The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Thandi Moraka, will lead a South African delegation to the Commonwealth...
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Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the BRICS Business Forum Meeting, Kazan, 20 October 2024
20 October 2024
Your Excellency, President Vladimir Putin, Fellow BRICS Leaders, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honour to address...
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Taipei Liaison Office relocation mischaracterised
18 October 2024
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) notes with concern the mischaracterisation of its engagements with the Taipei Liaison...
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South Africa condemns the bombardment of Lebanon as a serious violation of territorial sovereignty and international humanitarian law
14 October 2024
Israel’s bombing of Lebanon is a serious violation of the territory of a sovereign state, and a grave violation of...
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Minister Lamola to deliver remarks at two events in Gauteng
9 October 2024
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will speak at two events in Gauteng on Friday, 11...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 9 October 2024
9 October 2024
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 9 October 2024 A. Issues in the environment Economy 1.1. South Africa: An...
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South Africa and the AU Commission to hold Consultative Meeting on the G20
8 October 2024
The Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Mr Zane Dangor, who serves as South Africa’s G20...
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South Africa and the AU Commission to hold Consultative Meeting on the G20
8 October 2024
The Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Mr Zane Dangor, who serves as South Africa’s...
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Minister Ronald Lamola meets with the Deputy Secretary-General of United Nations (UN), Ms Amina J Mohammed
6 October 2024
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola will meet Ms Amina J Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of United Nations (UN). Media...
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Deputy Minister to deliver a Public Lecture on 30-years of South Africa’s Foreign Policy
4 October 2024
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will deliver a public lecture at the University of...
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President Ramaphosa to undertake a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho
4 October 2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa will today Friday, 4 October 2024, undertake a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho at the...
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Deputy President Mashatile concludes Working Visit to the United Kingdom
4 October 2024
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, Friday, 4 October 2024, concluded a successful Working Visit to the United Kingdom....
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South Africa concerned at continued escalation of hostilities in the Middle East
2 October 2024
The Government of South Africa is gravely concerned about the continuing escalation of military action by the State of Israel...
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Deputy President Mashatile arrives in the United Kingdom on a Working Visit
29 September 2024
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, Sunday, 29 September 2024, arrived in London, United Kingdom of Great Britain (UK),...
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