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Deputy President Mashatile arrives in Russia on a Working Visit

Media Statement
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has this afternoon, 17 June 2025, arrived in Moscow, in the Russian Federation on a...
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Repatriation of the mortal remains of His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu, Former President of the Republic of Zambia

Media Advisory
Members of the media are respectfully invited to cover the repatriation and solemn send-off ceremony of His Excellency Edgar Chagwa...
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South African citizens in the Islamic Republic of Iran requested to ensure they are registered with the Embassy

Media Statement
South Africa wishes to urge all its citizens currently in the Islamic Republic of Iran to contact the Embassy in...
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South Africa condemns targeting of civilians, urges de-escalation between Iran and Israel

Media Statement
South Africa expresses deep concern regarding the escalation of hostilities between the State of Israel and Islamic Republic of Iran....
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President Ramaphosa arrives in Canada for the G7 Leaders’ Summit

Media Statement
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this afternoon, 15 June 2025, arrived in Canada to participate in the G7 Summit Outreach Session,...
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South Africa condemns Israeli attacks on Iran

Media Statement
South Africa expresses profound concern regarding the attacks conducted by Israel on targets within Iran on 13 June 2025, including...
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South Africa extends condolences to India following the crash of Air India Flight 171

Media Statement
The South African Government and the people of South Africa wish to express its sincere condolences to the Government and...
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South Africa expresses concern at the measures taken against judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC)

Media Statement
The Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses its deep concern at the decision of the United States of...
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The Hague Group convenes states from across the world to an Emergency Conference to halt the genocide in Gaza

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Minister Lamola attends the FOCAC Ministerial Coordinator’s Meeting, in Changsha, People’s Republic of China, from 10 to 12 June 2025

Media Statement
Minister Ronald Lamola has undertaken an Official Visit to Changsha, Hunan Province, to attend the Ministerial Coordination Meeting of the...
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Deputy Minister Botes to lead a G20 Symposium in Durban

Media Invite
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Alvin Botes, will host a G20 Symposium on Monday, 9 June 2025,...
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South Africa and Finland launch groundbreaking Youth Peace Mediators Mentoring Programme

Media Statement
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, today launched the South African leg of the South Africa-Finland...
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President Ramaphosa mourns passing of former President Edgar Lungu of the Republic of Zambia

Media Statement
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the passing in South Africa of His Excellency, Former President Edgar Chagwa...
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South African Government confirms tragic death of citizen in the USA, extends condolences

Media Statement
The Government of the Republic of South Africa confirms with deep sadness the tragic passing of a South African citizen...
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South African Ministers arrive in Paris to champion reform at OECD Ministerial Meeting, target Africa’s Financing Gap

Media Statement
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Mr Ronald Lamola; and the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Mr Parks Tau,...
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