The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will present the Budget Vote Speech of the Department of...
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Explanatory Note on the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution – International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change
22 May 2026
South Africa’s decision to abstain from the vote on United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/80/L.65 is a reflection of our...
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Statement on the situation regarding the return of South African Global Sumud Flotilla Activists abducted by the Israeli Government
21 May 2026
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation confirms the safe arrival of the Flotilla activists in Istanbul, Türkiye. The South...
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Africa CDC strengthens the capacity and capability of Africa’s public health institutions as well as partnerships to detect and respond quickly and effectively to disease threats and outbreaks, based on data-driven interventions and programmes
20 May 2026
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 20 May 2026 – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has welcomed a...
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South Africa condemns Israel’s illegal abduction of South African nationals participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza
19 May 2026
The Government of South Africa notes with grave concern reports that following the illegal seizure of the Global Sumud Flotilla...
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