President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 31 January 2024, officiate the launch of South Africa's first shipment and preferential trading...
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Statement by South Africa welcoming the provisional measures ordered by the International Court of Justice against Israel
26 January 2024
Today marks a decisive victory for the international rule of law and a significant milestone in the search for justice...
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Application of the Convention on the prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel), 26 January 2024
26 January 2024
On 29 December 2023, the Republic of South Africa (hereinafter “South Africa”) filed in the Registry of the Court an...
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Minister Pandor leads South Africa’s delegation to the Hague to hear the ICJ provisional measures application outcome
25 January 2024
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has announced that it will deliver its order on Friday, 26 January 2024 “on...
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South Africa remains concerned at the increase of attacks on civilians in armed conflict
20 January 2024
The Government of the Republic of South Africa is deeply concerned about the increased attacks on civilians around the world...
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President Ramaphosa to attend the inauguration of President-elect Tshisekedi of the DRC
20 January 2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa, today, 20 January 2024, arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital Kinshasa, to attend the inauguration...
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Deputy President Mashatile to welcome the Duke of Edinburgh on a Working Visit to South Africa
19 January 2024
His Excellency Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Tuesday, 23 January 2024 welcome His Royal Highness Prince Edward, the Duke...
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President Ramaphosa to attend the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Uganda
18 January 2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this evening, 18 January 2024, arrived in Kampala in the Republic of Uganda to attend the...
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Minister Pandor participates in the Ministerial Session of the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, in Kampala, Uganda
17 January 2024
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has undertaken a Working Visit to Kampala in Uganda to...
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South Africa offers its deepest condolences to Japan following a series of deadly earthquakes experienced in the country’s west coast region
3 January 2024
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor has, on behalf of the Government and people of South...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates President-Elect of the DRC, HE Mr Felix Tshisekedi
31 December 2023
Today, Sunday, 31 December 2023, President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa conveyed South Africa’s message of congratulations to HE Mr Félix Tshisekedi,...
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South Africa approaches the International Court of Justice under the Genocide Convention with respect to acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza
29 December 2023
South Africa is gravely concerned with the plight of civilians caught in the present Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip...
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President Ramaphosa congratulates President El-Sisi and the people of Egypt
19 December 2023
The President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, extends his warmest congratulations to His Excellency Abdel...
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South African nationals to avoid joining foreign armed forces which may contribute to the violation of domestic and international law
18 December 2023
The South African Government is gravely concerned by reports that some South African citizens and permanent residents have joined or...
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Eastern Europe
15 December 2023
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded his Working Visit to the Russian Federation...
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