President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the passing in South Africa of His Excellency, Former President Edgar Chagwa...
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South African Government confirms tragic death of citizen in the USA, extends condolences
3 June 2025
The Government of the Republic of South Africa confirms with deep sadness the tragic passing of a South African citizen...
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South African Ministers arrive in Paris to champion reform at OECD Ministerial Meeting, target Africa’s Financing Gap
2 June 2025
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Mr Ronald Lamola; and the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Mr Parks Tau,...
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Accreditation for the Third G20 Sherpas Meeting
2 June 2025
South Africa will host the Third Meeting of the G20 Sherpas from 25 to 27 June 2025 at Sun City...
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Killing of Palestinians near aid distribution site in Gaza: South Africa outraged and calls for accountability
1 June 2025
South Africa is gravely alarmed by reports confirming that at least 31 Palestinians were killed and over 200 injured today,...
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Deputy Minister Botes to participate in a G20 Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on Illicit Financial Flows, Domestic Resource Mobilisation and Financing for Development
29 May 2025
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will deliver remarks during a G20 Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on...
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Statement on Cabinet Meeting of 28 May 2025
28 May 2025
A. Issues In The Environment International 1.1 SA-US Relations 1.1.1 Cabinet welcomed the reset of strategic relationships between South Africa...
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Minister Lamola in Uganda to participate in a High-Level Meeting focussing on peace in the DRC, Sudan and South Sudan
27 May 2025
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, is in Kampala, Uganda, to participate in the 12th High-Level...
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Minister Lamola mourns Ma Shope and says DIRCO will continue to be associated with her name
26 May 2025
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, joins the country in mourning the passing of anti-apartheid veteran...
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Deputy President Mashatile concludes Working Visit to France
24 May 2025
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, Saturday 24 May 2025, concluded a successful Working Visit to the Republic of...
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President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Ma Gertrude Ntiti Shope
23 May 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his profound sadness at the passing of educator, freedom fighter, trade unionist and former Member...
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President Ramaphosa concludes United States of America Working Visit
22 May 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a successful Working Visit to the United States of America at the invitation of President...
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Deputy President Mashatile pays a courtesy call on President Emmanuel Macron in France
22 May 2025
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, Wednesday 22 May 2025, paid a courtesy call on the President of the...
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President Ramaphosa White House Programme
21 May 2025
President Ramaphosa is scheduled to meet with President Trump this morning at 11h30 EDT (17h30 SAST) at the White House,...
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Deputy President Mashatile engages with South African and French businesses in a Roundtable Breakfast Dialogue
20 May 2025
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has, today, 20 May 2025, engaged with South African and French businesses during a Roundtable...
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