Media Statements

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

Media Statement   3 April 2024   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...

President Ramaphosa concludes Courtesy Visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini

Media Statement   3 April 2024   President Ramaphosa concludes Courtesy Visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini   His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a Courtesy Visit to the...

South Africa welcomes additional provisional measures ordered by the ICJ

Media Statement   28 March 2024   South Africa welcomes additional provisional measures ordered by the ICJ   The International Court of Justice (‘the Court’) has granted South Africa’s...

President Ramaphosa discusses Ukraine conflict with President Putin

Media Statement   28 March 2024   President Ramaphosa discusses Ukraine conflict with President Putin   President Ramaphosa, today, 28 March 2024, held a telephone discussion with the...

President Ramaphosa congratulates President-Elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal

Media Statement   28 March 2024   President Ramaphosa congratulates President-Elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal   President Cyril Ramaphosa has on behalf of the Government and...

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 27 March 2024

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 27 March 2024   A. ISSUES FROM THE ENVIRONMENT   INTERNATIONAL MATTERS   1.1. UN Security Council Resolution on Gaza   1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed...

South Africa welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Security Council Resolution Demanding an immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

Media Statement   25 March 2024   South Africa welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Security Council Resolution Demanding an immediate Ceasefire in Gaza   South Africa has...

Deputy Minister Botes hosts his Swedish counterpart for a Bilateral Meeting

Media Statement   25 March 2024   Deputy Minister Botes hosts his Swedish counterpart for a Bilateral Meeting   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin...

President Ramaphosa congratulates President Putin on his re-election

Media Statement   20 March 2024   President Ramaphosa congratulates President Putin on his re-election   His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the Government and...

DIRCO DG visits Ukraine

Media Statement   18 March 2024   DIRCO DG visits Ukraine   The Director-General (DG) of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Mr Zane Dangor, will visit...

Minister Pandor to undertake a Working Visit to the US and Jamaica to engage in High-Level Discussions with various stakeholders

Media Statement   17 March 2024   Minister Pandor to undertake a Working Visit to the US and Jamaica to engage in High-Level Discussions with various stakeholders   The Minister of...

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 13 March 2024

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 13 March 2024   A. Issues from the environment   Economy   1.1. Trade Matters   1.1.1. Cabinet welcomes the adoption by the African Union...