The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) issues the following clarification to address misinformation: False Attributions to Mr Mcebisi...
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Minister Lamola saddened by the passing of South Africa’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire
18 April 2025
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has expressed his sadness at the untimely passing of South...
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Official Statement on the conclusion of Minister Lamola’s Working Visit to the Russian Federation
16 April 2025
Minister Lamola has concluded a two-day Working Visit to the Russian Federation. During his visit to Moscow, Minister Lamola co-chaired...
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South Africa condemns the bombing of hospitals in Gaza, and the brutal massacres of humanitarian workers and journalists
16 April 2025
South Africa condemns the continuous bombing of civilian targets in Gaza, the most recent being the missile strike by Israel...
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Minister Lamola embarks on Working Visit to Russia
14 April 2025
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Moscow, in the Russian Federation, for a...
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Statement by Mcebisi Jonas: Special Envoy to the United States of America
14 April 2025
I would like to thank President Cyril Ramaphosa for entrusting me with this important but challenging role. I will do...
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Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the appointment of his Special Envoy to the United States of America
14 April 2025
I hereby announce the appointment of Mr Mcebisi Jonas as my Special Envoy to the United States of America, serving...
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Minister Ronald Lamola Lands in Greece for a Working Visit
12 April 2025
Mr Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, has landed in Greece for...
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Media accreditation application for the incoming Working Visit by Ukraine
10 April 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 24 April 2025, receive the President of Ukraine, His Excellency President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on...
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Minister Ronald Lamola undertakes Working Visit to Senegal to bolster Diplomatic and Bilateral Relations
9 April 2025
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Dakar, Senegal,...
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Joint Media Statement by the Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation and Trade Industry and Competition
4 April 2025
South Africa's Strategic Adaptation to US Tariffs: Advancing National Interests through Policy and Strategy The new tariff regime arising from...
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South Africa’s strategic adaptation to US Tariffs: Advancing National Interests through Policy and Strategy
3 April 2025
The Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation and Trade, Industry and Competition will host a joint press conference on South...
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South Africa sends message of condolences to Thailand and Myanmar following earthquake
2 April 2025
The Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses its deepest condolences to the peoples of Thailand and Myanmar following...
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South Africa convenes the Second G20 Sherpa Meeting
2 April 2025
South Africa’s G20 Sherpa, Mr Zane Dangor, will chair the Second Meeting of the G20 Sherpas, to be held virtually...
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