pandor and her German Counterpart, Mr Heiko Maas, co-chaired the Tenth Meeting of the South Africa-Germany Bi-National Commission, 20 March 2020 The Tenth Meeting of the South Africa – Germany Bi-National Co ...

Media Advisory 17 March 2020 President postpones Meeting with AU Commissioners President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in his capacity as Chair of the African Union, requested a postponement of a meeting - scheduled for Thursday 19 March - with Commission ...

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 11 March 2020 Statement on the Cabinet Meeting held on Wednesday, 11 March 2020 at Parliament, Tuynhuys in Cape Town. A. Issues in the environment 1. Coronavirus (COVID-19) 1.1. Cabinet reassures all in Sout ...

Media Statement 11 March 2020 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to address a symposium on SA’s chairing of the AU, University of Venda The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will on Friday, 13 Ma ...

Media Invite 11 March 2020 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to address a symposium on SA’s chairing of the AU, University of Venda The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will on Friday, 13 March ...

Media Statement 11 March 2020 President Ramaphosa departs to the Republic of Congo for Working Visit President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 11 March 2020 departed the Republic of South Africa to Oyo, in the Republic of Congo for the Inaugural Meeti ...

Media Statement 10 March 2020 President hosts Prime Minister Fayez Al Sarraj of Libya President Cyril Ramaphosa has hosted Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj of the Government of National Accord of the State of Libya for deliberations on the conflict ...

Media Statement 9 March 2020 South Africa observes Commonwealth Day Today, Monday, 9 March 2020, Commonwealth countries are celebrating Commonwealth Day under the theme: “Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming.” As a ...

Media Statement 04 March 2020 NATJOINTS Update on the repatriation process of South African citizens residing in Wuhan A week ago the President announced the decision to repatriate South Africans currently residing in Wuhan. The decision was prom ...

Media Statement 05 March 2020 President Ramaphosa congratulates President Fauré Essozimna on his re-election as President of Togo President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated President-elect, His Excellency Mr Fauré Essozimna Gnassingbé, on his re ...

Media Statement 27 February 2020 Deputy Minister Botes concludes working visit to Geneva The Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded his working visit to Geneva, Switzerland, whe ...

Media Statement 27 February 2020 President directs evacuation of South Africans from China following Corona Virus outbreak President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed the repatriation of South African citizens from Wuhan city in Hubei province, China. ...

Media Statement 23 February 2020 Deputy Minister Botes to participate in the High-Level Segment UN Human Rights Council The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will participate in the High-Level Segment of ...

Media Statement 21 February 2020 Minister Pandor concludes fruitful talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has concluded fruitful deliberations with her Po ...

Media Statement 20 February 2020 Minister Pandor to host her Portuguese counterpart for bilateral consultations The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will on Friday, 21 February 2020, host the Minister of Fore ...

Media Statement   20 February 2020   Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union on the agreement between HE Mr Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan and Dr Riek Machar to form a Transitional Government ...

Media Statement 14 February 2020 President to address Ubuntu Awards Ceremony President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Saturday 15 February 2020, deliver the keynote address at the annual Ubuntu Awards which are hosted by the Department of Interna ...

Media Invite 13 February 2020 DIRCO to host the 2020 edition of the Ubuntu Awards The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is scheduled to host the 2020 edition of the annual Ubuntu Awards in Cape Town on Saturday, 15 Feb ...

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 12 February 2020 Statement on the Cabinet Meeting held on Wednesday, 12 February 2020 at Parliament, Tuynhuys in Cape Town. A. Issues in the environment 1. 2020 State of the Nation Address (SoNA) 1.1. Cabine ...

Media Statement 09 February 2020 President Ramaphosa assumes the Chairship of the African Union President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Sunday 09 February 2020 assumed the Chairship for the African Union (AU) during the first day of the 33rd Ordinar ...

Media Invite 07 February 2020 DIRCO to host the 2020 edition of the Ubuntu Awards The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is scheduled to host the 2020 edition of the annual Ubuntu Awards in Cape Town on Saturday, 15 Feb ...

Media Statement 07 February 2020 President Ramaphosa departs South Africa for Ethiopia for AU Summit His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa has today, Friday 07 February 2020, departed South Africa for Addis Aba ...

Media Invite 05 February 2020 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini scheduled for a Back-to-School outreach in Mpumalanga The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will on Friday, 07 February 2020, emba ...

Media Statement 04 February 2020 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini scheduled for a Back-to-School outreach in Mpumalanga The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will on Friday, 07 February 2020, e ...

Media Statement 04 February 2020 President conveys condolences at passing of President Moi President Cyril Ramaphosa has on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa expressed his sadness at the passing of former Kenyan President His Ex ...

Media Statement 03 February 2020 Minister Pandor to host her Netherlands counterpart for a Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will on Monday, 03 February 2020 host the ...

Joint Communiqué of the Inaugural Meeting of the South Africa – The Netherlands Joint Commission for Cooperation, 3 February 2020 1. South Africa and the Netherlands signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of a Joint Commission for Co ...

Media Invite 03 February 2020 Minister Pandor to deliver a keynote address at the launch of the Mapungubwe Institute’s Publication: Africa and the World: Navigating Shifting Geopolitics The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr ...

Media Statement 03 February 2020 President Ramaphosa to host Chancellor Merkel on Official Visit President Cyril Ramaphosa will host the Head of Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel, on an Official Visit on Thur ...

Media Statement 01 February 2020 Statement by the Minister of Health Statement on the Coronavirus The South African government wishes to assure all citizens that we are continuously monitoring all developments regarding the corona virus outbreak, ...

Media Invite 31 January 2020 Minister Pandor to host her Netherlands counterpart for a Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor will on Monday, 03 February 2020 host the Fore ...

Joint Communiqué of the 10th Session of the Joint Ministerial Commission between the Republic of India and the Republic of South Africa, New Delhi, 17 January 2020 Preamble: 1. His Excellency, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the Honourable Minister of ...

Media Statement 20 January 2020 Deadline for Ubuntu Awards 2020 nominations The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is scheduled to host the 2020 edition of the annual Ubuntu Awards in Cape Town on Saturday, 15 February ...

Media Invite 21 January 2020 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini scheduled for a Back-to-School outreach in Limpopo The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will on Thursday, 23 January 2020, embark ...

Media Advisory 22 January 2020 Postponement of the Back-to-School outreach in Limpopo by Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation has taken the decision to postpone ...

Media Invite 22 January 2020 Deputy Minster Botes embarks on a Back-to-School campaign The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, is embarking on a “back to school” campaign aimed at encouraging learners to fo ...

Media Invite 26 January 2020 President Ramaphosa to address the South African Heads of Missions Conference in Pretoria Members of the media are invited to the opening session of the "South African Heads of Missions accredited to African countries ...

Media Statement 29 January 2020 South Africa’s Statement on the United States Proposed Middle East Peace Plan The Government of the Republic of South Africa notes the announcement of a peace plan by the United States aimed at resolving the longst ...

Media Statement 30 January 2020 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini scheduled for a Back-to-School outreach in Limpopo The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will on Monday, 03 February 2020, embar ...

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 31 January 2020 Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting held at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House, Pretoria on Friday, 31 January 2020. 1. Cabinet decision 1.1 Alongside the three-day Cabinet Lekgotla h ...

Media Invite 31 January 2020 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini scheduled for a Back-to-School outreach in Limpopo The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will on Monday, 03 February 2020, embark o ...

Media Statement 31 January 2020 South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit on a Working Visit to South Africa The President of the Republic of South Sudan, His Excellency, Gen Salva Kiir Mayardit is currently on a Working Visit to South Africa. ...

Media Statement 16 January 2020 President Ramaphosa will not attend Davos and London events The Presidency can confirm that President Cyril Ramaphosa will not attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, from 21 to 24 Jan ...

Media Statement 13 January 2020 Minister Pandor to attend the Fifth Raisina Dialogue Conference and co-chair South Africa – India JMC in India, 14-17 January 2020 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will par ...

Media Statement 13 January 2020 President Cyril Ramaphosa extends condolences to the Sultanate of Oman President Cyril Ramaphosa extends condolences to the Sultanate of Oman, following the death of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said. P ...

Joint Communiqué on the occasion of an Official Visit of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali of Ethiopia to South Africa 1. At the invitation of President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, H.E. Dr. A ...

Media Statement 12 January 2020 DIRCO to host Africa Heads of Missions Conference The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host the Africa Heads of Missions Conference on 28 January 2020 in Pretoria. The purpose o ...

Media Statement 10 January 2020 President calls for peaceful resolution of US-Iran tension President Cyril Ramaphosa has held discussions with President Hassan Rouhani of the Islamic Republic of Iran to express South Africa’s interest in a peacef ...

Media Statement 09 January 2020 President Ramaphosa to host Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on an Official Visit President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday, 12 January 2020, host the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His ...

Media Statement 09 January 2020 President Ramaphosa to host Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on an Official Visit President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday, 12 January 2020, host the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His ...

Media Statement 8 January 2020 South Africa conveys its sincere condolences to the Government and People of Ukraine following the tragic aircraft crash near Tehran The South African Government and the People of South Africa express great sadness ...

Media Statement 3 January 2020 South Africa calls for calm in Iraq The South African Government is alarmed by the escalating tension in Iraq, which has far reaching ramifications not only for the Middle East region, but also for international pea ...

Media Invite   12 December 2019   Deputy Minister Botes to host Bilateral Consultations with his Italian counterpart   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will co- chair the inau ...

Media Statement   11 December 2019   Deputy Minister Botes to host bilateral consultations with his Italian counterpart   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will co-chair the in ...

Media Statement   10 December 2019   Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to the Ninth ACP Summit in Kenya   The Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has co ...

Media Statement   07 December 2019   Deputy Minister Botes leads South African delegation at the Ninth ACP Summit   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, is leading a South African ...

Media Invite   05 December 2019   Deputy Minister Mashigo-Dlamini to speak at the launch of the UN Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty   The Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Coopera ...

Joint Communiqué between the Government of Ghana and the Government of South Africa, on the occasion of a Working Visit to Ghana, at the invitation of the Government of Ghana, of His Excellency Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South ...

Media Statement   03 December 2019   President pays Working Visits to Guinea Conakry, Ghana and Togo   President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, Tuesday, 03 December 2019, depart from Cape Town to undertake working visits to t ...

Media Advisory   30 November 2019   Minister Pandor to deliver the eulogy at the Memorial Service of the Saharawi Ambassador to South Africa   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will ...

 Media Statement   29 November 2019   Postponement of the Annual Diplomatic Fun Fair   Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has taken the decision to postpone i ...

Media Statement   29 November 2019   Minister Pandor sends message of condolences following the passing of the Saharawi Ambassador to South Africa   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor ...

Media Statement   29 November 2019   United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People   This year marks 42 years since the United Nations (UN) General Assembly established the International Day of ...

Media Invite   26 November 2019   DIRCO to brief visiting African journalists on SA’s approach to its role as Chair of the AU   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will on Wednesday, 27 Novemb ...

Media Statement   24 November 2019   South Africa’s Statement on current developments in the State of Palestine   The Government of South Africa reaffirms that in terms of globally accepted international law, the Israeli s ...

Media Statement   22 November 2019   Conclusion of the Diplomatic Conference on the adoption of the Mining, Agricultural and Construction Equipment (MAC) Protocol   The Government of the Republic of South Africa, in collab ...

Media Statement   19 November 2019   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini leads South Africa’s delegation to the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Japan   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candit ...

Media Advisory   15 November 2019   Minister Pandor to address media on South Africa’s Presidency of the UNSC   Members of the media are invited to a media briefing to be addressed by the Minister of International Relation ...

Media Advisory   14 November 2019   Minister Pandor to host a symposium on the best path to a prosperous Zimbabwe   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will on Monday, 18 November 201 ...

Media Statement   13 November 2019   Deputy President Mabuza departs to Uganda on South Sudan Special Envoy Mission   Deputy President David Mabuza, in his capacity as Special Envoy to South Sudan, has today, 13 November 2 ...

Media Statement   12 November 2019   President Ramaphosa to attend 11th BRICS Summit in Brazil   President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the South Africa delegation to the 11th BRICS Summit to be held in Brasilia, Brazil from ...

Media Statement   12 November 2019   President Ramaphosa arrives in Brazil for the 11th BRICS Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Tuesday, 12 November 2019, arrived in Brasilia in the Federative Republic of Brazil where he i ...

Media Statement   11 November 2019   Deputy President Mabuza welcomes progress in the implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan   Deputy President David Mabuza, in his cap ...

Media Statement   09 November 2019   President Ramaphosa congratulates President Nyusi following his re-election   President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated President Filipe Nyusi of the Republic of Mozambique following ...

Media Invite   08 November 2019   Minister Pandor to deliver a keynote address at the 15th Year Anniversary Gala Dinner of the Islamic Relief South Africa, today, in Johannesburg   The Minister of International Relations a ...

Media Invite   08 November 2019   South Africa in collaboration with UNIDROIT to host a Diplomatic Conference on MAC Protocol   South Africa, in collaboration with the International Institute for the Unification of Private ...

Media Statement   06 November 2019   Minister Pandor to attend the 19th IORA Council of Ministers Meeting and hand over SA’s report as Chair of IORA   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pand ...

Media Statement   6 November 2019   South Africa to host a Diplomatic Conference for the Adoption of a Protocol that will create an International Legal Framework for the Financing of Mining, Agricultural and Construction (MAC) Equipm ...

Media Statement   01 November 2019   Deputy Minister Botes to undertake a Working Visit to Dublin   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will on Tuesday, 05 November 2019, co-chai ...

Media Statement   05 November 2019   President Ramaphosa sends condolences to Japan following the passing of Sadako Ogata   President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, sent a ...

Media Statement   04 November 2019   President to lead Second South Africa Investment Conference   President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead government’s hosting of the second South Africa Investment Conference to be held at the ...

Media Statement   30 October 2019   South Africa and China meet to review bilateral political and economic relations   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, participate ...

Media Statement   28 October 2019   Deputy President David Mabuza arrives in the People’s Republic of China, Beijing, ahead of the Seventh South Africa-China Bi-National Commission   Deputy President David Mabuza has today ...

Media Statement   28 October 2019   South Africa-Denmark Senior Officials Consultations to take place in Pretoria   The Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Mr Kgabo Mahoai ...

Media Statement   28 October 2019   President Ramaphosa congratulates President Masisi on his election victory   President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated President Mokgweetsi Masisi of the Republic of Botswana on his vi ...

Media Statement   25 October 2019   SADC Day of Solidarity with the Republic of Zimbabwe   The 39th Southern African Development Community Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government held on 17 and 18 August 2019 in D ...

Media Statement   25 October 2019   President Ramaphosa concludes Visit to First Russia-Africa Summit   President Cyril Ramaphosa concluded his working visit to the Russian Federation where he attended the inaugural Russia ...

Media Statement   24 October 2019   Statement by the South African Government on the occasion of the United Nations Day   The Government and people of South Africa join the international community today, on United Nations ...

Media Statement   23 October 2019   President Ramaphosa arrives in Russia for the Russia-Africa Summit   President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Sochi in the Russian Federation where he is leading a South African delegati ...

Media Statement   22 October 2019   President Ramaphosa departs SA for Russia for Russia-Africa Summit   President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Tuesday, 22 October 2019, departed South Africa for the Russian Federation where ...

Media Statement   21 October 2019   Bilateral Meeting between Minister Pandor and Minister Wang Yi, Foreign Minister of China   Minister Pandor hosted Minister Wang Yi for a bilateral meeting on 18 October 2019 in eThekwin ...

Media Statement   21 October 2019   Minister Naledi Pandor leads South Africa’s delegation to the 18th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, w ...

Media Invite   17 October 2019   Minister Pandor to host her Chinese counterpart for a bilateral meeting   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will on Friday, 18 October 2019, host he ...

Media Statement   13 October 2019   Minister Pandor to undertake a Working Visit to the Middle East from 15 to 16 October 2019   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr. Naledi Pandor, will undertake a ...

Media Advisory   11 October 2019   President Cyril Ramaphosa undertakes a Working Visit to London in the United Kingdom 13 – 14 October 2019   President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a working visit to London in the Unite ...

Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the State Visit to the Republic of South Africa by His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Inaugural Session of the Elevated Bi-National Commission between South Africa and ...

01 October 2019   South Africa and the United Arab Emirates celebrates 25 years of Diplomatic Relations   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor will speak at the Gala Dinner event organised to cele ...

Media Advisory   30 September 2019   South Africa to host the Ninth Session of the Bi-National Commission with the Federal Republic of Nigeria   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, wi ...

IBSA Joint Statement on the Reform of the Multilateral System   1. We, the International Relations and Foreign Ministers of India, Brazil and South Africa have come together on 26th September 2019 in New York, guided by the principle of soverei ...

Media Advisory   19 September 2019   Minister Pandor to meet with members of the African Diaspora   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will on Friday, 20 September 2019, meet with me ...

Media Statement   18 September 2019   Attack on Saudi Arabian oil refineries   The South African Government has noted, with concern, the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, as has again been demonstrated by an attac ...

Media Invite   08 September 2019   DIRCO, DHET and NYDA to host Career Symposium   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation, together with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Nat ...

Media Statement   05 September 2019   Closure of South African Missions in Nigeria   The Minister of International Relation and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has expressed her disappointment at having to take the decision ...

Joint Communiqué of the 15th Session of the Joint Consultative Mechanism between South Africa and Cuba   1. South Africa and Cuba held the 15th Joint Consultative Mechanism (JCM) Meeting in Pretoria on 5 September 2019. The JCM provides for ann ...

Media Statement   06 September 2019   President Ramaphosa mourns passing of President Mugabe   President Cyril Ramaphosa has on behalf of the government and people of South Africa expressed his sincere condolences to the p ...

Media Alert   09 September 2019   Minister Pandor to address the media after meeting with Heads of Mission   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will address the media after her meeti ...

Media Statement   12 September 2019   Minister Pandor leads delegation to UNGA74   President Cyril Ramaphosa has delegated Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr Naledi Pandor to lead South Africa’s delegat ...

Media Invite   13 September 2019   Minister Pandor to brief media on South Africa's participation in 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York from 24 – 30 September 2019   Members of the media are in ...

Media Statement   15 September 2019   Presidential Special Envoys to deliver messages to several countries   A team of Special Envoys appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa have begun their assignment yesterday, 14 Septemb ...

Media Statement 04 September 2019 Attendance of high-level delegates at WEF Africa The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has noted with concern media reports alleging that several Heads of State and Government have decid ...

Media Statement   29 August 2019   President Ramaphosa departs TICAD VII after successful Working Visit to Japan   President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 29 August 2019, successfully concluded a working visit to Japan where ...

Media Statement   27 August 2019   President Ramaphosa arrives in Japan for TICAD VII   President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in the State of Japan today, Tuesday 27 August 2019, to participate in the Seventh Tokyo Interna ...

Media Statement   25 August 2019   President Ramaphosa arrives in France for G7 Summit   President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Biarritz, France, today, Sunday, 25 August 2019, to participate in a G7 Summit that is focus ...

Media Statement   23 August 2019   President Ramaphosa undertakes Working Visits to France, Japan   President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake working visits to France and Japan from 24 to 30 August 2019 to participate in a ...

Media Alert   21 August 2019   Deputy Minister Botes to meet family of SA citizen detained in Oman   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will meet the family of Ms Chloe Collins, ...

Media Invite   19 August 2019   Deputy Minister Botes to host his Mexican counterpart   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will on Tuesday, 20 August 2019, host the Vice Ministe ...

Media Statement   14 August 2019   President Ramaphosa undertakes a State Visit and leads delegation to SADC Summit   President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake his first State Visit since being elected President in May 2019 ...

Media Statement   13 August 2019   Minister Pandor arrives in Tanzania to lead SA’s delegation at the meeting of the SADC Council of Ministers   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, ha ...

Please note the date for the media briefing by Minister Pandor re SADC events and President State Visit to Tanzania has changed to Sunday, 11 August 2019 at 10h00 at DIRCO. Please accept our sincere apology for the inconvenience this may cause.   ...

Media Invite   8 August 2019   Minister Pandor to brief Media on upcoming SADC events and President’s State Visit to Tanzania   Members of the Media are invited to a media briefing, which will be led by the Minister of Int ...

Media Invite   08 August 2019   Deputy Minister Botes to address the International Youth Day Symposium   Deputy Minister Alvin Botes will on Monday, 12 August 2019, address the International Youth Symposium at the Sol Plaa ...

Media Invite   7 August 2019   Minister Naledi Pandor to address the Graduation Ceremony for the Fifth Gertrude Shope Annual Dialogue Forum and Capacity-Building Programme   The Minister of International Relations and Coop ...

Media Advisory   05 August 2019   Deputy Minister Botes to participate in Mandela Month activities in Laingsburg   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, is scheduled to visit the t ...

Media Statement   05 August 2019   President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the signing ceremony of the Peace and Reconciliation Agreement in Mozambique   The President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency, Mr Cyril ...

Media Statement   06 August 2019   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to hand over humanitarian aid to South Sudan   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will visit Juba, ...

Media Statement   31 July 2019   Deputy Minister Botes to host bilateral consultations with Portugal   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will on Friday, 02 August 2019, chair t ...

Media Advisory 31 July 2019 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to visit the Nelson Mandela Day Celebrations at Manzini Primary School The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will on 2 August 2019 v ...

Media Invite   31 July 2019   DIRCO to host a number of activities on Friday   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will on Friday, 02 August 2019, address a multi-stakeholder workshop ...

Media Advisory   30 July 2019   Postponement of Deputy Minister Botes’ Mandela Day event in Laingsburg   International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Alvin Botes’ Mandela Month event, scheduled to take place in ...

Media Invite 29 July 2019 Minister Pandor to participate in Mandela Month activities at Jan Kotlolo Primary School The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, is scheduled to visit Jan Kotlolo Primary School in Pret ...

Media Statement   26 July 2019   President Ramaphosa mourns passing of President of the Republic of Tunisia   President Ramaphosa has on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa extended deep condolences to the ...

Media Advisory   25 July 2019   Deputy Minister Botes to participate in Mandela Month activities in Laingsburg   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, is scheduled to visit Laingsb ...

Media Invite   24 July 2019   DIRCO hosts workshop to review South Africa’s UN Security Council tenure   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host a two-day workshop on 25 - 26 July 2019 t ...

Media Statement   24 July 2019   Minister Pandor attends the Third Formal Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs / International Relations in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil   The Minister of International Relations and ...

Media Statement   24 July 2019   South Africa sends condolences to Japan following the passing away of the Director General of the IAEA   The Government of the Republic of South Africa extends its condolences to the Govern ...

Media Statement   24 July 2019   Demolition of Palestinian buildings in East Jerusalem   South Africa strongly condemns the demolition of Palestinian buildings comprising of residential apartments by Israeli authorities in ...

Media Statement   23 July 2019   Deputy Minister Botes concludes successful participation in the Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the NAM   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, M ...

Media Statement   20 July 2019   South Africa willing to cooperate with the UN International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals   The Government of the Republic of South Africa has taken note of the briefing of the ...

Media Invite   10 July 2019   Minister Pandor to address Pre-Budget Vote Media Briefing   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will address a media briefing ahead of her presentation o ...

Media Statement   09 July 2019   President lauds launch Africa Free Trade Area Agreement   President Cyril Ramaphosa says the coming into effect of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) is a milestone t ...

Media Statement   09 July 2019   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to attend the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, w ...

Media Statement   06 July 2019   President Ramaphosa departs South Africa for Niger to attend AU Summit   President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 06 July 2019, departed for the Republic of Niger to participate in the 12th Ext ...

Media Statement   5 July 2019   Deputy Ministers/Special Envoys on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Brasilia, 5 July 2019   1. The BRICS Deputy Ministers/Special Envoys on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) me ...

Media Statement   04 July 2019   Minister Pandor sends condolences following the passing away of Ambassador Ginwala   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has expressed her sadness at ...

President concludes Working Visit to Kingdom of Lesotho   President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended political parties in Lesotho on the signing of an agreement to establish a statutory National Legislative Reform Authority that will coordinate th ...

Media Invite   12 July 2019   Minister Pandor to hold a Bilateral Meeting with her Korean counterpart, Ms Kang Kyung-wha, on Monday, 15 July 2019, at 13h00 at the OR Tambo International Airport   Pretoria – The Minister of ...

Media Statement   15 July 2019   Minister Pandor holds fruitful discussions with her Republic of Korea counterpart, Dr Kang Kyung-wha   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, had fruitfu ...

Media Statement   17 July 2019   Deputy Minister Botes leads South Africa’s delegation to the Ministerial Meeting of the NAM in Venezuela   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, wi ...

Media Statement   17 July 2019   Minister Pandor to attend the SADC Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation in Lusaka, Zambia, on 19 July 2019   The Minister of International Relati ...

President undertakes Working Visit to Kingdom of Lesotho President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho on Thursday 04 July 2019 during which the President and the Right Honourable Prime Minister Thomas Thabane will ...

Media Statement   03 July 2019   Air strikes on detention centre in Tripoli   South Africa has learnt with deep regret about the tragic loss of life following an airstrike on a migrant centre in Tripoli, Libya, that killed ...

Media Statement   2 July 2019   Minister Pandor to attend the 35th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will attend the ...

Joint Media Statement: BRICS Informal Leaders’ Meeting on the margins of the G20 Summit, Osaka, 28 June 2019   1. We, the Heads of State and Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Russian Federation, the Republic of India, the Peo ...

Media Statement   27 June 2019   President Ramaphosa arrives in Japan for G20 Summit   President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Osaka, Japan for the annual G20 Leaders' Summit taking place from 28 to 29 June 2019.   ...

Media Statement   26 June 2019   President Ramaphosa to lead South African delegation to G20 Summit in Japan   President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a working visit to Japan from 28 to 29 June 2019 during which the Pres ...

Media Statement   25 June 2019   Minister Pandor concludes Working Visit to the People’s Republic of China   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has concluded her Working Visit to the ...

Media Statement   24 June 2019   Advocate Pansy Tlakula elected to serve on a UN Human Rights body   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has congratulated Advocate Pansy Tlakula on he ...

Media Statement   22 June 2019   Minister Pandor to attend the FOCAC Coordinators’ Meeting in China   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will lead a South African delegation of senio ...

Media Invite   20 June 2019   Minister Pandor to host a Breakfast Meeting with Members of the Diplomatic Corps   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Dr. Naledi Pandor, will host a Breakfast Mee ...

Media Invite   16 June 2019   Minister Pandor to deliver the keynote address at the Fifth Annual Meeting of the ID4Africa Movement - 18 June 2019 at Emperors Palace in Boksburg   The Minister of International Relations and ...

Media Statement   14 June 2019   President Ramaphosa announces reconfigured Departments   On the 29th May 2019, President Ramaphosa announced the appointment of a reconfigured national executive following the recently held ...

Media Invite   14 June 2019   IORA Committee of Senior Officials to meet in Durban   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host the Ninth Bi-annual Meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Associati ...

Media Statement   06 June 2019   Ongoing political and security situation in the Republic of the Sudan   The South African Government notes with great concern the ongoing political and security situation in Sudan. Clashes ...

Media Statement   31 May 2019   President Ramaphosa congratulates President Peter Mutharika on his re-election   President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated his Malawian counterpart, His Excellency Peter Mutharika, on his ...

Media Statement   30 May 2019   President Ramaphosa sends condolences to Namibia following the passing on of former Vice President Dr Iyambo   His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the Government and p ...

Media Statement   29 May 2019   President Ramaphosa sends best wishes to the Proteas   President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed best wishes to the South African Cricket team, the Proteas, ahead of their 2019 World Cup openi ...

Statement on the Appointment of Members of the National Executive, 29 May 2019   Fellow South Africans,   In the election of the 8th of May, South Africans provided this administration with a clear mandate to accelerate inclusive eco ...

Media Statement   Presidential Inauguration Logistics   Members of the public are advised on the following arrangements for transportation and access to the stadium on the day of the inauguration. The inauguration will be held under ...

Media Statement   23 May 2019   Minister Sisulu challenges UN Country Team to support South Africa’s national priorities   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Lindiwe Sisulu, has received a Letter of A ...

Media Statement   22 May 2019   Update on South Africans injured in the roadside bomb blast in Egypt   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) would like to confirm that the four South Africans wh ...

Media Statement   21 May 2019   Deputy Minister Landers to lead the South African delegation to the 109th Session of the African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Council of Ministers Session in Brussels, 21-23 May 2019   The De ...

Media Statement   19 May 2019   The South African Government statement on the bus explosion in Egypt   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon Lindiwe Sisulu, has been informed by the South African Amb ...

Media Alert   16 May 2019   Street closures in the vicinity of Soutpansberg, Loftus and Hatfield due to the Presidential Inauguration on 25 May 2019   The democratically elected President of South Africa will be inaugurate ...

Media Advisory   15 May 2019   DIRCO and the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to host workshop in Pretoria   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), in partnership with the International Seab ...

Press Release   14 May 2019   DIRCO Deputy Minister calls on young people to prioritise education as she gets her PHD degree   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Reginah Mhaule, has encourag ...

Media Advisory   14 May 2019   President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the Goldman Sachs Conference for Investors   President Cyril Ramaphosa will, tomorrow, 15 May 2019, attend and participate in an investor conference in Joh ...

Media Advisory   14 May 2019   President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence   President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, 15 May 2019, receive Letters of Credence from Ambassadors and High Commissioners-designate who ha ...

Media Statement   6 May 2019   President Cyril Ramaphosa sends condolences to the Russian Federation following a jet liner crash   President Cyril Ramaphosa, has, on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, ext ...

Press Release   5 May 2019   Minister Sisulu is humbled by donations to re-build communities following Cyclone Idai and KwaZulu-Natal floods   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, has ...

Media Statement   19 May 2019   Update on the bus explosion in Egypt involving South Africans   This evening the South African Ambassador to Egypt, Ambassador Vusi Mavimbela, has informed the Minister of International Rela ...

Media Invite   3 May 2019   Minister Sisulu to meet with the South African Hellenic, Italian and Portuguese communities   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, will today meet with the ...

Media Statement   30 April 2019   Deputy Minister Landers assures SADC Observers that South Africa is fully committed to peace, security and development of the African continent   The Deputy Minister of International Relat ...

Media Advisory   29 April 2019   Minister Sisulu to brief media on current affairs   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Lindiwe Sisulu, will brief media at the scheduled monthly media engagement, the ...

Media Statement   28 April 2019   President Ramaphosa sends his well wishes former President of the Republic of Zambia, Dr Kenneth Kaunda on his 95th Birthday   The President of the Republic of South Africa, H.E. Cyril Ram ...

Media Statement   28 April 2019   Media Statement on video and media statement issued by Gift of the Givers on South African journalist abducted in 2017   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) h ...

Media Invite   24 April 2019   Deputy Minister Reginah Mhaule to host a Youth Outreach Programme   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Reginah Mhaule, will on Friday, 26 April 2019 host a You ...

Media Statement   23 April 2019   South Africa calls for a united UN Security Council in dealing with violence against women   South Africa has called on members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to work in con ...

Final Communiqué of the AU Troika Committee and the AU High-Level Committee on Libya, in Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt, 23 April 2019   1. At the invitation of President of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the current Chair of the African Union H ...

Media Statement   22 April 2019   President Ramaphosa undertakes Working Visit to Arab Republic of Egypt   President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 22 April 2019 departed South Africa to undertake a Working Visit to the Arab R ...