The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Moscow, in the Russian Federation, for a...
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Statement by Mcebisi Jonas: Special Envoy to the United States of America
14 April 2025
I would like to thank President Cyril Ramaphosa for entrusting me with this important but challenging role. I will do...
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Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the appointment of his Special Envoy to the United States of America
14 April 2025
I hereby announce the appointment of Mr Mcebisi Jonas as my Special Envoy to the United States of America, serving...
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Minister Ronald Lamola Lands in Greece for a Working Visit
12 April 2025
Mr Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, has landed in Greece for...
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Media accreditation application for the incoming Working Visit by Ukraine
10 April 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 24 April 2025, receive the President of Ukraine, His Excellency President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on...
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Minister Ronald Lamola undertakes Working Visit to Senegal to bolster Diplomatic and Bilateral Relations
9 April 2025
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Dakar, Senegal,...
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Joint Media Statement by the Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation and Trade Industry and Competition
4 April 2025
South Africa's Strategic Adaptation to US Tariffs: Advancing National Interests through Policy and Strategy The new tariff regime arising from...
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South Africa’s strategic adaptation to US Tariffs: Advancing National Interests through Policy and Strategy
3 April 2025
The Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation and Trade, Industry and Competition will host a joint press conference on South...
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South Africa sends message of condolences to Thailand and Myanmar following earthquake
2 April 2025
The Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses its deepest condolences to the peoples of Thailand and Myanmar following...
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South Africa convenes the Second G20 Sherpa Meeting
2 April 2025
South Africa’s G20 Sherpa, Mr Zane Dangor, will chair the Second Meeting of the G20 Sherpas, to be held virtually...
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Top Officials return from United States of America
1 April 2025
A delegation of senior officials, led by South Africa's G20 Sherpa and the Director General of the Department of International...
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South Africa expresses concern over rising tensions in South Sudan
29 March 2025
The South African Government is deeply concerned over the rising tensions in South Sudan, particularly following the arrest of First...
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Former President Mbeki to address DIRCO’s inaugural Annual Aziz Pahad Peace, Security and Human Rights Dialogue
28 March 2025
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host the inaugural Annual Aziz Pahad Peace, Security and Human Rights...
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Alleged South African victims of human trafficking activity successfully repatriated from Myanmar
27 March 2025
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) confirms that 23 South Africans were rescued from Myanmar. They formed part...
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