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Rio de Janeiro Declaration: Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 6 July 2025

Joint Communiqué Media Statement
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Minister Lamola to deliver DIRCO Budget Vote Speech, which is to be preceded by a media briefing

Media Invite
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamoma, will deliver the Budget Vote Speech of the Department of...
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President Ramaphosa to host President Van Der Bellen of Austria for a State Visit

Media Advisory
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 4 July 2025, host President Alexander van der Bellen of Austria at the Union...
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BRICS Joint Statement on the escalation of the Security Situation in the Middle East following military strikes on the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Media Statement
We express grave concern over the military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran since 13 June 2025, which constitute...
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Deputy President Mashatile concludes a successful Working Visit to Russia

Media Statement
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has returned to South Africa after concluding a successful Working Visit to the Russian Federation, spanning...
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Minister Lamola conveys condolences in Zambia, discusses repose of former President Lungu

Media Statement
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Ronald Lamola, MP, on Sunday concluded...
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South Africa urges dialogue to end Israel-Iran conflict

Media Statement
President Cyril Ramaphosa and the South African Government have noted with a great deal of anxiety the entry by the...
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Release of two South African nationals from detention in Equatorial Guinea following Presidential Pardon

Media Statement
The Government of the Republic of South Africa welcomes the release of Mr Peter Shane Huxham and Mr Frederic Potgieter...
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Media Programme for the G20 Third Sherpa Meeting

Media Alert
South Africa will host the Third Meeting of the G20 Sherpas from 25 to 27 June 2025 at the Sun...
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DIRCO to host high-level dialogue focussing on “Re-imagining Democracy in Africa”

Media Advisory
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host a high-level dialogue focussing on the challenges of advancing democratic...
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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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President Ramaphosa concludes Working Visit to Canada

Media Statement
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this afternoon, 17 June 2025, concluded his Working Visit to Canada where he participated in the...
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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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