South Africa expresses profound concern regarding the attacks conducted by Israel on targets within Iran on 13 June 2025, including...
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South Africa extends condolences to India following the crash of Air India Flight 171
12 June 2025
The South African Government and the people of South Africa wish to express its sincere condolences to the Government and...
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South Africa expresses concern at the measures taken against judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
11 June 2025
The Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses its deep concern at the decision of the United States of...
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Minister Lamola attends the FOCAC Ministerial Coordinator’s Meeting, in Changsha, People’s Republic of China, from 10 to 12 June 2025
9 June 2025
Minister Ronald Lamola has undertaken an Official Visit to Changsha, Hunan Province, to attend the Ministerial Coordination Meeting of the...
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Deputy Minister Botes to lead a G20 Symposium in Durban
8 June 2025
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Alvin Botes, will host a G20 Symposium on Monday, 9 June 2025,...
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South Africa and Finland launch groundbreaking Youth Peace Mediators Mentoring Programme
6 June 2025
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, today launched the South African leg of the South Africa-Finland...
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President Ramaphosa mourns passing of former President Edgar Lungu of the Republic of Zambia
6 June 2025
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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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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