The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host a special meeting (a "retreat") of the Ministers of Foreign...
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Welcome to the Department of International Relations & Cooperation
SADC Ministers of Foreign Affairs to Chart a Unified Regional Response to Global Geopolitical Shifts
13 May 2026
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will convene a Retreat of Ministers of Foreign Affairs from 22 to 24 May...
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Minister Lamola arrives in New Delhi, India for the High-Level BRICS Ministerial Meeting
12 May 2026
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has arrived in New Delhi, Republic of India. He joins his...
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President Ramaphosa mourns passing of former President of Botswana His Excellency Festus Gontebanye Mogae
11 May 2026
On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa extends his deep condolences to the government...
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South Africa’s response to the request by the Republic of Ghana for a debate at the AU on the “Xenophobic Attacks in the Republic of South Africa against African Nationals”
8 May 2026
The Government of the Republic of South Africa has noted the request by the Republic of Ghana for a debate...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 6 May 2026
6 May 2026
A. Issues in the environment Health 1.1. South Africa continues to demonstrate world class medical and scientific expertise through the...
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