President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, 6 April 2024, undertake a visit to the Republic of Rwanda to attend the 30th...
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South Africa condemns the attack on the consular section building of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Syrian Arab Republic on 1 April 2024
3 April 2024
The South African Government wishes to convey its condolences to the families of the victims as well as the Government...
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President Ramaphosa concludes Courtesy Visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini
3 April 2024
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a Courtesy Visit to the His Majesty King Mswati III in Lozitha, Eswatini....
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South Africa welcomes additional provisional measures ordered by the ICJ
28 March 2024
The International Court of Justice (‘the Court’) has granted South Africa’s Urgent Request of 6 March 2024, for further provisional...
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President Ramaphosa discusses Ukraine conflict with President Putin
28 March 2024
President Ramaphosa, today, 28 March 2024, held a telephone discussion with the President of the Russian Federation, President Vladimir Putin....
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President Ramaphosa congratulates President-Elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal
28 March 2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa has on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa congratulated President-elect, Mr Bassirou Diomaye Faye,...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 27 March 2024
27 March 2024
A. ISSUES FROM THE ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL MATTERS 1.1. UN Security Council Resolution on Gaza 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed...
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South Africa welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Security Council Resolution Demanding an immediate Ceasefire in Gaza
25 March 2024
South Africa has welcomed the adoption of Resolution 2728 (2024) by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on 25 March...
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Deputy Minister Botes hosts his Swedish counterpart for a Bilateral Meeting
25 March 2024
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, held a meeting today, 25 March 2024, with his...
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President Ramaphosa congratulates President Putin on his re-election
20 March 2024
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, congratulated the President of...
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DIRCO DG visits Ukraine
18 March 2024
The Director-General (DG) of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Mr Zane Dangor, will visit Kyiv, Ukraine, this...
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Minister Pandor to undertake a Working Visit to the US and Jamaica to engage in High-Level Discussions with various stakeholders
17 March 2024
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will undertake a Working Visit to the United States of...
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 13 March 2024
13 March 2024
A. Issues from the environment Economy 1.1. Trade Matters 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomes the adoption by the African...
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Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the Second Session of the South Africa-Ghana Bi-National Commission, 12 March 2024
12 March 2024
At the invitation of His Excellency, President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency, President...
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South Africa observes Commonwealth Day
11 March 2024
On 11 March 2024, member countries of the Commonwealth will commemorate Commonwealth Day. Commonwealth Day is the annual celebration observed...
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