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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Minister Lamola to hold consultations with his DRC counterpart
26 March 2025
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
26 March 2025
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
24 March 2025
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
24 March 2025
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
20 March 2025
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
19 March 2025
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
18 March 2025
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
16 March 2025
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
15 March 2025
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
13 March 2025
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President Ramaphosa to co-chair the Eighth South Africa-EU Summit
11 March 2025
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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