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Minister Lamola to hold consultations with his DRC counterpart

Media Invite
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will hold Political and Diplomatic Consultations with his counterpart, Ms...
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Deputy Minister Botes to host his Portuguese counterpart for Bilateral Consultations

Media Statement
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will host the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs...
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Ministry confirms meeting with Ambassador Rasool

Media Statement
The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation confirms that Minister Ronald Lamola has met with Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, following his...
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President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate

Media Advisory
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 27 March 2025, receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate at a Credentials...
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Deputy Minister Botes to lead symposium on South Africa’s foreign policy approach amid geopolitical uncertainties

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The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will host a symposium on South Africa’s foreign policy...
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Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile concludes Working Visit to Japan

Media Statement
Deputy President Sipokosa Paulus Mashatile has successfully concluded his Working Visit to Japan aimed at reaffirming the strong cooperation between...
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South Africa condemns Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, breaching the two-month ceasefire

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South Africa condemns the massive Israeli airstrikes launched across Gaza on Tuesday, which have killed over 350 Palestinians. These deadly...
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Deputy President Mashatile arrives in Japan on a Working Visit

Media Statement
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, 16 March 2025, arrived at Narita International Airport in Tokyo, Japan on a...
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Deputy President Mashatile to undertake a Working Visit to Japan

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Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will from 16 to 19 March 2025, undertake a Working Visit to Tokyo in Japan,...
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Declaration of the Eighth South Africa-European Union Summit, 13 March 2025

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Communiqué of the Extraordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community, 13 March 2025

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President Ramaphosa to co-chair the Eighth South Africa-EU Summit

Media Statement
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 13 March 2025, co-chair the Eighth South Africa-European Union (SA-EU) Summit with the President...
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South Africa observes Commonwealth Day

Media Statement
On 10 March 2025, member countries of the Commonwealth will commemorate Commonwealth Day. Commonwealth Day is the annual celebration observed...
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Deputy Minister Moraka to host event marking International Women’s Day

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The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Tandi Moraka, will mark International Women’s Day (IWD), which is held...
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President Ramaphosa to co-chair the Eighth SA-EU Summit

Media Statement
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 13 March 2025, co-chair the Eighth South Africa-European Union (SA-EU) Summit with the President...
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