The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation confirms that Deputy Minister Alvin Botes held a cordial discussion with the United...
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Minister Lamola to address Media Briefing focussing on South Africa’s G20 Presidency
9 May 2025
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will provide a briefing on South Africa’s G20 Presidency. South...
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Minister Lamola to address Solidarity Conference on Women, Peace and Security
8 May 2025
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), in partnership with the Gertrude Shope Women’s Mediation Network (GSWMN), invites members...
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President Ramaphosa welcomes election of Pope Leo XIV
8 May 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his sincere congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost on his election as Pope Leo XIV, 267th Pope...
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Communiqué: Civil 20 (C20) Parties reach agreement following G20 Sherpa-led Mediation
8 May 2025
In pursuing the objectives of the South African G20 Presidency particularly as they relate to inclusiveness, Pan Africanism and Solidarity,...
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South Africa to maintain close ties with Bulgaria as the embassy in Sofia winds down operations
3 May 2025
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) announces the decision to close the South African Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria,...
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South Africa sends message of condolences to the Islamic Republic of Iran following the devastating explosion that occurred at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran
28 April 2025
The Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses its deepest condolences to the Government and people of the Islamic...
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Minister Lamola welcomes Tanzania’s lifting of import ban on South African agricultural products
26 April 2025
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, has warmly welcomed Tanzania’s decision to lift its import ban on...
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Deputy President Mashatile to deliver a Keynote Address at the T20 Africa High-Level Policy Dialogue
26 April 2025
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will attend and deliver a keynote address at the T20 Africa High-Level Policy Dialogue scheduled...
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South Africa extends condolences to India following the attack on tourists in Jammu & Kashmir
23 April 2025
The South African Government is deeply saddened by the news of the attack on tourists that took place in Pahalgam,...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa to host President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine on an Official Visit
23 April 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 24 April 2025, host the President of Ukraine, His Excellency President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on...
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President Ramaphosa to undertake Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho
22 April 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Wednesday, 23 April 2025, undertake a Working Visit to Maseru, Lesotho, to co-chair the Second...
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President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Pope Francis
21 April 2025
On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to Catholics in...
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Official Clarification from the Department of International Relations and Cooperation
18 April 2025
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) issues the following clarification to address misinformation: False Attributions to Mr Mcebisi...
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